LIBRARY MASSACHUSETTS AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE ^3^.4 0-6" ■\/ . ^\ mmn Bmerica is "the Prour of the I/esseI; thsrs may bs moTB comfort Rmidships, but we are the Erst to touch Unknown Seas.' Vol. LI. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, JULY 20, 1918. '^ 0- No. 1572 TheAmerican Florist Established 1885 Copyright 1918 by American Florist Company. Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891 at the Post Office at Chicago, Illinois, uniliT act ut March 3. 1879. Published Evert .Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address : Ameflo, Chicago. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.(0 a year; Canada, $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, 12.50. Volumes halt yearly from August 3, 1901. Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc., American Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers — C. H. Tottt, Madison, N. J., President; Jules Bourdet, St. Louis, Mo., Vice- President; John Yoi-ng, 1170 Broadway, New York, Secretary; J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer. The thirty-fourth annual convention will be held at St. Louis, Mo., August 20-32, 1918. AMERICAN SWEET PEA SOCIETY. Officers— G. W. Kerb, Doylestown, Pa., Presi- dent; Wm. Gray, Bellevue Rd., Newport, R. I., Secretary. Next annual e.xhibition, June 1919. AMERICAN PEONY SOCIETY. Nest annual meeting and exhibition, June, 1919. James Botd, Haverford, Pa., President; A. P. Saunders, Clinton, N. Y., Secretary. AMERICAN DAHLIA SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition. York, September 24-26, 1918. Officers— Kichabd Vincent, Jr., White Marsh, Md., President; Jasper R. Lewis, 736 Riverside Drive, New York, Secretary. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Nest Annual Convention and Exhibition, New York, November 6-8, 1918. Wm. W. Vert, Greenwich, Conn., President; C. W. Johnson, 2242 W. 109th Street, Chicago, Secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Officers— Benjamin Hammond, Beacon, N. Y., President; Wm. J. Keimel, Elmhurst, III., Vice- President; Prof. E. A. White, Cornell Univers- ity, Ithaca, N. Y., Secretary. AMERICAN GLADIOLUS SOCIETY. Next anuual meeting and exhibition, BufTalo- N. Y., August 14-17, 1918. officers— A. E. Kun- dkrd, Goshen, Ind., President; A. C. Beal, Ithaca N. Y., Secretary. THE PALM GROWER'S TROUBLES. Making: the Best of Restrictions; Between a shortage of stock, due to the absence of imports, and a shortage of coal with which to heat his houses, the lot of the palm groTver does not seem to be a happy one in the year of grace, 1918. Some few palm seeds may come in, providing they were shipped early enough to avoid embargo in transit, but it will be a very uncer- tain quantity, and the indications are not by any means favorable for a crop to succeed those now In course of growth. The kentia seed crop, being now sub- ject to governmental regulation by the British authorities, there is doubtless a more stable supply guaranteed under normal conditions, but at present all shipping is required for other purposes, so the walls of the hapless florist are not likely to attract much attention. Cocos seeds come into marketable condition much earlier in the season than the kentias, and a suflicient sup- ply of these has been received for the year's crop, but while this palm is deservedly popular, it cannot be used for other than small decorative effects, on account of its dwarf habit. Areca seeds come from various sources in South America, and wliile shipping from that section of the globe is irregular and rather slow, yet there is some possibility that such seeds may get in, and in the shortage of kentias there may be found more of an opening for arecas. But in this case, there is found another disadvantage to overcome, from the fact that the coal shortage will work more harm to a crop of arecas than it would to the kentias, for the latter will endure a night temperature of -io degrees with- out serious harm, wliile the arecas .should be held at 60 degrees in order to keep them in. condition. Of course it will be readily understood that ken- tias will not grow when kept for the winter in so low a temperature as that noted above, but if the plants are well established in their pots before being exposed to this low temperature, and the watering is done with care during the winter, it is quite possible to hold them in fair condition until spring. However, before the necessity for these heroic measures arrives, there are several months of good growing weatiier, and in order to have the stock in the best condition for next autumn's business, it mrast be put right and kept right for progress now. This means that cleaning, dipping, potting and re- arrangement should be pushed on as rapidly as possible, and that suflicient shading to avoid sun-burning should in all cases be provided. The close of spring business usually finds plenty of space in the houses, and this is the time to take advantage of it by spreading the stock, thus giv ing the light and air a chance to do its good work among the plants. Kentias are now rooting freely, and as young plants in .3-inch to 6-inch pots will doubtless be in demand, it seems the part of wisdom to take care of such stock first, thus taking advan- tage of just as long a season of growth as possible. The making up of larger sizes of kentias by those fortunate enough to have the plants to do it with, may be deferred until the small sizes are put in order, for not every plant grower has help enough to per- form all these operations at once, the present season being an especially try- ing one in regard to the labor problem. Quite a good many phoenix and liv- istonas are now used in a season, but unfortunately both of these palms enjoy a good amount of heat throughout the year, so that the coming of winter may not prove to be a happy one for the growers of these plants, when they will be confronted with a 50 per cent coal allowance. Livistonas are liable to get off-colored when kept too cool, but we shall at least have a chance to grow them during the sum- The American Florist. July 20, mer, while the supply of natural heat it sufficient for their needs. Some of the phoenix, notably P. canariensis and P. dactylifera, may be kept safely in quite a low temperature during the winter, but imder such conditions they do not require very much water, especially overhead, for when kept too wet overhead, there is very likely to be an outbreak of that troublesome fungus, the pustules of which break out something- like "rust" on the foliage. Phoenix Roebelenii and P. rupicola are both much more satisfactory when kept rather warm during the winter, for they lose both form and color when grown cool. Bvit in June. July and August, one may water freely and syringe vigorously, and the ensuing moist atmosphere will do a good deal toward discouraging those troublesome pests, thrips and red spiders, both of which have the pernicious ability to ruin a good crop of palms in a shot-t time, if allowed to go on unchecked. Some night ventilation is also help- ful to the plants at this season, for fresh air is always beneficial to vege- tation, and it disposes of a portion of the condensation on the foliage, too much of the latter sometimes working injury to the leaves. W. H. T.\PLIN. Cyclamen. It is very easy when you know how, whether you are sinking a submarine, or raising cyclamens. If you know how, the achievement is soon a matter of record. The Robert Craig Co.'s establishment at Norwood, Pa., is famous for its cyclamens. They have this plant down to a science. A visit here during No- vember or early December when the stock is in flower is a delight. Seed is sown in flats August 1. As soon as the seedlings are large enough they are pricked off into flats with more room. A large block of seed is sown in Sep- tember, one seed to a 2V4-inch pot. Many are potted from the seedling flats direct into 2%-inch pots. Strong plants are selected and set out in leaf mould and well rotted manure on tables where they make rapid growth, much faster than when in pots. In March every other plant from this table stock is potted up into a six, which gives the remainder a chance to de- velop. These are later placed in eights. An immense stock is grown in 2i^-inch pots for the trade, many growers de- pending on this firm for stock. The grreatest diSiculty with most growers is getting the stock safely over the hot summer weather. They are grown here in light airy houses with side and top ventilation. Shading cloth on rollers over the glass is let down at nine a. m. and taken up at four in the afternoon. While cyclamens must never be allowed to get dry, they are best kept on the dry side during the very hot month of August. Everything must be done to avoid a soft, spongy growth, as such a plant will produce hut few flowers and is never a success in the dwelling. The seed heretofore has been of the best German strain, but the coming season they will set aside a large block of the best plants and raise their own. They expect great things of this "Made in America" stock. K. THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted by Robt. Klft. Phtla.. Pa. Next Week in the Flower Shop. With the comparatively little doing at this season, there should be all the more attention paid to the essentials. Nearly all the trade is for funerals, and everything pertaining to this work, with the exception of fresh flowers. Perilous War Finance. Tlieic is a ilcepei- difficulty involveil in a tax on so-called luxuries than niei-c enhance- ment of cost to consumers. This is a nation of 100.000,000 people, of ■nbom about 2V2 per cent are now diverted from industry to war. The remaining 971/2 per cent must live, move and have their being, besides provld- ing for the renuirements of the 2U ii. r i-ent in the shape of food, clothing and munitions. Upon the prosperity and well-being of the 97'^ per c^nt depend the Nation's strength to fiffht and powei- to endure. Th"e off-hand policy of the Treasury Depart- ment and of bua-eau heads ^lenerally is to ignore the needs of the 97 >4 per cent and to concentrate all energies, physical and finan- ciial. behind the 2^4 per cent. No one for a moment questions the neces- sity for a most cemplete and thorough sup- port of the soldiers and sailors. But there now arises a sharp difference of opinion as to how that , support can best be maintained. The collapse of the Coal Administration last winter was a blow to industry from which the country still staggers. Yet in the face of that experience and its consequence it is proposed to adopt methods which will curtail many industries and stop others, and totally to disregard the greatest factor in the situation — which is; The need of providing for redistribution of the enormous sums poured into the Nation's war purse. A. limited number of concerns malce mu- nitions, build slii|)s and furnish war sup- plies for the 2>4 per cent of the population directly engaged' in fighting. The rest of the country must furnish the hull; of the funds and maintain itself at the same time on a basis that shall grow stronger rather than weaker. If the proposed plan of taxation prevails, how will it he iw.ssihle to redistribute the money thus concentrated in such wise that each citizen may be lu-operly provided with the means of making a living wliich will en- able him to go on contributing his quota to national c^ntidenee and tprospcrity? It needs but little thought to realize that the sale of so-called luxuries constitutes one of the best means of insuring a normal, healthy flow of money through all parts of the industrial organism. The necessities of life are relatively few. Luxuries count heavily on the profit-making side of industry. A bare living for the in- dividual contributes little to the common prosperity. The Government pays colossal wages. It has lifted the cost of labor in all lines to the limit of endurance. Kmployers and employes in a few Indus tries engaged in the making of munitions profit enormously. Rut other Americans — millions and tens of millions of them — must suffer to the verge of ruin unless somewhere the vein is tapped. If Federal War Finance cBntinues to form its programme on the easy theory that its sole task is to get money out of* the coun- try, -without any provision for nutting money hack and assuring its steady, stimulating flow through accustomed channels, the Nation will presently find itself stricken -n-ith industrial paralysis— at the time when, of all times in Its history. It has need of its full health and strength. — New Tork Evening World. Cut This Out and Mail It To Your Representa- tive in Congress. should be at hand ready for instant use. Frequently at this vacation sea- son, bodies of deceased persons are brought from a distance, with funerals direct from depot, there being no home ceremony. In other cases, customers hear at the last minute of funerals in adjacent towns or cities, orders for which must be almost ready made, to get there in time. The man who does not have the right card to play at this stage of the game, misses a trick that is sometimes quite expensive. Each day's stock of fresh flowers should be on hand as early in the morn- ing as possible. Asters are coming in; these are the great summer standby, the only objection to this summer fa- vorite is that its stems foul .so soon. Fresh flowers in water over night have a distinctly stale odor, and the second day, while the flowers are perfectly good, the stems are slimy and all the foliage gone. This can be easily reme- died with two or three drops of for- maldehyde in each jar of water, which stops fermentation and keeps the wa- ter sweet and the stems clean. Ten cents worth, obtained at any drug store, will answer for a lot of vases. Fresh foliage wreaths to fill out-of- town orders at this season are better than cut flowers. When made of cro- ton, begonia, pandanus, dracaena, fit- tonia and other tropical leaves they are very effective. Young plants of pandanus. Rex begonias, dracenas, cocos and ferns, with the roots tied in moss, will last better than when the leaves are cut off and stemmed. A good-sized, well-made wreath with plants of these varieties makes an ef- fective show as a window piece. Red. white and blue pond lilies lend a patriotic touch to the window that is worth while. Nothing is quite so attractive at this time as a good show- ing of water lilies, particularly the large white. Gladioli are now becoming a factor and should be in stock at all times. They have value as a cut flower for vases, and are very effective in sprays and design work. There should be a fair showing of plants about the store, particularly ferns; while seme are doing duty for decorative effect, those that are salable should be kept to the front, featured with the price label fairly conspicuous so that anyone desiring the price can see it without asking. The price tag is a silent salesman on duty all the time. Commission on all sales made in this manner would amount to a tidy sum in the course of the year. Just before the closing hour, at least once a week, all plants should be taken to the rear and given a good hosing; this removes the dust and helps to keep down the red spider. 1*wico a week is really better, particu- larly in killing the spider. Has the inventory been completed? If not it should be attended to at once. There is a great satisfaction in know- in.g just what is on hand and its value. The standard stock necessary for the coming season should be ordered at once, as all lines of florists' requisites are steadily .advancing in price, while freights, boxing', draying and similar expenses .tre becoming very burden- some. Get what is necessary for your next winter's supply. Get it at once, have it on hand, and avoid embargoes, bad weather conditions, and the inevi- table higher prices. Feature the slogan, "Say It With Flowers." Keep it always to the front, on your st.ationery, tags, etc. It is the continuity of advertising that makes it effective. The .S. A. F. publicity com- mittee is hard at it and is doing good work. Send along a check to help them, and thus help yourself. It will come back to you two fold and more. igiS. The American Florist. ADVERTISING THE NECESSITY OF THE HOUR. How Publicity Built Up Large Business Under War Conditions. Charles N. Wheeler, London Co -respondent, in the Chicago Tribune. Record Sales Result. London, June 30 — "On August .1. 1914, the day after war was declared, I increased our advertising space. From that day I have been buying all the advertising space available. I would do more advertising today if I could get the space. "We are limited only by the limita- tions of the newspapers. We are tak- ing right now every inch they will give us and at rates that would make us in the States turn somersaults and fall over backwards. "I am paying at the rate of $1 per agate line for display space right now. I will take more space if they will give it to me — and at that rate. I prob- ably will pay more before the war is over. But I will take all they will give. "The first four months of this year have been the biggest four months in our history. This growth has come because we have forced it. At the be- ginning of this year we were the six- teenth largest house of the kind in the world. At the end of this year we will be the sixth. Within two years after the new store building is com- pleted we will be first. Ads Shatter Traditions. "A big factor — a very big factor — in this record has been and will con- tinue to be newspaper advertising. We never could have broken through these traditions over here without -it. We had to use all we could to break down prejudices. We made people stop, look and listen. Then the store itself did the rest. "We now talk to millions of people every day through our advertising col- umns, and they believe in us, trust us. respond to that advertising quickly and continue to be our customers in all kinds of weather. The large business enterprise that is not going the limit in advertising just now is making a huge mistake. "Now, more than at any other time, it is necessary to push the display ad- vertising. If retrenchments appear necessary they should be made in every other department but the publicity one — the newspaper advertising one. These prices they are soaking us now for space are simply awful — but I'll take more space if they will give it to me." American Store in London. The foregoing statement was made by Harry Gordon Selfridge. I dropped in at the Oxford street store the other day to have a chat on business and the effect the war was having on great mercantile establishments of this character. People here refer to the Selfridge store as the "miracle store" ,—1^ and the "brilliant business romance." ^ The store has had a truly brilliant O^ career. Mr. Selfridge achieved what all his friends and all London told him impressively was impossible — the es- tablishing in the heart of X^ondon's great drapery district of a typical American department store of huge size. They told him— and proved it to him to their satisfaction — that he would lose every dollar he intended putting into it. They endeavored by every kind of dissuasion to have him see tlie light and return to America before he had to borrow the price of a steerage ticket. Advertising: is Secret. Today they still marvel. They cannot understand it. Perhaps if Mr. Sel- fridge were to answer why he fooled everybody and made himself the mer- chant prince of London in a few years, and had to compress his answer into one word, he might truthfully reply : "Advertising." That is, it was the judicious and in- telligent publicity that brought the store to the people of London. His Harry G. Selfridge. Former Cliicagoan, Now Merchant Princt London. ISng. Mr. Selfridge is an Enthusiastic Horticulturist. greatest task was to get in touch with the purchasing public. He found a stone wall of tradition opposing him. Innovations, particularly from Ameri- ca, made no appeal. Then he turned on London a searchlight of newspaper advertising that stands in the record one 01 the most expensive and brilliant pages in mercantile publicity. Invests Husre Sums. He began spending money as if he had the Bank of England back of him. He realized that the London populace might not gasp in wonderment at a small advertisement extolling the merits of a silk stocking. He realized that he had to do something on a big scale, and something, above all else, that would compel attention. He knew that Londoners have a weakness for art. The average Lon- doner will waste half his time going down the Strand — or improve it — stop- ping to view the crayons and water colors and sketches in the shop win- dows. A beautiful picture, an artistic drawing, a clever cartoon, will get an audience, anytime in old London town. So Selfridge started out to do some- thing big in the artistic line. He ascertained the names of the lead- ing black and white artists of the English capital. He got in touch with the foremost artists of the day — the men who made Punch, and the Graphic, and the Illustrated News, and other great illustrated periodicals famous the world over. He got in touch with other artists. Then he set them to turning out the finest drawings they were cap- able of. London "Falls." London fell. London, though not in a hurry about it, casually dropped around Oxford way if that happened to be between any two points to be visited that day. Many, no doubt, came to scoff, but remained — to pay! Like wild turkeys following a trail of corn to a trap, the'- were shy and walked around a good bit before venturing in. But once they ventured in, the old American department store system scored — delivered the goods, dollar for dollar; quality service; courteous treat- ment; making every word good; every line of the advertisement a solemn contract between the store and the pur- chaser refunding with a smile when it was requested; no trouble to show goods; whether purchasing or not as welcome as the sunshine; a cordial wel- come on every foot of the floor space; a come again smile that was on the sc(uare and not a lure; the building up 'if that big family spirit of mutual help- lulness and understanding, and sympa- try; and the quality of the wares that spoke most eloquently in service. Buyers Crowd Store. Today the drawings of the artists who made London stop and look at the Selfridge ads are shown in the art stores. Copies are sent to all quarters of the world. And after confidence in the store was firmly established there was no further need of the artists. Then page advertisements of wares were all sufficient. And the more Self- ridge piled his money into page ads the greater became the volume of business and the larger the Selfridge family of buyers. There was another little stunt in ap- plied psychology that won out big. The Selfridge wisemen realized that Lon- don could not get out of bed and enjoy a breakfast without the "leader" arti- cle in the morning newspapers. So Self- ridge copyrighted a byline : "By Callis- thenes." And Callisthenes began writ- ing "leaders." Leaders For Five Years. For five years these "leaders" have been appearing in the Evening Stand- ard, Pall Mall Gazette, Westminster Ga- zette, and Globe. At the head of the column for these five years has ap- peared a little editor's note, reading as follows : "Note. — This column is occupied every day by an article reflecting the policies, principles, and opinions of this house of business upon various points of public interest. "Selfridge & Co., Ltd." The American Florist. July 20, These "leaders," brilliantly written, were paid for at special advertising rates, and they were "some" rates. Lon- don will read a brilliant article on any subject, just as London will praise a poem if it is up to their standard of brilliancy, regardless of the subject treated. They will stick for form. Selfridge has taught London that there is nothing commonplace or un- worthy in advertising and publicity. He has made it pay big, and has digni- fied it. He has outstripped those in the same business who frowned on the "vulgar" system of exploiting one's wares through advertising. Now all London is trying to catch up with him — and there is little advertis- ing space to be had by the laggards owing to war economies. Selfridge has the cream of it. Of present conditions Mr. Selfridge says : "The business man who fails to realize that right now— in wartime— he should drive ahead with his advertising at greater speed than ever before has overlooked a golden opportunity. At no time in the history of our business here has advertising paid such large re- turns as right now. My only regret is that I cannot buy more space." Lily Bulb Production. Some suggestions by David Griffiths, UDitid States department of agriculture. Florists will be interested in some preliminary work being done in the greenhouses of the department of agri- culture at Arlington Farm, Va. The investigation is not far enough ad- vanced yet to warrant definite recom- mendations and directions to be drawn, but there are indications that the Easter lily bulb can be produced in the latitude of Washington on a com- bination greenhouse and out-of-door basis very satisfactorily. Since the exigencies of the shipping situation of the world have necessitated an em- bargo on importations of bulbs, we shall have to produce the stocks our- selves or go without these almost in- dispensable decorations. A few sug- gestions, therefore, based on the de- partment's investigations may enable some of our florists to work out a plan for the production of their own stocks. As the time necessary for building up a stock is considerable, it seems desir- able to offer these few suggestions now — all with reservations — for the benefit of saving time for those who may be in a position to take advantage of them. Years ago it was proven through the work done by George W. Oliver that it was perfectly feasible to produce flowering bulbs in one year's time from seed under gi-eenhouse conditions. With this a.s a starting point, a large batch of seedlings was produced two years ago. These have just passed through their first full flowering and have been segregated for further seed- ling generations. But that is aside. The points which it is desirable to em- ]>ha.size here may be summarized as follows : I. The Easter lily can be car- ried out-of-doors and blossomed in the vicinity of Washington (and probably very much farther north). II. The seed sown in August to October in fiats in the greenhouse will germinate quickly and may be pricked off into three-inch pots in winter or early spring. III. A few of these may pro- duce blossoms during the summer. IV. In the following autumn, the bulbs can be dried off and matured for a few weeks and then potted up for forcing. Eighty per cent, at least, should be large enough for this purpose. V. The bulbs too small to force may be planted late in the fall out-of-doors in a friable and preferably fertile soil at a depth of eight inches, and mulched after cold weather sets in. These will be ready to force the following year. From the above it will be seen that the greenhouse room necessary for the production of flowering bulbs is a small space (two or three flats) during win- ter, and a comparatively small space for three-inch pots during the summer when plenty of room is xisually avail- able. As a matter of fact it is thought W. N. Rudd and Daughter, Miss Phjllis Rudd on Fishing Trip at Flambeau, Wis, it may be posssible to cut out the sum- mer in three-inch pots in the green- house. This is being tried this season. The seedlings were set in beds out-of- doors in April. They are doing very well at present, but it cannot be told yet how the bulbs will grow. At all events, if greenhouse space is short for the three-inch pot period, frames will suffice as well as greenhouse space for growing the bulbs on. It is quite cer- tain that a smaller percentage of the bulbs will reach flowering size under the uncontrolled out-of-door condition, but this will simply necessitate that a larger proportion of small bulbs be grown on out-of-doors another year. .Seed production in the Easter lily is a simple matter, as practically every blossom will set. It is needless to say that only the best plants should be used to produce seed. A cross be- tween the varieties giganteum and Harrisii has been recommended as pro- ducing great vigor. On the other hand, satisfactory results have been secured by selfing good plants of for- mosums. Experience is too limited to enable one to say which cross is the best that can be made. It is .safe, how- ever, to recommend that the florist se- lect the best and most uniform plants, pollinating with other individuals in the same variety. It is to be expected that special growers will come along after a time, who will make it their business to pro- duce the bulbs for the florist trade in this country. But until that comes about, the florists can produce them themselves with little, if any, more space and effort than that now re- quired to keep up the propagation of carnation or any other similar stocks. It should be borne in mind that all forced bulbs can be used again by growing out-of-doors a year, providing they are allowed to mature naturally in the pots. This necessitates only that the pots be set out-of-doors with proper moisture control after cold weather is by. This requires that the florist, when he has gotten up his stocks, need carry only dotible the number of bulbs which he forces each year, plus a margin for losses and plants sold. Those not actually in forcing are car- ried out-of-doors, where their handling should be paid for by flowers which will be produced in abundance in June. Of course, cutting at all times must be carefully done to preserve the leafage for bulb production. Stocks produced from seed will be iri-egular in size, but so is the stock imported from Japan for that matter. Uniformity of stock can be brought about only through selection and further breeding The department is now endeavoring to produce uniformity through successive seedling genera- tions. This may be a difiicult thing to do. It is not felt, however, that it is at all imperative that it be done. If it shall be found that it is difficult or im- practicable of acccomplishment, vege- tative propagation can be resorted to, and that without practicing the scale method in vogue in Bermuda years ago. Bulbs planted deeply will always pro- duce a number of axillary bulblets, the number of which will be multiplied still further by "hilling" or banking the earth about the plants as they grow. We have had 12 bulblets % inch in diameter produced naturally on bulbs planted nine inches deep. This natural bulblet propagation will serve to keep up the stocks. They need but one year's growth to be brought to forcing size, and where but few are produced on a stem, they may be large enough to produce one or two flowers the first year. Many will no doubt be skeptical about the repeated use of the bulbs year after year for forcing on account of their experience with diseases in im- ported stocks. But with care in hand- ling, there should be no more difficulty with diseases in the lily than in the hippeastrum or a score of other plants that might be mentioned. It should be noted that a seed generation leaves the diseases behind, for how long will depend to a very large extent upon the conditions under which the plants are handled. No disease has yet appeared in our stocks. It may seem rather revolutionary to advocate the production of Easter lily bulbs this far north, when the venture has been so disastrous even in Florida, and especially when the advice in all the trade journals is, to thro%v the bulbs away after they have flowered. But it is not at all impossible that the northern situation has decided advan- tages. Diseases and pests will certainly igiS. The American Florist. be less troublesome. In the soutn, the bulbs appear above ground in the fall and go through the winter in vege- tative condition. In the north, they are planted late to preclude this au- tumnal development. We have also mulched in the vicinity of Washington. This is an added expense, but the space covered by bulbs used by any one florist is small, and the cost of mulching is inconsiderable. We must remember that the whole bulb industry of Holland is built up very largely upon a mulching system. It is rather felt that it may )je neces- sary to dig all bulbs and ripen them off in storage each fall, planting sucli as are not needed or are too small for forc- ing la,te, so that no top growth will be produced before winter sets in. How- ever, it may be shown later that it may not be necessary to dig each autumn. We have had two lots undisturbed out- of-doors now for the second winter with good success, the plants producing from three to 11 flowers each. We have even had small bulbs go through the winter with no protection when planted but six inches deep. Japanese Lily Bulbs. Harry Goldstein, who sailed for Japan April 5. to look after the inter- ests of the American Bulb Co., Chi- cago, has returned. While in Japan he called on the important lily bulb growers. He reports the crop is favor- able for a good harvest this season, but owing to the restrictions of not allowing lily bulbs to come into this country this year, the Japanese farm- er is very much discouraged, and the jobbers in Japan will suffer consider- able financial losses, as lily bulbs are contracted for in advance by the job- ber and a payment is made during the planting season to enable the farmer to cultivate his crop. This method is similar to the method used in the south by the cotton planter, who always re- ceived his financial aid through cot- ton brokers, and payment was made after the crop was harvested. Due to the import restrictions of lily bulbs into the United States the jobber in Japan will have no market to dis- pose of the bulbs in any quantity, so it is probable that the farmer will not spend any money in harvesting his crop. The Japanese are trying to ship lilies into South America and other countries, but in no way will it take up the amoimt formerly used in the United States. The Japanese jobbers fear that should the United States not raise the embargo now placed on lily bulbs into the country before next sea- son's planting, many of the farmers will entirely give up the cultivation of lilies and go into other lines. This will make lily bulbs very scarce and expensive when the embargo is lifted. Mr. Goldstein states that the Japan- ese merchants are very independent and care very little about the embargo being placed on merchandise, such as cotton "goods, baskets, furniture, etc., due to the fact that they are tre- mendously busy sending their mer- chandise into South America, England, Australia, Canada, and are getting very high prices, much more than the American merchant formerly paid. It is the wish of the American jobber that the embargo be lifted, before the next planting season comes on, to avoid the small crop, and also a high price. AiMERicAN Bui-B Company. LILIUM LONGIFLORUM MULTIFLORUM. National Publicity for Flowers. The secretary is able to report a very satisfactory continuation of his trip in behalf of the national publicity cam- paign fund. In Milwaukee he. with Chairman Geo. Asmus of the publicity finance committee, were guests of the local florists' club, which held a special meeting in order that the objects of the campaign and its benefits to the trade might be properly explained, and the work of the promotion bureau dem- onstrated. Many subscriptions were forthcoming at this meeting, and a number of new members for the society obtained. Next day, the secretary made a round of calls upon the florists of the city and vicinity and was most cor- dially received everywhere; the results of his visit are quite noticeable in the subscription report, and in addition to the subscriptions he has to report an influx to the membership roll of 21 an- nual and three life members. He feels under deep obligation to Messrs. Hun- kel. Rusch, Kennedy and Pollworth for courtesies extended and help given during his stay. In Minneapolis and St. Paul, the sec- retary had a most hearty reception, and the support given him was gener- ous, and in volume, somewhat unex- pected. The florists of the twin cities held a special meeting, and gave a ban- quet at the Elk's club. The meeting- was largely attended and much enthu- siasm over the work of the society was apparent; Hans Rosacker presided, and the proceedings were interesting in- deed. The secretary explained the work of the society and told of what was being accomplished in behalf of the trade. He, of course, dealt at length with the work of the publicity committees, and explained fully the de- tails of the campaign in progress. The result of his visit was a subscription list amounting to about ,$500, 22 new annual members, and two life mem- bers. The thanks of the secretary are due to all who rendered him assistance, and particularly to Hugh Will, Cal. Rice, Theodore Wirth, Hans Rosacker. R. A. Latham, Max Kaiser and Olaf Olson. In Fargo, N. D.. every florist sub- scribed to the fund or took out a mem- bership in the society. In this city, as in others, the secretary's reception was most gratifying; he desires particularly to express thanks for the very great assistance given by John Shotwell and F. D. Smedley. With the florists falling into line a3 they appear to do on the secretary's route, should those whose locations pre- clude the possibility of personal con- tact hesitate to send in their contribu- tions — especially as. if they will only stop to think, they are florists who have The American Florist. July 20, much to gain from the publKity se- cured? One of the objects of the cam- paign is to promote inter-city business. It would be a surprise to some of those who are hesitating- were they to know of the very larg-e number of letters received by our promotion bureau from people in remote communities asking for information as to how orders for flowers could be filled at distant points. These letters have come from all parts of the country and from France, Eng- land, Cuba, the South American re- publics, and other countries. All were indicative of immediate business, and no doubt, much business of a continu- ous nature. The writers of these let- ■ ters received courteous replies and the fullest information possible. The fund now is nearing the end of its fourth stage. The fifth stage is "the last ten thousand." How soon can we accomplish its completion? Those who now have the spirit of the campaign thoroughly within them, feel that corn- pletion should come speedily — and it will, if the, no doubt, well-intentioned nonsubscriber will only exert himself to overcome his hesitancy, and turn in a subscription. It is not a "gamble" — it is money well expended, and the assurance goes with it that it will come back through increased business, and consequent prosperity. Remember the parable of the talents. Do not let the little subscription which you assuredly are able to provide go unused— use it in this great cause, and be sure of a manifold return. The following additional subscrip- tions are recorded, annually for four years unless otherwise stated : Eli Cross, Grand Eapids, Mich * ^^5? Hartnett Flower Shop, GraQd Kapids.. 10.00 W C. Ehmann, Corfu, N. Y o-OO Michael EockliD. Sioux City, la 5.00 M. A. Patten, Tewksbury, Mass • ^o-O" p N. Hermes, Merriam Park. (1 year) 25.00 Ilolton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee Wis.. 100.00 Gust Eusch & Co., Milwaukee, Wis.... 50.00 Edletsen-Leidiger Co., Milw. (2od subs I lo.OO Ida Baumgarteu. MUwaukee, (2nd subs.) i .00 Schrocder Floral Co., Milwaukee, Wis.. 5.00 E. Welke Co., Milwaukee, Wis lO.OO Otto Sylvester, Ocanomowoc, Wis 5.00 Rentschler Floral Co., Madison, Wis 2o.0O Cudahy Floral Co., Cudahy, Wis 25.00 WiUiam Lubliner. Milwaukee, Wis 24.00 L. S. Donaldsou Co., Miuueaimlis. (1 year) lOO.OO Will Brothers Co.. Minneapolis, Minn... 100.00 K A. Latham, Minneaiwlis. iUnn 15.00 Minneapolis Floral Co., Minneapolis 10.00 J. F. Hess, Minneapolis, Minn 5.00 Thomas S. L.ynes. Minneapolis, Minn 5.00 Carl 1. Lindskoog, Minneapolis, Minn... 10.00 S. S. Cargill, Minneapolis, Minn 10.00 Rice Bros., Minneapolis, Minn. (2nd. subs.) 30.00 Swanson's, Inc., Minneapolis. Minn 15.00 Julius Kieek. Minneapolis, Minn 10.00 Thomas H. Hall, Minneapolis, Minn 10.00 C. H. Linde. Minneapolis, Minn 5.00 Walter Pier. Minneapolis, Minn 5.00 John Martens, Minneapolis. Minn 5.00 Kobert C. Stern, Minneapolis, Minn 5.00 Onar E. Amundson, Minneapolis, Minn. . . 25.00 Holm & Olson, Inc., St. Paul, Mlnu 50.00 Merriam Park Floral Co., St. Paul 15.00 Henry J. Puvogel, St. Paul, Minn 5.00 T. B. Comandros, St. Paul, Minn 20.00 0. R. Eckhardt, St. Paul, Minn 10.00 A. Fischer, Chicago 25.00 John Fuhrmann, Chicago 25.00 W. W. Adams, Chicago 10.00 Adolph Malchon, Chicago 12.00 GraCf & Dresel, Chicago 10.00 Albert Hall, Chicago 20.00 Shotwell Floral Co., Fargo, N. D 25.00 Smedley Floral Co.. Fargo, (2nd subs.) 20.0<> The Bl Paso Carnation Co., El Paso. HI. 10.00 Sacramento Flor. Soc, Sacramento, Calif. 25.00 Louis Burk, Philadelphia, Pa 10.00 •'Put It Through" KEYNOTE OF WAR LABOR CONFEBENCE. At a meeting held at Washington, it is one of the vital points for the suc- cess of the war. We hear a great deal of talk lately throughout the country on the scarcity of labor for greenhouses. Well, it strikes me that one of the first necessities of the American citizen who has his country's interests at heart, is to do his part so as to release men for the government's needs. Just for a mo- ment consider that Uncle Sam needed you and beckoned you to come. Would you hesitate? No. You would go g-ladly to do your all. Why not look at the labor and coal problem in the same manner? Now then, here's where we get off. The government expects you to produce and sell all you can to help pay the war taxes, by cutting down expenses or by speeding- up production with less men, and one of the most impor- tant jobs every citizen has on his hands, is to create a more profitable business, so that he may be privileged to pay his share and feel that he lives in a coun- try that gives him the right to do this, rather than live under a government with a mill-stone around his neck. Now, what has all this to do with publicity? Well, before I answer, I want to mention that I received a fine note from our good friend Albert Pochelon, F. T. D. secretary, who has done so much for the telegraph deliv- ery, that one wonders how he does it. so from his experiences, quoting his own words, "Dear Friend Penn : There are so few people who ever believe that some men are willing to do something for our profession to help build it up vmselfishly, that I wonder how you ever find the time to superintend the job of national advertising, etc." Well, my answer is, that it becomes any man's duty to his fellow-man to do his all, not his bit (I've cut that out of my category) for every part of his country's needs, and if my job as chair- man of the national publicity commit- tee is going to help speed up our busi- ness by causing to be done more ad- vertising nationally and locally than the florists were going to do, then we will be doing our share in the world's work by devoting more energy to our business than ever before to create a place for ourselves, so that when the world's war is over those who have par- ticipated will make a name and place for themselves for all time. This is the pleasant duty that has been my task for the past few months, that of receiving so many compliments as well as criticisms, that the job is going to be worth what I hope some day to merit — the good will of the craft which is all one should expect. Henry Penn, Chairman, National Pub. Committee. The Business Diary. Keeping a diary is almost every boy's resolve, but to him it is very diffi- cult of accomplishrnent. A business diary, if a man will give it the required few minutes each day, will, at the end of the year, afford a splendid resume of the business and present a g-uide that will steer clear of the mistakes of the year before. Many men who grow a variety of plants, from a desire to fill orders, will sell from reserved stock of popular varieties, while those in little demand are left on the benches, and more than fill their allotted space in the cutting: bed later on. From January to December thei-e is scarcely a week passes in which there is not something transpires; an im- portant item of work done or not done, as the case may be, that if written down at the time would help to avoid the error another season. Members of the craft in every branch of the trade would find such a record of their busi- ness a paying proposition and a most excellent book of reference. Previously reported fro $1,008.00 all sources. $30,530.75 CraT-.d total $37,538.1 JOHN YOUNG, Sec'y. AT THE HOME OF THE LATE JAMES DEAN, FREEPORT, L. I., N. Y. Seated, Mr. and Mrs. Dean and Their Son-in-law. Standing Next Row, Left to Right, A. L. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Deans Daughter, Chas. H. Totty. Back Raw, Left to Right, Mr. and Mrs. Dean's Daughter-in-Uiw, Wm. H. Siebreoht, Sr., Frank H. Traendly, Alex. S. Burns, Walter F. Sheridan. Wm. Duckham, W. A. Jland.i. Standing Behind Mr. Burns, Henry Weston. igiS. The American Florist. OBITUARY. James Dean. James Dean, past president of the Society of American Florists, chief executive of the national organization at its Washington convention in 1892, also president of the New York Flor- ists' Club during the same year, and one of its charter members passed to his last rest at his home at Freeport, N. Y., July 16, of arterial sclerosis, after a long and useful career. He had reached the age of 74 years. Mr. Dean was born on the estate of the Marquis of Queens- bury, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, where his father was employed as gardener, coming to the United States in 1850 and attended school at Astoria. L. I., his father having secured the position of gardener on the estate of the Rev. Dr. Howland at that place. At the outbreak of the Civil war in 1861, the deceased ran away from home and en- listed in the Seventy-second New York Volunteer Regiment, returned at its close as commanding officer of his com- pany, and entered the employ of W. C. Wilson, who at that time conducted one of the largest florist establishments in America. Later he became gardener on the estate of W. C. Dangley at Bay Ridge. L. I., who during the 60's and 70's had large conservatories and was a successful exhibitor at the New York and Brooklyn shows. Later he formed a partnership with J. M. Keller, the firm being Keller & Dean, but after five years, following its dissolution, Mr. Dean started into business on his own account, making a specialty of foliage and Easter plants for the New York and surrounding markets and met with excellent success. Another of his brilliant achievements was the supervision of the floricultural exhibit of the State of New York at the Chi- cago World's Fair, in 1893, the display covering six and three-quarter acres and being awarded 82 medals and di- plomas. This number was about equal to that given to all the rest of the states combined in the same classes. A man of kindly disposition and ster- ling qualities, James Dean commanded the highest respect of all who knew him. He had served three terms as president of the village of Freeport, was commander of the U. S. Grant Post, Grand Army of the Republic which went to Mount McGregor and which placed General Grant's body in the tomb at Riverside, and under w^hose auspices services are held at the tomb each Memorial day. Dur- ing his residence at Bay Ridge, the ■ deceased Ts^as much interested in edu- cational affairs and served as president of the board of trustees for 20 con- secutive years until consolidation made the district schools a part of the edu- cational system of Greater New York. In 1867, Mr. Dean was married to Miss Louise L. Labrouse. who with three daughters, Mrs. C. W. Bouton, Mrs. A. G. Firth and Miss A. M. Dean, and two sons. Dr. Julian Dean and David Dean, survive. The funeral services were held at the home on the evening of July 18. and interment the following morning with Grand Army ceremonies. Only a few weeks ago, Mr. Dean sent us some reminiscenses of his early days, from which ■^^•e take the follow- ing: "Going back to the commercial houses of the 60's and 70's and noting some of the difficulties encountered in producing, handling and marketing flowers and plants, I recall that most of the plant houses were of sash with heavy rafters, often 12x14 inches, spaced four feet apart, the sash glazed with 6x8 or 7x9 glass. Most of the houses were heated by flues which re- quired eternal vigilance to prevent the escape of gas which often proved fatal to the foliage if not to the plants. In the 70's, the fixed roof, hot water and steam heat were just coming into gen- eral use. Twenty houses in the early days would require 20 fires where flues were used. They had to be stoked from the outside, no covering from the weather being given. The houses often being scattered it took some time to make the rounds, ©specially when water or snow had to be bailed or shoveled out before the fires could be fixed for the night. "In spite of the rapid advance in modern methods, I doubt very much if there are many establishments that could today, satisfactorily fit out a large private conservatory from their own stock, a not uncommon occur- rence in the earlier days. Most flor- ists now cater to the wholesale end of their business. Probably, in no direc- tion has the advance been so notice- able, as in the construction of the modern greenhouses. Many single ones are now erected that, a few years ago, would have been considered fair sized Tbe Late James Dean. florists' establishments. Much of this advance is due to appliances perfected by horticultural builders. "The earliest rose house I remember was one owned by James Weir, a leanto, about 20x35 feet, with heavy rafters and sashes glazed with 6x8 glass, and planted, as I remember, with roses in a solid bed. The fol- lowing varieties were grown : La- marque, Gloire de Dijon, Malmaison. Safrano and Devoniensis. The Wigan brothers started in Secaucus, N. J., and built several large sash houses and were very successful with their tea and hybrid perpetual roses. Ernest Asmus and John Henderson were also very successful with roses in the old- style sash houses." The Late Admiral Aaron Ward. The sudden death, at his home in Roslyn, L. I., of Admiral Aaron Ward came as a severe shock to his friends. The admiral was a true-hearted, able man. with the vigor and clear vision of a good sea captain. Born in the city of Philadelphia, Pa., in 1851. he became in due time a trained seaman in the United States navy, and advauood step by step until he reached the top, retir- ing from active service as rear ad- miral. At the beginning of this war, he commanded and took across the water the first Red Cross ship on its errand of noble mercy. In New York, he was at home, having for some years had oversight of certain naval affairs of the port. He had sailed the great deep of the oceans from land to land in all latitudes, but his name, however, is far wider known among the people of America for his connection with the queen of flowers — the rose. When he named the beautiful yellow rose, which grows to perfection from Long Island to Vancouver, across the continent, from ocean to ocean, it was after the one he loved best — his wife. Here lay in his character the sentiment for that which is beautiful — the strong man, for whom the great winds and rough waves had no terrors. He had the love of home and beauty in the fibre of his being. "A Rose for Every Home, a Bush for Every Garden" is a sentiment which makes the world the better. Ad- miral Ward, the hybrid tea, named in his honor, which was awarded a medal by the Freflch Society of Rose Growers, is said to be one of the best dark red roses for bedding. It is described as follows : Unnamed variety x Chateau de Clos Vougeot, a strong bushy- grower, with broad, bronzy-green foli- age and few thorns. The bud is round, blackish red and the flower is large, double and globular. The petals are broad, sometimes fringed, of fine red crimson color, shaded fire red and vel- vety dark red. It blooms freely. In the American Rose Society, as far as his duties permitted. Admiral Ward was always ready to give a guiding, helping hand. At the entrance of the United States into the war, he resigned his connection with the executive com- mittee work, with a word to the effect, "America first." His many friends in the American Rose Society have expressed a desire that their esteem and respect for the man. Admiral Aaron Ward, of Roslyn, may be a matter of record, as he has left us for the realm where the spirit of just men is made perfect. Benjamin Hammond, President American Rose Society. Ernest Bale. Ernest Hale, a florist of East Orange, N. J., was accidentally killed on a street of that city on the after- noon of July 11. He was employed by his father, Charles Hale, who has a retail store at 523 Main street. East Orange, and had left the store on his bicycle to go home. In turning out to pass a heavy motor truck, the wheel of his bicycle caught in the car track, throwing him ofC and directly in front of the hind wheels of the truck, which passed over him. When an ambulance arrived he was dead. He was .33 years old and is survived by his wife, to whom he had been married less than a year, and by his parents and several brothers. Much sympathy is felt for the bereaved family, well known in the wholesale district of New York. Charles Hale, the father, was formerly in busi- ness in Washington, D. C. A. P. P. William E. Evans. William H. Evans, president of the Pike's Peak Floral Co.. Colorado Springs, Colo., died in Pasadena, Calif., July 10, after a protracted illness. Owing to ill health, the deceased had spent much of his time during the past four or five years in that state. He established the above company 16 years ago, and enlarged the establish- ment from time to time, until at pres- ent it ranks as one of the largest ranges in the Rocky Mountain district. W. E. C. Lancaster, Pa. — Fred W. Ritchy. who purchased the Bachler range, is making extensive improvements. The America X Florist. July 20, TheMerican Florist Established 18S5. Sobicription, United States »nd Mexico, tl.OO k year; Canada fi.OO: Enropi and Countries in Postal Tnion, KoO. When sending us cbanga of addnss always (end th» old address at the~saine time. Adrertising rales on application. From the first iuue TffB Ascbbicas Floeist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements must reach ui Tuesday (ealUet If possible) as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions of our oorrespondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST. 440 S. Deaitom St., CHICAGO. "In God's name, cheerily on, courageous friends To reap the harvest ot perpetnal peace. By tliis one bloody trial of sharp war." TBQS ISSUE 4S P.4.GES AVITH COVER CONTENTS. The palm grower's troubles 1 — Making the best of the situation 1 Cyclamen 2 The retail trade 2 — Xext week in tbe flower sbop 2 Perilous war finance 2 Advertising, tbe necessity of tbe bour 3 — ^Harry G. Selfridge (portrait* 3 W. X. Rudd and daughter 4 Uly bulb production 4 Japanese lily bulbs 5 T.ilinm lougiflorum multiflorum (illus.) 5 National publicity for flowers 5 "Put it through" 3 The business diary 6 Obituary J — James Dean (portrait) "i" — Tbe Lite Admiral Ward 7 — Ernest Hale " — William E. Evans 7 Bermuda lily bulbs S Society of .\merican Florists S Coal order modified S Hospital flowers appreciated 8 Chrysanthemum Society of America S Florists' Hail Association S American Carnation Society S Cleveland wholesalers close Simday S Pittsburgh 10 Albany. N. T 10 Boston 10 Chicago 12 St. Paul, Minn 16 Fort Wayne, Ind Iti Cincinnati IS PhUadelphia 2n Providence, E. I .....21 New Tork ,..22 Washington 24 The seed trade : 30 -Bermuda onion seed in southwest 30 — Corn and vine seed crops 30 — Tt.inisb seeds ■ 30 — Fertilizers 31 — Flaxseed prices higher 31 — Catalogues received *. . .31 Market gardeners : 34 — Sweet potato seed selection 34 — Tanners' credits increase sought 34 — Prices of indoor fruits and vegetables 34 — Aorenge contracted for canning 34 — -Vfgetable and fruit markets 34 — Potato seed fallacy ending 34 The nursery trade 3(1 — War economy 3fi ■ — Prr.niis incisa 36 — The lyondon plane 36 Narcissi and jon»iuils for cut flowers 36 Columbus. 37 L«?uisville 43 Advertisers may now receive only one free copy of weekly newspapers for checking purposes, by orders of the war Industries' board. The French schedule of goods, offi- cially classed as luxuries, and subject to tax under that law, does not include flowers or plants, according: to United States Commerce Reports. TUE late James Dean, whose death this week is recorded in our obituary columns, was a sturdy pioneer in American floriculture and a conspicu- ous leader in every movement for the welfare of the trade. It was due to his broad influence that the late J. A. Pet- tigrew was appointed superintendent of the Brooklyn parks, and in many simi- larly laudable endeavors he was equal- ly successful. Bermuda Lily Bulbs. Wm. F. Gude, Washington repre- sentative of the Society of American Florists, telegraphed as follows July It!: "We are glad to report that the war trade board passed the following reso- lution in regard to the importation of lily bulbs from Bermuda : "Resolved, That the licenses shall be issued for the importation of lily bulbs from Bermuda when shipped by the S. S. Charjbdis." Society of American Florists. ST. LOCIS CONTENTION, AUGUST 20-22. With prospects of a splendid attend- ance at the convention, the trade ex- hibition is now an object of much in- terest to those who are able to take ad- vantage of it for the display of produc- tions of a trade character. While it is yet early to report as to the extent ot" the exhibition, there is every indication that it will be quite large, and a credit to the society. Many requests for plans have been received in the past week at the secretary's ofiice. showing that growers and manufacturers are alive to the possibilities which the expected large gathering will present to exhib- itors. The programme covering the proceedings, which has just been mailed, in its make-up is such as to in- duce every florist within traveling dis- tance to spare no effort to be present. Space reservations have already been made for the following: Henry A. Dreer. Inc.. and S. S. Pennock Co.. Phil- adelphia, Pa.; Chicago Carton Co., Chi- cago; Joseph Heacock Co.. Wyncote. Pa.; Burlington Willow Ware Shops. Burlington, la.; A. L. Randall Co.. Chi- cago; "^ertheimer Bros.. New Tork: W. A. Manda, Inc.. South Orange, N. J.: Kroeschell Bros. Co..- and Poehl- mann Bros. Co., Chicago. John Young, Sec'y, Hospital Flowers Appreciated. The following communication from Mrs. J. Clark Curtin, chairman of the Home and Overseas Relief Division, New York, to Maurice L. Glass of the committee of the A'ew York Florists' Club in charge of details of collecting flowers from the trade for distribution to soldiers and sailors in hospitals in that city and vicinity, bespeaks the good work being done in this worthy cause : "I want to express to you and the other kind contributors my personal appreciation of your generous gift of flowers yesterday, and at the same time, tell you what joy they gave to the boys. "One-half of the flowers, one of my committee took to the Flower and Park Hospitals, and of the other half I left some at the Willard Parker, where boys with contagious dise^vses are, and then went on to Belle\-ue to see some French boys whom we have been cheering, only to find that one of the nicest ones had just died. We took some of the lovely dark red roses and covered his winding sheet, a tribute to a noble French boy from .\merica. The boy had been torpedoed in April .and in the water for twenty-eight hours, and had never recovere(i from the cold. "After distributing a few more roses to the boys, we went to the Kaval Hospital, and on our way crossing a bridge, we saw a troop train halted to be refreshed by our canteen. We stopped to throw the hoys some cigar- ettes we had with us, and one boy see- ing the roses in my arm. begged for just one. which I gave him. This caused such a scramble among the oth- ers that I could not resist throwing them all one by one. till finally 200 boys wore a boutonniere. The pleasure the flowers gave these weary, travel- stained boys was immense, one boy taking and kissing his rose fervently. When we asked the boys where they came from, they told us California, and then ^ve easily understood why the flowers meant so much to them. I real- ize that the flowers had not been given us for healthy, strapping boys such as these California boys were, but I know your committee of generous men would not feel I had misused my privilege in making these boys happy, — perhaps the last chance we would have of showing them an attention. "I might add, that when we got to the Navy Yard, I told the hoys in one ward what we had done with their flowers, and tears came to one sick boy's eyes when he said, "Thank you for having given them to those boys — I come from California, and I am glad they got them. They may never have more." Coal Order Modlfled. Secretary John Young, of the Society of American Florists, telegi'aphed the following. July 17 : "Modification of coal order allowing -10 tons minimum has been accepted by the government." American Carnation Society. The above society has issued the proceedings of the twenty-seventh an- nual meeting which was held at Bos- ton. Mass., January 30-.d1. 191S. to- gether with the judge's report of awards at the annual exhibition, a list of new varieties registered with the society and a roll of members. Cleveland Wholesalers Close Sundays. The wholesale florists and supply houses of Cleveland will not be open Sundays after July 14, but will remain open Saturdays until 8 p. m. for the benefit of the trade. The notice is signed by the Cleveland Cut Flower Co., J. M. Gasser Co., Cleveland Flor- ists' Exchange. TV'. Q. Potter Co. and the Cleveland Plant & Flower Co. Florists' Hail Association. The annual meeting of the Florists' Hail Association of America, will be held at Moolah Temple. St. Louis. Mo., at 9:00 o'clock a. m.. August 21. 1918, for the purpose of electing four direc- tors and the transaction of such other business as may come before the meet- ing. John G. Esleb, Sec'y. Chrysanthemum Society of America. The proceedings of the sixteenth annual meeting of the Chrysanthemum Society of America, held at Cleveland. O.. November 8, 1917, has been issued, included in its pages being President Vert's address, the reports of the sec- retary and the treasurer, list of prize winners and varieties at the annual exhibition, oflici.al scales, foi-eign varie- ties disseminated in 1017, a list of mem- bers of the society and a review of the work ot the examining committees for the season. igiS. The American Florist. Wants,ForSalc,Etc. One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. For Plant Advs., Ser Ready Reference Section. Where answers are to be mailed from this office enclose 10 ccdIb extra lo cover postage, etc. Situation Wanted — By general all around gardener. Western states pre- ferred. Address Key 908. care American Florist. SItnatlon Wanted — By grower of a general line of plants. Would prefer to work on shares. Address Key 904, care American FlorUt. SItnatlon W^anted — By gardener; age 35; married; private place preferred; 20 years' experience. Any good posi- tion considered. Distance no object. Now or later. References. Address. Key 915, care American Florist. Help AVanted — A rose grower; wages 120.00 per week to start. W^m. Dlttman, IVenr Castle, Ind. Help Wanted — Man for rose section to work under foreman. State wages expected and give reference. C. LoTeridge, Peoria, 111. Help "Wanted — Foreman for 45,000 sq. ft. of glass in roses. Must be first- class grower and manager of help. State wages expected and send refer- ences. J. Henry Bartram. LansdoYToe. Pa. Situation Wanted Good all around st^reman capable of taking charge. Also understands grow- ing business. Key 914, care American Florist. Situation Wanted Good all around grower, capable of managing business, is open for engage- ment. Address Key 809, care American Florist. Situation Wanted Expert office manager. Bookkeeper and correspondent. Have handled office end •f a large commercial place. Mar- ried man with family. Chicago preferred. Key 916, care American Florist. STOREMAN Expert storeman over draft age isopen* for immediate engagement. Key 8 10, care American Florist. Help Wanted Young man as grower fur chrysanthf-mums, carnations and pot plants, cyclamen, pelargo- niiiras. etc. Good pay and steady position. MILL£R*S GREENHOUSES, Munde. Ind. HELP WANTED Stockkceper for vegetable seed department. State experience and salary wanted. S. M. ISBELL fi COMPANY JACKSON, MICH. HELP WANTED Men or Women — Part or all time wanted to solicit orders for fruit and ornamental trees, Roses, Shrubbery, etc. Big demand. Highest commissions. Bii specialties. Free outfit. C. H. WEEKS NURSERT CO. NEWARK - NIW YORK STATE Situation ^Vanted — As head gardener or supt. of private place or institution; now employed; wish to change; mar- ried. Best of references as to charac- ter, habits and ability. Thoroughly un- derstand all branches of gardening. Good reasons for leaving. Good com- mercial place considered where en- ergy and ability count. Expect good salary. No objection to distance. Ad- dress L. Wnsli. Gardener, Ft Steilacoo ^Vn. Box. St). For Sale — Two greenhouses, 25x100 ft., modern construction, hot water heat. Located in hustling town of 3,000. Excellent business. Mrs. Adah M. Johnson. Carey, O. FOR SALE 10 Evans ventilating machines com- plete without posts, $8.00 each. Arms, 2i c and bangers, 10c each. No. 9 wire stakes, 5-ft. long, $7.50 per 1000. GEORGE REINBERG 162 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO FOR SALE Greenhouse Glass 10x12 in. per box $3.50 16x18 " " " 4.50 Rafters, IHand lU inch piping, wrought iron bars, Garland iron gutters and Evans ventil- ating machines. PETEB REINBEBG 30 East Randolph St., CMICAOO NOTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS MEETING CHICAGO, July 20, 1918. Stockholders of the American Florist Company: You are hereby notified that the annual meeting of the stockholders of the American Florist Com- pany will be held in the.Iefferson Hotel. St. Louis, .Mo.; Wednesday, .\UBust21. )918.at3o'clockp.m., for the purpose of electing d irectors and officers for the ensuing term and for the transaction of such other business as may come before the meeting. J. C. VACGHAX. Pres. M. BARKF.R. Sec'y. OFnCIAl S. A. F. Shipping Labels Actual size of leaf 2%i5ii inches. FOR COT FIOWERS: In twocolors on gummed paper; your card, etc., in blacKand leaf adopted by the S. A. F. in red. Prices: Per BOO, S3.35 ; per 1000 $5,00. Samples on request. Electro of leaf, postpaid, J) .50. Cash with order. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO All Florists' Stocks and Supplies Should be Shipped as Early as Possible. There will be much congestion of freight and express this fall and all shipments will be subject to delay. Move Seeds, Bulbs, Plants and Supplies While the Conditions are Favorable. 10 The American Florist. July 20, Plttsburjfh. MABKBT GOOD FOE SEASON. A good Steady market with prices holding firm is about the best that we can report this week. Trade continues to hold up well in spite of the season, as a slump is generally in order at this time. Funeral work keeps the ma- jority of the stores busy and there is a good demand for flowers of all kinds, and stock is scarce with prices holding firm. Some asters and gladioli are being received but not enough to meet requirements. There is still a good crop of roses coming in but they may not last long, although the weath- er, much to their advantage, has been cool and cloudy. Carnations are prac- tically off the market. The outdoor offerings include sweet peas, calen- dulas, phlox, coreopsis, feverfews, baby's breath, cornflowers and pyre- thrums. The new crop of green galax leaves is now being offered. NOTES. Mrs. E. A. Williams recently had a beautiful window which attracted much attention. The features were colored water lilies and maiden hair ferns ar- ranged with flags of the Allies. T. P. Langhans and family have re- turned from a trip to the northwest. He spent some time with his son, Oliver, who is in the government service in Oregon. Joseph Schweiger, founder of the firm of Joseph Schweiger & Son, florists at the Allegheny market, and an old resident of this city, passed away re- cently. Chrysanthemum plants in this sec- tion look very good, with indications of a large crop earlier than usual. E. J. McCallum, B. L,. Elliott and a party are making a motor tour of a number of the eastern cities. Jack Frampton, of the Zeiger Co.. is spending a two weeks vacation at his home in Clarion, Pa. G. P. Weaklen is cutting some vei-y fine larkspurs at his gardens at Spring- dale. Pa. Mrs. B. r<. Elliott is visiting her father in Oregon. Visitor : Wm. J. Potter, Cleveland, O. M. Albany, N. Y. CLUB MEETING. At the July meeting of the florists' club, held at the home of Frederick Goldring, Font Grove, President Wil- liam Newport appointed a committee of four to inquire into ways and means to stimulate the use of flower boxes on the part of the local public. The com- mittee is made up of the following : Edward P. Tracey. chairman; Fred- erick A. Danker, Frederick Henkes, and John J. Haggerty. The committee was instructed to make a report at the August meeting. The action of Presi- dent Newport followed a report of Fred- erick A. Danker on the flower boxes ordered by the club last April. Mr. Danker said that the boxes had been received and distributed among the re- tailers by whom many had been sold filled with plants. Mr. Danker in his report said it is possible greatly to stimulate the sale of boxes at other seasons than spring and summer. He suggested that the retailers could tell their customers that in the fall the boxes can be filled with evergreens, either on their own roots or as parts of limbs cut off from large trees. The value of the plan is that it keeps plants and flowers before the people at all sea- sons. The subject of whether the club is to hold a clambake this year was brought up by James Snyder who said that the cost of such an entertainment this year would be very high and sug- gested a clam chowder be held instead. The idea found favor and a poll of the members present found an overwhelm- ing majority for the plan and they also promised to attend the function and to pay the cost prorata. Walter Mott, representing Hammond's Slug Shot Works, Beacon, was present as a guest of the club and gave an account of his latest business trip. He said that the trade had enjoyed a good season, but the members were looking forward a little anxiously to the future on ac- count of the coal situation and the questions that are arising on account of the war. He said that it is neces- sary to produce the goods the trade has to offer, but in order to do so. there must be some cooperative effort be- cause of the scarcity of help, and for other reasons. Mr. Mott concluded his remarks by saying he believed that the grower or dealer in the smaller com- munities is better off than the man in the large cities. Joseph Traudt of Canajoharie amused many of the mem- bers with a relation of his experiences the past year in burning coal. In the discussion on fuel into which the club entered after Mr. Mott's remarks. Mr. Traudt explained that last winter he had the use of a large amount of coa dust and sought advice from the local electric lighting plant experts as to the use of the fuel. They advised that he place a blower in his chimney. The blower, run by a two-horsepower mo- tor, was installed with the result that the furnace burned the coal dust, but the blower drew all the heat out of the boiler Mr. Traudt says he changed his plans, bought a smaller motor and placed the blowers under his three fire boxes. With one-eighth horse power, he said he was able to burn the dust in the three boilers quite satisfactorily. Pi-esident Newport named Frederick A. Danker chairman of the club's exhibit committee, and added the name ot George E. Nagengast, Jr., as a new member. The meeting was followed by a social hour with refreshments pro- vided bv the host. The next meeting, and clam chowder party, will he held on Saturday afternoon, August 1', at the home of Fred Henkes, NewtonviUe. NOTES. Recent visitors included John Young, secretary of the Society of American Florists; Walter Mott, and James J. Karins, representing Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelhpia. Pa. Mr. Young was here in the interests of the national publicity campaign and also to secure new members for the national organiz- ation. In both he was quite successful. Mr. Mott told his friends that he is living in Schenectady, and that his son, Walter C, who went to Camp Devens. Mass., last September was transferred in June to Camp Lee, Virginia, wljere he is in the officers' training camp as a member of the Second Company, Fifth Battalion, O. T. S. The young man is working hard and expects to earn a commission at the end of August. Mr. Mott said he has a son- in-law in the medical corp with the army in France. , . _j. Albanians are visiting Washington park these days to look at the two cen- tury plants, located on either side of the path north of the King fountain. The spike-like leaves of the two agaves are surmounted by stems perhaps 12 feet high, on which are small branches hearing the green buds that are ready to burst. The people have learned that the agaves are natives of Mexico and South America, and that the last speci- men that bloomed hereabouts is be- lieved to have been that which stood on the lawn of the Van Rensselaer manor house at Broadway and Pleasant street in 1870. The manor house was long since torn down and re-erected as a fraternity house at Williamstown, M.nsR. „ „ ^ The many friends of Ix)uis H. Schae- fer were sorry to learn that he had failed in business. Mr. Schaefer and his son, Henry, started a seed and im- plement business at 102 Hudson ave- nue about six years ago. The schedules filed with the clerk of the United States district court at Utica show : liabilities, $11,918.28; assets, nominal, itd,52Z.40. Promissory notes and merchandise ac- counts compose the most of the liabili- ties. R. D. Boston. DEMAND IS LIGHT. The summer season is on in full force, indicated by extremely quiet business, although trade is as good as other years, but there is room for im- provement as quite a number of the homes are open this year on account of bad weather and heads of families be- ing overseas. The market is over- stocked with roses; nine and twelve inch stock is being sold as low as $10 a thousand and carnations $5 a thou- sand for good stock. Outdoor sweet peas are plentiful and hold well at |l.25 a hundred. There is an abun- dance of gladioli on the market includ- ing. Beauty, Halley, America. Panama and Primulinus, which sell from 50 cents to $2 a dozen. Easter lilies are scarce, bringing $10 a hundred, Cen- taureas, sweet sultans, salpiglossis and coreopsis find a ready market. NOTES. At Carbone's business is quite active; a store where one finds unusu- al vases, pottery and baskets for the summer home, also windows well ar- ranged with attractive baskets of flow- ers, shallow bowls for floating stemmed flowers, pond lilies, etc. Another star has been added to their service flag, Wm. O'Donnell, of the wholesale de- partment, is in the draft and reports at Camp Devens July 22. At Carbone's, business is quite this week, one window is arranged as a duck farm, including a water mill with running water in a pond where 30 small ducks amuse a large gathering. The other window is arranged with large baskets and vases of Regale lilies, grown by R. & J. Farquhar & Co. John J. Cassidy is spending a week s vacation at Atlantic City, going there as a delegate to the Elk's convention. His work at the store is carried on by his able assistant Fred Roberts. On his return, Mr. Roberts will start for a two weeks' vacation in the White Mountains with his family. In the death of John Fee the Bos- ton market loses one of the best and most noted bulb growers in the east. His greenhouses are to be carried on by his wife and daughter, with the as- sistance of Mr. Murphy who has worked for Mr. Fee over .30 years. The florists' and gardeners' club will hold its annual picnic at Cunningham park. East Milton, July 24. Everyone in the trade is in^^ted. Baseball games and athletic events are on the program. Herbert Capers, salesman at the Co- operative Market, is receiving daily shipments of Humboldtii bouvardia: also single pink and red bouvardia and carnations from John Foote. Wm. Elliott is shipping to market a good crop of roses. Among the best are Victoria. Christy Miller, Ophelia, small pink rqses and Cecile Brunner. Wm. Glidden. salesman for the Bud- long Rose Co.. is receiving large ship- ments each day of an assortment of roses which find ready buyers. James Day, of Milford N. H.. is sending to market hardy ferns, laurel boughs, pine sheet moss and sprays of hemlock. Alonzo Hill, of Saco. Me., is ship- ping to this city several good varieties of pond lilies. ^ -r^ --> G. St. Joseph, Mo. — Frank Stuppy. of the Stuppy Floral Co., is on a fishing trip in the Wisconsin wilds. igj8. The American Florist. 11 For the Summer We Have a Large Supply of Good Shipping Roses. riNE QUALITY OF RUSSELL American Beauty, Milady, Brilliant, Ophelia,Ward, White Killarney Roses Gladioli, Orchids, Valley, Lilies, Carnations PLUNOSUS SPRENGERI ADIANTUM ASTERS GALAX TERNS GYPSOPHILA PLANTS SINGLB PLANTSf. Kentia Forsteriana, 2i4-iD- Pot, $12 per 100. Kentia Belmoreana, aV4-in. pot. $12 per 100. Kentia Behnoreana, 34n. pot. $20 per 100, Kentia ForBteriana, 3-in. pot. $20 per 100. Kentia Forsteriana, 4-in. pot. $6 per doz. Kentia Belmoreana, 4-in. pot. $6 per doz. Kentia Forsteriana, S-Id. pot, $12 per doz. K«ntia BelanoreFna. 5-1:1. pot, $12 per doz. Kentia Forsteriana, 6-iD. pot. $2 each. Kentia Forsteriana, made up, 5-in. pot, 75o to $1 each. Livistona Botundifolia, 4-in., $6 per doz. Livistona Botundifolia, 5-ln., $9 per doz. Livistona Botundifolia, 6-in.. $1.25 each. Phoenix Bobelenii, 5-ln. pot. $1 each. Dracaena Massangeana, 4-in. pot. $50 per 100. Dracaena Massangeana, 6-in. pot, 75c to $1 ea. Crotona, 4-in., $4.80 per doz. " 5-ln., $9 per doz. " 6-in.. $1 to $1.50 each. PandanuB Veitohi. 6-ln.. $1.25 each. Dracaena Indivisa, Dracaena Indivisa, Dracaena Indivisa, English Ivy, 4-iD.. 4-lD., $15 to $20 per 100. 5-ln., $25 to $35 per 100. 6-in., $6 per doz. $15 per 100. 2l-m. Own Root Rose Stock Aaron Ward Killarney Brilliant White Killarney Milady Richmond $ 7.50 per 100; 70.00 per 1000. $ 7.00 per 100; 65.00 per 1000. S^-in. Own Root Rose Stock White Killarney Ophelia Aaron Ward Sunburst Killarney Brilliant Milady "I Richmond J $ 11.00 per 100; 105.00 per 1000. $ 10.50 per 100; 100.00 per 1000. PoehlmannBros.Co 72=74 E Randolph Street, CHICAGO. L. D. Phone, Randolph 35. 12 The American Florist July 20, BIG CUT OF RUSSELL Best Summer Rose — We are now cutting from 60,000 plants. The quality is good — Buy direct from the Grower. Russell, Hoosier Beauty, Ophelia aud White Killaruey. CURRENT PRICE LIST Choice Beauties from new plants 50c to $2.00 per dozen. ROSBS — O-ur selection, but a good assortment In lots of -MO or more, at the rate of $3.00 per 100. LILY OF THE VALLEY, per 100 5.00 to 6.00 GREENS. ASPARAGUS & SPRENGERI, per 100 $2.00 to $3.00 GALAX, green and bronze, per 1,000 1.25 NEW FANCY FERNS, per 1,000 2.00 ALL OTHER SEASONABLE STOCK AT MARKET PRICES. In buying- direct from the grower you are assured of fresh stock at all times and the most even run of quality possible. 1^" WRITE FOR OUR SPECIAL QUOTATIONS ON ROSES IN 1000 LOTS. NOTICE— We Close at 5 o'clock week days and all day Sunday. BA8SETT & WASHBIRN OFFICE AND STORE 178 N. Wabash Ave., CfllCAGO, ILL. RUSSELL — best in this n\arket. Per doz. Good, extra long $2.00 Good medium $1.00 to 1.50 Good short 60 to .75 HOOSIER BEAIITV, OPHELIA, SHAWYBR, SUNBURST. WHITE KILLARNEY — Per 100 Long stems $6.00 to $8.00 Good medium 5.00 Good short 3.00 to 4.00 LONG DISTANCE PHONE: CENTRAL 1457. Greenhouses: Hinsdale, lU., and Greggs Station, 111. Chlcag:o. BUSINESS CONTINUES GOOD. Business continues to be good for July and the wholesalers nearly all report that the sales so far this month are considerably ahead of the those of the same period of last year. Stock is cleaning up nicely right along at good summer prices and no one is heard complaining of not being able to move his stock. Carnations are very scarce and command satisfactory prices con- sidering the quality which is surnris- ingly good for this time of the year. Mrs. Chas. Russell roses are in brisk demand and easily hold their own. Columbia is a favorite with many of the buyers and continues to bring good prices. Double White Killarney is seen at one of the stores in quantity and finds ready buyers. Ophelia, Champ Weiland, Sunburst, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Killarney, Killarney Brilliant and White Killarney are in fair supply and the list of rose offerings also includes Milady, Montrose, Hoosier Beauty, Mrs. George Shawyer, My Maryland, Mrs. Bayard Thayer, Mrs. Moorfleld Storey and the miniature varieties, Cecile Brunner, Nesbit, Elgar and Baby Doll. Gladioli and asters are more plentiful but are still commanding good prices and there is no great surplus at any time. Lilies are good property and the same holds true for orchids, lily of the valley and gardenias. American Beauty roses are to be had in limited supply, especially in the shorter stemmed grades, a few of the local growers starting to cut from their young stock. Gypsophila has made its appearance in quantity and is moving nicely. Sweet peas, calendulas, water lilies, daisies, feverfew, snapdragons, bachelor's button."-:, coreopsis, gaillar- dia.s, candytuft, phlox and other miscel- laneous outdoor stock is to be had and figure largely in the window displays > V^ »NC. '^ eixjp^i^iy^K' OI^ Roses in All The Leading Varieties CURRENT PRICE LIST— ss?i'1f«''»»^W' ICaS. CHAS. RUSSELL. Per 100 Fancy $8.00 to $10.00 Good 5.00 to 7.00 BICHUONS, KILLARNEY BRILLL&NT. wmte— KILLARNET— Pink. Per 100 Extra Special $8.00 Select 7.00 Fancy 6.00 Uedlum 5.00 Short $3.00 to 4.00 SUNBURST AND OPHELIA. Per 100 Extra Special $8.00 Select 7.00 Fancy 6.00 Good 5.00 Sliort 4.00 MINIATURE ROSES. Baby DoU $2.00 to $3.00 Elgar 2.00 to 3.00 ROSES OUR SELECTION 4.00 CARNATIONS. Per 100 Fancy $8.00 Good 2.00 Witbout Notice. lUSCELLANEOUS. Per 100 VaUey $ 6.00 to $ 8.00 LlUes 12.60 to 16.00 New Ferns, per 1.000 3.00 Smllax, per doz. strings 2.G0 Adiantum 1.00 Galax (bronze and green), per 1,000. 1.00 Asparagus Sprengeri, bunch BO Asparagus Plumosus, bunch 60 Boxwood, per lb 35 Other Green Goods Market Rates. The annual meeting of the stockhold- ers of the Chicago Flower Growers' As- sociation was held at its wholesale ■establishment, 182 North "Wabash Ave., Monday, July 15, at 3 p. m., when the following officers were re-elected : George Weiland, president; Charles Mc- Cauley, vice-president and treasurer, and Rudolph Ellsworth, secretary. Man- ager Paul Klingsporn was elected to the board of directors, consisting of the above named officers and Joseph Schoos. The stockholders were particu- larly well pleased with the progress made the past year ending June 30, when the total sales were the largest in the history of the firm. D. S. Musser, of Miller & Musser, served in the Spanish-American war in what was known as the Porto-Rican campaign. He is commander of the Waldron-Murphy Camp No. 29 depart- ment of Illinois, U. S. W. V., which Is keeping him pretty busy outside of his regular business hours. Chris Peder- son, Frank Ayres, Julius Kline and several others in the trade were also with the colors during the Spanish- American war and are a pretty healthy looking bunch of fellows considering what they were up against in the fever zones at the time. Poehlmann Bros. Co. is more than pleased with its July business so far, which has been so surprisingly good compared to last year that there is no comparison. The roses are in splendid shape at Morton Grove and large steady cuts are promised all through the sum- mer months. Mrs. Chas. Russell of fine quality are seen in quantity at this establishment. A. L. Vaughan & Co. never experi- enced such a brisk early July business as this year, and report both the local and shipping trade are unusually brisk. This firm's efficient bookkeeper and cashier, Miss Charlotte Paradise, will leave soon to enjoy a well-earned vaca- tion at Marquette, Mich, and surround- ing country. Zech & Mann are strong on roses in all leading varieties, especially Mrs. Chas. Russell, but there is never any left when the orders are filled for the day. AUie Zech is well pleased with business and if it keeps up the re- mainder of the month this July will be one of the best In the history of the firm. Wietor Bros, have their usual fine supply of field-grown carnation plants to offer this season, which compare favorably in quality to those of last 0. A. & L. A. TONNER Wholesale Cut Flowers and Supplies 30 East Randolph St , CHICAGO Mention the American Florist tchen writing. Qros8berg=Tyler=Fin nermann Co. CHICAGO. ILL. WHOLESALE! FLORISTS 30 E. Randolph Street, mone Majestic 71.5 year. This firm is cutting heavily in young rose stock, particularly Killar- ney, which are in big crop. Peter Reinberg is in heavy crop with roses particularly Champ Weiland, which are reaching the store in splen- did condition. This variety is making good at the Reinberg greenhouses and considerable bench space is now de- voted to it. Bassett & Washburn are cutting a good supply of American Beauty roses from new plants which are in brisk de- mand. Both the local and shipping trade at this house are unusually strong for July, compared to other years. O. J. Friedman has returned from a pleasant vacation in Michigan where his family is spending the summer. Miss Nelson, of the Friedman staff, is vacationing at Atlantic City and Tom Fogarty is enjoying a two weeks' rest. J. A. Budlong continues to cut heavily in Double White Killarney roses and has had plenty to supply all the cus- tomers with notwithstanding the gen- eral scarcity of this stock in this mar- ket. Bob Newcomb, of the American Bulb Co., has returned after another highly satisfactory trip to the Pacific coast, reporting excellent business all through the west. H. Van Gelder reports that the sales at the store of Percy Jones, Inc., on Monday, were unusually large, making it one of the best July days ever ex- perienced. John Walsh, of the Chicago Flower Growers' Association, returned from his vacation July 15. C. L. Sherer, of this firm, is now away on a two weeks' trip. George Kasper is back on the job at the Batavla Greenhouse Co.'s store (joingSomePriceC ^^'^ See Wlttbold's Ad.. Page37. ^ ' returning from a delightful automobile trip to the W^isconsin Dells. Guy French and family will leave shortly to spend several months in Montana where he is interested in a large wheat ranch. Mrs. Geo. A. Kuhl, of Pekin, is at the Presbyterian hospital and expects to leave for home the latter part of the week. Frank Jarel, of the Zech & Mann force, has been notified to appear for examination by his draft board this week. Ed Martin is back on the job at Kennicott Bros Co's. store after enjoy- ing a two weeks' vacation. Mrs. James Hancock was called to Michigan this week by the serious Ill- ness of a brother. Visitors : George A. Kuhl, Pekin; B. Christiansen, Watertown, S. D. Cleveland, O. — Mrs. Magdalena Smith, mother of George W. Smith, of the Cleveland Florists' Exchange, died at her home in this city, July 10, after a lingering illness. TORONTO, Ont. — The annual show un- der the auspices of the Toronto Horti- cultural Society will be held here Sep- tember 11-14. Horace W. Davidson is secretary and chairman of the stand- ing committees. igiii. The American Florist. 15 |iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin I Cottage Gardens Nurseries Stock j j as a safe investment j I WHY and WHAT are | [ The Cottage Gardens Nurseries [ I WHERE are they located and WHY? | = They comprise 861 acres of the richest lands in |.-I,OUlsa"S PI.AXTS. Such as Azaleas. Rhododendrons, = S HUMBOLDT COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, which are devoted etc., are imported into and con- = = to the following- purposes. _ sumed in the United States to = = 233 acres Jersey Dairy Farm where a herd of 150 head the value of $2,000,000 per an- = = of Pure Brtd Jersevs are maintained. num. The cost of production = = 81 acres Eden Nursery where acres of glass and 60 w°h''nlP,",'?^ -f.nTn^^ ^XIZ "^ '"" = = acres of land under Skinner System of irrigation are wnoiesaie selling price. ^ = devoted to the culture of millions of Azaleas, Rhododen- .lt-I«SI<.» CATTLK. A pure bred high grade Jersey = = drons. Hollies, Boxwood and other florists' plants. cow produces $120 to $1S0 per = i 2S acres San Jose Selling Branch where large quan- esT""r\de cowrpr^oducris'oo^to = I titles Of deciduous stock is grown. Ifso^per'aSnum.^'cosf'of 'keep- 1 = 530 acres in Bulb Farms where fifteen millions of ing such animals runs from = S Holland and other bulbs are now growing. $60.00 to $SO.00 per annum. No = = ,.,. . _, _, i.T 1 XT m. 1- 1- J "^'S'^ grade Jersey Calf sells for = = What Four Years Work Has Accomplished. i^ss than $100 and from that up = = „ , „ 1 , w . ,0-0-07 to $500 to $600 each. Extra fine = = Sales for one and one-halt years $ ;i2,,So.67 pedigreed Bulls sell at $1000 = = Gains for same period . . -,$^?SS?? ancl sometimes $5000 each. = s; Orders now on hand for future delivery fall.. 12b. 194. o7 ^ = = Surplus July 1st. 191& 204,000.00 r'Hmoti/^ rt^-nAU\r\-r,t> = = Dividend declared July 1st, 1918, 20% on 300,000.00 Vi/limailt V/OnQlUOnS. ^ — T« lb. o I tries should be distinctively American Industries. = S Bulb Sales. the C0TT.4GE gardens nurseries is an American = = TUMPS. Average price of Tulip Bulbs in America, concern controlled by American capital and managed = = $15 per M wholly by Americans. S = " cost production bulbs in America, Its new issue of stock now being placed on the mar- = = $5 per M. ket affords an opporunity for the safe investment of = = " increase per annum 400%. $200,000 of American Capital which will earn the highest = = " yearly demand for Tulip Bulbs rate of dividend of any American Industrial Stock and = = $2,000,000 in value. this dividend will be permanent, in fact will increase = = NARCISSUS. ■■ selling price in America, $18 after the war is over. S = per M. On January 1st the price will be increased to $150 S = " cost of production in America, per share. = = .. *6 per M. You can invest now at $100 per share. = = annual increase 200 to 300%. ij,.,, „ » .n, ^ i, , u ■ ^- ^ , ., .^ = = .. .. demand in America „,-!^"oA°r? the attached subscription form a.nd mail it = = $1 000 000 in value with 20% of the amount you wish to subscribe for and = = n,„..^» „— . „c. .. ,,.' ' ■ ■ ' « „ , mail it to the address below. = S OTHER BUI-BS. " selling price in America, $10.00 = = per M. Tliis H-ill be your last opportunity to nnrcliase = = cost of production in America, = I ''"*^"°"° SbSf $fo"o.o'o°o fn^'^vaiue. Cottagc fiafdens Narseries Stock at Par. | I THE COTTAGE GARDENS NURSERIES. luc , of Eureka. Calif. | = Capital stock, $300,000 Shares, $100 Each = S I hereby subscribe for shares ol the capital stock of the COTTAfiE GARDENS NURSERIES, Inc., = S a corporation, of Eureka, Calironiia, at the par value thereof, .'ind agree to pay therefor 20 per cent of this subscription herewith and to pay tlio = = remtiiiaer in installments of an equal amount on thu lirst day of each calendar mouth hereafter for eight months until .said subscription is fully = = paid, the payments herein provided arc to be paid to the treasurer of said corporation, at Eureka, California. Cortiflcate of stocic to be issued b'v = = said corporation on final payment thereof. " = ^ Dated 1018. S = CertUicate of Stock will be mailed Immediately should = = purchaser prefer making full payment. = 1 Maka checks payable to KATHERINE L. BROWN, Treasurer. C. W. WARD, President. 1 iuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiNiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin 16 The American Florist. July 20, Your Supply of Z M CUT FLOWERS E o A Remember when ordering that our line is so complete that It includes every Item offered in the Great Chicago Market. ^/^S££££2££££££^£££S£££^v CAR LOADS ARRIVING VAUGHANS CLEAN SPHAGNUM FOR FLORISTS Wired Bales Cheaper MOSS ^ sheetI For Florists MOSS For Nurserymen For SPOT SHIPMENTS or contract. Write us. CHICAGO, 3 1 -33 W. Randolph St. ' NEW' YORK, 43 Barclay St. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE St. Paul, Minn. SUMMER DULLNESS AKRIVES. During- the past week conditions as- sumed a typical summer aspect. Gen- eral business has dropped oflC but fu- neral work continues heavy. Rose and carnation stock is of fair quality. Gar- den flowers are readily substituting in- side stock. Outside gladioli (the earlier varieties) and sweet peas are coming into the market with a good demand. NOTES. Summer window displays are preva- lent in the retail stores. These always are a pleasure to the eye. Among others Holm & Olson have devoted their large plant window to a miniature rustic scene with a four-foot water fall, elec- trically illuminated. The stream leads the eye through miniature rocky dells and canyons. Well-wooded islands a- bound and the lakes in miniature are well stocked with brilliant gold fish. A rocky ledge seven feet high affords the back-ground for this picturesque sett- ing, .among which are scattered varied colored croton.s. ferns, etc. Onlookers are constantly present before this win- dow display. The Warrendale Floral Co., under these trying times reports a 50 per cent increase in business the past year. This unusual increase is due to well grown specials which this firm has adopted. A ready market is found for such stock as fancy snapdragons, stocks, sweet peas, calendulas, etc. This should be a good demonstration to the growers who are still trying' to produce an as- etc, and not confining themselves to any well grown special line The fuel situation is the principal topic of interest to the growers, and all are making preparations to let a por- tion of their range remain idle a part of the winter, sortment of cut flowers, plants, green Geo. Bates, formerly of Holm & Ol- son, and recently of Seattle, Wash., and vGRAB'EMOUICK!-:- See Wittbold's Ad., Page 37. Rochester, Minn., spent Monday call- ing on his old friends in the trade. The Snelling Floral Co. is busy build- ing a large, new house to grow a fall crop of chysanthemumsj then planting to violets to force in the spring. Ludwig Anderson recently acquired some good advertising' in the Dugan case as he was the florist that sold the flowers in that affair. Henry Puvogel reports business good considering the conditions. He has had a good season. C. R. F. Fort Wayne, Ind. SUMMER NO DEIT.IMEKT TO BUSINESS. Midsummer weather has had no det- rimental effect on the flower business, as this has been the best July week on record, due mainly to the big demand for funeral work. A number of mod- erate sized weddings added to the big demand for flowers. Stock has been scarce. Easter lilies proved to be life- savers in many cases, especially for fu- neral clusters. Hydrangea arborescens were used in large numbers, and al- though the supply of gladioli has in- creased substantially during the past week, there was no surplus in this line. Roses are in moderate supply, with Co- lumbia, fast gaining in popularity. NOTES. The New Haven Floral Co. is cutting some fine Ophelia. Shawyer, the new rose, Columbia, and a good quantity of White Killarney. Two houses of chrys- anthemums, which were planted the middle of May, are already showing buds, and they expect to be cutting Golden Glow by the latter part of August. H N 30 E. Randolph St. CHICAGO Long Distance Phones { ^^{^ ll%\ Our Offerings Include: ROSES. COLUMBIA RUSSELL AVbite KlUarney Pink Killarney Milady Sanbnrst Shawyer Ward Ophelia Klllamey Brilliant MINIATURE ROSES. CecUe Bmnner CARNATIONS. All Colors. MISCELLANEOUS. LILIES A heavy all- the-y ear-round supply of choice stock. GLADIOLI Valley Callas Cattleyas Calendulas ASTERS White Daisies Candytuft Feverfew Gypsophila GREENS. Plnmosns. Sprengerl. Galax, bronze. Galax, green. Ferns. Adiantom. Smilax. igiS. The American Florist. 17 " -" : TSIOX I NIC. _>^ ^^a^;^ PHONES: CENTRAL 257I-AUT0MATIC48-734-CENTRAL257Z 161 North Wabash Ave, Chicago CURRENT PRICE LIST— f(;S/»^J5»^«« AMERICAN BEAUTIES. Per doz. Extra long stems $5.00 Stems 48 iDcbes 4.0O Stems 30 to 36 inches ,S.OO Stems 24 Inches 2.50 Stems 18 to 20 Inches 2.00 Stems 12 Inches $1.00 to 1.50 Short stems 100, 4.00 to 6.00 MSS. OEAS. RUSSELL Per 100 Special $25.00 Select $15.00 to 20.00 Medium 8.00 to 12.00 Short 6.00 to 6.00 ROSES. Richmond, special $in no select 8.00 " medium $5.00 to 6.00 " short 4.00 Milady, special $10.00 select 8.00 " medium $5.00 to 6.00 " short 4.00 Klllarney Brilliant, special $10.00 " " select 8.00 " " medium ..$5.00 to 6.00 " " short 4.00 ROSES — Continued Per 100 Ophelia, special $10.00 " select 8.0O " medium $5.00 to 6.00 " short 4.00 White Klllarney, special $10.00 " " select 8.00 " " medium $5.00 to 6.00 " " short 4.00 Klllarney, special $10.00 " select 8.00 medium $5.00 to 6.00 " short 4.00 Mrs. Ward, special $10.00 " select 8.00 '* " medium $5.00 to 6.00 " " short 4.00 Sunburst, special $10.00 " select 8.00 " medium $5.00 to 6.00 *• short 4.00 Ceclle Brunner $2.00 to 3.00 Elgar 2.00 to 3.00 Baby Doll 2.00 to 3.00 ROSES. OUR SELECHON 4.00 Extra special roses billed accordingly. CARNATIONS. Per 100 Fancy $3.00 GLADIOLI Per 100 Fancy $6.00 to $8.00 ORCHIDS. Per Doz. Cattleyas $9.00 EASTER LILIES. Per 100 Select $12.50 to $15.00 MICELLANEOUS. Per 100 Valley $6.00 Calendulas $2.00 to 4.00 Daisies 1.00 to 2.00 Snapdragons per bunch .75 to 1.00 Sweet Peas 75 to 1.50 DECORATIVE. Plumosus strings $0.50 to $0.75 Plumosus per bunch .35 to .50 Sprengeri " " .35 to .50 Adiantum, fancy long... per 100 l.OO Smilax per doz. 2..^ Ferns per 1.000 2.50 Galax " " 1.25 Mexican Ivy " '* 5.00 .75 I^ucothoe sprays 75c Boxwood, per lb 25c: cases 7.50 Mention the AmericanFlorist when loriting. Fine Roses in Quantity Big cut of Russell-Ophelia-Montrose-Sunburst-Hearst-Double White Killarncy- Double Pink Killarney-Weiland-Killarncy Brilliant-Pink Killarney-Richmond- Milady and Ward Roses to offer in addition to other seasonable stock particu- larly Carnations-Gladioli- Valley-Sweet Peas-Daisies-Calendulas-Galax-Feverfew- Harrisii-Asparagus-Sprengeri-Adiantum and other Seasonable Stock and Greens. U^'We have the only good White Klllarney to be found in this market. YOU CAN INCREASE YOUR PROFITS AND BUSINESS BY SENDING ALL YOUR ORDERS DIRECT TO CHICAGO'S MOST UP-TO-DATE AND BEST LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE Quality Speaks Louder Than Prices. J. A. BQJDLONG 184 North Wabash Ave., Corner Lake St., CHICAGO. GUT FLOWERS ROSES, VALLET and CARNATIONS A Specialty WHOLESALE Grower of Prices As Low As Others. i^^SHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION. Wa are in daily touch with market conditiona and when a decline taliea place you can rely upen ardera aent oa recalvlnc auch benaAto Mention the AmericanFlorist when writing. 18 The American Florist. July 20, Summer Business Booster IN CUT FLOWER BASKETS /^ r" Tumbler Baskets with paraff ine liners, all ^K A^ gr f\ /^ r™ Tumbler Baskets In all colors, complete <^ r% pr f\ i(^0 with tin liners ^D0«0 W 1/^ Baskets, 9 to 11 inches deep, 24 to 32 ^K / "V CZ.f\ ^^ inches over all; with liners, all complete... ^^ >7 ■ ^3^^ WRITE rOR CATALOG. RAEDLEIN BASKET CO., 713 Milwaukee Aye., CHICAaO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing. ERNE & ftOMPANY -WHOLESALE FLORISTS- 30 E. Randolph Street, L D. Phone, Randolph 6578. CHICAGO, ILL. Frank J. Knecht reports business fine, with not half enough stock with Avhich to meet the big: demand. He is cutting- excellent Russell and Shawyer roses. Walter Knecht, a son, has been called to service in the National army, and will leave for Camp Taylor, Louis- ville, Ky., July 25. The Flick Floral Co. reports trade for the week very satisfactory, with g-ladioli and roses leading- in the de- mand. Transplanting- on a large scale is being done at the greenhouses, new benches are being built, and the houses generally renovated. The store force worked all day at A. J. Lanternier's, Sunday, making up funeral work. Corsages met with a good demand here. Some fine gladioli and Shasta daisies are specialties. Edgar Wenninghoff is showing fine Russell roses and hardy phlox. Funer- al work has made heavy inroads upon the stock here. The Freese Floral Co. is showing some fine Columbia roses and gladioli. They report a daily clean-vip in all lines of stock. The Doswell Floral Co. is having its share of funeral work and weddings. This firm is showing some fine outdoor asters. W. J. & M. S. Vesey are cutting some fine roses for this season, and outdoor asters are coming in in large numbers. H. K. OVER THE TOP! See Wittbold's Ad., Page 37. Cincinnati. ACTIVE DEMAND AT GOOD PRICES. The demand is steady and active, but there is not enough stock to go around and everything that comes in- to the market cleans up readily. Prices are good and are higher than they ■were. Roses are very scarce. The carnation cut has shortened greatly. Those that do arrive are proving good property and are selling readily. Gladioli are a little more plentiful than they were, but more of them could be used if they were available. The lily supply has shown a substantial in- crease during- the past week. All that arrive meet with a good demand. Rubrums are fairly plentiful. Other offerings include snapdragons and feverfews. Asters are in the market, but . up to the time of this writing, have come in only in limited quantities. CLUB MEETING. At the annual meeting of the florists' society at E. A. Forbes' place. Wm. Schumann was elected president, James Allen, vice president. Alex Ostendorp, secretary, Frank Volz, treas- urer, and Gus Adrian, director. NOTES. P. J. dinger has been cutting excel- lent Harrisii lilies during the past few weeks and they have met with quick sales. A baby girl arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Popp via the stork route last week. C. E. Critchell has been getting in some excellent Harrisii lilies that have sold v,'ell. Edward Kavanaugh is spending his vacation on a canoe trip to Louis- ville, Ky. L. H. Kyrk has been receiving some early cosmos from Geo. Klotter. Visitors : H. F. Winter and son, of the Winter Floral Co.. Charlestown. W. Va.; Gus Kohlbrandt of the E. C. Amling Co., Chicago; Joseph Hill, Richmond, Ind. C. H. H. Detroit. Mien. — A. R. Gross has dropped the landscape art to become a steel salesman. Ottawa, Ont. — Joseph Rowley, one 'of the best known gardeners in this vi- cinity, employed in the government greenhouses, died June 3. Westboro. Mass. — The Westboro Conservatories, P. F. Brigham. proprie- tor, will close half of the establishment to conform to the fuel order. EVANSVILLE, IND. — The Wm. Black- man Flor.al Co. reports good business with a heavy run of fvmeral work- George H. Blackman, of this firm, ex- pects to leave on a trip in the near future. 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 of I gprowing, 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 AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 So. Dearborn St. CHICAGO. A. T. Pyfer & Co. WHOLESAU: FLORISTS 164 N. Wabash Avenue CHICAGO, ILL. Long Distance Telephone, Central 3373. Utica, N. Y. — Jacob Spencer, for a number of years a florist in this city and a resident for more than 40 years, died June 29, age 72 years. I9i8. The American Florist. 19 John Kruchten Co. 30 East Randolph Street, WHOLESALE FLORISTS L. D. Phone Central 8016-8017. CHICAGO, ILL. JOSEPH FOERSTER KYLE & FOERSTER t(\€\ N \SJf\\\f\Q\\ AvpniiP Wholesale Florists \\3\J 1^« TT dLFCOIl /^YWlIUWf Long Distance Phone. Randolp!! e; CHICAGO HOERBER BROS. ^,^°'rif Cut Flowers Telephone: Randolph 27SS Oreenhouses: Des Plaines, 111. ft\%\nnA.n Store: 162 N.Wabash Ave. l/IllCaga Mention the AmeHcanFlorist ivhen writing. MILLER & MUSSER Wholesale Florists 179-181-183 North Wabash Avenue. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist tohen writing. HUCKLEBERRY FOLIAGE $1.75 per Case. PERPETUATED SHEET MOSS Per bag (100 square feet) $3.5 NATURAL LOG MOSS Per bag (100 square leet) $1.75 E. A. BEAVEN, '^^^Kma Mention the American Ji'lorist when writing. A. L Randall Co., Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. Mention the American Florist when writing. WEiLi^ND-RiscnCbt FLOWER GROWERS CEKTwaare Mention the American Florist when writing. George Reinberg WHOLESAIiE FLORIST Extra fancy Ophelia, Sunburst. Bichmond, Kil- lamey, White Killamey and Killamey Brilliant roBeB. All orders given prompt attention. Try qb. 162 N.Wabash Av.. CHICAGO 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., GHICA60 L. D. Phones CENTRAL 1977 and 1978. Mention the AmericanFlorist when writing. VlioMe Hover M^KeU Chleaeo. CDRRENT PRICB LIST. Per doz. Roses, Beauty, specials $5.00 48-in 4.00 36-iu 3.00 30-ln 2.50 24-ln 2.00 38-in 1.50 Mrs. Cbas. Rus^U 1.00® 4.00 100 " Hcosler Beauty 4.00010.00 KlUamey Brilliant 4.00(810.00 Columbia i.uOra2o.O(l " Klllarney 4.00010.00 White KlUarney 4.00@10.00 Richmond 4.00@10.00 My Maryland 4.00@10.00 " Mrs. Geo. Shawyer 4.00@10.00 Milady 4.tH(@10.0ii Sunburst 4.00@10.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward 4.00@10.00 Hadley 4.00@10.00 Ophelia 4.00@10.00 Double White Klllarney. 4.0O@10.00 Mrs. Moorefleld Storey... 4.00@10.00 Champ Welland 4.00@10.00 Stanley 4.00@10.00 " Tlppcrary 4.00@10.00 Francis Scott Key 4.00@10.00 Cecile Brunner 2.00® 3.00 George Elgar 2.00@ 3.00 Baby Doll 2.00@ 3.00 Nesbit 2.00@ 3.00 Our Selection 3.00 Cnrnations 2.00(fi) 4.00 Cattleyas per doz. 6.00@ 7.50 Daisies 1.00@ 2.00 IJllum HarrlsU 10.0O@15.0O Valley 6.00 New Ferns per 1000. $2.50 Snapdragons per bnoch .50@ .75 Calendulas 2.00® 3.00 Gladioli 6.00® 8.00 Candytuft per bunch .50® 1.00 Asters 2.00@ 4.0(1 IN CHICAGO KENNICOTT BROS. CO. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS H. B. Kennicott. President. J. E. FoLLWORTH, Sec'y and Gen'l Mgr HUCKLEBERRY FOLIAGE $1.75 per Case. Caldwell The Woodsman Co. EVERGREEN, ALA. Mention the American Florist when writing. PLAIN CHIFFON (About 35 to 40 yards to bolt.) Can be had in any color. 2 in. wide, per yd., 3V4c 6 in. wide, per yd. .. 7c 4 in. wide, per yd 6c 10 in. wide, ptr yd.. .lOo Geo. H. Angermueller Co. Wlolesale Florists, 1324 Pine St., St. LouiS, MO. Mention the American Florist when writing. One Piece Flower Boxes One piece; one size; One price. 24x4x3 $2.00 per 100 Sample box sent on request. THE JOHN HENRY CO. LANSING, MICH. Mention the American Florist when writing. ZECH & MANN WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO Telephone Central 3284 Mention the American Florist when writing. 20 The American Florist. July 20, SPHAGNUM MOSS $2.50 per bale; 6 bales for $13.50, This is the time of the year you should stock up in moss for next season. In winter, transportation may be such that we cannot get the cars to move our moss in from the country. That was the condition last winter. We believe that you will affect a saving by stocking np now. THE LEO NIESSEN CO., 1201-5 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa. Pblladelphla. STOCK SHOWING FINE CONDITION. Conditions continue, as far as de- mand, much the same as last week; not quite so much doing' and more stock, but nevertheless, a very good summer business. The quality of stock for the season, has never been better, some say, take it all through, never as good. Easter lilies sell at sight, there not being enough for the demand. The cool weather, which by the way, is al- most record breaking, for low July temperature, brings them along slowly, giving them a splendid size and finish. Prima Donna is giving Russell a run for first place at this time, proving it to be all right for summer. Its sporty sister, September Morn, is not so good. Ophelia, Victory, Shawyer and Mrs. Ward are all seen in fair shape. There are still a few good carnations, but they are on the wane. They still taring record-breaking prices for the season. The cool weather suits the sweet peas, which are often down and out by thi.s time. They have brought good money. The Hydrangea arborescens is about cut out. H. paniculata is now showing buds of good size which will be in in a couple of weeks. Outdoor asters are being rushed in to help out the scarcity. but growers should hold them for another week, as most of the stock is only half open. Gladioli in good varie- ties are now coming in from local growers, so that in another week the scarcity of flowers will be about over. It is still possible to get lily of the val- ley. It is really astonishing how those old pips hold out. Cattleyas are a trifle more plentiful. FERNS. Growers who have a stock of ferns of the Boston type coming on, should be able to cash in handsomely the com- ing fall and Avinter, as the stock of young plants for growing is practically exhausted all over the country. Plants in large sizes that are scraggy and old, can, if carefully divided, be planted out on tables and will make pretty fair clumps by November. They should not be torn apart, but the ball divided from the bottom of the pot or pan with a good sized knife, up to within an inch of the top, when they can then be loosened and pulled apart without breaking the crowns. Gather all the old stock together and fill up that empty house. It will not require much care except the watering, and be potted up and sold before danger from frost. CARNATIONS. Samuel Lilley is a carnation expert. His knowledge began with their sale over the retail store counter. Later, as a wholesale dealer, he obtained another angle, and finally when he founded the Chalfonte Carnation Co. and erected two large houses he was initiated into the intricacies of their production. "That hot spell in May cooked the crop, for many growers, who did not take the precaution to whitewash their glass." he reports. "We saved ours and have had the best summer cut and received bet- ter prices than ever before. We are now commencing to replant from the field, but slowly, taking out one bench at a time, so a.s to get all we can out of the old plants while the flowers are in such good demand." American Beauties, Orciiids, Valley, Peonies. High Grade Roses and Carnations. This !■ the exclusive shop, only one block from Express Depots. 1619-1621 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. VlloMeHo¥crM^Ket>s Cincinnati, July 17. Per 100 Koscs, Killarnev 2.00® fi.OO Mrs. Clias. Ituasell 4.00(ali!.00 Ophelia a.OOia S.OO Richmond 2.00® 8.00 Sunburst 2.000 8.00 Lilium Olganteum 8.00(0110.00 Ciladloll 3.00® 8.n<'' Sweet Peas 35® .50 Carnations 1.00® 2.0-1 Antinblnimis . ., 2.00@ 4.00 Boston, July 17. Per 100 Koses, Beauty 12.00(^25.110 KlUoruey Queen 4.00® B.oO White and Fluk KlUarney 8.00®12.0O Double White Killaruoy. 4.00® 8.00 KUlnruey Brllllaut 2.00® 8.00 Hartley 4.00@12.00 Mock 2.00® 0.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 4.0O@12.0O Taf t 2.00® 6.00 Mllaily 2.00® 6.00 Waril and HlUln^don 2.00® 6.00 My Maryland 2.00®12.00 Carnations 1.00® 2.00 Easter Lilies 8.00@12.00 Valley 6.00@10.00 Gladioli 0.00® 10.00 BUFFALO, July 17. Per 100 Roses, Beauty Special $20.00®$30.00 Fancy 15.00® 20.00 " Extra 10.00® 15.00 1st 5.00® lO.OO Killarney 3.00® 8.00 My Maryland 3.00@ 8.00 Sunburst 3.00® 8.00 Ward 2.00® 4.00 Opehlia 4.00® 8.00 Russell 4.00® 10.00 Stanley 3.00® 8.00 Mock 3.00® 8.00 Shawyer 3.00® 8.00 Lilies 8.00® 10.00 Cattleyas 40.00® 50.00 Carnations 1.50® 2.00 Asparagus Sprengeri .35® .50 Ferns per 1,000 2.00 Smllax 20.00 Sweet Peas 50® 1.00 Calendulas 1.00® 2.00 n:iises SO® 1.00 Gladioli 6.00 10.00 WITH THE WHOLESALERS. "A good summer business, but they do not throw it at us like they did for the past week or two." is the way Stuart Miller of the Philadelphia Whole- sale Florists Exchange puts it. High grade gladioli, a good assortment of roses and sweet peas are leading stocks. "Stock in all lines is scarce. The demand is a little better than last year; because we have so much trouble to secure flowers we seem busier than we really are," is the Berger Bros, report. .Snapdragons, Maryland roses and car- nations are prominent here. "We have a steady demand for all good stock. We are handling a lot of Easter lilies, but could sell many more." This is the report of the Leo Niessen Co. Gladioli, asters and roses were features of their large stock. The Jos. Heacock Co. is selling out clean every day. That house of the new rose, Columbia, is looking very well. They will not cut from this until early fall. Write For Our Price List On Cut Flowers H. G. BERNING 1402-4 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. Mention the American Florist when writing. BERGER BROS. Central Market Roses, Orchids, Peonies Always high grade Easter Lilies 1225 Race St, Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the AmericanFlorist when writing. Pittsburgh Gut Flower Go. WHOIiESAIiE FXiORISTS 116-118 Seventh Street, PITTSBURGH, - PA. Growers of Quality Flower*. Mention the American Florist when writing. Wholesale Florists' Snpplies THE HOUSE OP MERIT Staple Bankets and Seasonable Noreltlca In ^uantltT'. Send for oar Catalorne. JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO. 1309-1311 N.2ndSt..PtiUadel{>tila,Pa. Edward Reid's stock increased per- ceptibly the past week, there l^eing a good supply of roses. Victoria. Ophelia and Prima Donna are features. Eugene Bernheimer finds a good de- mand for all his Plore.x: Garden rose stock. Prima Donna specials are fav- orites in the best stores. NOTES. The Jos. G. Neidinger Co. is making preparations for a good fall trade. Mr. Niedinger says the florist that gets cold feet and does not keep up his stock, will be beaten out by his more progres- sive neighbor. People, he says, will want flowers, and it is up to the store- keepers to keep attractive stores and. I9i8. The American Florist. 21 Everything in the line of Gut Flowers, Plants and Floristaf Snpplies. MILWAUKEE, WIS. nOLTON i HUNKEL CO. 462 MiWaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens \ MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. RICE BROTHERS Wholesale Florists and SuppUes 218 North Filth St. Send list iu for quotations. invite business. The men who let their stock run down, will surely lose out. Wm. Potter, federal fuel administra- tor for Pennsylvania. July 13. issued instructions to all county chairmen in the state authorizing' them to exempt all greenhouse establishments, using not more than 40 tons of coal a year from the previous ruling which restricted each house to 50 per cent of its annual requirements. The King construction Co. has closed its Philadelphia branch office in the Harrison building. Wm. J. Muth, who has directed this business so efficient- ly since the office was opened, will manage his own affairs for the present. Robert Craig is proud of their large blocks of cvclamens, which are looking fine. Ten young women are now doing very satisfactory work in the green- houses at Norwood, replacing men who have gone into war industries. H. Bayersdorfer is afraid that many customers will wake up too late; the time to stock up with all staple goods is right now. In every line there is an increasing scarcity. The summer business is excellent. John "Westcott reports fishing at Barnegat is nothing to brag about, the weather being too cool for the weak fish to be running good. K. Provideuce, R. I. GOOD SUPPLY OF HIGH QUALITY. The stock seen in this market at present is very satisfactory, very little of inferior quality being received, with the supply equal to an unusually heavy demand during the past week owing to numerous funeral orders and cut flower sales. Lilies are fine but some- what scarce. Carnations are also lim- ited in supply and the quality grades poor. In sweet peas, the outdoor stock was never better with long stems and large flowers. Gladioli are on the short side and prices are good. From all re- ports the month of June was excellent for business. NOTES. J. Kopelman & Co. and M. J. Leach have the best offerings in carnations seen In this vicinity, although the sup- ply is about at an end. T. J. Johnston & Co. have rearranged the lighting of their window, the clus- ters instead of one unit showing to ex- cellent advantage. The S. S. Kresge Co. has perma- nently discontinued its flower depart- ment. H. A. T. GUST. RUSCH & CO. Wholesale Florists Jobbers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Phone Main 1245. 444-446 MilwankeeSt P. O. Box 206 .Milwaukee,Wis. FANCY FERNS, Special Picked LEAVE AN ORDER WITH US FOR REGULAR SHIPMENTS Manufacturer of WIRE DESIGNS Write for Price Us< C. A. Kuehn, wholesale Florist All Seasonable Cut Flowers Mfr. and Dealer in "Florlsrs" (Brand) Supplies 1312 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. ¥lioMe Hover MM'KetsS Philadelphia, July 17. Per 100 RoseB, Beauty, special 30.00Q4O.0O fancy 10.00@20.00 extra S.00@10.00 " " shorter grades.. 2.00@ 6.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell e.00@20.00 " KiUarney 2.06@ 6.00 nadley 4.00@1A.00 Sunburst 3.000 8.00 Wards 2.000 4.00 " OpheUa 3.00O 8.00 Carnations 2.00@ 3.00 Cattleyas each $0.75@tl.O0 VaUey 8.00® 8.00 LlUum Rubrum 5.00® 6.00 Easter Lilies 10.00015.00 Snapdragons 4.000 8.00 Calendulas 1.00@ 2.00 Sweet Peas Boo .75 Asparagus string or bunch, .3SO .60 Pittsburgh, July 17. Per 100 Roses, Beanty, special 20.00@25.00 fancy 12.00@18.00 extra 6.00® 8.00 No. 1 2.00(g) 4.0O Klllarney 2.00@10.00 My Maryland 2.00O10.00 " Sunburst 2.00@ S.OO Mrs. Aaron Ward 2.00® 6.00 CatUeyaa 40.00@50.00 Lilimn Giganteum 8.00@10.00 Adiantum l.QO Asparagus Sprengerl, bunch. .35®. 40 New Crop Green Galai per 1000 $1.25 Carnations 2.00® 3.no Valley 4.0O Delpblnlnm, per doz 1.00 Galllardia 1.00® 1.50 Asters 1.00® 2.00 Coreopsis 1.00 Gladioli, per dozen 50® 1.00 Sweet Peas 56®.75 Milwaukee, July 17. Per 100 Roses, Klllarney. W. Klllarney. $3.00@$8.00 Ward 2.00® 6.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 5.00@20.0O Ophelia 3.00® 8.00 " Hoosler Beauty 3.00@ 8.00 " Bon Silence, per bunch.. .25® .35 Carnations, assorted 2.00® 3.00 Valley 5.00® 6.00 Sweet Peas 60® .76 Cattleyas per doz. fl.OO Lilies 18.00 McCALLUM CO. Florists' Supplies PITTSBURGH, - PA. Mention the American Florist when leriting. Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange High Grade Roses, Easter Lilies, Op-to-tlie-Mlnnte Service.' Sadifidim GutuihI 1615 Ranstead St., PbUadelphla, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing. Trade Directory PKICE: $3.00 POSTPAID AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO St. Louis, July 17. Per 100 Roses. Hadley 2.00® 5.00 KiUarnoy 2.00@ 4.00 White Klllarney 2.00® 4.00 " Hoosler Beauty 3.00@10.00 Russell 4.00@16.00 " Sunburst 3.00@10.00 Ward 3.00® 6.00 " Mrs. Shawyer 2.00® 8.00 Ophelia 4.0O@10.0O Ferns per 1,000 2.00 Carnations 2.00® 3.00 22 The American Florist. July 20, New York. BU.SI^•ESS CONTINUES QUIET, Business has been very quiet since the Fourth of July; even funeral work, which is about all the retail stores have to depend on at this season, has been light. The supply of roses has not been heavy, but there has been more than enough to supply the demand. In spe- cial American Beauties, a few sales have been hig'her than the rate of $2.5 per 100, but as a whole they have not averaged that figure, the demand being light with considerable poor stock. Al- though but a limited supply of the new- rose, Columbia, is on the market, it is winning golden opinions. It is known to be a fine pink and does not fade, and the special stock arriving has good stems and clean foliage. Retailers re- port that it is a fine keeper. At this season, Mrs. Chas. Russell is the rank- ing pink rose among the older varieties, but the indications now are that Colum- bia will ijTeatly exceed it in productive- ness. Ophelias continue to arrive in considerable quantity and are yet pop- ular. On account, we assume, of the cold nights of June, considerable mil- dew is noticed in roses. Cattleyas con- tinue scarce and C. gigas wholesale at the rate of .$1 per flower. The volume of the aster crop, if there is to be any volume, has not arrived though there are scattered lots of fair stock. Another week is likely to -greatly increase the supply and finish the carnations, though it must be acknowledged that the latter have been "stayers" this sea- son. The most noteworthy increase in stock during the past week has been in gladioli. Everybody has them, and we judge that this is only the begin- ning., as America and Panama are yet to come. Pink Beauty has been on the market for several weeks and are good, as are other varieties, but with the light demand for all stocks, it is par- ticularly hard to clean up on gladioli. In addition, to a good supply of sweet peas, delphiniums and minor stocks, there is on the market— strictly speak- ing on the curbs — a considerable sup- ply of Howering weeds, AVhich the in- dustrious "collectors" always manage to find at this season of the year. The boys, or young men, who in former years peddled flowers on the streets, have this year been put out of business by the draft and the state law. The retailers, who always considered them a nuisance, do not seem to have been ' gi-eatly taene'fited by their elimination, while the wholesalers actually miss them as a help to cleaning up. July 1.5. — There is some call for flow- ers this morning. The celebration of "Bastille day" is being continued, which helps out on red, white and blue flow- ers. In this connection it may be stated that over zealous people have been writ- ing to the newspapers and condemning the use of cornflowers (Centaurea cy- anus ) . because, they say, it is the Kai- ser's flower. As the Kaiser has already ■ claimed the earth and the fullness thereof, it is not worth while to argue over a little blue flower; but we will state that the visiting French soldiers do not consider it a German flower as they placed a bunch of them on the late Major Mitchel's coffin. There is an increased supply of outdoor stock on the market, such as marigolds, phlox, cut hydrangeas, and hardy pinks. NOTES. A fishing party, composed of promi- nent florists, left 28th street for the fish- ing grounds on the morning of July 10. In the party were: C. H. Totty, William Duckham, J. S. Fenrich. John Donaldson, Alexander Donaldson, John Miesem and C. W. Scott. At this writ- ing the results of the trip cannot be stated. Friends have been somewhat uneasv for fear their craft might be blow-n off to the submarine infested zone, but are partly reassured by the FROM COLD STORAGE LILIUM QIQANTEUM 7-9 (300 bulbs per case), write for prices. CHAS. SCHWAKE & CO., Inc. 90-92 WEST BROADWAY, NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing. reflection that they probably took a good supply of "depth charges" with them. George Golsner, a well known grower of College Point, and member of the Cut Flower Exchange, was injured in an automobile accident on the morn- ing of July 15, how seriously has not yet been determined. He was on his way to market, accompanied by his son, when, as near as we can learn, some- thing went wrong with the steering gear of the machine, which swerved and struck a pole. Mr. Golsner was cut about the head and face and was taken to a hospital. Phil. Ditzenberger, foreman, and Miss Mabel Conkling, bookkeeper for H. E. Froment of 148 West 2Sth street, are both on vacation, and between filling both positions, doing his own work, and attending patriotic celebrations, he is a very busy man. Though a New Yorker by birth, he came of good French stock, and it was but natural that he should attend the great celebration of the Fall of the Bastille, held in Madison Square Garden on the night of July 14. James Dean, of Freeport, N. Y., prominent in the profession for many years, past president of the Society of American Florists and also of the New Y^ork Florists' Club, died at his home, July JO. Further particulars will be found in the obituary column. John Howell, who for the past eight years has been a valued and popular employe of the Noe department of the New York Cut Flower Co., was married on the evening of July 13 to Miss Kath- erine M. May at the home of the bride's parents, Elizabeth, N. J. Mr. Moles, salesman for Roman J. Irwin, is back at business after a ser- ious illness of three months' duration, but he is now all right. Roman J. says he is too busy to attend the St. Louis convention. We are pleased to learn that James McHutchison, who is on vacation, is improved in health. C. B. Knickman, of the firm, is on the road, and F. C. Han-ison is in charge of the office. George Meyer, shipping clerk for the Kervan Co., has returned from a two weeks' vacation, spent at Atlantic City, which he thoroughly enjoyed. Jack Gunther, of Gunther Brothers, 110 West 28th street, is spending his week ends at his cottage at Midland Beach, Staten Island. Jno J. Foley, for a number of years a retailer at 230 the Bowery, is now with the Colonial Florist at Broadway and 157th street. Traendly & Schenck are receiving from Robert Simpson, of Clifton, N. J., fine stock of the new rose, Columbia. The United Cut Flower Co., Ill West 24th street, is receiving good carnations of the old variety, Victory. Joseph A. Millang, of the Pierson de- portment of the New Y'ork Cut Flower Co., is on his vacation. Reidel & Meyer, 49 West 2Sth street, are receiving a fine quality of gladioli and asters. Frank H. Traendly and family are summering on their farm at Rowayton, Conn. Mention the American Florist to/ien wrltino Telephone Farragnt 2287 Nicholas G.Pappas& Co. Wholesale Florists 110 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing. Mention the American Florist when writing Summer Attraction! ■ Witthold's .\d., Pag Visitoi-s : F. H. Riegelmeix-, Pitts- burgh, Pa.; Thos. J. Wolfe, Waco, Tex. A. F. F. Buffalo, N. Y. — The business of Wm. Legg. well-known florist of this city, notice of whose retirement was made in a previous issue, has been pur- chased by Wm. Poore, formerly of 1835 Delaware avenue. TATLORVILI-E, III.— Henry Schrodt, local florist, states that unless the pres- ent fuel order is amended, he will be compelled to close his establishment during the coming winter. TORONTO, Ont. — G. W. Warren, for- merly in charge of the Eaton Co.'s flower department, has opened a flower shop at Bloor and Lippincott streets. igi8. The American Florist. 23 PAUL MECONI WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 WEST 26TH STREET NEW YORK CITY TelcDhone: 8864 Farragut. GEO. J. POLYKRANAS Wholesale Commission Florist CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 104 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone No. 2264 Farragut. Wiliiam Mackie WHOLESAIiE FLORIST 105 W. 28th St., New York Telephone 769 Farrasnt. Walter F.Sheridan WHOLESALE FLORIST 133 W. 28ih Si., New York Telephone Call: 3532-3533 Farragut HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION 148 West 28th St„ NEW YORK CITY Telephones: Farragut 300 and 301 Mention the American Florist when writing. JOHN YOUNG & CO. Wholesale Commission Florists 53 W. aSlh St.. NEW YORK Mention the AinericanFlorist when writing. WILLIAM P. FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 W. 28TH ST., NEW YORK Telephone 533S Farrasnt. Mention the Americaji Florist when writing. Geo. C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 100 AVest 2S«h St.. NEAV YORK Tel. 608 and 009 Farragut. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mention the American Florist when writing. Telephone Farragmt 0761. Goldstein & Fntterman Wholesale Florists The Right People to Deal With. 102 West 28th St., New York Mention the American Florist when writing. Riedel & Meyer, inc. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 25 years' experience. Consignments solicited. 49 West 28th St., New York Phones 4024 and 4025 Madison Square. New York, July 17. Per 100 Kosps, Beauty special 15.00ra 30.(iO " " extra and fancy 8.00@10.00 No. 1 and No. 2. 3.00® 5.00 Columbia 2.00@15.00 Hadley 4.00@10.00 Francis Scott Key 4.00@20.00 Prima Donna 1.00® 8.00 .\lloe Stanley 1.00@ 6.iX) Mrs. Geo. Shawyer 1.00@ 6.00 Double White Killarney. 2.00@ 8.00 Killarney 1.wers and Service ^glo^A^^ir^lS^^s??."' ***^^ ^^ * '*' Conservatories, Diamond St. at 22nd. Mention the AmericanFlorist when writing. ■ »t»4^4'^'4"i^'i'^'l " i "H Max Schling NEW YORK 785 Fifth Ave. Memler of Florists' Telegraph Delivery 1 Mention the AviericanFlorist when writing. BRANCHES: RITZ-CARLION and VANDERBILT HOTEL KOnMILLEK 426 Madison Ave., NEW YORK Mention the AmericanFlorist when writing. ROANOKE, VA. FALLON, Florist. Mention the American Florist when writing. Ctiicago. A. LANGE, 25 E. MADISON ST. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing. Young &Nugenf Telephone 4265-4266 Farragut. 42 West 2Sth Street. To out-of-town florists; And give special aatention to steamer and the- atre orders. Prompt delivery and best Stock in the marliet. Memhers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing. St. Paul, Minn. L. L. MAY & CO. Order Tour Flowers for delivery in this section from the LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST Mention the American Florist when writing. Galesburg and Central 111. I. L. PILLSBURY CHOICE CUT FLOWERS AND DESIGNS rat.'ntco ami .Manutactnrtr ot PILLSBURT'S CARNATION STAPLE Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. ALEXANDER McGONNELL 611 FIFTH AVL. 60R. 49TH STREET. NEW YORK CITY. npELEGRAPH ORDERS forwarded *■ to any part of the UnUed States, Canada and all principal cities in Eu- rope. Orders transferred or entrusted by tiie trade to our selection for delivery on steamships or elsewhere receive special attention. Reference or Cash must accompany all orders from unknown correspondents. Code Address: Alesconnell. Western Union Code. Brooklyn, N. Y. JAMES WEIR, Inc. FLORIST 324 Fulton St., cor. Pierrepont Telegraph orders receive our usual good car* and prompt attention. Phones, 270-271 Main. Mention the .imerican Florist when writing. Washington, D. C. GEO. H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenae and I, Street For St. Louis WIRE Grimm & Gorly 26 The America]^ Florist. July 20, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Lieading Retailers in the cities indicated, on AVire, Phone or Mail Orders. Established 1874 DARDS 341 Madison Ave., New York Help do your bit to-day by selling Tlirift and War Saving Stamps Stand behind The Food Conservation Laws Display prominently patiiotic posters. DO IT NOW St. Paul, Minn. Holm & Olson 20-22-24 W. Fifth St. We fill orders tor any place in the Twin Cities and forall points in the Northwest. The Larg- est Store in America; the largest stoclj; 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 Delivery. Newark, N. J. ^.^^^^i^ Begerow's ^^^q^?^ 946 BROAD STRBKT Fresh Flowers and Best Serrlce. Deliveries throughout the state and to all steamsbtp docks In Hoboken. N. J., and New York. BUFFALO N. Y. L. H. NEUBECK Main and. High Sts. Member of Florists* Telegraph Delivery. Pittsburgh, Pa. A.W.SmitiiCo. EEENAN BLDQ. Philadelphia, Pa. The London Flower Shop 1800 Chestnut Street City Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y.— EJyres, 106 State St. Albany, N. Y. — Danker's. Bangor, Me. — Adam Sekenger, 32 Newbury St. Boston, Mass. — Thos. F. Galvin, Inc. Boston, Mass. — Penn. The Florist. Brooklyn, N. Y.— Hugo H. Jahn. Brooklyn, N. Y. — Joseph Trepel. Brooklyn, N. Y. — James Weir, Inc. Buffalo. N. Y. — S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St. Buffalo, N. Y.— L. H. Neubeck. Buffalo, N. Y.— W. J. Palmer & Sons, 304 Main. Chicago — Briggs Floral Ck>. Chicago — Central Floral Co., 132 N. State St. Chicago — Friedman, 522 S. Michigan Blvd. Chicago— C. Frauenf elder, 3343 W. Madison St. Chicago — A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St. Chicago — Schiller, The Florist, 2221 W. Madison. Chicago— G. Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham PI. Cinciunati, 0. — Julius Baer. Cincinnati, O. — Hardeaty & Co. Cleveland, O. — Bramley & Son. Cleveland, C— Smith & Fetters Co. Cleveland, O. — The J. M. Gasser Co. Colorado Springs, Colo. — Pikes Peak Flo. Co. Dallas, Tex. — Lang Floral & Nursery Co. Dayton, 0.— Matthews. The Florist. Dayton, O. — J. W. Rodgers. 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. Duluth, Minn. — Duluth Floral Co. Dulutb, Miim. — J. J. Leborius. El Paso, Tex.— Potter Floral Co. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Grand Rapids Floral Co. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith. Hackensack, N. J. — House of Flowers. Harrisburg, Pa. — Charles L. Schmidt. Houston, Tex. — Robt. C. Kerr Floral Co. 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. Little Rock. Ark.— Paul M. Palez. London. Eng. — Wills &. Segar, Onslow Crescent, S. Kensington. Los Angeles, Calif.— O. C. Saake. Los Angeles — Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson. Louisville, Ky. — August R. Baumer. Louisville, Ky.— The F. Walker Co. Wartinsburg, W. Va.— The Flower Store. Memphis, Tenn. — Idlewild Greenhouses. Milwaukee, Wis. — J. M. Fox & Son, Inc. Nashville, Term. — Joy Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Eegerow's. Newark, N. J.— Phillips Bros. Newburyport, Mass. — E. W. Pearson. New Orleans. La. — Metairle Ridge Nursery Co. New Orleans, La. — Chas. Eble. New Orleans, La. — The Avenue Floral Co. New York — Dards', 44th and Madisou Ave. New York — Hession. New York— A. Meyer, 1062 Madison Ave. New York— Alex. McConnell, 611 5th Ave. New York — David Clarke's Sons. New York — Drakes Co. New York — Henry Hart, Inc. New York — Kottmiller. New York — Leikens. New York — Malandre Bros. New York — Nicholas G. Pappas & Co. New York— Thos. F. Galvin. Inc. New York — Max Schling. 785 Fifth Ave. New York — G. E. M. Stumpp. New York — Young & Nugent. Omaha, Neb. — -Alfred Donaghue. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Farnum St. Omaha, Neb. — Lewis Henderson. Philadelphia, Pa. — Charles H. Grakelow. Philadelphia, Pa.— J. J. Habermehi's Sons. Philadelphia, Pa. — The London Flower Shop. Pittsburgh, Pa. — Randolph & McClements. Pittsburgh, Pa.— A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg. Pittsburgh. Pa.— Mrs. E. A. Williams. Roanoke. Va. — Fallon, Florist. Rochester. N. Y.— J. B. Keller Sons. Kocktord, 111.— H. W. Buckbee. Sheboygan. Wis. — J. E. Matthewson. Springfield, Mass.— Wm. Schlatter & Son. St. Louis, Mo.— F. H. Weber. St. Paul. Minn— Holm & Olson. St. Paul. Minn.- L. L. May & Co. San Francisco — J. B. Boland, 60 Kearny St. San Francisco — Podcsta & Baldocchi. Seattle. Wash. — Hollywood Gardens. SteubenviUe, O. — Hiiscroft's Flower Shop. Terre Haute, Ind. — J. G. Helnl & Sons. Tacoma, Wash. — California Florists. Toledo, O. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Toronto — Dunlop's. 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St. Washington, D. O. — Geo. H. Cooke. Washington, D. C— Louise Flower Shop. Washington. D. C. — The Flower Store. Washington. D. C. — Gude Bros. Washington, D. C— Geo. C. Shaffer. Worcester. Mass.— Llttlcfleld Florist. Worcester. Mass. — Rnndail's Flower Shop. Yonkers, N. Y. — New York Floral Co. Detroit, Mich. JohnBreitmeyer'sSons Corner Broadway and 6ratlot Avenues. Artistic Designs. High firade Cat Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. New York. -"^'^^^^22 HENRY HART, Inc. FLORIST 1000 Madison /\.venue In the Heart of most exclusive residential section. Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS Members of Florists* Telegraph Selivary. THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY CLEfELAMB EUCLID AVENUE Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. 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 Dunlop's Flowers Delivered Anywiere. Plione, 1952 Bedlori HUGO H. JAHN 710 Nostrand Avenue Cor. Prospect Place, BROOKLYN, N. Y. Philadelphia Orders Chas. n. Grakelow Broad St., at Camberland Mention the American Florist when writing. zgi8. The American Florist. 27 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or MaU Orders. M your orders for Chicago' , ^__ - ^1 - All orders carefully filled lS!^Z^S&'*^ under the iupervUion of '^^^^S2^ GEORGE ASMU8, Hgr. ^^y Wire, Write or Phone West 822 Member of Florists' Te'egraph Delivery. Mention ihe Aynerican Florist when writing. THOS. F. GALVIN nrc. NEW YORK Fifth Avenue U\Jo 1 Uil 799 Boylston Street Deliveries to Steamers &nd All Eastern Points. Mention the Avierican Florist when lortting. Brooklyn, N. Y. JOSEPH TREPEL BROOKLYN'S LARGEST FLORIST SEVEN STORES. Main QQA I aviie Ava Telephone Store- ""* LBWI5 AM., No. 1150 Bedford Toledo, 0. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A. Helnl) 336 Superior St., Toledo, O. Both Phones, 627 Special attention to mail and Telegraph Orders. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue N Rochester Phone 506. Long Dist. Bell ph. 2189. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Cleveland, 0., and Vicinity. BRAMLEY & SON 1181 E. 71st St. The Largest Growers of Flowers In the City. Duluth, Minn. J. J. LeBORIOUS Seventeen large Greenhouses. Deliveries everywhere in Minnpsota. Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Penin- tula of Michigan. All orders Riven prompt attention and tilled with strictly fresh stock. Mention the American Florist when writing. El Paso, Texas. Potter Floral Co. Memliera of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing. Albany, N. Y. The Best Service Chicago. BRIGGS FLORAL CO. 228 W. Madison St. 801 Sheridan Boad. Special attention paid to telegraph orders in Chicago and vicinity. One of our stores is located in the heart of the city and the other in the select north side residential dis trict. Philips Bros. 938 BROAD STREET Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. New York. E.uhii.h.d i849 David Clarke's Sons 2139-2141 Broadway, cor. 7Sth St. Orders B; Telegraph Promptly Filled Phones 1552-1553 Columbus Kansas City, Mo. Established over 20 yean. N. E. Cor. iOth and Grand Ave. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. WASHINGTON, D. C. Louise Flower Shop Connecticut Ave. at N. St. N. W. Miss Louise W. Dau^erty, Proprietress. Phones— Franklin 3579, 3841, 384t Houston, Texas. Robt C. Kerr Floral Co. Mala and McKlnney Pliane Pre.ton ISO J W. RODGERS Elks' Building, Dnvtmi O 4 South Jefferson Street, ^**y *Wll, V/. Telegraph orders for Davtou will receive our immediate and L-areful ultention. LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist 1519 Famam St., Omaha, Neb. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Ifenfion the American Florist when writing. Hesslon Madison Ave. and 76th St. NEW YORK Quality Flowers TWO GREENHOUSES ON PREMISES. Plant Specialists I 107 I Ptiones-j 420 > Lenox Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Cincinnati. JULIUS BAER FLOWERS Mail and Telegraph orders carefully filled. 138-140 Fourth St.,East Denver, Colo. Xhc Park Floral Co. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Avenue Floral Co. 3443 ST.CHARLES AVENUE San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 224-226 Grant Avenne promptly and mocit HACKENSACK, N. J. House of Flowers HENRY WEISSMANN. Maaagtr. lMlliioitZli( *t'5''' Frnicral designs. Flowers for all occasions: 3(?lm4sf I f tL 1673 Hackensack MAIN and BRIDGE STS. IHlOns /^^^^. 2,4 Hackensack Ri. Ri(lse6eld Park, N.J. New York. DRAKOS CO. FI/>RISTS 2953 Broadway, opp. Colombia CoUege Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Lang Floral & Nursery Co, 1214 Main Street, Dallas, Texas. Write or wire headquarters for flowers lor Texas, Oklahoma. Louisiana. New Mexico. No orders too large. Done too small. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing. 28 The American Florist. July 20, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS WiU be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or MaU Orders. Kansas City, Mo. Samvel Murray, 1017 Grand Aveinie Uember of Florists* Tele^aph Delivery, Los Angeles, Calif.' O. C. SAAKE FLORIST We Solicit Telegraph Orders. Regular Trade Discount. 215 W. FOURTH STREET Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade dlsct. 229 WEST THIRD STREET. Little Rock, Ark. PADL M. PALEZ FLORIST St. Louis, Mo. r. H. WEBER X. E. Cor. Taylor and Olive Sts. Flowers delivered In city and state on short notice. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Tacoma, Wash. California riorists win take care of all telegraphic orders. Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. ALFRED HANNAH & SONS will fill your or- ders for Designs and Cut Flowers In Michigan. Colorado Springs, Colo. Orders Carefally Bxecated Pikes Peak Floral Co. 'Wholesale and Retail Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Steubenville, Ohio. Huscroft's Flower Shop E. E. McCAUSLEN, Prop. 173 North Fourth Street All Orders Promptly Executed. Cleveland, 0. The Smith & Fetters Co., LEADING FLORISTS 735 Euclid Ave. CLEVELAND .•.V.FLOWERS.V.-. 522 SO. HICHIGAN BLVD.. ADdHorimn Aimei. CHICAGO Pittsburgh, Pa. MRS. E. A. WILUAMS 621 Penn Ave. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Omaha, Neb. Alfred Donaghue 1622 Harney St. Established 1866 Mention the American Florist when writing. CHARLES L SCHMIDT 313 Market St., Harrisburg, Pa. I MfRid mm Mention the American Florist when writing. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ais'o. WholesaK and Retail Florist c. n. rR[Y 1133 St., LINCOLN, NEB. WUl DU orders for the West on short notlct Trade discounts. First-class itook. Marllnsburg, W. Va. Wasliington, D. G. 134 Wesl King Sireel 14lh and Hamrd Sis., N. W The Flower Store J. A. PHILIPPS 8343 W. MA.DISON ST. WBAB OAmruua> PAHS CHICAGO For Wisconsin Delivery OF "Home Grown Flowers'* Get in touch with J. E. MAHHEWSON, TS Hember of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, fuUj- cared for hj HENRY SMITH Wholesale and R^all Florists of Grand RapldP Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. E. W. PEARSON 38 State Street, Newbnryport, Mass. Covers All New England Points. i9iS. The American Florist. 29 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. 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. Member of Florists' Telft^apll DellTOry. New York. 50 Broadway Mention the American Florist when writing. New York Malandre Brothers Z077 Broadway, near 72nd Street 'Phone, Columbus 6883 Braocbes: 7703 Broadway, 1664 Second Ave. The name "Malandre Brothers" on a boi of flowers is • Guarantee of Quality. Orders from other cities reo»lve our per- sonal attention. Mention the AmericanFlorist when writing. Yonkers, N. Y. New York Floral Co. Cor. Manor House Square and North Broadway Mention the AviericanFiorist when writing. New York G.E.M.STUMPP 761 FIFTH AVENUE Member of Florists* Tblegrraph Delivery. Mention the AmericanFlorist when writing. New Orleans, La. CHAS. EBLE Oldest Florist South 121 BARONNE STREET Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing. § Cincinnati, O. | I HARDESn & CO. I I 150 East Fourth Street I £ THE BEST THAT GROWS. i S EXPERTS TO ARRANGE THEM. S '^niiiiiininiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiii# Rockford,IlL H. W. BUCKBEE. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the AmericanFlorist when writing. A. MEYER NEW YORK 1062 Madison Ave., near 80th St. ^ Phones, Lenox 2352—7019 Satisfaction Guaranteed. Boston, Mass. "Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. 124 TREMONT STREET Orders in or Around WASHINGTON. D. G. fieo. C. Shaffer FLORIST 900 Fourteenth Street Worcester, Mass. Randall's Flower Shop Ifcmbv .f Tloriits' T*U(r«ph DtltTOj. Randolph & McClements Floral Experts 5936 Penn Av.. Pittsburgh, Pa. Buffalo, N. Y. — S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street Anderson service means fresh, sturdy stock and promptdeliveries in BulfalOj-OCkpcrt Niagara Falls and Western New York Members of Florists' Telegraph Deliv<)ry. DULUTH FLORAL CO. 200 miles In any direction, nill IITU MIUII Wearethecenterofthegreat UULUIH, minU, 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 Chicago Detroit Central Floral Co. 132 North State St., CHICAGO, UJL. 35 Broadway, DETROIT, MICH. Special attention given to Telegraph and Mail Orders for delivery In either city and adjoining territory. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, LOUISVILLE, KY. AUGUST R. BAUMER, MASONIC TEMPLE Member of Florists' Telegraph Deliveiy. Mention the AmericanFlorist when writing. Springfield, Mass. Wm. Schlatter & Son Artistic Designs and Fresh Cut Flowers 422 MAIN STREET Greenhouses, 437 Bay Street. Mention the America7i Florist when loriting. HEARTOF Newark N. J. The Rosery Floral Co., 167 Market St., at Broad St. Everj^hing in Flowers Prompl Deliveries to any town ordty within 150 miles of Newark. Telephone Market 494. Mention the AmericanFlorist whcJi ivriting. "WE NEVER SLEEP" GREEMSEs MoDiphis, TonR. 89 South Main St. "np-to-th«-mlnnte" S.rrlec and EzNBtlMi. Every Flower in Season Mention the AmericanFlorist when writing. DAYTON, OHIO 16 and 18 W. 3rd St. Matthews the Florist Estjiblished in 1883. Greenhouses and Nurseries in Riverdale. Mention the .It icauFlorist when writing. UTTLEFIELD, Florist WORCESTER, MASS. Mention the AmericanFlorist when loriting. 30 The American Florist. July 20, The Seed Trade 1 Onf. hundred pound containers of 10-ounce burlap or jute sacking, sucb as are used for exporting^ peas or beans, are now selling at 32 cents. American Seed Trade Association. F. W. Bolgiano, Washington, D. C, Presi- dent; Wm. G. Scarlett, Baltimore, Md., First Vice-President; David Burpee, Phila- delphia, Pa., Second Vice-President; C. E. Kendel, Cleveland, O., Secretary-Treasurer. The thirty-seventh annual meeting will be held June. 1919. A KEW infection of onion sets called soft stem has .appeared. Lettuce seed crop is reported short and the price likely to advance. A. J. Brown, Grand Rapids, Mich., is rejoicing in the arrival of a grand- daughter July 10. Visited Chic.'^go : A. J. Pieters. of the seed bureau, department of agriculture, Washington, D. C. Carl Cropp, Jr., of Chicago, now en- sign in the Transport and Convoy Serv- ice, is at home on furlough. Trimble McCui.lough. of Cincinnati, O., recently passed through Chicago, enroute to Sacramento, Calif. Kaffir corn prices have advanced materially on account of drought on the Pacific coast and in the northwest. California onion seed in spite of damage by heat will likely sack above a normal crop. Flat yellows seem least plentiful. Sweet Pe.\s, at Watsonville. Calif., have done well this season and will afford a good yield, but elsewhere in the state the aphis appears to have made a clean sweep of the plants. September flax selling at $4.70 in Duluth represents the effect of dry weather in the northwest, particularly in Montana, as well as restriction of imports from Argentina. On the first of the month, the highest point was $3.92. Toledo, O. — December clover gained 40 cents July 1.5, closing at $14.15. Cash timothy was five cents higher, at the following prices : Cash, $4.35; September, $4.00; October, $4.50; De- cember, $4.52'/^; March, $4.70; April. $4..5o. Visited California : Recent visitors included Watson S. Woodruff, Orange, Conn.; Geo. C. Thompson, of Northrup, King & Co., Minneapolis, Minn.; Arthur L. Deal, of W. W. Johnson & Son, Bos- ton. Eng.; W. A. Wheeler, Bureau of Markets, Dept. of Agriculture, Wash- ington, D. C. Los Angeles, Calif. — W. D. Fraser, for the past year sales manager of the Aggeler & Musser Seed Co., Inc., who has been identified with the trade on the Pacific coast for 10 years and is al.so well known in the East, is now in the United States service, stationed at Camp Kearney, Calif. It is thought too many American grown vegetable seeds have been ex- ported to alleged neutral countries this year. .Steps should be taken with re- gard to the coming crop that will in- sure their delivery into onl> friendly hands. So far as known, neither Den- mark nor Holland have permitted vege- table seeds to come this way, and the conclusion is inevitable that their usual surpluses have gone to enemy coun- tries. Bermuda Onion Seed In Southwest. Recommending that American seed growers should supply the home de- mand for Bermuda onion seed, the United States department of agricul- ture states that it may be profitably grown in certain regions of the south- western United States. In 191G, the United States imported from Teneriffe, Canary Islands, about 75.000 pounds of Bermuda onion seed. The usual retail price is from $2 to $2.50 a pound, though in years of scarcity the price has gone as high as $6 a pound. Until recently this coun- try produced no Bermuda onion seed at all; and though good yields of the seed have been obtained at Laredo, Tex., the yield has not been wholly de- pendable from year to year. While in 1016 and the past year considerable California-grown Bermuda seed has been offered to the trade, the impor- tance of producing a supply of seed from carefully selected mother bulbs was given special prominence by the results obtained through work of the department of agriculture, begun at Sacaton, Ariz., in 1013 and 1014. A few years ago the bureau of plant industry co-operated with the office of Indian affairs in an experimental grow- ing of Bermuda onion seed on the Pima Indian reservation at Sacaton, Ariz., and the results show that there, and in similar localities, reliable sup- plies of onion seed, equal to the best imported from Teneriffe, can be grown. It is further stated by the department of agriculture that seed from carefully selected stock has been uniformly su- perior to the run of imported Bermu- da seed, since onion growers in the Coachella valley of California have achieved results similar to those at Sacaton. The department states that it feels justified in saying that the American demand can soon be supplied with home-grown seed. Furthermore, the home seed when grown from mother bulbs of carefully selected strains promises a 25 per cent better yield than that from the imported seed. In 1917, the Bermuda onion crop of the United States, largely from Texas, was nearly 3,000,000 crates. An in- crease of one-fourth means, therefore, says the department, that the incen- tive for a home-grown seed industry goes far beyond the mere question of replacing the volume of imported seed with an equal quantity raised at home. Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company Growers ol High Grade SEED Gilroy, California Corn and Vine Seed Crops. Fremont, Neb., July 12, 1918. The acreage and condition of sweet corn, so far as reported, is fair to good, the plantings being a little short on Golden Bantam, Burpee's First of All, White Cory, Champion Early, Early Minnesota, Shaker's Early, Potter's Ex- celsior and ZigZag Evergreen, while it was impossible to obtain an.v acreage of Premo and Howling Mob. Providing the balance of the season, however, is favorable, it is hoped to be able to fill requirements for other varieties in full. As to field corn, white and yellow dent acreage is limited, owing to insufficient stocks of high test planting seed and a scarcity is looked for in choice named varieties. The acreage of white and yellow flints is limited for the same rea- son, and there may be a shortage of King Philip, Vick's Genesee Valley and Angel of Midnight, with possibly small surplus stocks of other varieties. There is very little cucumber acre- age, and it is estimated there will be a shortage of Chicago Pickling, Vaughan's Arlington White Spine, Klondike White Spine. Cumberland, New Davis Perfect, New Century, Fordhook Famous, Improved Long Green and Long Green Turkey. There may be a limited surplus of a few varieties' In muslvmelon, it is believed there will be a shortage of Extra Early Hackensack, Emerald Gem, Surprise, Montreal Market and Garden Lemon. It was impossible to place any acreage whatever of Large Early Hackensack, Prolific Nutmeg, Extra Early Green Citron, Osage. Long Yellow Cantaloupe, Hoodoo. Burpee's Champion Market, Long Island Beauty and Paul Rose, and it is a question whether it will be possible to furnish any of these varieties. Watermelon is fairly well covered with good prospects, excepting Colorado Green Seed Citron. Pumpkin is also in good shape with the excep- tion of Connecticut Field, one 50-acre crop of which may have been destroyed by frosts, although there have been no reports thus far to that effect. It is understood, however, this crop is in one of the districts affected by frost, June 23. Summer squash is fairly well covered, but few reports have been re- ceived to date. Winter varieties are Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Growers of Peas and Beans Grand Rapids, Mich. Bm Grower for the Wholesale Trade Only. Onion, LBTTnoB,CARBffr, ■• 21 C I A n Parsnip, Parblet, Cblbrt, Enditb, Salbipt, Nambd and Mixto ■ €■»■*■■■ granduploba and Spbnoer Swbet Pea and Sdnplower. Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA Company igiS. The American Florist. 31 For SEEDS Flower, Vegetable md Farm Send yonr inquiries to HURST & SON 152 Hounsditcb LONDON, ENGLAND The Premier British Wholesale and Exporting Seed House. 75 YEARS UNRIVALLID REPOTATION. also well placed and good reports have been received thus far. Quite a large acreage, however, remains to be heard from. Boston Marrow, Early Proliflc Marrow and a fairly good acreage of Golden Hubbard are mainly in the dis- trict visited by frost on the above date. Gourds are generally short, it being impossible to obtain any acreage. E. Danlsb Seeds. Inasmuch as the United States gov- ernment will not allow importation in- to Denmark of any of the most needed American grown seed, such as cannot be produced in that country, the Dan- ish government is holding back and not granting any export permits until further arrangements are made, ac- cording to a representative of the Dan- ish seed trade in this country. It is said, however, that the Danish gov- ernment has a commission of five men in Washington at present, and it is hoped the negotiations may result fa- vorably. Fertilizers Should Be Bouffht Early. The United States department of agriculture is urging the placing of orders for fertilizers at once, as it is necessary that manufacturers and deal- ers know farmers' needs as soon as possible in order that car space can be used to the best advantage by combin- ing shipments. The use of 200-pound sacks is also being urged by the depart- ment in order to conserve burlap, bring about a more economical distribution of fertilizers and effect a saving to the farmer. Flaxseed Prices HiRhcr. Minneapolis— Prices of $4.16 to $4.18 for cash flaxseed in Minneapolis re- sulted from persistence of dry weather in northern Montana, western North Dakota and especially the Goose Lake region of Saskatchewan, where there is a heavy Canadian acreage. The gen- eral feeling is that unless rains come soon recent estimates will have to be lowered materially. Catalogues Received. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York, florists' seeds, bulbs and plants; Henry F. Michell Co., Philadel- phia, Pa., seeds, bulbs and plants. F. Cooper, Ltd., "Wellington, New Zea- land, seeds. "WabNING has been issued by the Unit- ed States department of agriculture that the European cornstalk borer has been discovered in eastern Massachus- ■etts and is spreading to other localities. Lily Bulbs := Prom Storage There will be no New Crop Lilies. Secure Storage Bulbs now. GIGANTEUM Per Ciise 7 to 9 in. (300 to caie).. $20.00 10 to 11 in. (180 to case).. 27.00 SPECIOSUM ALBUM Per 100 8 to 9 in. (300 to case) . . .$ 9.50 9 to 11 In. (140 to case)... 12.00 SPECIOSUM RUBRUM Per 100 9 to 1 1 in. (HO to case). .$10.00 10 to 11 In. (128 to case).. 12.0O 11 to 13 In. ( 90 to case),. 17.00 AURATUM Per 100 8 to 9 in. (160 to case).. $ 7.00 lltoialn. ( 75tocase).. 17.00 Above prices F. O. B. Chicago. Midsnnuner List ot Flower Seeds, Plants and Early Bulbs now ready. Write for it. Vaugtian's Seed Store CHICAGO NEW TORK 3 1^ 1^ U ^ Specially Prepared for Export KELWAY'S IMPROVED FARM ROOT SEEDS IMPROVED VEGETABLE SEEDS IMPROVED FLOWER SEEDS Write for our SPECIAL PRICES stating, U possible, quantities required. DostnieJ (jtabfK FrM. KELWAY & SON "'^^" LANGPORT, Eng. Cable Address: "KELWAY, LANGPORT." Mention the American Florist when writing. Seed Packets for 1919 Should be Ordered at Once We make all Packet sizes. Larger bags for counter and package trade up to two pound or more. Catalogue Envelopes. Return Envelopes. Coin Envelopes. THE BROWN BAG FILLING MACHINE CO. FITCHBURG, MASS. S«$»$«»ftg»i$$ft8»g««»w$5«$»$$$«gggggi««g«»i»g»»M$«a^^ Mention the American Florist when writing. NEW •"iKENTlA SEEDS JUST IRRIVED BELMOREANA and FORSTERIANA WRITE FOR P R I C E .S , STATING 1} U A N T I T V R E (J, U 1 R E D MCHUTCHISON & 00i| 95 chambers Street, NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing. 82 The American Florist. July 20, Imported Cyclamen Seeds Cyclamen Persicnm Giganteam Kiausch, in white, white with carmine eye. pink, dark rose, dark crimson and mixed, at per 1000 seeds $ 8.00 Pearl from Zehlendotf 18 00 Salmonenin 12.C0 Vulcan , 10.00 Rococn 12, OJ Bnlterfly 12.00 PANSY SEEDS Peroz Special Giant Mixture $6.C0 Giant Non Plus Ultra 6.00 Giant Trimardeau 2.50 All Imported Danish Grown Seeds, Danish Seed Import CHRIS MOSBJERG 210 7th St., No, MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. MICHELL'S PANSY SEED Michell*s Giant Exhibition, Mixed, a eiaut strain, which for size of bioom. heavy lex ture and varied colors and shades cannot be surpassed. Half tr. pkt., 30c; 50c per tr. pkt. : H oz., $1.25; $2.00 per ^4 oz. ; per oz . $7.00. Giant Trimardeau, Mixed. Laree flow- ering and choice colors. Tr. pkt., 30c; 81.25 per oz. Also Giant Prize and Regular sorts In separate colors. Also all other seasonable Seeds, Bulbs, and Supplies. Send for Wholesale Price List. HENRY F. MICHELL CO. 518 Market Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. J.G. ROBINSON SEED CO. WATSaiLOO, NEBRASKA Rocky Ford, Colorado Contract growers of Ciicumber, Cantaloupe, Watermelon, Squash and Punipkio Seed; Sugar, Flint and Field Seed Corns. Contract Seed Growers vine See Correspondence Solicited. George R. Pedrick & Son, PBDRIOKTOWT*. N. J. GARDEN SEED Beet, Sweet Com. Garden Beans, OnioB Sett, and Seed 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 yen upon application to S. 0. WOODRUFF & SONS, 82 Bey Si , NEW YORK and OBANGE, CONIT. Mention the American Florist when writing. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet Com, Onion, Tur- nip, Radish, Beet, Etc. Branches: Michigan, l||l CQRn PnilH WUconsin and Idaho. MILrHnU, bUHHi Mention the American Florist when writing. The Mangelsdorf Seed Co., Atchison, Kansas. Wholesale Field and Garden Seeds ALFALFA TIMOTHY BLUEGRASS REDTOP SWEET CLOVER TURNIP FOR FALL TRADE PLEASE WRITE FOR SAMPLES AND PRICES. '*^©.>IgCfILX. & CO., ° =— SPECIALTIES IN VARIETY ONION - CARROT - BEET- RADISH - PARSNIP CONTRACT PRICES MAILED ON REQUEST O * -KT T-T> A •KTy->T*-*-i.i-v CABLE ADDRESS. "MCGILL-SEED'* .^ » -r wT-*y-vT* -^.tw a SAN FRANCISCO san francisco CALIFORNIA WESTERN SEED & IRRIGATION CO. Wholesale Seed Growers and Dealers ^PPriAlTIP^* '^^^^^J *"^'"* ""'^ ^^"* Corn; Cucumber, Musk and Jl CvIALllCid • Watermelon; Pumpkin and Squash. FREMONT, NEBRASKA. BAMBOO CANE STAKES Size Number Price to bale Per bale NATORAL, . 6 ft. 2000 $21.00 6- 9 ft. 600 7.00 9-12 ft. 400 8.50 Prices ex warehouse New York. Terms— Net cash 30 days. McHUTCHISON & CO. 95 Chambers Street, NDW YORK JAMES VICK'S SONS Growers of Flower and Vegetable Seeds Get the benefit of our 69 years' experience. AU seasonable varieties. Our stocks lire very complete. ROCHESTER, N. Y. The Flower City R. & M. GODINEAU SEEP GROWERS Angers, - France Specialties: Beeta. Mangoes, Carrots. Cab- bages, Celeries. Persleya, Parsnips. Tnrnlpa. Growing Cropa Given Personal Attention. Lilium Giganteum 7-9 in. and 9-10 in., for Immediate dellTery* Write for Prices. Tokohama Nursery Co., Ltd. Woolworth Bldg., New York City Mention the American Florist when writing. Wo carry a reserve stock of the Important yarieties of Vegetable and Flower Seeds Try us for Quick Supply. The W. W. BARNARD CO. 231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago, lU. Mention the American Florist when writing. . N. Simon & Son Garden Seeds 438 MARKET STREET Philadelphia - - Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing. igiS. The American Florist. 33 Winter Flowering Spencer Sweet Peas Trade Paikets contain M oz. Trade pkt. Oz. Lb Apricot Orchid. A delightful audcbanning shade. $0.25 $0.80 $10.00 Asta Oiin. Identical in color and size of blossom to the popular late flowering Asta Ohn. This is sure to be the most popular lavender 30 1.00 14.00 Bohemian Girl. Deep pink, standard orange blush .20 .65 800 Cream, identical in color and size of blossom to Dobbie's Cream. It has immense blossoms very frilled and duplexed 30 1.00 Fordhook Pinli and White 20 .65 8.00 Heather Bell. The color is a rich but pleasing mauve, but after standing in water the color be- comes a beaut ful mauve lavender. Takes the place of Anita Wehruiann, and is much better than that variety 20 .65 8.00 Helen Lewis. Very fine shade of salmon piuk Hercules. Of the same lovely shade of pink as Cjuntt-ss Spencer, but later Lavender Pink. Large flowers Melody. This is a deeper shade of pink than "Early Song Bird" on white ground, closely resembling "Countess Spencer" Morning Star. Deep orange scarlet or flame color in standard, with rich orange pink wings Mrs. A. A. Skaach. Flowers bright shell pink. Sow in late fall and winter for spring-blooming. Mrs. M. Spanolin. Black-seeded white Mrs. J. Manda. Light shell pink Mrs. William Sim. Apricot pink Mrs. Woodrow Wilson, Appleblossom pink Pink and White. Blanche Ferry type, extra choice President Woodrow Wilson. Magenta rose Rose Queen. A splendid commercial pink, best seller oil cliicago market. Sow in Summer for winter blooming Rose Queen. Greenhouse grown Scarlet Emperor. Identical in color and size of blossoms to the late flowering Scarlet Emperor, which IS recognized ae the finest scarlet. This variet.\' w 11 be popular for Christmas Sales Selma Swenson. Clear light soft pink Song Bird. The flower is the same color as '■ h lorence Morse Spencer' 'and a bit lighter than •'Ellrida Pearson" Songster. Giant early lavender Spring Maid. Light pink on cream ground Snow Flake. This is the best early flowering whilt' seeded Spencer. The blossoms are very lar^e and of the best waved Spencer form Venus. Standard white, slightly blushed pink \ pkt. Oz. Lb, ;.30 $0.90 $12.00 .90 12.00 .65 8.00 .80 10,00 .65 8.00 .65 .65 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 .20 .65 8.00 .20 .65 8.00 .30 .90 12.00 85 3.00 Warbler, Rich mauve purple Wedgewood. identical in co'or and size of blossom to the late flowering Wedgewood and is a magnificent 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 wiugs MIXED. Winter Flowering Spencer, many kinds 'Tl^ VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE .50 1.50 20.00 .20 .65 8.00 .30 .90 12.00 .30 .90 12.00 .20 .65 8.00 .25 .80 10.00 .20 ,65 8.00 .30 .90 12.00 .50 2 00 .20 .65 8 00 .20 .65 8.00 .15 .50 6.50 NEW YORK N. Y. Mention tiic American Florist when writing. THE G. HERBERT COY SEES GO. VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB. Contract Growers of HIGH GRADE SEEDS Mention the Americtin Florist ivheii writino- J. Bolgiano & Son Pratt a Light Sts, BALTIMORE, MO. Mention the Ai m Florist when ivritinp. New Early-Flowering or Winter-Blooming GIANT PANSIES An entirely new and distinct strain of Pansies. The main advantage of thf'se new Fansies over all hitherto existing Pansies is the extreme earliness of flowering and its unusual hardiness, which enables thera to withstand quite severe Winters and to bloom right on into the Summer. Sown at the same time as other Pansies. they bi-gin flowering the early part of March or as soon as the snow is off ihe ground, many times hav- ing four or five large flowers to a plant, when all other Pansias are only showing buds. The flowers are larije, well formed and fragrai ' 14. WINTER SUN. Golden yellow, eye. I 16. CELESTIAL QDEEN. Light or sky blue. 15. ICE KING. Silvery -white, with eye. 1 17. CHARM OF MARCH. Dark velvety blue. 18. MIXED. The above four colors with other shades and variations. Each color sepMrate or mixed. 800 seeds, 25c; 1000 seeds, 40c; M oz., $1.10; ^ oz., $2.00; oz., $7.50. For description and prices of other Pansy Seed send for list. Mention the Ainerican Florist xohen writinr;. Henry Fish Seed Co. Bean Growers for the Wholesale Seed Trade CARPINTERIA, CALIF. Mention the American Florist when writing. 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 ANGELBS, CALIFORNIA Mention the American Florist when writinr;. GERANIUMS ROOTKD CUTTINGS. Summer Prices- Ready now, and fresh lot every two weets. S. A. Nutt, per 1000. $10.00. Ricard and Poitevlne, per 1000, $12.50. If wanted by Parcel Post add $1.00 per 1000 to above prices. ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, PA, Mention the AmericanFlorist when writing. 34 The American Florist. July 20, Market Gardeners Vegetable Growers' Association ol America. H. W. Selby, Philadelphia. Pa., President; C. W. Waid, Grand Rapids, Mich., Vice- President; S. W. Severance, Louisville, Ky., Secretary; Eugene Davis, Grand Rapids, Mich., Treasurer. Ottawa, Ont. — R. H. Wright and Scrim's have been having- an excellent trade in vegetables following the close of the plant and bedding stock season. Canners' Credits Increase Souglit. An effort is being made through the federal reserve system to increase cre- dits available to the canning industry, according to a recent bulletin issued by the reserve board. Food Administrator Hoover has estimated that $50,000,000 in addition to their usual capital will be needed by the canners to carry for- ward the large output until the realizing period next year. Sweet Potato Seed Selection. The United States department of ag- riculture advises that sweet potato seed be selected in the fall when the disease- free hills can be located while dig- ging. Proper storage facilities should also be provided and to this end Farm- ers' Bulletin No. 548 has been Issued by the department. Information re- garding sweet potato diseases is con- tained in Farmers' Bulletin 714. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegetables. Chicago, July 16. — Cucumbers, 2- dozen box, .$1.10; celery, crate. 75 cents; head lettuce, per box, 25 cents; radishes, per 100 bunches, $1.00; toma- toes, 4 baskets. 80 cents to $1.00. New York, July 15. — Celery (state), per bunch, 35 to 75 cents; cucumbers, 10 to 50 cents per dozen; mushrooms, 40 cents to $2.00 per 4-pound basket; tomatoes, per pound, 10 to 12 cents; lettuce, per package, 25 cents to .$2.00; radishes, per 100 buches. 50 cents to .$1.00. Vegetable and Fruit Market. Carlot movement of leading lines of produce continued at a fairly steady rate during the period July 0-1.5. Ship- ments of early potatoes were liberal at about the average of preceding weeks. Prices are irregular and about on a par with last week. Virginia Cobblers held steady at about $4.25 per barrel at Norfolk. Kentucky Cobblers ranged $2.80-$3 per 100 pounds at Louisville. Southern and southwest- ern Bliss Triumph.s were firm at $2.75- $3 per 100 pounds sacked, appearing in but few markets. The onion move- ment continued moderate. Yellow held Acreages Contracted for Canning. From reports received from a num- ber of firms by the United States de- partment of agriculture, acreages con^ tracted in 1918 as compared with 1917 were as follows : Tomatoes. 143,292 as against 138,093; corn, 161,320 as com- pared with 159,373; peas, 87,338 against 84,547; beans, 7,608 as com- pared with 7,111. generally in the larger markets at $1.75-$2 per crate; California stock, .$2.75-$3.25 per 100 pounds and Vir- ginia stock $1.50-$1.75 per bushel hamper. Kentucky onions sold at .$3.50 in New York. In consuming markets, Tennessee tomatoes, 4's, ranged steady at $1.15-$1.25. New Jersey stock brouglit $2-$3 in New York. Delaware and Virginia are still shipping cucumbers liberally. The cabbage movement is again increasing in northern shipping sections. The movement of watermelons from Georgia continued heavy, Texas and South Carolina were also heavy ship- pers. Prices ranged lower than last week. Cantaloupe prices showed a firm tendency with a general average of 25 cents higher in consuming mar- kets. While the Georgia peach move- ment is rapidly nearing its end other sections shipped in considei'able volume. In northern markets prices were gen- erally higher. The apple movement in- creased with Illinois and New Jersey leading. Potato Seed Fallacy Ending. For years it has been the aim of potato growers to plant only "north- ern grown" seed, the supposition be- ing that potatoes grown in a colder climate were more hardy and more vigorous in germination than those grown where it is warmer. But "northern grown" has always been more or less meaningless, for what was northern grown for one region was home grown for another. The reason for the superiority of northern grown seed seems to be not a matter of climate at all and under proper conditions of planting and cul- ture a farmer can produce on his own field seed as good as any. It will also make it possible for the farmer to pre- pare his seed leisurely and still begin planting early, instead of having to wait until all danger of frost in tran- sit was past before having his seed shipped. In a recent lecture. Professor Frank J. App, of the New Jersey College of Agriculture, told of the success potato farmers in his state were having with the new idea of saving seed, the se- cret of the virility of northern grown seed not being due primarily to the latitude or the climate in which they are grown but in the fact that the sea- son being short, tne frost kills the vines before the tubers are fully ma- tured. It has been found that a pota- to, when it becomes fully ripe, loses much of its germinating vitality and while the last few weeks of its growth greatly improves it for table use, its progeny are much more likely to be weaklings. To get the best home seed, Jersey growers make a separate planting of the best and most hardy tubers they can find in their stock. Their po- tatoes for market are put into the ground as soon as it can be worked easily in the spring, and are allowed to ripen fully, not being dug until several weeks after the vines are dead, the tubers seasoned, and the skins dry and toughened. The seed plot is not planted until early July, so that frost catches the vines, kills them off, and stops growth just when the immature tubers are at the height of their vigor. The potatoes from this seed plot are specially stored and cared for, and are not only used for general seeding but for planting the seed plot the next season. Added to Professor App's testimony regarding the success of the new meth- od in New Jersey, came almost the same day a description of a method nearly identical, practiced by Lon D. Sweet of Colorado, recognized as one of the foremost potato growers in America, and advisor to Food Admin- istrator Hoover on all questions re- garding potato culture. Describing his method, Mr, Sweet said that he had come to know that to improve a po- tato, the principles of selection in vogue among live stock men must be adopted. He began by selecting from the best producing fields potatoes true to type and smooth. These were planted whole, early in July, in beds prepared with the great- est care, in rows 30 Inches apart and hills 10 inches apart. "When frost kills the vines in our seed plots, us- ually about the middle of September," he continued, "the potatoes in the hills are about the size of a hen's egg. When the vines have reached their growth and their strength begins to go down into the tubers at their roots, it is a very easy matter to detect dis- eased plants and those that are run- outs. When we find them we pull them up, vines and potatoes, and destroy them or feed them to our pigs. We se- lect the best seed from this plot for tVe seed plot the following year." '^Market Gardening" An elementary text book containing 102 paces, 5xT, with 36 illustrations by F. L. Yeaw, manacw of the Oasis Parm & Orchard Co., Bosnell. N. U, Cloth Boand. 7fS Cent*. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., OHIOAGO SIMON LOUIS FRERES & CO. BRUYERES-LE-CHATEL (Seine et Oise,) France. (ESTABUSHED 1666) Wholesale Growers and Exporters ol Choice Stocks ol Vegetable, Flower and Forage Seeds SPECIALTIES Mangel-wurzel, Giant Half-Sugar Mangel Wurzels, Beet, Carrot, Celery, Dandelion, Endive, Leek, Lettuce, Radish, Swiss -Chard, Swede and Turnip. IMPORTERS OF Red-top, Meadow Fescue, Blue Grass, Sunflower, Timothy and GARDEN PEAS. English Catalogue on AppUcation. ENGLISH CORRESFONDENCE. igiS. The American Florist. 35 Improved Purity Freesia Bulbs BULBS WELL CURED. TRUE TYPE. WELL UP TO SIZE. Prices quoted are F. O. B. Chicago. No charge for packing. Ordinary planting size $ 3.50 per 1000 I s/^ ^^ 34.inch and up $15.00 per 1000 % to V2-inch and up 6.00 per 1000 Large Jumbo Bulbs 18.00 per 1000 H to 5i-inch and up 9.50 per 1000 | ^ j We can also quote- prices upon application F. O. B. California, shipping direct to you from our Grower. Write us for sample 100 or more, or mail us your full order with privilege of returning same if not satisfactory. We guarantee our Bulbs to reach you in good condition, which means a great deal to you. Let us have your orders. American Bulb Co., ^JoZ%^x^. 172 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago FREESIAS : FISHER'S PURITT, California grown ^ to Sg ii. Large ^8 " \ " Mammoth ?4 ' ' and up Jumbo CALLAS Grown in California Sandy Soil Not overforced Greenhouse Bulbs \Vl to 2 in. White, 1000 per case LILIUM 6IGANTEUM ..d HULTIFLORUM h.„ Cold Storage New York & Chicago Write for Prices McHUTCHISON&CO. 95 Chambers Street, NEW YORK FREESIA Purity Mammoth size, also ■'^s and up. Freesia refructa alba, % inch. Sweet William, single, mixed, tine strain. Cyclamen Seed. Finest American ^rown from tlie very finest strains. Prices on application. J.M.THORBURN&CO. 53 Barclay Street, thro to 54 Park Place NEW YORK CITY PANSIES THOROUGHBRED STRAINS. Postpaid, per oz. Cassier's Giant Odler, finest mixed $3.50 President Carnot -l.OO Giant Trimardean, mixed, largest 2.50 HN JACINTO SEED CO , Inc., Housfon, Teiat Mention the Avier lean Florist when writing. TO SEEDSMEN ONLY R. A. van der SCHOOT, Hillegom, Holland Begs to announce that he is prepared to book orders for season's shipments of FIRST QUALITY BULBS Inquiries and quotations may be addressed to the undersigned, who is the American representative of the House, and ready to furnish all information. No retail trade solicited. "STRICTLY WHOLESALE." A. Ml. van der SCHOOT The American Representative has vacated his Chicago Office (or the present and is now at NEW YORK CITY Mention the American Florist when writing. BEANS, PEAS, RADISH AND ALL GARDEN SEEDS Booking contract orders now for future delivery. Write for prices. LEONARD SEED CO. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE 226-230 W. Kinzie St., Telephone Main 2762. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing. FREESIA PURITY Vz inch, good grade per 1000, $ 7.50 '% inch, extra fine bulbs per 1000, 13.60 ^4 inch and up, mammoth bulbs per 1000, 17.00 ST. LOUIS SEED CO., St. Louis, Mo. .^snnniODnuniiuiiiiininiiiiiiiiiiiiiDiniiiiiii&niiiMiiiiiiniiiim^ I BURPEE'S SEEDS | I Philadelphia | S Wholesale Price List tor Florist* S M and Market Gardeners. s %iiiiiiimiHniiiiiiiiijniiiiDiiiiiiiiiiniuiiiiiuniDiinniiniiiiDiiifliini# Get , Pa., Vice-President; Curtis Nye Smith, 19 Con- gress St.. Boston. Mass... Secretary and Coun- sel. Forty-four annual convention will be held at Chicago in 1919. Farmers' Bulletin 918 has been is- sued by the United States department of agriculture, entitled "Peach Vai'ie- ties and Their Classification." Louisville, Ky. — J. E. Barton, under an act of the legislature, has been ap- pointed Commissioner of Forestry and Geology, the two departments being combined. KiTTRELL, N. C. — O. W. Blacknall, president of the Continental Plant Co., one of the wealthiest and best known men in this section, committed suicide after killing his wife and daughter. July 6. Cincinnati, O. — The county commis- sioners have under advisement a sug-- g-estion made by Otto Dieckmajin, that black walnut be planted along the county highways to provide a future supply of gun stocks. "Landscape Engineering in the Na.tional Forests" by Frank A. Waugh, collaborator, has been published by the United States forest service, treating of practical suggestions from the point of view of the landscape engineer for the management of problems that al- most daily confront the supervisor or ranger in the field. The booklet con- tains 38 well illustrated pages. Prunus Incisa. This shrub has bloomed in the ar- boretum every spring for three or four years but has never been as full of fiowers or as beautiful as it has been during the present week. This cherry is a native of Japan and is abundant on the eastern and southern slopes of Fuji-san and on the Hakone moun- tains. It is a large shrub or under favorable conditions a small tree 2-> or 30 feet high; the flowers appear before the deeply cut leaves in droop- ing clusters; their calyx is bright red; the petals are white or occasionally tinged with rose color, and the anthers are bright yellow. The petals fall early but the calyx, which gradually grows brighter in color, remains for some time on the young fruit and is showy. Prunus incisa has been per- fectly hardy here and none of the flower-buds were injured by the cold of last winter. It has the advantage, too, of flowering while still a small shrub. This cherry has remained rare in American and European gardens and appears to be still little known. — Arnold Arboretum Bulletin, May 0, 1918. War Economy. Wo have heard a good deal of ^/ar ecenomies of late, but think one to hand beats the record so far. A cus- tomer wrote to a firm of nurserymen to name an apple for him. He pared and kept the apple, sending the peel for identification. We think tJis will take a little beating — for a true tale. — Hort. Advertiser. The London Plane. PLATANUS ACERIFOLIA. There are only two planes with which this one can be confused. One of these, the American Platanus occi- dentalis, is distinguished by almost in- variably having but one "ball" of fruits on each string; P. acerifolia has up to four or five. The "ball" of fruits is also much rougher and more burr-like in P. acerifolia than in P. occidentalis. More nearly allied to P. acerifolia is the oriental plane (P. ori- entalis). This has also a string of several "balls", rough and burr-like as in P. acerifolia, but it differs very much in foliage, which is deeply flve- lobed, each lobe reaching half way to the midrib, and being of naProw or lanceolate shape, whereas the lobes in P. acerifolia are shallow and trian- gular. The trees are also different in habit : P. acerifolia forms a tall, clean trunk; P. orientalis a short, thick, rougher one. Description of P. acerifolia. — A de- ciduous tree frequently over 100 feet high with a tall trunk five to eight Ceet in thickness from which, as well as from the larger branches, the bark peels off in flakes. In old trees the extremities of the branches become pendulous. Leaves of the typical maple form, five inches to one foot in <5iameter, of rather hard membranous texture, covered when young with a thick layer of brown wool, which near- ly all wears off by autumn. Leaf- stalk, one to four and a half inches long. Fruit-balls about one and a half inches diameter, globose, usually from two to five on a string-like, pen- dulous stalk. This plane is the best of all trees for smoky cities. Even in the centre of London it thrives well, growing in paved streets. It loves the heat and succeeds much better in the south of England than in the damper, less sunny pans of the British Isles, like Scot- land and Ireland. It will bear intense winter cold so long as it has sufficient summer sun to thoroughly ripen it. Probably its success in London is largely due to the baking it gets in July and August from heat reflected from pavements, etc. W. J. B. Narcissi and Jonquils for Cut Flowers. Will you kindly inform me as to the most desirable and profitable varieties of narcissi and jonquils for cut flowers? Also, a few words of instruction re- garding the purchase of the bulbs, their culture, and when to lift them. Indiana. H. C. S. Presuming that you mean, by the term jonquil, the yellow daffodil often seen labeled in our florists' windows under the term jonquil, but incorrectly so, we class these under the head of narcissi, which they really are. The true jonquil is a distinct variety of narcissus, but is not largely grown for cut flower sales. The following daffodils or narcissi are recommended for outdoor growing or for forcing under glass : Single large trumpet varieties — Em- peror, Golden Spur, Princeps, Empress, Trumpet Major, Victoria. Small trumpet varieties — Sir Watkin. Barri Conspicuus. Cynosure, Mrs. Lang- try, Duchess of Westminster, Poeticus (common), Poeticus Ornatus. Polyanthus or bunch-flowered varie- ties (for growing under glass only) — Paper White narcissus. Double Roman narcissus. Solid d'Or narcissus. Double daffodils or narcissi — Von Sion, Double Incomparabilis, Double Poeticus. Jonquils (true) — Can be had in both single and double forms. Brief cultural notes (indoors) : The bulbs are usually planted during Sep- . tember and October in wooden flats, i two or three inches apart, barely cover- ing the bulbs. Sandy loam is to be pre- ferred, fairly rich, with an inch or two of rotted manure in the bottom of each flat. Pots may also be used. Plunge these receptacles outside in sand or coal ashes, completely covering them, and allow them to stand for six or eight weeks, so that roots may be formed while bulbs are resting. Bring inside in batches as required and place under- neath the benches in a temperature of about 4.5°. After six weeks or so, or when flower spikes are well advanced, they may be removed to a temperature of 55°, or even 60°. Usually, a few days before cutting they are again re- moved to a cool temperature, to har- den off," as it were. Outdoor culture : Thoroughly spade up the ground to a depth of 8 or 10 inches; turn under a layer of rotted manure to a depth of six inches; make up into beds four or live feet wide, and PEONIES 30 acres. Can supply your watts. Write for Catalogue. Gilbert H. Wild Sarcozie, - Missouri Mention the American Florist when writing. Specialists ii Specimen %M FOR LANDSCAPE WORK. Hardy Rbododendroaa. Azaleas, Box- woods, Hollies and a complete line ef Coniferous BTerereens. Write for Prtces. COTTAGE GARDENS NURSERIES, Inc. EUREKA. CALIFORNIA. Mention the American Florist when writing. For the Best New and Standard DAHLIAS Address PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS, P. O. Berlin, N. J. WiUlamstowji Juno.. V. J. Mention the American Florist when writing. SNOW QUEEN CANNA Awarded Certificiitcor Merit at S. A. F. A O H. New York Convention. And 100 other notable kinds. Always ask for SWASTIKA BRAND CANNAS. l» JONES CO. Robert Pylt, Pres. '■Ill Anl.W 'inlzer. Vice-Fret. Piant Propagation, Greenliouse and Nursery Practice. By M. G. Kalns. 342 pages, Illustrated. Price. $1.50. American Florist Co. 440 S. OPDirlmm St., CHICAOO igiS. The American Florist. 37 Mgg${:gggg;:;gg;;gg${;$$S$;;$ggS$g$$ggg$g$$i$»}$S$ggi$S$«a$Sg»«»»g^^ GOOD BUYS NOW Boston Ferns 4 in. 5 in. 6 in. 7 in. 8 in. 9 in. Each $ .15 .30 .50 .75 1.00 1.50 Latania Borbonica The price on Whitmani Ferns is the same as Boston Ferns. Kentia Belmoreana 2 in. $. 10 3 in. .16 " " 4 in. .35 Sin. 1.00 Kentia Forsteriana 2 in. .10 " 3 in. .16 Kentia Forsteriana 4 in. $.35 Sin. 1 00 same price as Kentias. .06 .15 .25 .15 .25 .20 .15 .06 .15 .20 .08 .06 .12 2 in. 3 in. 4in. 3 in. 4 in. 4 in. 4 in. 3 in. 4 in. " S in. Asparagus Plumosus 3 in. Asparagus Sprengeri 3in. 4 in. Phoenix Reclinata Aucuba Japonica Englisti Ivy Vinca Vines Dracaena Indivisa 4 Jerusalem Clierry 4 i Cyclamen (4 to grow on after Sept. 1 Cyclamen After Sept. 1 Hydrangea George Wittbold Co., cr'ic^irrnz 745 Bnckingham Place, CBICAfiO EDGAR F. HURFF SWEDESBORO, N. J. Grower of High Grade Seed. TOMATO. Pepper, Egg Plant. Squasb, Pumpkin. CuCTimber and Watermelon Seed and Field Corn, on Contract. CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED Mention the American L lorist when writing. TOMATO SEED Grown for the Wholesale Seed Trade. HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA, CAUFORNIA Mention the American Florist when writing. Waldo Rohnert GII.ROV, CAl.. WHOLESALE SEED GROWER specialties; Lettuce, Onion. Sweet Peas. Aaters. Cosmos. Mignonette. Verbenas In variety. Correspondence Solicited. Menti07i the An} erican Florist when toriting. ROUTZAHN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Callt. Sweet Pea and Nastuitium Specialists. Wholesale Growers of fall list of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS mention the American Florist when writing. CALIFORNIA FREESIAS Better secure your stock now, samples mailed FREE. French Freesias are uncertain this year and will probably arrive late- Size Per 1000 Jumbo, (selected) . . $20.00 Jumbo, ^ in. and up . 1 7.00 ^ to ^ in., extra fine . 12.00 -^ to % in., good grade . 7.50 ^ in., plump bulbs . . 5.50 %Xo% in., regular grade 4.00 CALLA AETHIOPICA PRICES AT CHICAGO PRICES AT NEW YORK Per 100 Per 1000 Per 100 Per 1000 XVi to 2-lnch $ 7.00 $ 65.00 11, to 2-lnch $ 8.00 $ 75.00 2 to 21, Inch 9.50 90.00 2 to 21/2-lnch 11.50 110.00 2H inch and up 11.50 110.00 21/2-lnch and up... 15.50 150.00 Midsummer Price List of Flower Seeds for Summer Sowing, Now Ready. NEW YORK Vaughan^s Seed Store Chicago IMPROVED PURITY (California Grown) Spring Stock Write for List ot Soft Wooded Plants. GEO. A. KUHL, ^''"p'l^ljf. ^°"'"- Mention the AmericanFlorist when writing. CHAS. H. TOHY MADISON, NEW JERSEY WHOLESALE FLORIST Chrjraanthemnm Novelties my Speelalty Mention the AmericanFlorist when writing. 38 The American Florist. July 20, Field Grown Carnation Plants Extra fine stock and a big bargain at the prices quoted. Reinberg's field-grown carnation plants are noted for their fine quality everywhere, so if you want the best stock obtainable at the most reasonable prices send in your order as soon as you possibly can, today if convenient. 100 1000 100 1000 White Enchantress . . $5.00 $45.00 Alice $5.00 $45.00 Rose Pink Enchantress 5.00 45.00 Herald 5.00 45.00 Enchantress .... 5.00 45.00 Beacon 5.00 45.00 Thenantos 5.00 45.00 PETER REINBERG 30 East Randolph St*^ Long Distance Phones: Central 601 and 2816. CHICAGO plant the bulbs four to six inches apart and cover to a depth of four or five inches. The manure should be an inch or two underneath the bulbs. Bone manure is also recommended, raked into the beds before planting-, a handful to a square yard or about 500 pounds to the acre. Plant the bulbs during Oc- tober and November, covering the fin- ished beds with a litter of dry leaves, straw or strawy manure. This litter must be removed in early spring as the bulbs begin to break through. Harvesting the bulbs: The bulbs may be lifted when the foliage has partly or entirely turned yellow. Lift- ing usually commences in early June, and the bulbs are placed immediately in a cool cellar or barn. They should not be exposed to- excessive sun heat, as this is injurious. Spread them out on trays or shelves until they have thoroughly dried, when the roots and withered tops may be removed and the old skin taken off. The bulbs are then replaced on the shelves or in shallow trays, and the latter can be piled up one over the other, placing a 2-inch piece of wood at either end so as to allow an air space between. The bulbs may then be replanted in Octo- ber or can be offered for sale during the fall months. Replanting can be done as late as the middle of Novem- ber, but for early flowers late Septem- ber or early October is recommended. Purchasing bulbs: The bulbs are usually imported into this country from Europe each year, arriving from the middle of August to the end of Octo- ber, according to the variety. Of late years these bulbs have been success- fully grown for sale in many parts of the United States, but the imported bulbs are preferable. As a rule, grow- ers place their orders with reliable seed houses and bulb importers now, and the bulbs are delivered as they arrive in the fall. H. Columbus SUPPLY VERY LIMITED. Florist shop displays present a very skimpy appearance. Almost everything is scarce and of inferior quality. This is due largely to labor shortage which prevents usual care in cultivation. One large firm of growers states that its labor is more than 50 per cent below requirements. It sees in such condi- tion, together with the fuel outlook, the temporary abandonment of some of Its greenhouses as the probable remedy. The cool, dry weather has also been a handicap. Roses and carnations are both lacking in volume. Shasta daisies, larkspur, hardy asters and stokesias are DAHLIAS A good assortment of the best all around vari- eties. 2 inch pot plants at prices running from $2.00 to $25.00 per 100. We will send 1000 in an assortment of 30 varieties, our selection for C20.00. Cash with oMer. R. VINCENT, Jr. fi SONS CO. White Marsh, Md. Storrs & Barrison Co. PAINESVILLE NURSERIES Catalo^nes and Price Lists Free on Application. PAINESVILLE, OHIO CARNATIONS F. DORNER & SONS CO., Lafayette - - - Indiana some of the present mainstays. Easter lilies are plentiful. Gladioli, which should now be coming in freely, £ire confined to a small quantity grown in- doors. Unless there is speedy relief from the present dry spell, outdoor growers of gladioli and asters are threatened with loss of crop. Trade is good for the time of year, and the chief concern of dealers is to get enough stock to take care of their orders. NOTES. Two more young men in the local florist trade are claimed by the war. E. W. Hedsres, manager of the Fifth Avenue Floral Company store, goes to Camp Sherman, Chillicothe, O., July 27. As he has had some experience in me- chanical engineering, he expects to be transferred soon to the University of Cincinnati, for instruction in that branch of the service. W. W. Walker, former manager of the Livingston Seed Company's cut flower department, but lately with the Munk Floral Com- pany, has been assigned to marine serv- ice, and will go into training at New- port News, Va. He leaves July 19. An ofiicial census just completed shows that Columbus had 5.038 vacant lot gardens, and 23,119 backyard gar- dens. J, Trade Directory OF THE Florists, Seedsmen and Nuraerymen United States and Canada PRICE: $3.00 POSTPAID AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St, CHICAGO Alonzo J. Bryan Wholesale Florist Washington, New Jersey Grower of Geraniums, Fuchsias. Heliotropes CaiUias and all kinds of Beddinp Plants includ- ing Vegetable Plants by the hundreds of thous- ands. See our disphiy Adv. in American Florist April 6, page 612. Correspondence solicited. DAISIES Our Stock Has Been Carefnllr Selected. Per 100 Mm. F. Sander, 2-ln 12.00 Beaton Yellon-. 2-in S.OO Alyaanm, Giant Double. 2-ln 2.00 Geranlnma, Linbeled, 2-in 2.00 Vlnca VarlCBata, 2-ln 1.7E RLMBR RAWXINGS, Allesany. N. Y. aiiuiiiiDiuiiiiiiiiuiniiiiiiuiiuiJiiiiiiiiJiiiUiiiiiu^ I Robert Craig Co... I ISi^' PALMS I and Novelties In decorative Flants. g ^ Market and 49tb Sis., Philadelphia, Pa. | iuDiHiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiHDiDiiiiuiifliiiiiniuiiiuiiiiuiiiiniiiininiiiiiiiiiiUH^^^ HiU's Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Small, medium and large sizes supplied. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursei^ Co. ETergrets SHOilisU Unnl GroHcn ig Aatrica BOX404. DUNDEE, ILL. Mention the American Florist vihen vjritino. igiS. The American Florist. 39 Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. ASPARAGUS. ASPARAGUS PLOMOSUS SEEDLINGS, extra ftrong, ?6.50 per l.mJO. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE. CUicago and New York. Asparagus plumosus, 3-in.. 8c each; Spren- geri. 3-in.. 6c each. George Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingbam Place, Chicago. ASPLENIUM. Asplenium Nidus Avis (Bird's Nest Fern). We offer line, ^vell furnished plants at 50c, 75c, $1.00 and $1.50 each. J. A. PETERSON & SONS, Westwood, Cincinnati, O. AtrCUBA JAPONICA. BEGONIAS. BEGONIAS. Per 100 Glow of Cincinnati, strong, 3-in $25.00 4-in 35.00 Glorie de Lorraine, strong young plants... 12.00 4-in. " ... 30.00 Melior. best of all winter-tiowering be- gonias, strong young plants 20.00 Melior, strong 3-in. plants 30.00 4.in. •• 40.00 Mrs. J. A. Petersou, Sin. plants 35.00 J. A. PETERSON & SONS, Westwood, Cincinnati. Ohio. BULBS. FREESIA PORITT, AND YELLOW CALLAS Our Specialty. We grow acres of them. Our prices and stock will please you. PACIFIC BDLB CO. 211 Paeiflc Ave., Santa Crnz, Calif. Bulbs, Lily. For autumn and winter, from storage. Giganteum. Speciosum Album, Spe- ciosum Rubrum and Auratum. For siztfs and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Bulbs. Lil. Giganteum, 7-9 and 9-10 In. for Immediate delivery. Write for prices. Yoko- hama Nursery Co.. Ltd., Woolworth Bldg., New York City. Bulbe, seeds, supplies, etc. Wholesale only. American Bulb Co.. 178 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago. CALENDULAS. Calendula. Orange King and Lemon Queen. ■214-ln., $3.00 per 100. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids. Mich. CALLAS. CALLA AETHIOPICA (Arum Lily). At pres- ent the only dependable new crop lily bulb for 1918-19. Prices at Chicago: Large bulbs (H4 to 2-inch), per 100, $7.00; per 1.000. $65.00; Mammoth (2 to 2V>-inch). per 100, $9.50; per 1,000. $90.00; 2i<.-lnch and up, per 100. $11.50; per 1.000. $110.00". Prices at New York: Large bulbs (IH to 2-incb), per 1.000, $75.00: Mam- moth (2 to 2M!-lneh), per 1,000, $110.00; 2%- inch and up, per 1,000, $150.00. Ready iu August or September. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE. Chicago and New York. Callas. Grown in California sandy soil; not overforced greenhouse bulbs. ^^ to 2-in., white. 1,000 per c^ase. Write for prices. .McHutcbison & Co., 95 Chambers St.. New York. Callas, home grown, fine stock, ready in Au- gust. For sizes and prices, see advertisement un front cover of this issue. S. S. Skidelsky & Co.. 1004 Lincoln Bldg.. Philadelphia, Pa. CANNAS. Cannas. A good assortment of 3-ln. standard varieties such as Gladiator, J. D. Elsele, Loui- siana, Maios, Mme. Crozy. Mrs. Kate Gray, Queen Charlotte, Souv. de Crozy, Uncle Sam, Venus, Wyoming. $1 per doz., $3.50 per 100. K. Vincent. Jr., & Sons Co.. White Marsh. Md. CARNATIONS. FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. Positively the best obtainable. Order early. 100 1000 White Enchantress ^ $6.4-in., $4.00 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. SPHAGNUM MOSS. Sphagnum moss and green sheet moss. For florists and nurserymen. For spot shipment or contract. Write us. Vaughan*s Seed Store. Chi- cago and New Yorlt. VEGETABLE PI/ANTS. CELERY PLANTS. Golden Self-Blanching (French strain); Giant Pascal; also The Grand, new, easy blanching, which is easy to grow; fine plants, ready for the field. ?2.00 per 1,000. Cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS, Kalamazoo, Mich. VEGETABLE PLANTS. Cabbage, celery and parsley plants, field grown, 50c per 100. $3 per 1,000. prepaid. F. M. PATTINGTON, ScipioviUe, N. Y. Vinca vines, 3-in.. 6nSCEI,IiANEOUS. Greenhouse glass. Heavy In thicliness, well flattened and annealed and especially manu- factured for greenhouse purposes. Write for prices. Olimuigee Window Glass Co., Olcmul- gee. Okla. Model extension carnation supports; also gal- vanized wire rose stakes. Write for prices be- fore ordering elsewhere. Igoe Bros. Cl-73 Met- ropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by CLAY & SON. Stratford, London, ESigland, Nursery stock of all descriptions. Catalogues and price lists free on application. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesviile. O. Dreer's "Biverton 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 Plym- outh Place. Chicago. Baskets of every description. Write for cat- alogue. Raedlein Basket Co., 713 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Dreer's Peerless glazing points, 1,000, 75c, postpaid. Henry A, Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Wired picks and sticks, Bestbllt Brand, flor- ist supplies. Geo. Herrmann Co., Mt, Vernon, N. Y. MISCELLANEOUS. 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. CHIFFONS. Write for prices on our wide edge, plain, 4-ln. and 6-in. chiffon. Joseph Ziska & Sons, 169-75 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. We handle a general line of florists' supplies, ribbons, chiffons and wire designs, etc. Joseph Ziska & Sons, 175 N. Wabash Ave. Chicago, 111. Everything the best in florists' supplies, H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1127 Arch St., Philadelphia. Florists' supplies of all kinds. Reed & Kel- ler, 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. Greenhouse construction, cypress root material and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches submitted on request. John C, Moninger Co., 90S Blackhawk St., Chicago. Greenhouses. Superior in construction, durable and inexpensive. Write for estimate. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg.. Co., 3100 S. Spaulding Ave.j 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 Schilio Lumber Co., 1560 Kingsbury St.. Chicago. Greenhouse construction. We furnish every- thing for the greenhouse. Garland Manufac- turing Co., Des Piaines, 111. Greenhouse lumber, hotbed sash, pecky cy- press, square red cedar posts. Lockland Lum- ber Co.. Lockland, O. POTS AND PANS. Florists' red pots, ail sizes; moss aztee ware, fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Reed Pot- tery Co.. South Zanesvllie, O. Neponset flower, vegetable waterproof paper pots. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 42 The American Florist. July POTS AND PANS. Bed Pots. Before buying, write for prices. George Keller I'ottery Co., 2014-2622 Herndon St., Cblciigo. Pots. We are prepared to ship all styles and sizes ou order. Write lor prices. A. H. Hews & (Jo., liic., Cambridge. Mass, Logan pots are best by test. Write for cat- alogue and discounts. Tlie Logan Pottery Co., Logan, O. INSECTICIDES. Apbine, $1 per qt. ; $2.50 per gal. Funglne, SI per qt. ; J3.50 per gal. Vermlue, $1 per qt.; S3 per gal. Apbiue Maoufacturlug Co., Mad- isoUj N. J. CARNATION STAPLES. SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES. Mend your split carnations. Finest article for carnation growers introduced so far, ii5c for 1,000; 3.000 tor $1. postage paid. MICHIGAN CUT IT-OWER EXCHANGE, 264 Randolpb St.. Detroit, Micb. Carnation staples, 35c per 1,000; 3,000 for ?1. Wm. Scblatter & Son. 422 Main St., Springfleld, Mass. STAKES. Cane Stakes, standard grade, 6 to 8 feet, per 00. 'J5c; per 500, $4., "^r^^^^^^^l ^^M >K^ .^^^H .^^^^H ^ ^^^K. ^^^^^1 BSHflp^'" (^^Vr^^^H ^^^^^"^ - i^P ^^y W||% i IraflMK^^^^H flLr m ^^^^^^^^^^^v ' ^I^^K • I J|^^^^H ^^^A ^^RHM^^^^^^^^^^H^^H BASEBALL OF FLOWERS. hammer was the emblejii se'ected to voice the sympathy of the associates of a deceased worker of the blacksmith force at Cramp's shipyard. Philadel- phia, Pa. The design is well carried out, tlie anvil of white carnations being of good proportions and having a handsome set- ting in the foundation of Easter lilies and callas, which, with the large arch and star at top, make quite an elaborate emblem. The hammer is of wrapped purple chenille. For such a large piece, the ribbon, which contains the letter- ing, is rather narrow, but take it all in all, it is well carried out and much admired by all who saw it. This is a specimen of the handiwork of E. W. Gaehring, Philadelphia. Pa. Penn's Card. When you think of Flowers — Think of Tenn ! German Potash Not Needed. statements that agriculture in New York state is bound to suffer for lack of German potash can only be consid- ered as another form of German propa- ganda. This is the belief of the author- ities on soils and agricultural chem- istry at the State College of Agricul- ture at Cornell University. Those who spread these stories are not worried about agriculture, but about keeping up a demand for German potash. The soils of western and central New York are not deficient in this element and need only some attention to make available the latent chemical which is already present. Recently analysis of eight samples of typical western New York soils showed that they contained from .32,(X)0 to 45,000 pounds of potash per acre to the depth of eight inches. Decaying humus, stable manure .or stable sweepings, with lime and phos- phoric acid, form the elements most needed. This is the Slogan Now Used by Henry Penn or Boston, Mass., as a Copyrighted Card. Spiuxgfield, III.— a. C. Brown, flor- ist. 217 Fifth street, escaped serious injury, July 14, when his automobile collided with a .street car. 48 The American Florist. July 27, Fuel ConserTation. Paper by R. E. Moore, Vice-president of the Carrlck Engineering Co., Chicago, read at the meeting of the Chicago Florists' Club, July 18. 1918. The conservation of coal is at this time almost as important as the manu- facture of munitions. In the campaign against fuel waste, now countrywide, every feasible agency should be util- ized. Advisory fuel engineers have been appointed to assist each state fuel administrator in such a campaign, and it is gratifying to see the cooperation between the various state fuel adminis- trations and local engineering authori- ties, power-plants operating staffs and owners, which is beginning to make itself felt, but the task ahead is a big one and cannot be completed in a few weeks or even a few months. Constant vigilance is essential to the maintenance of high power plant effi- ciency, especially In the face of the present coal supply conditions. From the coal passer to the federal adminis- trator himself, there can be no relaxa- tion in effort if this country is to go through the coming winter without se- rious disaster to its industries. This means, of course, that all possible ways must be taken to save coal, and advan- tage should be taken wherever expert knowledge of combustion processes ex- ists. To burn a bit of coal needlessly, to waste or destroy anything that it requires the burning of coal to make, is a crime. We are at war and coal is scarce. It is time that the owners and operators of power plants were taking drastic steps to conserve fuel. My message is to owners and oper- attors of power plants who are looking for a method of reducing fuel consump- tion. The cost of coal is the largest single item of expense In the production of power, and it is to the unwarranted waste, and to the way in which fuel is burned, that I ajn calling your atten- tion. Few managers realize that large reductions can be made in the cost of producing steam. Not one manager in a hundred knows whether or not he is getting the full value of the money that he spends for coal. The reasons for this condition are obvious. The opportunity in the average plant for comparing costs of steam production with those of plants having efficient furnace equipment is rarely possible. The facilities for investigating condi- tions in their own plants are not often at hand. It is their duty to have an investigation made of their furnace con- ditions to determine how they compare with economical plants and to take steps to remedy the faults. Until recently little importance has been attached to furnace designs. The plant owner purchases a boiler from a boiler manufacturer, sets it up with no particular thought as to the design of setting, grates or draft. As long as ho gets sufficient steam, he is satisfied. When approached, he says, "Well, my plant is doing good enough," and fol- lows the policy of "Let well enough alone." A combustion engineer should be con- sulted, or some person who is familiar with proper furnace design, proper de- sign of grates or stoker, to fit your special conditions. However, the more important problem at this time is to raise the efficiency of plants now exist- ing without involving great expense and labor. Much coal can be saved at only a slight, and in some cases, at practically no expense. The plant owner, as previously stated, should firs t determine the efficiency of his boiler plant. If he does not have the knowl- edge nor the time, he should have a first class combustion engineer spend a few days at his plant. The owner or operator should de- termine whether his boilers are kept clean inside from scale and mud, and outside from soot and whether the feed water is properly heated. The grates should be in good repair and of the proper design. The setting should be tight, so that there is a minimum of air infiltration. If possible, the coal should be weighed for each shift and the firemen checked one against the other. The most important factor in the burning of coal is the control of the air supply. This above all other things should not be left to the fireman entirely. Automatic regulation of air supply is an essential to the highest furnace results, and this is especially true where the class of labor employed in the boiler room is of a low standard. The air supply should be automatic- ally controlled, and where mechanical stokers are employed, the feeding of the coal should also be automatically controlled. The method of controlling draft ordinarily employed by the fire- man, is to kick the ash pit doors shut when the steam is high. The more careless one permits the boilers to blow off. One method is about as wasteful as the other. When the ash pit doors are closed, a vacuum is created over the fire, and air leaks in through every opening in the front as well as through the brick work. Very few firemen will bother to close the uptake or breeching damper. The owner should take this most im- portant duty in his own hands by in- stalling an automatic control. A high class control will pay for itself in fuel economy several times over in one year. National Publicity for Flowers. The secretary reports a good recep- tion by the trade in Butte, Mont. Prac- tically all of the florists there are now within the membership fold of the so- ciety and generous subscriptions to the publicity fund have been made. In Spokane, Wash., he was also cor- dially received and a banquet given in honor of his visit. The florists there have organized for mutual benefit and the spirit of co-operation is very ap- parent. As a result of this visit in- terest in our society has been greatly stimulated and new members secured. The secretary expresses a great indebt- edness to State Vice-President J. W. Duncan, who is superintendent of parks, for many courtesies extended, and also to John F. Austen and C. T. Kipp for help and assistance cheerfully rendered. Our promotion bureau in the past few days has been dealing with two prob- lems which are of interest to all flor- ists. One is an attempt made through the public press to "Germanize" our useful cornflower, and have it elim- inated "from the list of florists' flowers; the other is a movement to ban the presentation of flowers to hospital pa- tients, because "nurses are scarce, and the time required for caring for flowers daily cannot be spared." This last problem might become serious, were it not for the fact that our bureau is suf- ficiently well organized to check the movement at the outset. And yet there are hundreds of flor- ists throughout the country who do not see the value of our publicity campaign and therefore fail to support it. Let one of these florists, who may be lo- cated in communities where there are hospitals, just figure how many sales HOUSE OF BOSTON FERNS AT THE GEORGE WITTBOLD CO. 'S RANGE, CHICAGO. The poorly paid fireman cannot be ex- pected to control or regulate a furnace properly, unless the owner shows him that he is in earnest by assisting him- self in every way possible through the installation of a few simple fool-proof devices. In conclusion, I want to state that if the managers of power plants will take a little trouble to see that their boilers are kept clean, that they have their boiler settings in good shape, and that the air is supplied in the proper amount and properly controlled, they will not only be ahead financially, but will show the proper spirit consistent with these times. he makes in a year where the flowers are known to be for hospital presenta- tion, and he will be sure to admit that something should be done to prevent the prohibition of flowers in hospitals. He will realize the little he could do individually to stem the tide of adverse opinion, and, consequently, the need of organized effort, such as is presented by our publicity campaign. This is only an instance of the work taken up, but should alone be sufficient to break down that barrier of doubt which seems to exist in regard to the far- reaching benefit accruing to the entire trade through our campaign work. Can the trade afford to have the cam- paign minimized, or, perhaps, aban- igi8. The American Florist. 49 doned, for the want of just a little more support than ha^, so far, been given? The publicity committees are only ask- insr for $50,000 per year. Nearly four- fifths of this has been subscribed for the current year. The remainder is coming slowly — very slowly. Now, to be plain, Mr. Nonsubscriber, the fall season is approaching and the committees want to close now for the magazine publicity covering the season ending at Christmas. If you are going to the public the use of flowers, and the more you talk about them the more you make them think and use them. Then will flowers dominate, and then will we come, too, a bigger and better business so that the publicity com- mittee, when funds are needed to do nationally, together with what you are expected to do locally, will have no difliculty in accomplishing their task. Hentsy Penn, Chairman, National Pub. Committee. HOUSE OF CYCLAMEN AT THE GEORGE WITTBOLD CCS RANGE, CHICAGO. Louis Wittbold at the Left. to help at all, your assistance is worth more at this time than, perhaps, it ever will be. Will you not send along that little subscription which your con- science prompts you to contribute, so that the publicity committee may re- port at our August convention that our goal has been reached, and we can con- tinue to spread the propaganda of tne flowers which means so much for you and for everyone in the business? John Young, Secretary. Let Flowers Dominate. When will the grower realize higher prices for nis prouuct? This seems to De tne prevalent uuery to the luture weliare ol tne producer to enable him to carry ou m spite ot thu govern- meni restriction oi coal suppiy, so necessary to help win tne war, ana wiiu wmch the traue want, to cu-oper- ate by assisting ui every way possi- ble. i^et us assume that we were not con- nected wiin tne nower business at all, ana we had to seua a gitt to some- Doay tor certain anniversaries, wea- amgs, birthdays, motherhood, and many other occasions where remem- brances were in oruer, how often would you think of flowers? Well, perhaps you might think of flowers. Why not make the gift ot flowers dominate in the mind ot everyone when there is a doubt as to what to send? If we succeed in partly doing this, the de- mand for flowers ought to automatical- ly increase in price, and if it does, may not the grower expect his propor- tion also? If it were possible to make everyone in your city or town see your floral display, that wotxld be one way, but as this is almost impossible, the next method should be by publicity, news- papers preferably, thereby calling at- tention to the flowers. By this man- ner and means you have the most ef- fective and quickest method to bring Coal In Canada. Brampton, Ont. — The Dale Estate is dismantling some of its glass and tak- ing out pipes to guard against loss this winter when the 30 per cent reduction in coal consumption is enforced. Al- though Pennsylvania anthracite is used by Canadian greenhouse operators, the allotment is 70 per cent of the average supply instead of 50 per cent as in the United States. Edmonton, Alta. — No limit has been placed as yet on the local supply of greenhouse coal which comes from within 30 miles of this city, and it is believed the average amount will be available. Trade has been good, with geraniums bringing 25 cents as against a former price of 15 cents. Toronto, Ont. — Miss Cotterill and George Hatcher have closed their establishment for the summer months. Chicago to St. Louis. The Chicago & Eastern Illinois rail- road has been chosen for the trip of the Chicago Florists' Club members and friends to the annual convention of the Society of American Florists at St. Louis, Mo., August 20-22, leaving Dear- born Station, Monday, August 19, at 11 :30 P. M., due St. Louis the following morning at 7 :37 o'clock. The rates of fare one way, including tax, are : In coach, $9.41; in sleeping car or pajlor car, $10.97. There is no party rate and no reduction for roimd trip. Pullman fares, tax included, are as follows: Lower berth, $2.20; upper berth, $1.76; drawing room, $7.70; parlor car seat, $1.10. Regarding sleeping car accommoda- tions, and all further particulars, ad- dress Sam M. Childs, General Agent Passenger Department, 108 West Ad- ams street, Chicago. Telephone Harri- son 5100. Parties from other points passing through the city are invited to join the Chicago delegation on this train. MICHAEX Baekeb, Chairman Transportation Committee. New York to St. Louis. The transportation committee of the New York Florists' Club has made the following arrangements for the trip of its members and friends to the annual convention of the Society of American Florists at St. Louis, Mo., August 20-22: The party will proceed over the Penn- sylvania Railroad, Sunday, August 18. Arrangements have been made for ac- commodations on the Keystone express No. 21, leaving the Pennsylvania Ter- minal Station, 33rd street and Seventh avenue, at 2 :04 p. m., due in St. Louis 5 :25 p. m. the following day (Monday) . Under existing traffic conditions it has been impossible to secure any re- bate ui the regular rates, which for the train selected are as follows : Fare, one way, $31.68; war tax, $2.53; addi- tional fare for Pullman train. $5.28; war tax, 42 cents; lower berth, $6; war tax, 60 cents; upper berth, $4.80; war tax, 48 cents, or, inclusive, the fare one way will be : Upper Pullman berth, $45.19; lower berth, $46.51. In view of the limited passenger serv- ice available, all who wish to join the club party should make early reserva- tions to A. L. IVJiller, chairman trans- portation committee, Sutphin road and Rockaway boulevard, Jamaica, N. Y., stating the persons for whom trans- portation is desired and the number of upper and lower berths. HOUSE OF PALMS AT THE GEORGE WITTBOLD CO.'S RANGE, CHICAQO. 50 The American Florist. July 27, SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS. Preliminary Piogramme of the Thirty-Foiuth Annual Mooting and Evliibltion to lie Held in Moolah Temple, St. Louis, Mo., August 20-22, 1918. PROGRAMME DAY BY DAY, This recapitulation of tlie programme proper is iuteuded to make promi- nent the hours of meetings. TUESDAY, AUGUST 20. FIRST DAY. 10:00 A. M. — Meeting Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association. 10:30 A. M. — Office of the Ladies' Society of American Florists opened for registration in Convention hall. 2:00 P. M.— S. A. P, Opening session. 8:30 P. M. — President's Reception. Voting on amendments to by-laws; and convention city for 1920. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21. SECOND DAY. 9:00 A. M. — Meeting of the Florists' Hail Association of America. 10:00 A. M. — Annual meeting of the Ladies' Society of A 10:00 A. M. — Morning session S. A. F. 2:00 P. M. — AfteL-noon session S. A. F. THURSDAY, AUGUST 22. THIRD DAY. session, Election of officers. I session S. A. F. FIRST DAY— OPENING SESSION— 2:00 P. Opening exercises in Convention hall. >rder by August Hummert. ^vice-president St- Convention called to LouiR Florists' club. Address of welcome by L. Jules Bourdet, vice-president S. A. F. Address of welcome by Hon. Heni'y Kiel. Mayor of St. Louis. Kesponse, J. Fred Ammann. \ President C. H. Totty's address. Ueadiug minutes of executive board. Report of the secretary. Report of the treasurer. ReiX)rt of the Washington representative. Reports of state viot-presideuts. Reports of standing committees. Reports of special committees. Discussion of amendments to be voted on at evening session. Miscellaneous business. Judging of trade exhibits. Consideration of place of meeting for 1020, FIRST DAY— EVENING SESSION— 8:30 P. M. President's Reception — The reception will be held in the Jefferson hotel. President Totty wishes it to be distinctly understood that the reception wiU be informal and that the most comfortable clothing will be the most appropriate for wear. Amendments to constitution and by-laws to be voted upon. To amend the portion of Article II. Section 2 (b). Elections and Appoint- ments, reading: "Clubs, societies or kindred organizations of professional florists, gardeners and horticulturists, having paid-up membership of 100 or more members in the S. A. P. and O. H. shall be entitled to one representative on the board of directors. &'uch representative shall be the president of such organization and must be a member of this society. Any elective officer or appointed director shall not be 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." by inserting after the sentence "Such representative shall be the president of such organization and must be a member of this so- ciety," the following sentence: Should the President of such organization be or become unable to serve as its representative, through sickness, or for any other reason which is acceptable to the president of the soc-iety, theu the vice- president shall act in his place and stead during the period of such inability. and at the end of paragraph (b) of the same section, adding: "The chairmen of the Publicity Committee, the Publicity Finance Commit- tee, and the National Flower Show Committee, respectively, shall act and serve as directors for and during their terms of office as the same appear upon the records of the society; but if any such chairman shall be already a director, then the committee of which he is a chairman shall have no further or separate representation nix>n the board. To amend Article VI. Plant Registration: "A registration book shall be kept by the secretary, in which shall be inscribed names and descriptions of new plants, as furnished Iiy the owner** thereof, under the rules of the society. Names so inscribed shall be recognized, officially, as the proper and permanent titles, respectively, of the varieties as registered and this society shall do all In its power to prevent the subsequent application of any name thus registered to any other plant in the same special ■class, or the distribution of plants so recorded, under any title other than the one thus given it. "On receipt of application for registration it shall be the duty of the secretary to give public notice thereof, and if, after the lapse of three weeks from date of said application, no protest shall have been filed with the secretary, due announcement of registration shall then be n^ade; but when there exists a permanent committee or affiliating society especially devoted to the interest of any dis- tinct class of plants or flowers, the secretary shall, on receipt of application for registration of a plant belonging in such class, refer appli< appli( to the ition ily constituted authorities of such commit- 1 li'-u of public notice, and, upon the return of cgulurly approved by such authorities, shall make puDiic announcement accordingly. Failure to return such applica- tion to the secretary within a period of three weeks shall be con- strued as approval and announcement made accordingly, "Any protest under the above provisions shall be referred to a committee of three especially appointed by the president of the S. A. F. for this pnrpose. The committee shall act promptly, and their decision shall be accepted as final." by striking out the first two paragraphs and substituting: "Any member originating or acquiring a plant which is believed to be new to commerce, or which embodies a varietal difference sufficient to make it distinctive and separate from any existing variety, may register the same with the society both as to descrip- tion and name, provided such plant is not covered by any society or organization devoted to the interest of its species, in which case any application for registration, will be referred to such society or organization. The secretary shall, on receipt of an application for registration, and a description of the plant, with the name pro- posed for it, give public notice of such application in the trade papers; and if. after the lapse of three weeks from the date of such application no protest shall have been filed with the secretary, he shall issue a preliminary certificate of registration, confirmation of which, by final certificate, can only follow after such plant, or flowers from the same, bas been exhibited at a meeting or exhibi- tion held by any organized florist club or horticultural body, when tlie exhibit shall be judged by a special committee appointed by the president of the society; 10 days' notice of such exhibition liaving previously been given to the secretary. Any plant for which registration is sought must show an improvement over existing varieties; a mere varietal difference is not to be considered sufficient to entitle the exhibitor to a final certificate." The following recommendation of the board of directors is to be voted upon: "That an appropriation of $250 be made to the use of the com- mittee on school gardens." llalloting for meeting place for 1920. Polls open from 8:30 p. m. to 9:30 p. m. WEDNESDAY. AUGUST 21. SECOND DAY— MORNING SESSION— 10.30 A. M. Nominations of officers for 1919. Report of committee on president's address. Report of committee on national credits and collections bureau. By R. C. Kerr, chairman. Discussion. Address. "National Credits and Collections." By F. S. Webb. Chiciigo. Discussion, AFTERNOON SESSION— 2:00 P, M. Report of committee on publicity. :6y Henry Penn, chairman. Discussion. Address,— "Publicity." By Major P. F. O'Keefe. Boston, Mass. THURSDAY, AUGUST 22. THIRD DAY- MORNING SESSION— 10:00 A. M. Klection of officers for 1919. Polls open from 10:iXi a. m. to 11. GO a. m. or until all in line hsive voted. Voting will be done under the new system. There will be four voting places, "A" to "D" inclusive — "E" to "K" inclusive — "L'* to "R" inclusive — "S** to "Z" inclusive. Please vote promptly. Report of judges of trade exhibition. Discussion. "Present-day Cost of Production." The discussion will be opened by President Tctty. Question Box. Deferred business. THIRD DAY— AFTERNOON SESSION— 2:00 P. M. Address. "The Coal Conservation Order as it Applies to IHorists." by a United States fuel administration representative. 4:00 p. m. Report of committee on convention garden. By Theodore Wirth, chairman . Report of National Flower Show Committee. By George Asmus. chair- man. Discussion. FLORISTS' HAIL ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA. WEDNESDAY. AUGUST 21— SECOND DAY— 9:00 A. M. Annual meeting. Florists Hail Assm-iatinn <.f America. LADIES' SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS. TITESDAY. AUGUST 20— FIRST DAY. The Iieadiinarters of Si'creiarv Mrs. Albert M. Herr, will be located near S. A. P. Secretary Youngs office in Moolah Temple, and will be open from 10:30 a, m. until 4:00 p. ni. for the purpose of registration and payment of dues. SECOND DAY. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21—10:00 A. M. Annual metting of the society. Tlie American Carnation Society and the Ameri. not hold special meetings durin SPECIAL MEETINGS. TUESDAY, AUGUST 20— FIRST DAY. 10:00 a. m. Meeting of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association In convention hall. Mo<>lah Temple. The Late John Berry. John Berry, one of the most promi- nent fierures in floricultural and horti- cultural circles in the middle west and Rocky Mountain states, and for sev- eral years superintendent of parks at Colorado Spring's. Colo., and later in a like position at Denver, passed to his last rest, May 20. Mr. Berry was born in Ireland more than 70 years ago, where after receiv- ing- a fair school education, he began his apprenticeship in floriculture and landscape work and finished his train- ing at Kew Gardens in England, well qualified to fill responsible positions in that country. His ambition, however, prompted him to leave the narrow con- fines of the British Isles, and in 1S71 he came to America, traveling exten- sively In his early years and gathered much valuable data on the native flora in practically every state in the Union, He finally made the Rocky Mountains his experimental ground with his per- manent home in Denver, Colo., where he held numerous positions of impor- tance, both municipal and private. He was instrumental in planning and planting the beautiful Wolcott estate in the early 90's, and there are few public parks or private estates in that section tha,t have not been impi-oved by his Introductions of valuable moun- tain shrubs and perennials. igi8. The American Florist. 51 SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS. PrellnUnary Programme Conttnned From Preceding Page, OFFICERS FOR 1918. President Charles H. Totty, Madison, N. J. Vice-President L. Jules Bourdet, St. Louis. Mo. Secretary : John Young, 1170 Broadway, New York Treasurer J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Term Expiring 1919. Geo. W. Hess. Washington, D. 0. Angelo J, Rossi. San Francisco, Term Expiring 1921 Calif. Joseph A. Manda, West Orange, Charles L. Baiim, Knoxville. Tenn. N. J. Term Expiring 1920 Charles E. Critchell, Cincinnati, O. Frank X. Stuppy, St. Joseph. Mo. W. F. Gude, Washington repre- sentative. DIRECTORS UNDER AFFILIATION. To Serve On'e Year Philip Breitmeyer, Detroit. Mich., vice-president Florists' Telegraph De- livery Association. Benjamin Hammond, Beacon, N. Y.. president American Rose Society. W. J. Vesey. Jr., Fort Wayne, Ind., president American Carnation Society. E7. G. Hill, Richmond, Ind,, president Florists' Hail Association. Chas. Schenck, New York, president New York Florists' Club, A. Farenwald. Roslyn. Pa., president. Florists' Club of Philadelphia. Fi-ederick Lautenschlager, Chicago, president Chicago Florists' Clnb. Robert Weeks, Cleveland, O., president National Association of Gar- deners. Ex-offldo: E. C. Kerr. Houston, Tex. OTHER OFFICERS. Botanist — John Dunbar, Rochester, N. Y. Pathologist — George L. Peltier, Agricultural Ex. Station, Aubuni. Ala. Entomologist — Dr. T. F. Headlee, Agricultural Experiment Station New Brunswick, N. J, Superintendent of Trade Exhibition — John Young, New York. NATIONAL FLO'WER SHOW COMMITTEE. Term expires George Asmus, Chicago, chairman Dec. 31, 1918 A. Farenwald, Roslyn, Pa Dec. 31, 1919 W, H. Duckham, Madison, N. J Dec. 31, 1920 Patrick Welch, Boston, Mass Dec. 31, 1921 Thomas Roland. Nahant, Mass Dec. 31, 1922 Herman P, Knoble, Cleveland. O Dec. 31, 1923 John Young Secretary J. J. Hess Trieaaurer COMMITTEE ON TARIFF AND LEGISLATION William P. Gude, chairman. Wash- James McHutchison. New York. ington, D. C. Hebcr J. Ware. New York. Wm. H. Siebrecht. Jr.. Long Leonard Vaughan, Chicago. Island City, N. Y. COMMITTEE ON PTTBLICITY. Edwin J. Fancourt, Philadelphia, term expires Dec 31, 1920. Pa., term expires Dec. 31. 1922. S'. A. Anderson. Buffalo. N. Y., Henry Penn. chairman. Boston. term expires Dec. 31. 1919. Mass.. term expires Dec. 31. 1921. Thos. H. Joy, Nashville, Tenn., Guy W. French, Morton Grove, HI.. term expires Dec. 31. 1918. The above committee elects its chairman. PUBLICITY FINANCE COMMITTEE. Geo. Asmus, chairman, Chicago. Herman p; Knoble, Cleveland, 0. W. R. Pierson. Cromwell. Conn. John Young, New York. P. L. Atkins. Rutherford. N. J. COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL CREDITS AND COLLECTIONS BUREAU, E. C. Kerr, chairman, Houston, Tex. Chas. L. Washburn. Chicago. S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia, Pa. Philip Breitmeyer, Detroit, Mich. Prank X. Stuppy, St. Joseph. Mo. COMMITTEE ON CONTENTION GARDEN, Clarence L. Brock. Houston. Tex., 31. 1919. term expires Dec. 31, 19T8. Philip Breitmeyer. Detroit. Mich., Theo. Wirth. chairman. Mlnne- term expires Dee. 31, 1920. apolis, Minn., term expires Dec, COMMITTEE ON SCHOOL GARDENS, Benjamin Hammond. chairman, Irwin Bertermann, Indianapolis. Beacon, N. Y. Ind. A. J. LovelesSj Lenox, Mass. I^oniini Barron, Garden City, N. Y. Michael Barker, Chicago. COMMITTEE ON DEVELOPMENT OF AMERICAN PRODUCTS. Chas. Willis Ward. chairman, Conn. Eureka. Calif. .Joseph H. Hill, Richmond. Ind. John H. Diinlop. Toronto. Ont. F. R. Pierson, Tarrytown, N. Y. Wallace R. Pierson, Cromwell, COMMITTEE ON NOMENCLATURE. Prof. B. A. White, chairman. Cor- Prof. T. B. Symons. College Park, nell University, Ithaca, N. Y. Md. Dr. N. L. Britton, Botanical Gardens, Bronx Park, N. Y. JUDGES FOR THE TRADE EXHIBITS. Sections A. B. F. Adolph Gude. Washington, D. C. L. P. Jansen, St. Louis, Mo. W. H. Siebrecht, Chappaqua, N. Y. Sections B, G. Thos. H. Joy, Nashville, Tenn. Philip Breitmeyer, Detroit, Mich. Herman P. Knoble, Cleveland, 0. Sections C. D. E. Allan Peirce. Waltham. Mass. Aug. H. Hummert, St. Louis, Mo. F. Meinhardt, St. Louis. Mo. 1889 •1890 1891 •1892 •1893 •1894 •1895 •1896 86 John Thorpe, Robert Craig. E. G. Hill. J. N. May. J. M. Jordan. M. H. Norton. James Dean. Wm. R. Smith. J. T. Anthony. Edwin Londsale. William Scott. PAST PRESIDENTS. 1897 Adam Graham. 1898 W. F. Gude. 1899 W. N. Rudd. •1900 B. M. Wood. 1901 Patrick O'Mara. 1902-03 John Burton. 1904 P. Breitmeyer. 1905 J. C. Vaughan. •1906 Wm. F. Kasting. 1907 Wm. J. Stewart. 1908 P. H. Traendly. •1909 J. A. Valentine. 1910 F. R. Pierson. 1911 George Asmus. 1912 R. Vincent. Jr. 1913 J. K. M. L. Par- quhar. 1914 Theodore Wirth. 1915 Patrick WeT5h. 1918 D. MacRorie. 1917 Robt. C. Kerr. STATE VICE-PRESIDENTS. Alabama — W. B. Patterson. Jr., Montgomery. Arizona — Jno. Z. Howe, Tucson. Arkansas — Thos. Shelton, Payette- ville. California, North— C. W. Ward, Eureka. California. South — Pred. Howard, Los Angeles. Colorado — John Edw. Johnstone, Colorado Springs. ConnecticTit — Carl C. Eeck, Bridge- port. District of Columbia — R. Lloyd Jenkins, Anacostia. Florida— C. D. Mills. Jacksonville. Georgia — Daniel C. Horgan, Ma- Illinois, North — Paul Klingsporn, Chicago. IlJinois. South — B. Juergens. Peoria. Indiana. North — -Anders Rasmus- sen, New Albany. Indiana, South — Joseph H. Hill, Richmond. Iowa — J. T. Fulmer, Des Moines. Kansas— C. P. Mueller, Wichita. Kentucky — Geo. E. S'chultz, Louis- ville. Louisiana — Peter A. Chopin, New Orleans. Maine — Jno. H. Stalford. Bar Har- bor. Maryland — W. P. Ekas. Baltimore. Massachusetts. East — E. Allan Peirce. Waltham. Massachusetts, West— A. Montgom- ery, Jr., Hadley. Michigan. East — Bli Cross, Grand Rapids. Michigan, West— Robt. M. Raha- Icy, Detroit. Minnesota— 0. J. Olson, St. Paul. Mississinpl— S. W. Crowell. Rose Acres. Missouri, East— W. J. Pilcher Kirkwood. Missouri, West — Chas. E Heite Kansas City. Montana — J. p. Ring. Helena. Nebraska — Edward Williams. Grand Island. New Hampshire — Geo. B. Buxton, Nashua. New Jersey — Lyman B. Coddlng- ton, Murray Hill. New York. East— Emil Sehloss, New York. New York. West — Wallace Blss, Buffalo. North Carolina— Wm. Rehder, Wil- mington. North Dakota — T. D. Smedley, Fargo. Ohio. South— H. W. Shepperd, Cin- cinnati. Ohio, North — Prank Prledley. Cleve- land. Oklahoma — Lon Foster, Oklahoma City. Oregon— H. Niklas. Portland, Pennsylvania, Bast — A r t h u r A. Niessen, Philadelphia. Pennsylvania, West — W. A. Clark, Pittsburgh. Rhode Island — John J. Johnston, Providence. South Carolina — C. A. Moss, Spar- tanburs. South Dakota — M. M. Strong, Sioux Fails. Tennessee — Harold Joy, Nashville. Texas — W m. J. Baker, Port Worth. Utah — Robert Miller, Farmlngton. Vermont — Elmer B. Gove. Burling- ton. Virginia— D. C. Grlllbortzer, -Alexandria. Washington — J. W. Duncan, Spo- West Virginia— B. J. Dudley, Parkersburg. Wisconsin — C. C. PoUworth, Mil- waukee. Wyoming — W. W. Keefe, Caspar. Alberta— A. M. Terrill. Calgary. Manitoba — A. R. King. Winnipeg. Ontario — John Dunlop, Toronto. Quebec — Geo. A, Robinson. Mon- treal. Cuba — Antonio Martin. Havana. INFORMATION. The Stecretary's Office will be in Convention hall to the left of the Members should register upon arrival at the hall. I continually maintained, will be found adjoln- In Moolah Temple. entrance. A Bureau of Informat ing the Secretary's offic NEW MEMBERS. Those desirous of becoming mcmbers_ should apply at the secretary'i fK„„ nn.. .„. .. j5QQ^ vitAOi. covers the dues for 1918. office. The fee PAYING DUES. Dues may be paid and membership cards obtained at the secretary's office. The better way would be to remit now! Only those in good standing or dear on the books will be permitted to vote. John Berry will be missed as a progressive spirit in many organiza- tions. He was a life member of the Society of American Florists, served several terms as president of the Colo- rado State Florists' Society, and since the foundation of the state horticul- tural society in the 80's was one of the most ardent workers in that organiza- tion and acted as its head on several occasions. He was an active member of the American Association of Park Superintendents, being honored with the oiBce of vice-president at the an- nual meeting in 1917. A man of high character and genial unassuming manner, his passing is mourned by a host of friends and his years of useful endeavor have left a deep and lasting imprint on American horticulture. J. E. J. German Fears Trade War. Philip Heineken, director of North German Lloyd Steamship Co. in "Deutsche Stimmen," says he fears trade war at termination of hostilities. He says it is a fallacy to imagine that middle Europe will make up for lost markets abroad. He prefers resump- tion of economic relations with all na- tions. 52 The American Florist. July 27, The American Florist Established 1885. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.00 a year; Canada $-2.00; Europi and Countries in Postal Union, {2.50. When sending us change of address always •ond the old address at the same time. Advertliing rates on application. From the first issue The American FLomsThas accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier U 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. 'In God's name, cheerily on, courageous friends To reap the harvest of perpetual peace. By tliis one bloody trial of sharp war." THIS ISSUK 48 PAGBS WITH COVER CONTENTS. .SuKEestlons for plant growers 45 — Alternantheras 45 — :Miffnonette ! ! . , 45 — Pleatlis , 45 — Uevanium propaKating 45 — Violets 45 — Geuistas 45 The retail trade ! !46 — lu the store 46 — Nest week in the flower shop 46 — Industrial designs (illus.) 47 — Baseball of flowers (ilhis.l 47 German potash not needed 47" Fuel conservation 48 National publicity for flowers 48 Let flowei-s dominate 48 Coal in Canada 48 Plants at Wittbold's, Chicago (illus.) !!!49 New Yorlt to St. Louis 49 Chicago to St. Louis 49 Society of American Florists 50 The late John Berry 50 German fears trnde war 50 Society of American Horists 52 Coal screenings may be used 52 American Gladiolus Society 52 Florists' Telegraph Delivery 52 Holland steamships 52 Express delays overcome 52 Boston 54 Pittsburgh 54 <^'inciunati 54 Bordeaux mixture 54 Greenhouse builders work for navy 54 Chicago 56 Chicago Florists' Club 60 Omaha. Neb 60 Nashville, Tenu GO Washington. . D. C 60 Toronto. Ont 60 Philadelphia 64 Frederiekton, N. B 65 New York 66 William J. Manda (portrait) 66 Lancaster County Florists' Association 68 Joseph A. Millang (portrait) 68 Springfleld. 68 Canadian Horticultural Society 68 The seed trade 74 — Lily Bulb prospects in Bermuda 74 — Tax multiplication grave danger ...74 — Expediting seed imports 74 — Washington rulings and regulations 74 — Corn and vine seed crops 74 — New York seed trade 74 Market gardeners 78 — Turnips 18 — War gardens for army 78 — Nassau county vegetable show 78 The nursery trade 80 — Pacific Coast Association of Nurserymen. .80 — -Barberry eradication 80 — Georgia fruit tree legislation 80 Rochester, N, Y 82 Providence. K. 1 87 Tin sells for f 1 per pound, which ac- counts for the present high price of tinfoil. "People who live in glass houses should — grow flowers. That is what we do," is the slogan of H. V. Law- rence, Falmouth, Mass. Manetti Stocks (English), former- ly 25 shillings per thousand, are now quoted at GO shillings, with risk of loss in delayed transportation greatly increased. Shippers of plants, bulbs, etc., should be on the lookout now for empty soap, shoe and other boxes, also barrels. These are likely to be scarce and high in price the coming season. Society of American Florists. ST. LOUIS CONVENTION, AUGUST 20-22. The official programe covering the convention proceedings was mailed last week to every member of the society. If any member should fail to receive his copy, a request ma.de of the secre- tary will bring him another. At few conventions of the society have mat- ters of greater importance to the trade been announced for discussion, conse- quently the attendance at every session in Moolah Temple should be large. THE TRADE EXHIBITION. This prominent feature of the con- vention promises to be quite as inter- esting as usual. A few choice locations are yet available, and intending ex- hibitors should lose no time in commu- nicating with the secretary. The facili- ties afforded by Moolah Temple for a well-staged exhibition are splendid, al- lowing of plenty of light, liberal aisle room and wall space for those who need it. Floor plans may be had on applica- tion to the se"retary's oflSce. John Young, Secretary. Coal Screenings May he Used. The modification of the fuel order telegraphed last week by Secretary- John Young of the Society of Ameri- can Florists, printed in our issue of July 20. page 8. was incomplete. The order includes the conditional use of screenings to full capacity in some sec- tions. The full text of the order is as follows : United States Fuel Administration. July 8, 1918. To State Fuel Administrators : The bureau of conservation advises that greenhouses using not more than 40 tons of coal annually, may operate to their full capacity, and that any greenhouse west of the Mississippi and any in Illinois or Indiana, may, with the approval of the federal fuel admin- istrator for its state, operate to its full capacity by the use of screenings, the approval to be withheld where the giv- ing of it would impair the fuel supply to manufacturing plants on the war industries board's preference list. Bureau of State Organization.s. By Evans "Woollen, Acting Director. COAL for new plants. Washington, D. C, July 10, lOlS. John E. Williams, Federal Fuel Administrator for Illinois, 120 West Adams Street, Chicago. Dear Sir : Your letter of the 1st is before us, inquiring: What shall be done with a man who is just beginning business, who has no record of consumption and no guide to supply? We have given serious consideration as to how to apply the ruling on cur- tailed industries, to plants .iust com- ing into operation, and we find that the fairest arrangement for competi- tors and all concerned, is that a pl.'int which was not in existence at the time our curtailment order went into effect, cannot be allowed fuel to operate, but plants completed on or before the date of the order, shall be allowed such fuel as would be used by normal plants of similar size. United States Fuel Administration, By P. B. Noyes, Director of Conservation. wood and peat. Washington, D. C, June 17, 1918. Florists are also permitted the use of wood and peat when not transported by railroad. All such users, however, must at once notify the state fuel ad- ministrators of their respective states in writing of the exact time when they began the use of such wood and peat for fuel. American Gladiolus Society. The ninth annual meeting and exhi- bition of the American Gladiolus So- ciety will be held in Elmwood Music Hall. Buffalo, N. Y., August 14-17. 1918. The business meeting will be held at 3 p. m. on the first day. A good array of irizes is offered in both the commer- cial and non-commercial classes. Every effort has been made to so distribute the prizes that every amateur or small commercial grower can successfully compete. It is hoped that the attrac- tive prizes, as well as the central loca- tion of Buffalo, may bring out a larg-e number of exhibitors. Growers east and west can easily reach Buffalo, and a large attendance of gladiolus lovers is desired. Flowers convey messages of cheer to hearts heavily laden with the anxie- ties of the war. but strange as it mav seem there are persons who would snatch even this boon of comfort from us. Let us cultivate and exhibit beau- tiful flowers for their peaceful influ- ence. Every owner of a garden should do his part, and we hope there will be no flower slackers within reach of Buf- falo. The final premium list has been mailed, and if you have not receivei a copy write without delay to the secre- tary. A. C. Beal, 212 Kelvin place, Ithaca, N. Y. Florists' Te'egraph Delivery Association. The above association will have a very interesting meeting at St. Louis, Mo., at 10 o'clock on the morning of August 20. President Gude says that this means 60 minutes past nine and not 6.5 minutes past that hour. Those who come late must take the conse- quences. The meeting will start on time, and will be made just as inter- esting as the annual meeting, which will be held at Cleveland, O., in Octo- ber. Albert Pochelon, Sec'y. Holland Steamships. A report from Amsterdam says that the United States is considering the re- turn to Holland of some of the requi- sitioned Dutch shipping before the end of the war, according to the newspaper, Telegraaf. Prom an Atlantic port comes the report of the sinking of the S. S. Oosterdijk, recently seized from Holland after a collision with the Amer- ican steamer, San Jacinto. Express Delays Overcome. Kepresentatives of the Blind Floral Co. and F. C. Hinkel & Bro. of Pitts- bin-gh. Pa., recently desired to secure some plant stock from Toledo and Cleveland but, tmwilling to risk tlte uncertainties of express shipment, they journeyed to the Ohio cities and re- turned with the plants by auto. igi8. The American Florist. 53 Wants,ForSalc,Etc. One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section. Where answers are tobemailed from this ofBce enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc. Situation Wanted — By general all around gardener. Western states pre- ferred. Address Key 90e, care American Florist. SItnatlon Wanted — By grower of a general line of plants. Would prefer to work c*i shares. Address Key 904, care American Florist. Situation Wanted — By gardener; age 35; married; private place preferred; 20 years' experience. Any good posi- tion considered. Distance no object. Now or later. References. Address. Key 915, care American Florist. Help ^Vanted — A rose grower; wage $20.00 per week to start. Wm. Dittman. New Castle, Ind. Help Wanted — Man for rose section to work under foreman. State wages expected and give reference. C. Loveridge, Peoria, 111. Help \Vanted — A section man to take charge of roses. Wages. $20.00 to $25.00 per week, depending on ability. Ad- dress Key 91 S, care American Florist. Situation Wanted — As head gardener or supt. of private place or institution; now employed; wish to change; mar- ried. Best of references as to charac- ter, habits and ability. Thoroughly un- derstand all branches of gardening. Good reasons for leaving. Good com- mercial place considered where en- ergy and ability count. Expect good salary. No objection to distance. Ad- dress L. Gardener, Ft Steilncoom, AVash. ^Vn. Box. 29. Situation Wanted Good all around storeman capable of taking charge. Also understands grow- ing business. Key 914, care American Florist. Situation Wanted Good all around grower, capable of managing business, is open for engage- ment. Address Key 808, care American Florist. Situation Wanted Expert office manager. Bookkeeper and correspondent. Have handled office end of a large commercial place. Mar- riedman with family. Chicago preferred. Key 961, crea American Florist. Help Wanted A good, reliable, all around grower of pot plants, Carnations, Cbrysanthemnms, Sweet Peas and Calla -Lilies; must be a sober and industrious man. State wages and references in first letter. Labo Florist, Hobbs' Bldg., JOLIET, ILL. Growers Wanted Two competent men for commercial place where Car nation s and miscel- laneous stock are grown. Also two assistants Address ANTON THEN GREENHOUSES 2219 Winnemac Ave , Chicago Telephone Ravenswood 537 STOREMAN Expert storeman over draft age isopen for immediate engagement. Key 8 10, care American Florist. For Sale or Rent. — Retail establish- ment and four greenhouses, in good live suburb of Chicago, annexed to city. Well stocked and doing good business. Place in first-class condi- tion, with a new delivery car. Old es- tablished place. Proprietor wishes to retire. Applicant must be an ener- getic man with some means or he need not apply. There is a chance of a life- time for someone wanting to go into business for himself. Key 919, care American Florist. For Sale — Two greenhouses. 25x100 ft., modern construction, hot water heat. Located in hustling town of 3,000. Excellent business. Mrs. Adah M. Johnson, Carey, O. FOR SALE 10 Evans ventilating machines com- plete without posts, $8.0(1 each. Arms, 20c and hangers, lOc each. No. 9 wire stakes, 5-ft. long, $7.50 per 1000. GGORG«: REINBERG 162 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO FOR SALE Greenhouse Glass 10x12 in., per box, $3.50 16x18 4.50 Wire Stakes 4 ft., per 1000 $7.f)0; per 100 fO.75 6 " " 1000 10.00; ,, 100 1.00 6 " " 1000 12.50; ,, 100 1.2B Rafters, 1 ' j and 1 \\ inch wrought iron piping. Garland iron gutters and Evans ventilating machines. WRITE FOR PRICES PETER REINBERG 30 East Randolph St., CHICAGO NOTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS MEETING CHICAGO, July 20, 1918. Stockholders of the American Florist Company, You are liereby notified that the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Araeriean Florist Com- pany will be held in the. Jefferson Hotel. St. Louis, fMo", Wednesday, August 21, 1918. at 3 o'clock p.m. -or the purpose of electing directors and officers for he ensuing term and for ihe transaction of such other business as may come before tlie meeting. J. C VAUGH.iX, Pres. M. UARKER, Sec'y. OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels Aotual size ot leaf 2JixBVf inchea. POR COT FXOWERS: In twooolors on gummed paper; your card, etc., in blacK and leaf adopted by th e S. A. F. in red. Prices : Per BOO, $3.35 ; per 1000 ^SXi, Samples on request. Electro of leaf, postpaid, $1.50. Cash wltlj order. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO All Florists' Stocks and Supplies Should be Shipped as Early as Possible. There will be much congestion of freight and express this fall and all shipments will be subject to delay. Move Seeds, Bulbs, Plants and Supplies While the Conditions are Favorable. 54 The American Florist. July 27, Boston. PRICES HIGH CX)NSIDEEING SEASON. Another week of quiet summer trade. Everywhere you go, you hear the same story — "Business very dull." The mar- ket is stocked with an abundance of flowers and prices hold up at an un- heard of figure for this time of year. Carnations are selling at from $1.50 to $3 a hundred, Easter lilies, $10 a hun- dred, sweet peas, $1 to $1.25 a hun- dred. Roses are very cheap and sell for almost any offer. Gladioli are flood- ing the market and selling at 50 cents to $2 a dozen for extra fancy America. NOTES. Matthew Ruane, formerly salesman for Pierce Brothers, but of late years in the retail business for himself in Waltham. has been called in the selec- tive draft. On July 18 he gave a fare- well dinner at the Waltham lodge of Elks, of which he is the present ruler. A number of the Elks in the trade mo- tored out and spent a very enjoyable evening. The florists sent their best wishes through Wm. Hastings, who represented the market. Daniel Lamey, salesman at the Co- operative Market, is receiving large shipments daily of centaureas, sweet sultans and sweet peas. After market time, he reports for duty as deputy sheriff of Suffolk county at the Charles street jail, where he has a creditable flower garden. Fred Pettit, of Carbone's, has en- tered the service, after trying several branches and losing out on account of weight. He has passed an examina- tion as secretary for the Y. M. C. A. overseas duty. He leaves for four weeks' training at Springfield August 4. Wm. Nicholson Is still cutting good Carnations Benora, White Wonder, and Roper. This is extremely late for the above, but the cool, dark w^eather has kept them in good condition. Perry Green, formerly a grower In Quincy, has opened a large hotel at West Dennis, on the tip of Cape Cod, where he caters to automobile and week-end parties. Considering conditions and the sea- son, business has been very good at B. A. Snyder & Co.'s. They are plan- ning to remodel their store before the rush starts. The bankruptcy sale of Mann Bros.' estate was held July 18 at Randolph. Everything that went under the ham- mer brought good prices. P. Donohue, salesman for the Bos- ton Rose Co., is kept quite busy with large daily shipments of Hadley, Rus- sell and Ophelia. M. Liiebman is receiving good asters which sell at .$3 a hundred; also sweet peas from H. Calder^ of Norwood. Jelle Roos, of Milton, is shipping to Harry Ward, salesman at the market, 1,000 assorted gladioli daily. Welch Bros, have had a very good summer trade and are well pleased. S. K. G. Plttsburjrh. Pa. BUSINESS HITS LOW LEVEL. The past week was the dullest ex- perienced this season. There is prac- tically no business, and all offerings look very poor. As regards outdoor stock, there is not enough avail.ible to meet the demand, due to the long dry period we have gone through. The cool days kept the roses and carnations in good shape, but the high temperature during last week is having its effect. With asters arriving, the demand for carnations will wane. A good supply of gladioli is being received and prices will soon t.ake a drop. Thus far. they have been bringing from $4 to $0 per 100. Lilies aro plentiful at low figures. Some new American Beauties are be- ing offered, but there is light demand. Green."! are very plentiful and the call Is limited. Lily Bulbs:::; from Storage here will be no New Crop Lilies. Secure Storage Bulbs now. GIGANTEUM 7 to 9 in. (300 to case). .$20.00 10 to 11 in. (180 to oase).. 27.00 SPECIOSUM ALBUM Per 100 8 to 9 in. (200 to case) ...$ 9.50 9 to 11 In. (140 to case)... 12.00 SPECIOSUM RUBRUM Per 100 9 to 1 1 in. (HO to caEe)..$10.0O 10 to 11 In. (135 to case).. 12.0O 11 to 13 In. ( 90 to case).. 17.00 AURATUM Per 100 8 to 9 in. (160 to case).. $ 7.00 11 to 13 in. ( 75 to case).. 17.00 Above prices F. O. B. Chicago. Midsummer List of Flower Seeds, Plants andlEarly Bulbs hnow ready Write for it. Vaugiian's Seed Store CHICAGO NEW YORK NOTES. The local craft are planning an out- ing to be held in the near future, time and place to be announced later. Edward McGrath has returned from Detroit and other points. HerscheT McCallum left for Camp Sherman July 23. Abe Krongold is at Atlantic City. Visitor : Milton Alexander, New York. M. Cincinnati. FUNERAL WORK BULK OF BUSINESS. Business is fairly good, but prac- tically all of the demand is for funeral work. Receipts are only moderately strong, and at this writing, clean up well each day. Roses are on the short side, but few long stems being seen. Asters are now arriving in larger quan- tities and are taking the place of car- nations which have just gone out. Gladioli are also in fairly heavy supply and find a good market. Easter lilies have shortened up somewhat but ru- brums are in good supply. A few of the late hardy hydrangeas are making their appearance. Other miscellaneous offerings include snapdragons, fever- fews, Shasta daisies and a few cosmos at irregular intervals. NOTES. L. H. Kyrk is now receiving roses from Frank & Sons, Portland, Ind., by parcel post. The stock arrives in fine condition. The Cincinnati Cut Flower Ex- change has been getting in some ex- cellent rubrums that are proving good property. John dinger, of Chicago, is visiting his brother, P. J. Olinger, at the lat- ter's home in Bellevue. H. Bordeaux Mixture. As a result of the present high cost of copper sulphate, the principal in- gredient active in Bordeaux mixture, many farmers are asking the United States department of agriculture what can be used as a substitute. Accord- ing to specialists of the department there is no substitute, Bordeaux mix- ture being the only reliable preventa- tive for such diseases as late-blight of potato, black-rot of grape and bitter- rot and blotch of apple. Methods of calculating the value of commercial Bordeaux mixture have, therefore, been published in Farmers' Bulletin 994. Every package of commercial Bor- deaux mixture carries a label on which is given its content of copper, usually in percentage, and by multiplying this percentage by 3.93 the result gives the amount of crystallized copper-sulphate. If the percentage is given in terms of copper oxid, multiply by 3.14; if in cop- per hydroxide, multiply by 2.56. In order to calculate the copper sulphate when diluted ready for application mul- tiply the number of pounds of the con- centrated Bordeaux mixture to be added to .50 gallons of water by the per- centage of copper sulphate. Physical properties, such as adhesiveness, tex- ture, spreading quality, and rate of set- tling, also are important factors in de- termining the efliciency of Bordeaux mixtures. A preparation containing a large amount of copper, but coarse and granular in texture, with poor spread- ing and sticking qualities, can not be expected to give good results in cases where a good fungicide is required. (ireenhouse Builders Work for Navy. We are pleased to note that the green- house builders are lending a hand to help win the war. Hitchings & Co., of Elizabeth, N. J., are manufacturing quite a long list of accessories for both steel and wooden ships. This includes skylight lifting gears, iron scuttles, wood and iron ladders, chocks, cleats, bits and other necessariei; for sea-go- ing craft. We believe that some of the industries that have been arbitrarily classed as "non-essential," will, before this war is over, be found to be quite essential. It is good to be able to do more than one thing well. Kansas City, Mo. — E. J. Barnes and Henry Kusik left July 24 on auto ft'ip to Chicago. igi8. The American Florist. 55 For the Summer We Have a Large Supply of Good Shipping Roses. f II QUALITY or RUSSELL American Beauty, Milady, Brilliant, Oplielia,Ward, White Killarney Roses Gladioli, Orchids, Valley, Lilies, Asters PLUMOSUS SPRENGERI ADIANTUM ASTERS GALAX FERNS GYPSOPHILA PLANTS SINGLE PLANTS. Eentia Forsteriana, 214-iii. pot, $12 per 100. Kentia Belmoreana, 2^ -in. pot, $12 per 100. Eentia Belmoreana, 3-in. pot, $20 per 100. Kentia Forsteriana. 3-in. pot, .$20 per 100. Kentia Forsteriana, 4-in. pot,' $6 per doz. Kentia Belmoreana. 4-io. pot. $6 per doz. Kentia Forsteriana. 5 in. pot. $32 per doz. Kentia Belmoreana, 5-iD. pot. $12 per doz. Eentia Forsteriana, 6-in. pot, $2 each. Kentia Forsteriana. made up, 5-in. pot, 75c to $1 each. Livistona Rotundifolia, 4-ln., $6 per doz. Livistona Rotundifolia, 5-in., $9 per doz. Livistona Rotundifolia, G-iu., $1.25 eacb. Phoenix Roehelenii, .5-iD. pot, $1 each. Dracaena Massangeana, 4-iD. pot. $50 per 100. Dracaena Massangeana, G-in. pot, 75c to $1 ea. Crotons, 4-ia.. $4.80 per doz. *' 5-in., $9 per doz. '* G-in.. $1 to $1.50 each. Pandanus Veitchii, Gin.. $1.25 each. Dracaena Indivisa, 4-in., $15 to $20 per 100. Dracaena Indivisa, 5-In., $25 to $35 per 100. Dracaena Indivisa, Gin,, $G per doz. English Ivy, 4-in., $15 per 100. Smilax, 2^-in., $3 per 100. Zz-in. Own Root Rose Stock Aaron Ward Killarney Brilliant White Killarney Milady Richmond $ 7.50 per 100; 70.00 per 1000. $ 7.00 per 100; 65.00 per 1000. 3^-in. Own Root Rose Stock White Killarney Ophelia Aaron Ward Sunburst Killarney Brilliant Milady 1 Richmond I $ 11.00 per 100; 105.00 per 1000. $ 10.50 per 100; 100.00 per 1000. PoehlmannBro$.Co 7244 E. Randolph Street, CHICAGO. L. D. Phone, Randolph 35. 56 The American Florist. July 27, VVW/VWVVVVVVVVVVVW/VWVyVVVWVVWWrtWWUVtfVVWVUVVVVVVVVVVVVVVWi'l BEAUTIES-RUSSELLS-COLUMBIA Best Summer Roses — We are now cutting a large quantity. The quality is good — Buy direct from the Grower. Beauties, Russell, Columbia, Hoosier Beauty, Ophelia and White KUlarney. CURRENT PRICE LIST Choice Beauties from new plants 50c to $2.00 per dozen. RUSSBIiL, — best In this market. Per doz. Good, extra long $2.00 Good medium $100 to 1.50 Good short 50 to .75 COLUMBIA, HOOSIER BEAUTY, OPHELIA, SUNBURST. WHITE KILLARNEY — Per 100 Long- stems $6.00 to $8.00 Good medium 500 Good short 3.00 to 4.00 ROSES — O^r aelectlon, but a good aasortment In Iota of 200 or more, at the rate of $3.00 per 100. LILY OP THE VALLEY, per 100 5.00 to 6.00 GREENS. ASPARAGUS & SFRENGERI, per 100 $2.00 to $3.00 GALAX, green and bronze, per 1,000 1.26 NEW FANCY FERNS, per 1,000 2.00 ALL OTHER SEASONABLE STOCK AT MARKET PRICES. In buying direct from the grower you are assured of fresh stock at all times and the most even run of quality possible. MT WRITE FOR OUR SPECIAL QUOTATIONS ON ROSES IN 1000 LOTS. NOTICE— We close at 5 o'clock week days and all day Sunday. BASSEH & WASHBIRN LONG DISTANCE PHONE: OFFICE AND STORE CENTRAL 1457. I7O W Wakach Avft. fHirAfiO III Greenhonses: Hinsdale, 111., and Greggs Station, 111. *'0 i'» TT 17. The S. A. F. convention to be held in St, Louis, Mo. August 20-22. is the main topic of con- versation in the market and from pres- ent indications it .appears as if this city will be largely represented. Many of the local people have signified their intention of making the trip to St. Louis by auto. GOOD BUYS NOW! See WittboD's Ad., Page 8-2. NOTES. Anton Then has disposed of his place on Winnemac avenue to P. J. Wusten- hoff. The property consists of 82 lots, on which stand 15 greenhouses and a service building. The sale includes the miscellaneous stock and fixtures, also pome ICOCK) seedling carnations in 20 varieties. Mr.Then leaves for Red Bluff, Calif., this week, accompanied by his son, John, and Fritz Bahr. jgi8. The American Florist. 57 PETER REINBERG Wholesale Florist 30 East Randolph St., Long Distance Phones Central 12846 CHICAGO Russell--Weiiand--Ophelia--Etc. Lilies, Valley. Complete Line of Greens. Buy Direct From the Gronrer. CURRENT PRICE LIST Subject to Change Without Notice, MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL. Per 100 Specials $15.00 to $18.00 Medium 12.00 Select 8.00 Short 4.00 to 6.00 RICHMOND Per 100 Select 8.00 Medium % 6.00 to 6.00 Short 3.00 to 4.00 MILADY Per 100 Select 8.00 Medium $ 6.00 to 6.00 Short 3.00 to 4.00 Killarney "l Per 100 White Killarney . I s^,^^^ F^"- "»g gg KUlarney Brilliant Medium $ 6.00 to 6.00 My Maryland | short 3.00 to Champ Weiland Sunburst 4.00 ( Select $8.00 „ ^ , •••.jMedium •• 6.00 Ophelia ( Short 4.00 ROSKS, OUR SBLBCTION. Per 100 $ 4.00 Carnations, fancy $ 2.00 to Harrlsil 12.50 to Valiey Smllax per doz. strings Adiantnm 1.00 to Asparagrus. per bunch 50c to 75c Boxwood per bunch, 35c Galax, bronze and green, per 1,000, $1.00 Leucothoe Sprays 76 to .2,000,000 FEET OF MODERN GLASS. 3.00 16.00 6.oa 3.60 M WHOLESALE -GDPWEDS 2/^ CUT FL9WEDS^^ PLANTS 11 182 North Wabash Avenue L. D. Phone, Randolph 631 CHICAGO Supreme Quality Russell $4.00 to $20.00 per 100 Positively the best obtainable in Chicago. Large supply. Columbia Richmond $4 to $25 per 100 $4 to $10 per 100 White and Pink Killarney $4 to $10 per 100 Cecile Brunner Roses-tur Selection $2 to $3 per 100 Calendulas $2 to $3 per 100 Sprengeri Per bunch, 35 c to 30c $3 per 100 Gladioli $4 to $8 per 100 Adiantum Fancy long, per 100, $1 Milady $4 to $12 per 100 Ward $4 to $8 per 100 Carnations $1.50 to $3 per 100 Brilliant Ophelia $4 to $12 per 100 $4 to $12 per 100 Sunburst $4 to $12 per 100 Valley Easter Lilies $6 per 100 $10 to $15 per 100 Leucothoe Sprays 75c Smilax Per dozen, $2.50 Piumosus Adiantum California strings, 50c to 75c _ . , .„„ ^. ,„ Per bunch, 35c to 50c Extra fancy, per 100, $1.50 New Ferns Galax Per ICOO, $2.50 Per 1000, $1.25 l^^Order here. You cannot do better elsewhere— often not nearly as good. 58 The American Florist. Jvly 27, WIETOR BROS. 162 N.Wabash Ave., L. D. Phone Randolpb 2081 Chicago IMK^B> ®XJF»I»Iv7ir oi^ Roses in All The Leading Varieties CURRENT PRICE LIST— ^^^WoT/* MRS. CHAS. KUS8ELL. Per 100 Fancy I8.0O to $10.00 Good B.OO to 7.00 KICHMOND, KILLARNEY BRILLIANT. White— KILLARNEY— Pink. Per 100 Extra Special ?8.CKi Select 7.00 Fancy '. 600 Medium B.OO Short |;3.00 to 4.00 SUNBURST AND OPHELIA, Per 100 Bxti-a Special $8.00 S'elect 7.00 Fancy 6.00 Good 5.00 Short 4.00 MINIATURE ROSES. Baby Doll $2.00 to $3.00 Elgar 2.00 to 3.00 ROSES, OUR SELECTION 4.00 CARNATIONS. Per 10(J Fancy $3.00 Good 2.00 MISCELLANEOUS. Per 100 = Valley $6.00 to $8.00 s Lilies 12.50 to 15.00 m New Ferns, per 1,000 3.00 m Smilax, per doz. strings 2.50 = Adiantum 1.00 = Galax (bronze and green), per 1,000.. 1.50 ^ Asparagus Sprengeri, bunch 60 Q bunch 50 = Boxwood, per 1 Other Grei .35 = Goods Market Rates. liiiiiiiiiii I mil iiiiiiiiiiimi iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii mill i iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiMiiii iiiiiiiii iiiiii mi iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii The following letter was mailed un- signed to many of the local retail flor- ists, July 16, which leads one to believe that an effort is again being made to organize them : We are about to bring up the sub- ject again that has been like a pill in our ribs for years. We have made several attempts to get together and organize for the best interests of the retail trade of Chicago and all efforts so far have failed, but that is no rea- son why we should not try again to combine our common causes and make a success of this organization. Other branches of business have gone through the same experience as we have, organ- ized and busted, organized again, and busted and then, organized again, until they finally accomplished what they started out to do. The crisis in our business will be here this fall. In these war-times the wholesalers are thor- oughly organized and there is no reason why we should not be. We have made many mistakes heretofore in admitting everyone who called himself a fiorist, but I think we have struck the right method now, when we will ask only the legitimate florists to become members of this proposed organization, which we intend to organize if possible, among the leading retail florists of Chicago. The time has come when we can do more as a body, than as individuals, which has been proven in the past, even if the organizations have failed. Let us get together and see if we cannot get a perfect, harmonious retail organ- ization to working in this city in our line ELS they have in all other lines all over this country. Let us not stand back and let them say, that the Chi- cago florists are a lot of dubs. Think this over. Ed Eisner, with Grimm & Gorly, St. Louis, Mo., returned home this week after spending a most pleasant vaca- tion here and in Michigan. He is an old "I Will" boy and had the time of his life while in the city which favor he hopes to be able to return, when the Windy City crowd comes to the "Show- me" state next month for the conven- tion. A number of his friends .irranged a farewell party for him on Saturday, July 20. for the sake of old times and right after the eats were all placed at a nice quiet spot near the river one of his best friends accidently tipped over the table and spoiled the whole aff.air. Eddie took the accident good naturedly but the rest of the crowd .«rere so disappointed that they will never forgive the guilty one. 0. A. & L A. TONNER Wholesale Cut Flowers and Supplies 30 East Randolph St , CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing. Joe Erringer, of the Zech & Mann force, is back on the job after enjoying a two-weeks vacation. Fred Ottenba- cher, who has charge of the roses at this establishment, left July 22 to en- joy a vacation to be spent at River- view Park, White City and the Munic- ipal pier. Fred is some traveler, and has seen a good part of the country. Last year he spent his vacation in Cal- ifornia (avenue). C. L. Washburn says that the new rose, Columbia, will eventually replace Mrs. George Shawyer at the Bassett & Washburn greenhouses. Lieutenant E. B. Washburn, who is at present sta^ tioned at Vancouver Barracks, where he has charge of 160 recruits, writes that he is in the best of health, and that he and his men are cutting spruce for airplanes. J. A. Budlong is cutting a good sup- ply of particularly fine Golden Glow chrysanthemums, which are about one month earlier than last year, when the first of the season were also offered by this firm. Extra fancy gladioli and Columbia roses are included in the of- ferings at this house. Paul Richmond is back on the job at Chas. A. Samuelson's store after en- joying a well-earned vacation of which he received no mention. Some of his friends say that he was in Florida and others in California but they did not specify whether they meant "street" or "avenue." Joseph Ziska, Jr., and family are back from a pleasant vacation spent in touring the surrounding country by auto. Raymond Ziska, who expects to join the colors in the near future, is spending a well earned vacation with relatives in Iowa. Jim Kidwell, who enlisted in the avia- tion branch of the United States ar- my some time ago, has received a com- mission as second lieutenant. He vis- ited his many friends here July 20, and is the picture of health. Walter Juerjens, eldest son of Bruno Jeurjens, Peoria, who has been spend- ing part of his vacation here, looking into the operation of various trade es- tablishments, returned home July 23. E. C. Pruner is in again with a bun- dle of new orders for Poehlmann Bros. Co. He will attend the St. Louis con- vention in August, making the trip by auto with Allie Zech and wife. Mrs. Paul M. Palez, wife of the well- known florist of Little Rock, Ark., re- turned home this week after spending a delightful vacation with friends and relatives In this city. A. Henderson, H. N. Bruns, A. C. Kohlbrand and Geo. Wienhoeber, who spent a few days fishing at Eagle Springs, Wis., last week, report an en- joyable outing. John Bruckner has joined the home guards and surprised his friends in the market when he appeared with his uni- form on one day last week. O. A. & L. A. Tonner are handling a good supply of fancy asters in addition to quite a collection of other outdoor seasonable stock. A. Lange and wife are at Mt. Clem- ens, Mich., for a brief vacation. Hom- er Lange returned from Saugatuck last week. A meeting of the W^m. H. Kidwell creditors will be held at 53 Jackson boulevard. July 29, at 10:00 a. m. George Mohn, representing Vauglian's Seed Store, is back from a successful out-of-town business trip. Albert Koehler, of the American Bulb Co.. and wife are enjoying a boat trip on the great lakes. Tom Wolfe, of Waco, Tex., stopped off here a couple of days this week re- turning from the east. H. J. W. Richmond and family of Sullivan, Ind.. are spending their vaca- tion in this city. E. C. Amling and son Harold left this week for California on a brief visit. igiS. The American Florist. 59 FINE YELLOW 'MUMS Better than California stock and just as cheap, at prices, $1.60; $2.50 and $3.00 per dozen Fine Roses in Quantity Big cut of Russell-Ophelia-Montrose-Sunburst-Hearst-Double White Killarncy- Double Pink Killarney-Weiland-Killarncy Brilliant-Pink Killarney-Richmond- Milady and Ward Roses to ofFer in addition to other seasonable stock particu- larly Carnations-Gladioli- Valley-Sweet Peas-Daisies-Calendulas- Galax- Feverfew- Harrisii-Asparagus-Sprengeri-Adiantum and other Seasonable Stock and Greens. p^'We have the only good White Killarney to be found in this market. TOU CAN INCREASE YOUR PROFITS AND BUSINESS BT SENDING ALL YOUR ORDERS DIRECT TO CHICAGO'S MOST UP-TO-DATE AND BEST LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE Quality Spealis Louder Than Prices. J. A. BUDLONG 184 North Wabash Ave., Corner Lake St., CHICAGO. GUT FLOWERS ROSES, VALLEY and CARNATIONS A Specialty WHOLESALE Grower of Prices As Low As Others. i^^SHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION.-^i We are in daily touch with market conditions, and when a decline takes place you can rely upon orders ^ent us receiving such benefita. The (oUowing editorial, wliicli is good advertising for tlie trade, ap- peared in the Herald and Examiner, July 23, under the heading- of "Do it now"; There's an old man — a nice, tender, loving and beloved old man — out at Alexian Brothers', who has been at the point of death for many weeks. Several times it has seemed that this beloved old man would pass on. If he had died we would have read with much interest his life story; we would have turned aside from the busy, war- day life to look for the last time at the pictures of him in the newspapers; we would have soliloquized something like, "It's too bad; the city needed him; he was a fine man"; our city oificials and our leading citizens would have put on their long coats and high hats and the papers would have recorded, truthfully, that it was "one of the largest funerals Chicago ever witnessed." We would have spent hundreds of dollars for im- posing Horal pieces, and noted men left behind would have added their eloquent tributes to the story. This loving old man is fighting a game fight for his life. Why not pay him some of those tributes now^ Mr. City Official and Mr. Noted Citizen, Tvhy not drop by the hospital in your car some after- noon and let those sleepless, vigilant relatives — and possibly even the ten- der loving and beloved old man can be told that you called — know that you are interested in learning how Herman F. Schuettler, your chief of police, is progressing in his long, formidable battle. Why not send some of the pretty flowers out to the hospital now — today, while he's still alive? Such Qrossberg:=Tyler= Fin nermann Co. -wholbsalb: florists 30 E. Randolph Street, Phone Majestic 7175 CHICAGO, ILL. a tribute might sway the scales away from Death and toward that for which Chief Schuettler is fighting so val- iantly — Life! Let "the Big Fellow" know now that his city appreciates his life \york, appreciates the fact that in his long, honorable life in the hazard- ous career he chose, he often faced death to do his duty by those whose hired servant he was. Allie Zech's many friends here and throughout the country will be more than pleased to read that he is now a half owner of the wholesale firm of Zech & Mann, of which he has been manager since the death of his father, the late John Zech, several years ago. Mr. Zech has worked hard to place his house in the front row and everyone in the trade joins in wishing him and the firm continued prosperty. Keeping everlastingly at it brings success, and if anyone was ever entitled to the fruits of his labor Allie surely is. Poehlmann Bros. Co. never cut such a fine supply of summer roses, particu- larly Mrs. Chas. Russell, as it is cutting right now and which are cleaning up nicely right along, considering general conditions. Business has been good all through July so far in the cut flower department, and in the supply depart- ment the sales are also away ahead of the .same period of 1917. Wietor Bros are booking a large number of orders for field-grown car- Going Some PriceC .Sen Wilt.hnlii's Art Pnon S2_ ^^^ See Wittbold's Ad.. Pag nation plants, which are in exception- ally brisk demand and reputed to be scarce in this vicinity. Roses are in good supply at this store and include a fine grade of Mrs. Chas. Russell. Percy Jones, Inc.. is handling fancy asters and gladioli in quantity in addi- tion to his usual line. The shipping trade is keeping Tip remarkably well at this house with the total sales so far this month comparing most favorably with those of last year. A. L. Vaughan & Co. are handling gypsophila in quantity again this year of the same fine quality as that offered last season. Mr. Vaughan and family are thinking seriously of attending the St. Louis convention. Peter Reinberg reports that the early demand for field-grown carnation plants was so brisk that he is already sold out in all varieties. E. H. Goldenstein. formerly manager of the bulb department at Vaughan's Seed Store is now a mess sergeant at Camp Grant. Paul Amling. of Maywood. ■«'ho is with the colors, is a member of Co. C, 35th infantry, now stationed at Noga- les, Arizona. 60 The American Florist. July 27, pliaagI31glliEMg]il[lllB]1 5|»l[«ll515pPl IJMaglBlBHlllgllgElElBliilliaBIBEI^^ |K| SI ID El ?[ If J}?}«OI)W ^Xo TSIOT I Nl C PHONES: CENTRAL 2571 - AUTOMATIC 48-7i4-CENTRAL 2572 161 North Wabash Ave, Chicago CURRENT PRICE LIST— ^^"S/Srot".?^.^'' 'm AMEEICAN BEAUTIES, Per doz. m. Extra long stems S5.00 ™ Stems 48 inches 4.00 ™ Stems 30 to 36 Inches 3 00 ra Stems 24 Inches 2 50 ra stems 18 to 20 Inches 2.00 H Stems 12 Inches 11.00 to 1.50 ra Short stems lOO, 4.00 to 6.00 y MHS. CHAS, RUSSELL Per 100 ^ Special J26.00 a ??'"' ?15.00 to 20.00 m Medium 8.00 to 12.00 g >>'i"rt 4.00 to (1.(10 g EOSES. Ig Richmond, special $]ii nn H " select 8.00 ra " medium $5.00 to 6.00 H «., '.' ';'"'" -'-^ "• -!•'*" (5j] Milady, special JIO.OO la ',■ select 8.00 jg] medium J5.00 to 6.00 151 ,..',', ''''<"■< 3.IX) to 4.0(1 y Ii.illarney Brilliant, special JIO.OO ra ," " select 8.00 ra medium ..$5.00 to 6.00 ra ■ " short ... :{.(!(! to 4.00 ROSES — Continued Per IC) special $10.00 select 8.00 medium $5.00 to 6.00 .sh.Mt •■i.O'i ti> White Killarney, special $10.00 " " select 8.00 " " medium $5.00 to 6.00 shcjrt 3.00 to 4.(10 Killarney, special $10.00 " select 8.00 medium $5.00 to 6.00 short 3.00 to 4.(10 Mrs. Ward, special $10.00 select 8.00 medium $5.00 to 6.00 short ;J,.(Kl to 4.(10 Sunburst, special $10.00 select 8.00 " medium $5.00 to sliort 6.00 4.(10 Ceclle Brunner $2.00 to 3.00 Etgar 2.00 to 3.00 Baby Doll 2.00 to 3.00 ROSES. OUR SELECTION 4.00 Extra special rosea billed accordingly. CARNATIONS. Per 100 P Fancy $3.00 S GLABIOLI' Per 100 H F'lii'V $4.(10 to .$0.(K) H ORCHIDS. Per Doz. ra Cattleyas $9.00 U EASTER LILIES. Per 100 ra Select $12.50 to $15.00 ra MIOELLANEOUS. Per 100 H Valley $6.00 H Calendulas $2.00 to 4.00 g| Daisies 1.00 to 2.00 (g Sweet Peas 75 to 1.50 g) DECORATIVE, Hi Plumosus strings $0.50 to $0.75 Plumosus per bunch Sprengcri " " .35 to Adiantum, fancy long... per 100 Smilax per doz. Ferns per 1,000 Galax " Mexican Ivy " " B.OO I-eucothoe sprays 75c Boxwood, per lb 25c: cases .\sters 2.00 to Gypsopbila 75 to .50 ra .50 IB] 1.00 — 2.50 2.50 1.25 .75 7.50 4.00 1.00 •iiiigii§HiBiiiiiBiaiiiaii[a[i]ig][a[a[g]Bigiia[g][gg]jgg]igi[g Herman P. Schuettler. through his attorney, filed suit in the sucerior court, July 23, to recover $31,000 on notes sig-ned in February, 1914, by Aaron T. F. Pyfer Eva G. Pyfer Peter A. Olsem and Emily L. Olsem. The notes or- iginally totaled .$43.CM)0. Henry E, Philpott indorsed all of them. Three of .$4,00»J each have been paid. The Chicag-o Flower Growers' Asso- ciation is supplying- its customers with a choice grade of Mrs. Chas. Russell roses, which they are featuring in large quantities each day. Manager Paul Klingsporn has signified his intention of attending the St. Louis convention. The annual summer show of the North Shore Horticultural Society is in progress at Lake Forest as we go to press, July 24. It is understood the exhibits will be sold at auction for the benefit of the Red Cross at the close of the show. Mrs. Horton, of the Bassett & Wash- burn office force, acknowledges a pleas- ant visit from her son. Roland, who is with the .333rd Heavy Field Artillery, now stationed at Sparta, Wis. There is now available for use on the wind shields of the automobiles of this city, a poster offering transportation hospitality in these words, "Soldiers and sailors ride with me free." Frank Jarel of the Zech & Mann force will join the colors in the near future having successfully passed the physi- cal examination before his draft board Mrs. Charles A. Samuelson left re- cently for Wendell, Ida., to join Mr Samuelson who has an extensive ranch in that vicinity and always spends the summer there. Mrs. Geo. A. Kuhl was still at the Presbyterian hospital, July 24 getting along nicely. Vi-sitors: Wm. Hembreiker and wife, Springfield; J. W. Shrader Mat- toon, returning home from Boston Mass. Chicago Florists' Club. The regular date falling on July 4, good gathering at Karthauser's grove. President Lautenschlager in the chair. Louis R. Finnermann, 30 E. Randolph street, was proposed for membership. The transportation committee sub- mitted a list of trains to St. Louis, the S. A. F. convention city, with the re- sult that the Chicago & Eastern Illin- ois railroad was chosen for the trip of members and friends, leaving Dear- born station Monday, August 10, at 11 :.30 p. m., due St. Louis the follow- ing morning at 7 :37 o'clock. The rates of fare one way, including tax, are : In coach, .$0.41; in sleeping car or par- lor car, .flO.OT. There is no party rate and no reduction for round trip. Pull- man fares, tax included, are as follows : Lower berth, $2.20; upper berth, .$1.7G; drawing-room, .$".70; parlor car seat, •Sl.KI. Regarding sleeping car accom- modations and all further particulars, address Sam M. Childs. general agent, passenger department, lO.S West Ad- ams street, Chicago. Telephone Har- rison ,5100. Parties from other points passing through the city are invited to join Chicago delegation on this train. President Lautenschlager has appoint- ed the following committee to receive visitors calling here enroute to the con- vention : Paul R. Klingsporn. John Michaelson, W. J. Keimel. Otto H. Am- ling and T. E. Waters. It is understood this committee will name a convention booster party at its first meeting to be held this week. Letters of the New York Florists' Club and its protest to the federal hor- ticultural board against the proposed embargo on imports of florists' plants, such as palms, azaleas, bay trees, rho- dodendrons, box, rose.'5, etc.. were read. Leonard H. Vaughan, R. J. Windier and the monthly meeting was postponed to the 18th inst., when there was a others discussed the matter, but the club thought it best not to take any action which might be construed as interfering with the government in the winning of the war. At the close of the business meeting. Chairman Waters of the good-of-the- club committee had a liberal lunch served and a genera! discussion of pres- ent conditions in the trade followed, Mr. Waters officiating as chairman. Emil Buettner thought the enforced lower greenhouse temperatures would render growth of stock slower, with fewer flowers of better quality, which should bring higher prices. August Poehlmann said that coal is ,$1..50 to %'l per ton higher than last year, and that this, with the constant- ly increasing shortage of labor, ren- dered present prices of stock too low. N. J. Wietor protested against the exploitation of chrysanthemums and other California flowers on this market. John Michaelson maintained there was nothing to fear from California competition. R. E. Moore presented a paper on fuel conservation, which will be found elsewhere in this issue. Peter Pearson exhibited some good samples of his home-grown tulip bulbs. Eddie Hunt, formerly florist, now in the navy, rendered several solos which brought down the house. Syracuse, N. Y. — Miles S. Hencle. florist, has filed a petition in bank- ruptcy. A hearing of creditors has been set for September 3, at 10 a. m., before the District Court for the Northern Dis- trict of New York at Norwich. Gi-EN COVE. N. Y. — The Nassau Coun- ty Horticultural Society has announced that its dahlia exhibition will be held October 2 and the chrysanthemum show October 31-November 1. Harry Goodband, Glen Cove, N. Y., is the sec- retary. igiS. The American Florist. 61 ^^^&2^^^^U For Your Supply of CUT FLOWERS Aemember when ordering that our line is so complete that it Includes every item offered in the Great Chicago Market. CAR LOADS ARRIVINGgg$$$gssgggi9sg8«gs«] VAUGHANS CLEAN SPHAGNUM . FOR FLORISTS Burlapped Ba]es| GREEN SHEET For Florists MOSS For Nurserymen Wired Bales Cheaper For SPOr SHIPMENTS or contract. Write us. CHICAGO, 3 1 -33 W. Randolph St. ' NEW'IORK, 43 Barclay St. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE Omaha, Neb. LOCAL TliADK WELL ORGANIZED. With the war forcing all lines to tighter business methods, the florists of this city are not found behind in the procession, the increasing cost of coal, labor aJid material having brought them to a realization that to survive they must catch up the loose ends and do business on a basis that will permit of no slipshod methods and the accumu- lation of a lot of bad accounts. To this end, the florists have one after an- other joined the Associated Retailers of Omaha, a large organization com- posed of merchants in various lines of trade, which maintains, in connection with other service, a complete credit reporting system of the people of the city, the card index covering 167,0(J0 individuals, , customers of the various retail establishments. In this organi- zation tlie florist, after becoming a member, has ready access to this valu- able information, Avhich can be secured immediately over the telephone when credit is requested, from the girl at the credit bureau, with the card index of practically every person of impor- tance in the city at her elbow. Many of the large retail establishments have direct wires to the office of the asso- ciation for this purpose. A. E. L. Nashville, Tenn. SEVERE DKOUlillT FINALLY BREIAKS. This section has been visited by a se- vere drought of several weeks' duration which has resulted almost disastrously to vegetation of all kinds. Corn, po- tatoes and tomatoes — in fact, all gar- den crops narrowly escaped being burnt up, but at the critical moment there came a copious shower, which did much to avert dire calamity. The florists did not suffer as much as might be expect- V GRAB 'EN QUICK!-:- ' Wltlbold's Ad., F;i ed, for all were supplied with abundant water. The supply of flowers is some- what better than it has been, although much stock is being shipped in from more favored sections. Carnations are entirely a thing of the past. Roses are coming in a little better Lilies have practically stopped blooming. There are a few rubrums on the mar- ket, however, and asters are not in great supply. In the main, business has been good, unusually so, in fact. Quite a fev>- weddings help out the sit- uation, more than is generally the case at this season. NOTES. Many of the growers' payrolls have grown to unusual figures due to the .idvance of about 40 per cent in wages during the last year, and is a matter for serious consideration. Much of the winter's coal supply is on hand, and wood is also coming into the lino of thought, if cost an3 price of storage do not make it prohibitive. The Joy Floral Co. reports a very good midsummer business with a fair supply of flowers. Funeral work has been especially brisk. This firm is now offering quantities of gladioli in all col- ors, many good roses and rubrums. Geny Bros, are enjoying a fine trade. principally in funeral work. Roses, gladioli and asters are plentiful stocks here. They still have a few lilies. The drought was serioiisly felt at their es- tablishment. Visitors : Robert Shoch, Philadel- phia, Pa.; M. Anderson, Lebanon, Tenn. M. C. D. z E C & M X N H N 30 E. Randolph St. ' CHIOAGO Long Distance Phones ] S!?!?} 2|83 Our Offerings Include: ROSES. COLUMBIA RUSSELL White Klllamey Pink Killamey Milady Sunburst Shawyer Ward Ophelia Killamey Brilliant MINL\TURE ROSES. Ceclle Bninner LILIES A heavy all-the-year-ponnd snpplr of choice stock. MISCELLANEOUS. GLADIOU Valley Cattleyas Calendulas ASTERS White Daisies Feverfew G.vpsopliila GREENS. Plnmosns. Sprengerl. Galax, bronze. Galax, green. Ferns. Adlantom. Smilax. 62 The American Florist. July 27, i?SS996!tSiiitiit!»1iSl&i»iS9S6!!»S!l9Si»S»S^^ Summer Business Booster IN CUT FLOWER BASKETS /^ r™ Tumbler Baskets with paraffine liners, all ^K ^> C ^\ ^O colors ^O.OV/ r^ r^ Tumbler Baskets in all colors, complete <^ Q rr ^\ ^O with tin liners ^DO-Ow 1r^ Baskets, 9 to 11 inches deep, 24 to 32 ^^ 0| I^ ^\ ^^ inches over all; with liners, all complete... ^D \^ > >3^^ RAEDLEIN BASKET CO., 713 Milwaukee Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing. ERNE ^ COMPANY -WHOLESALE FLORISTS- 30 C. Randolph Street, l d. phone, Randolph 6578. CHICAGO, ILL. Washington, D. C. SETAIL DEMAND ACTIVE. Market conditions underwent a com- plete change during- the latter half of July. There had been a great short- age of stock, but at this time there are more flowers of all varieties than the market can absorb. This condition was brought about by the action of some of the local growers in so timing their stocks as to have plenty of cut flowers to meet the unusual demand of this year. Under normal conditions, this city is a winter resort; this year no one is going away, and the activity in the stores continues at an unusual gait. Retail business keeps good. Roses, equal to winter-time production, are bringing up to $li; per hundred. Red and Pink Radiance are coming in with fine foliage and long stems. Aaron Ward is to be had in quantities at $4 to $ti. Ophelia is another of the popu- lar varieties and Sunburst is also a good seller. These bring anywhere from $3 to $10 per hundred, accordmg to quantity. Orchids clean up daily. There are just about enough to go around at 60 to 75 cents each. Easter lilies are extra fine and move at $12 and $15 per hundred. Water lilies are quite popular, and larger quantities have been sold this year than ever be- fore. Carnations are fair for this time of the year and continue to bring up to $20 per thousand. They are. however, being replaced to no little extent by Rose of Sharon in funeral and other work. A few callas are still to be had, but this flower is going off the market fast. NOTES. Considerable attention was attracted to the century plant at the Botanic Garden when it bloomed last week. Su- perintendent George W. Hess invited members of Congress and local florists to visit the gardens while the plant, Agave americana, was in blossom. George A. Leissler, Jr., who is em- ployed in the business of his father, was last week married to Miss Marie Katherine Cowan, of this city. The Leissler store is located at 2100 Penn- sylvania avenue, N. W., and the green- houses are at Halls Hill. Va. Louis J. Hohman. of the Gude Bros, store. Is away on a two weeks' vacation. B. F. L. OVER THE TOP! See Wittbold's Ad., Page i Toronto, Ont. FAIR BUSINESS WELL DISTRIBUTED. Considering the season, trade main- tains a fairly good tone, especially as I'egards funeral work, with orders quite evenly distributed. Stock continues to arrive in good shape and it is compara- tively easy to fill orders for window and store decorations. There is an ample supply of larkspurs, gaillardias, coreop- sis, achilleas and gypsophilas, while gladioli and asters are expected in quan- tity soon. NOTES. Vacations are the order of the day and most of the local establishments are running short handed. J. H. Dun- lop has been at Windsor with the Grand Lodge of the A. F. & A. M.; George Geraghty has left with a party for his summer home at .Sans Souci; J. A. Neal and v.'ife are at their farm at Lome Park; Mrs. Moore is visiting in Buffalo and S. A. Frost is enjoying an auto tour. The convention of the Canadian Hor- ticultural Society at Ottawa next month is being looked forward to by a number from this city who are planning to make the trip by auto. This should prove an enjoyable outing, two days and one night being required for the journey. The annual outing of the retail flor- ists proved a gala event. Weather con- ditions were ideal and there was a large attendance. In the field sports there were 15 well contested events, and dancing followed the refreshments. There is very little building being done in this locality. Growers can get no promises from the fuel controllers, and with glass at $20 per box, few care to take any chances. H. G. D. Des Moines, Ia.— A. J. Zwart and J. S. Wilson, Jr., proprietors of the store known as the Alpha Floral Co., 623 West Walnut street, dissolved partner- ship July 13. Mr. Wilson purchased all the assets of the partnership, will ^^ THE BOOK OF GLADIOLUS THE first authorita- tive book on this bulb ever printed in America, or possibly the world, issued April 1,1911. This 120-page book, written by Mat- thew Crawford and Dr. Van Fleet, con- -tains many chapters [covering all sides of I growing, propagating. 1 storing, etc., and also some 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 So. Dearborn St. CHICAGO. A. T. Pyfer & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 164 N. Wabash Avenue CHICAGO, ILL. Long Distance Telephone, Central 3373. Mention the American Florist when writing. assume all liabilities and continue in business at the same location under the old name. igiS. The American Florist. 63 John Kruchten Co. 30 East Randolph Street, WHOLESALE FLORISTS L. D. Phon« Central 8016-8017. CHICAGO, ILL. JOSEPH rOERSlER KYLE & FOERSTER tfkCk IV \VAhflch A't/^niifk Wholesale Florists lUU V\, yy aUa.911 /WCIlUCf lon^ Distance mone. Randolpii 8: CHICAGO HOERBER BROS. ^,^2?rl? Cut Flowers Telephone; Randolph Z7SS Qnenhouses: Des Plalnes, m. nv,\r>^A.n Store: 162 N.Wabash Ave. dllCagU Mention the American Florist when writing. MILLER & MUSSER Wholesale Florists 179-181-183 NoHh Wabash Avenue. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing. HUCKLEBERRY FOLIAGE $1.75 per Case. PESPETTTATED SHEET MOSS Per bag (100 square feet) $3.50 NATURAL LOG MOSS Per bag (lOO square teet i $1.75' E. A. BEAVEN, ''^SS&ma Mention the American Florist when writing. k. L Randall Co., Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. Mention the American Florist when writing. WciLIIND-RlSCHCbt FLOWER CROWERS CEKniALfi79 Mention the American Florist when writing. George Reinberg WHOLESAIiE FLORIST Extra fancy Ophelia, Sunburst, Richmond, Kil- Umey, White Killomey and Killamey Brilliant roses. All orders given prompt attention. Try ua. 162 N.Wabash Av.. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing. E.C.AMLINGCO.i The Largest, Best Ecpilpped, Most Centrally Located WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER BOUSE IN CHICAGO 169-75 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO I L. D. Fhones i CKNTRAL 1977 and 1B78. | Mention the AmericanFlorist when writing. VlioMe Rower MM*Ket.s Cblcaso. CDRBENT PRICB LIST. Per doz. Roses, Beauty, specials $5.00 48-in 4.00 •• '• 36-in 3.00 30-ln 2.S0 ■• " 24-ln 2.00 18-ln 1.50 lire. Chas. Eus^ll LOOQ 4.00 1»0 " Hcosler Beauty 4.00(310.00 KlUamey BrUlUnt 4.00@10.00 Columbia 4.0015-25.00 Killamey 4.00010.00 White KlUarney 4.00@10.00 " Richmond 4.00@10.00 My Maryland 4.00@10.00 '• Mre. Geo. Shawycr 4.00@10.00 " Milady 4.00iain.0'l '• Sunburst 4.00@10.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward 4.00010.00 Hadley 4.00@10.00 Ophelia 4.00@10.00 Double White Klllarney. 4.00@10.00 " Mrs. Moorefleld Storey... 4.00010.00 " Champ Welland 4.00@10.00 Stanley 4.00@10.00 " Tipperary 4.00@10.00 " Francis Scott Key 4.00@10.00 Cecile Brunner 2.00O 3.00 George Elfiar 2.00O 3.00 Baby Doil 2.00O 3.00 Nesblt 2.00® 3.00 Our Selection 3.00 Carnation3 2.00® 4.00 Cattleyas per doz. 6.00@ 7.50 Daisies l.OOia 2.00 "Ulium HarrlslI 10.00015.00 Valley 6.00 New Ferns per 1000. $2.50 Calendulas 2.00® 3.00 Gladioli e.OOO 8.00 Candytuft per bunch .B0@ 1.00 Asters 2.00® 4.0O IN CHICAGO KENNICOTT BROS. CO. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS H. B. Kennicott, President. J. E. PoLLWORTH, Sec'y and Gen'l Mgr HUCKLEBERRY FOLIAGE $1.75 per Case. per bag (100 Caldwell The Woodsman Co. EVERGREEN. ALA. Mention the American Florist when writing. PLAIN CHIFFON (About 35 to 40 yards to bolt.) Can be had in any color. 2 in. wide, per yd., 3Hc 6 in. wide, per yd. .. 7c 4 in. wide, per yd.... 6c 10 in. wide, per yd.. .lOo Geo. H. Angermueller Co. wholesale Florists, 1324 Pine St., St. Louis, MO. Mention the American Florist when writing. One Piece Flower Boxes One piece; one size; One price. 24x4x3 $2.00 per 100 Sample box sent on request. THE JOHN HENRY CO. LANSING, MICH. Mention the American Florist when toriting. ZECH & MANN WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO Telephone Central 3284 Mention the American Florist when writing. 64 The American Florist. July 27, Field Grown Carnation Plants C. W. Ward, White Enchantress, Light Pink and Rose Plnlt Enchantress, Enchan- tress Supreme, Alice, Matchless, White Perfection, Beacon, Alma Ward. Send for complete list and prices. Satisfaction guaranteed. THE LEO NIESSEN CO., 1201 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa. PhUadelphla. GOOD .SALES FOR BETTER GRADES. About the .same demand as last week, but a heavier supply, expresses the sit- uation during the past six days. Stocks that have become more plentiful are, first, roses which in all colors are con- siderably in excess of the demand. The quality is better than ever for the sea- son. Gladioli are beginning to accumu- late, particularly the ordinary and mixed colors. ,- There is still a call for all the choice .sorts at good prices. As- ters are now a factor, some choice stock being offered. Outdoor flowers are for the most part cut too green; they should be allowed to open and come very near- ly to their best before being cut. Car- nations still hold out wonderfully well, but in these hot days will hardly last a great while longer. Lilies should be a good crop for the growers who have them, as prices have been record high for the season; $12.50 to ,$15 per hun- dred, prices now prevailing, have a very "creamy" tinge at any season. Snap- dragons, achilleas. larkspurs, cornflow- ers, feverfews and sweet peas were never better than this season, and ow- ing to the short supply, sell up close at top prices. Some superb cattleyas are seen, and a little lily of the val- ' ley. Asparagus appears to sell as well now as in the winter, at the regulation price of 50 cents per bunch. IS IT CHEAPER TO GROW OR BUT? Leo Niessen, who has occasional heart-to-heart talks with many of his customers, finds that a condition, which on the face of it looks ideal, does not always, or in fact in most cases, work out. He refers to the grower-retailer, who by producing and retailing his stock, gets two profits. In a small town,' with little or no competition, the plan works fairly well, the customers taking what is offered in the rather lim- ited stock. When, however, there is room for competition, iind a wide- av.^ake, purely retail dealer opens up, who carries or delivers whatever is seasonable in the market, then the grower, to hold his trade, has to carry additional lines, which interfere with his greenhouse stock. Frequently at various seasons he is overstocked with too much of this or that, which can- not be used to advantage, while often at times of scarcity he has to purchase at high prices. The retailer controls his supply, buying only for his daily needs, securing in the choice of the market, stock grown by specialists at current prices, which is at times be- low cost of production. Mr. Niessen believes that if grower-retailers would charge their store or retail department with all stock used, at wholesale prices, they would find out something that would enable them to conduct their business much more economically. Less waste and better prices would surely result from such svstem. THE SHBIXEM GREENHOUSES. Uncle Sam is a very aggressive man these days. He is erecting very large storehouses in South Philadelphia, and has an eye on the four acres of ground now occupied by the greenhouses of Mrs, John Ai Shellem at 2."*th and Maga- zine lane, which place has been sur- veyed and is expected to be taken on lease at any time. This ground ad- imerican Beauties, Orchids, Valley, Peonies. High Grade Roses and Carnations. This ia the exclusiva shop, only one block from Express Depots, 1619-1621 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. VlloMeHowerM^Kel^s Cincinnati, July 24. Per 100 Roses, KillarneT 2.00@ B.OO Mis. Cbaa. Russell 4.004412.00 Ophelia 3.000 8.110 nicliinond 2.000 8.00 Suuburst 2.000 8.00 Lllinm Giganteum S.OOCiJlii.m; GlaiUoli 3.000 8.00 Sweet I'eas 35ffS .50 Tarnations l.OOO 2.0il AutilTbinums . . .'. 2.00@ 4.00 Boston, July 24. Per 100 Roses, Beaut.y 12.00025.00 Ivlllarney Queen 4.00O U.oO ■■ White and Pinli Klllarney 8. per barrel. Strawberries have been in limited supply at 22 cents per box. Money appears to be plentiful but help of all kinds is very scarce. We are now putting in our coal supply at .$0.50 per ton; also wood, a« there appears to be no hard coal in sight. What little is on hand brings .fl.T per ton. Funer- als and hospital orders form the bulk of the demand for flowers. J. B. GUST. RUSCH & CO. Wholesale Florists Jobbers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Pbone Main 1245. 444-446 MilwankeeSt, P.O.BOT206 .Milwaukee,Wls. FANCY FERNS, Special Picked LEAVE AN ORDER WITH US FOR REGULAR SHIPMENTS Mannfacturer of WIRE DESIGNS Write for Price List C. A. Kuehn, WHOLESALE Florist All Seasonable Cut Flowers Mfr. and Dealer in "Florisrs" (Brand) Supplies 1312 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. YlioMe FIo¥erMM*l(etsS Phtladeuhia, July 24. Per 100 R^es, Beauty, epeclal SO.OU(a40.00 fancy 10.00(220.(10 eitra S.OOQIO.OO shorter grades.. 2.00® 6.0O Mrs. Clias. Russell 6.00(320.00 Klllarney 2.00® G.iio Hadley 4.00(^10.00 Sunburst S.iHir.i H.dO Wards 2.00® 4.00 OpheUa a.OOQ 8.00 Carnationa 2.00fffl 3.00 Cattlcyas each $0.75(a$1.00 y.'^!'''^ ■ • • 6.00(8 8.00 l.llliini Rnhnim 5.0i»8 6.00 Easter Lilies 10.00(8)15.00 Snapdragons 4.000 8.00 Calendulas 1.00® 2.00 Sweet Peas 60(a .75 Asparagus string or bunch, .35Q .60 Pittsburgh, July 24. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 20.00@25.uo fancy 12.00(818.00 " " extra 6.00(8 S.ui) No. 1 2.00® 4.00 Klllarney 2.00@10.00 My Maryland 2.00@10.00 Sunburst 2.00@ 8.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward 2.00@ 6.00 Cattleyas 40.00(850.00 Lilium Giganteum 8.00(310.00 Adiantum ■ "" j.oo Asparagus Sprengerl, bunch. .35@.40 New Crop Green Galax per 1000 $1.25 Carnations 2.00® 3.00 Valley 4,00 Delphinium, per doz 1 fx) Galllardia 1.00(3 1.50 Asters 1.00® 2.00 Coreopsis 1.00 Gladioli, per dozen 50® 1.00 Sweet Peas 50@!75 Milwaukee, July 24. Per 100 Roses. Ivillaniey, W. Klllarney. $3.0ii(S$8.00 Ward 2.00(ff 0.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 5.00(320.00 Ophelln 3.00(Si 8.00 Hoosier Beauty 3.0O(ai 8.00 Bon S'llence, per bunch.. .25® .35 Carnations, assorted 2.00® 3.00 Valley 5.00® 6.00 Sweet Peas BQ@ .76 Cattleyas p^ doz. 9.00 I.illes 15.00 Asters 3.0O Gladioli 5.00® G.OO McCALLUM CO. Florists' Supplies PITTSBURGH, - PA. Mention the American Florist when writing. Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange Hig:h Grade Roses, Easter Lilies, Up-to-the-Mlnute Service. Siljiractkin Gaaiuteei 1615 Ranstead St., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the AmcricanFlorist when writing. Trade Directory PRICE: $3.00 POSTPAID AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO ST. LOUIS, July 24. Per 100 Roses, Hadley 2.00® 6.00 Klllarney 2.0O® 4.00 White Klllarney 2.00® 4.00 Hoosier Beauty 3.00@10.00 Russell 4.00@15.00 Sunburst 3.00®10.00 Ward 3.00® 6.00 Mrs. Shawyer 2.00® 8.00 Ophelia 4.Q0@lo.00 Ferns per 1.000 1.75 Carnations 2.00*7? 3.00 Gladioli 4.00® 6.00 66 The American Florist. July 27, New York, AVERAGE MIDSUMMER DEMAND. There are various opinions in the wholesale district relating to the busi- ness of the past week depending on the state of mind of the men who talk. We believe it is correct to state that it was an average or typical midsummer week, no better or worse than many others that have gone before. As a rule, thougji occasionally there are excep- tions, there is a better demand for good than for inferior stock, which gives rise to different opinions as to the condition of business. Much warmer weather, particularly in the latter part of the week, brought an increased supply of flowers, particularly noticeable in as- ters and gladioli. The asters were wel- comed by the buyers, but there was al- ready enough gladioli to go around. There was also an increase in the sup- ply of roses, and only Al stock can be said to have brought good prices — good for summertime, be it tinderstood. A fine quality of the rose, Francis Scott Key, is on the market and specials bring .$25 per 100. The arrivals of Co- lumbia continue to increase. Of this rose, a retailer said recently : "When most of the other roses get wide open they are done, but Columbia will open wide and remain good for a day or two." Considering it is summertime, that is a good recommendation. There was considerable funeral work during the past week, which kept lilies mov- ing. On account of the high price and poor quality of lily of the valley, many retailers seem to have decided to and as near as possible do, get along with- out it. Gypsophila has been quite plen- tiful and has been made useful as a substitute. There has been no surplus of orchids and C. gigas wholesale at from 7.5 cents to $1 per flower. Of course, small and inferior stock of other varieties has been much cheaper. There is always a demand for good sweet peas, but inferior stock is slow. In the various minor stocks, such as coreopsis, gaillardias. zinnias and delphiniums, there is always some movement. July 22. — The weather is very hot. and the supply of stock continues to increase, but the market is sluggish. FUNERAL OF JAME.S DEAN. Solemn and impressive services were held for the late James Dean by the members of Grant Post, Grand Army of the Republic, of which he had once been commander, in their hall, 489 Washing- ton avenue, Brooklyn, on the afternoon of July 19. The deceased was laid to rest in the uniform of the order which he had so worthily honored both as a soldier and public-spirited citizen. The casket was draped with the national colors, on vi^hich sprays of white lilies had been placed. About 25 veterans, a remnant of his former comrades in arms, marched with firm steps into the hall and stood at attention on each side of the casket at the beginning of the service. Worthy tributes were paid to the memory of Mr. Dean. President Totty and former President Robert Craig of the Society of American Flor- ists were in attendance, and the follow- ing past presidents of the New York Florists' Club : Alex. S. Burns, Walter F. Sheridan. W. H. Siebrecht, Sr.; W. A. Manda, Joseph A. Manda, Wm. H. Duckham and A. L. Miller. President Totty is also a past president of the club. Other members of the S. A. F. present were ; John Westcott. Philadel- phia, Pa.; Paul and Henry Daillcdou7,e, Brooklyn. N. Y.; A. T. De La Mare. New York, and A. F. Faulkner of THE American Pix>rirt. There was also a large attendance of the relatives of Grand Army men. Interment was in Greenwood cemetery. Brooklyn. Serv- ices had also been held at the family home in Freeport, N. Y.. on the pre- vious evening. Many fine floral trib- utes were noticed, among them being a FROM COLD STORAGE LILIUM QIQANTEUM 7-9 (300 bulbs per case), write for prices. CHAS. SCHWAKE & CO., Inc. 90-92 WEST BROADWAY, NEW YORK Mention the American Florist v:lipn wreath of roses fiom Past President of the Society of Amei"ican Florists. J. C. Vaughan, Chicago. NOTES. P. F. McKenney and family have gone to Atlantic City for a vacation of two weeks. He has recently bought a fine touring car, and they will make trips to Susquehanna, Pa., and other Wm. .J. Manda, U. S. Marines .Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Mancin, West Orange, N. J., Now Wounded lu France. points. During their absence Arthtir Dacre will be in charge of the business at Fifth avenue and 42d street. Walter Singleman, who has been with John J. Coan for the past 12 years, has enlisted in the navy and has been as- signed to the Newport, R. I., station. M. L. Vlachos, the Astoria Florist, and wife base gone on an automobile trip to the Catskill motmtains. William Her, foretnan for E. C. Ko- ran, has gone to Sullivan county, N. Y., on a three weeks' vacation. William Mackie, of 105 West 2Sth street, is handling a fine quality of pink Spencer sweet peas. Traendly & Schenck are receiving a fine quality of Francis Scott Key roses. A. P. F. Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone Farragut 2287 Nicholas G. Pappas & Go. Wholesale Florists 1 10 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing. Mention the AmericanFlorist when writing S flmmer A ttraction! See Wittbold's Ad., Page 82. BiNGHAMTON, N. Y. — Wm. H, Stewart has been appointed receiver, with au- thority to continue the business of the Susquehanna Valley Greenhouses of this city, bankrupt. Springfield, Mo. — The Pioneer Floral Co. has elected the following oflicers for the ensuing year : Bert S. Lee, president; Wm.- J. Schaflitzel, vice- president; R. R. Ricketts, secretary- treasurer. Hartford, Conn. — ^Due to the widen- ing- of Church street, G. W. McClunie has been compelled to move from his old location to temporary quarters at 86 Pratt street. His new store on Church street, which will be ready for occu- pancy about September 1, will be one of tlie most up to date in this section. jgi8. The American Florist. 67 PAUL MECONI WHOLESALE FLORIST TeleDhone: 8864 Farragut. 55-57 WEST 26TH STREET NEW YORK CITY GEO. J. POLYKRANAS Wholesale Commission Florist CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 104 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone No. 2264 Farragut. William Mackie WHOIiESAI^ FIjOBIST 105 W. 28tli St., New York Telephone 759 Farragut. Walter F.Sheridan WHOLESALE FLORIST '""^''^'FaJ'rkgut 133 W. 28th St., New York All the NEW ROSES, CARNATIONS and Seasonable Flowers HORACE E. FR0HEN1 WHOLESALE COMMISSION 148 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telepkonem: Farragut 300 and 301 Mention the AmericanFlorist when writing. JOBN YOUNG & CO. Wholesale Commission Florists 53 W. astii St., NEW YORK Telephone Farragut M36. Mention the AmericanFlorist when writing. WILUAMP.FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 W. saSTH ST., NEW YORK Telephone 5335 Farragut. Mention the AmericanFlorist when writing. Geo. C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 100 AVest SSth St., NEW YORK Tel. 60S and 609 Farragut. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mention the AmericanFlorist when writing. Telephone Farragut 9761. Goldstein & Fntterman Wholesale Florists The Right People to Deal With. 102 West 28th St., New York Mention the American Florist when writing. Riedel & Meyer, inc. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 25 years' experience. Consignments solicited. 49 West 28th St., New York Phones 4024 and 4025 Madison Square. NEW YORK, July 24. Per 100 Roses, Beauty special 15.0«@30.00 " " extra and fancy 8.00®10.00 No. 1 and No. 2. 3.00® 5.00 Columbia 2.00@15.00 Hadley 4.00010.00 Francis Scott Key 4.00@20.00 " Prima Donua ,")4J@ 6. .1.00 Brilliant 5llSf ."..00 " Aaron Ward 1.00® 8.00 J. L. Mock 1.00@ 8.00 Ophelia 50® ® 6.00 Mrs. Chaa. Russell 2.00@15.00 Cattleya Orchids, special 75.00®100.00 Rubrums 3.00@ 4.0IJ Lilies, LongiHorum and Formosum 3.00® 6.00 Lily of the Valley 4.00@10.00 Adiantum Croweauum and Hybrldum BOQ .76 Asparagus Plumosus. . .doz. bchs. 1.60@ 3.00 Smllax doz. strings 1.00@ 2. SO Carnations 1.0a@ 2.^S. Pres United Cut Flower Co., mi^- WHOIiESAIiBRS 1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Mention the AmericanFlorist when writinff. PHom] III! [farragut WM. KESSLER, WHOLESALE FLORIST 113 WEST 28TH STREET Bet. Sixtb and Seventh Aves. NEW YORK Mention the AmericanFlorist when writing. N.Y.CutFtewarExGhmge Coogan Bldg., 6th Av, and W. 26th, New York. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning. Desirable wall space to rent for advertising. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary Mention the American Florist when writing. The Kervan Co. Fresh Cut Decorative Evergreens Highest Standard of Quality. Largest stock in America. Send tor illus- trated catalog or Greens and FlorisU' Snpplia. 119 West 28th St., NEW YORK GEO. B. HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24-30 STONE STREET, ROCHESTER, NEW YORK. Mention the AmericanFlorist when writing. M.C. FORD 121 WEST 28TH STREET NEW YORK Tel. 3870-3871 Farragut THe Larsest SMmer and ReceiTti of Cot Flowers Mention the American Florist when writing. D. FEXY Wholesale Commission Florist 106 West 28th St., New York Consignments Solicited. Mention the AmericanFlorist when writing. 68 The American Florist. July 27, THE FLORISTS SUPFLY HOUSE OF AMERICA Get Ready Now To Go Over The Top With everything the best in Brilliantine Baskets, Magnolia Iveaves, Cape and Waxed Crepe Flowers, Wheat Sheaves, Cycas. NOW is the lime to order, DelajS count big later on. Branch Factory, 709 First Avenue, New York. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1129-31 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. Lancaster Cuunty Florists' Association. With bright slvies overhead, a touch of real summer weather, and about ,1-5 people out for a good time, the picnic at Avonuale, the farm of ex-Fresident B. F. Barr, could not well be anything but a success, and a great success it was. As out-of-town guests we had with us T. J. Nolan, of New York, Phil- adelphia, North Tonawajida, Scranton and Lancaster; D. J. Keohane, of the Henry F. Michell Co., Philadelphia, Pa.; C. U. Liggitt, of Philadelphia; Ralph Eaby, from the Pennsylvania Seed Farm, Paradise, Pa., and E. C. Marshall, of Kennett Square, with his wife, daughter, sister and mother. W. f: Therkildson, of the W. Atlee Burpee Co , .and S. S. Pennock, who expected to be with us, wired their regrets. The formal garden was the first at- traction, and this is improving every year with the hardy end of it, and both a delight and an education to florists. The beds of petunia, verbena and Helio- trope Bruantii were just in their prime. The only spot not in its full beauty was the roses. The second attraction was the acres upon acres of evergreens in every stage of g'rowth, from the rooted cutting: or seedling, to the finished prod- uct waiting for a buyer. To name them would be to issue a catalogue. Suffi- cient to say that they are in good shape, and that the deciduous trees are equally good. The peony acreage has been increased, and a start made with jierennial phlox that will no doubt eventually be planted by the acre. Sev- eral very good seedlings have been de- veloped among the phlox, two of which will no doubt be heard from later on. The farm contains some 13 acres of tobacco, immense tracts of corn, some of which is just coming up, and Mr. Barr was asKed if it was intended for next year's crop. The stables contain a fine herd of Holstein cattle, and alto- gether it is a model in a community of model farms. Coming back to the house and lawn, the sports were conducted under the di- rection of Mesdames B. F. Barr. Albert M. Herr, Elmer Weaver and Lemon Landis, with the following results : Little girls' running race, won by Ruth Baer; little boys' running race, won by John Landis; larger boys' running race, won by Robert Snodgrass; young men's running race, won by Paul Weaver; hopping race, girls, won by Francis Fine; hopping race, boys, won by Harry Rohrer; wjieelbarrow contest, girls, won by Esther Kreider; wheel- barrow contest, boys, won by D. Irwin Herr; throwing ball, won by Elizabeth Hershey. Suitable prizes were awarded for these contests, and the older people enjoyed themselves with bowling on the green, croquet, quoits and card play- ing, with a few sitting on the grass discussing the fuel situation and kin- dred subjects. About 4 p. m. we heard the whistles blowing and the beUs pealing in Lan- caster, and a rush was made for the telephone to get the news, which turned out to be the first decisive victory for our boys on the other side. The day July IS. lOl.S, was especially enjoyable. At Pi o'clock the lunch was indulged in, some in family groups and some in com- munity style, all having an abundance, and the club supplied the coffee and ice cream to complete the meal. About 9 p. m. fovmd us bidding our host and hostess a fond farewell, and hoping that the next picnic would be an equal suc- cess. This was meeting night, taut there was no business. It was all deferred Jos. A. Mil ang. of Ne*- "/ork Cut Flower Co.. WenfA-Fishing." Some Fish— 31 Founds. until we meet at the home of President Elmer Weaver, August 15'. Albert M. Hekr. :: BIG BARGAIN:; See Wit hold's .Ad., Page 82. this time, we think that in due time it will prove to be one of the most bene- ficial things that could have happened to awaken the florists to the fact that they must devise ways and means by which they can economize on their con- sumption of fuel, and at the same time figure how to keep the cost of produc- tion at the very lowest possible mark. It is very evident that the time has come when the florist must carry on his business on a business basis or he will soon be so far in the background that it will be useless for him to make an effort to continue in the game. From all evidence, there was a time when the florist apparently was able to get by without employing any system or tact in running his business, Tjut that day is gone. The time is hei'e when one must apply every ingenuity at his command, or the success desired will never be achieved. Visitors : Jos. "W. Furst and sons, Dayton, O.; J. T. Conger, Hartwell, O.; E. E. Schafer, Dayton, O.; Fred Arnold, Cambridge, O.; A. A. O'Brien, Union City, Ind.; C. O'Brien and E. W. O'Brien, Greenville, O.; D. E. Adsit, Jamestown, O.; Ernest Manthey, Jr., St. Bernard. O.; E. W. Rutenschroeder and wife, Cincinnati, O. L. L. R. Sprlngrfleld, 0. NORMAL TRADE AFTER GOOD SEASON. From all reports, the volume of busi- ness during the past season far sur- passed all expectations, taking into consideration the unsettled conditions. At the present time trade is about nor- mal; with outdoor plants now blooming, there is very little activity in cut flow- ers, outside of funeral work and an occasional decoration. Gladioli are being offered in large quantities by the farmers on the local market, which will tend to make a glut on them until their supply is exhausted. About the only blooms being offered by the local re- tailers at this time are roses, carna- tions, sweet peas, snapdragons and gladioli. NOTES. The main topic for discussion among florists in this locality is the fuel con- servation regulation. While this regu- lation may seem to be very severe at Canadian Horticultural Society. In addition to the alreads' interesting programme announced for the twenty- first annual meeting of the Canadian Horticultural Society at the Normal school. Ottawa. Ont.. August 1.3-16, mentioned in our issue of July 13, page 1264, a paper by E. B. Hamilton, Lon- don, Ont.. entitled, "Extension of Credit," and another by H. Dillemuth, Toronto, on "Decoration Day," will be features of the evening session of the first day. The entertainment programme ar- ranged bv the committee, consisting of R. H. Wright. Charles Craig, W. T. Macoun. Kenneth McDonald and C. Scrim promises to be most enjoyable. On Wednesday, the afternoon will be devoted to a trip to the Dominion ex- perimental farm where the guests will be entertained at luncheon by the pro- fessors in charge. A bowling tourna- ment has been arramred for Thursday morning and in the afternoon the vis- itors will be the guests on a trip to Aylmer, visiting the establishment of R. H. Wright, where sports w^ill be held on the lawn. The annual banquet will be held in the evening at Chateau Lau- rier. On Friday there will be drives through the park system and a visit to Government House and other places of interest, followed by a theater party in the evening. The officers of the association are : E. J. Hayward. Montreal, president; Georsre Douglas. Toronto, first vice- president; E. B. Hamilton. London, second vice-president; Herbert J. Eddy, 442.5 Sherbrook street. Westmount. secretary-treasurer. B. Everest, Bank street Ottawa, Is superintendent of the trade exhibit. H. C. T. igi8. The American Florist. 69 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Iieading Retailers in the citieo indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. GREAT BRITAIN WILLS & SEGAR ROYAL EXOTIC NURSERY, Onslow Crescent, S. Kensington, London FLORISTS BY APPOINTMENT TO H. M. KING GEORGE V and H. M. QUEEN ALEXANDRA We shall be pleased to carry out commissions from our American confreres to deliver Gut Flowers, Floral Baskets, Floral Designs, Etc. to American visitors in any part of Great Britain. Cablegrams— "FLOSCULO PHONE, LONDON.' Chicago. BatablUhed 18S7 ^mM. 745 Buckingham Place. L. D. Phone, Oraceland 1112 Send OS your retail orders. We Have tbe Best Facilities In the Cit> Bangor, Me. Adam Sekenger FLORIST No. 32 NEWBURY STREET We cover all points In Maine. LOUISVILLE, O. THE F. WALKER CO. 310-312 West Chestnut Street CITY'S IxARGEST FLOWER STORE Albany, N. Y. FLOWEKS OR DESIGN WORK Ddirered b Albany and vicuily ob lelegraphic order. 106 STATE STREET MASMINOTOKDa WASHINGTON D. C. Gudes^ IIeml>ers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Milwaukee, Wis. J. M. Fox & Son, Inc. 437-39-41 MUwankee St. Komtsn Floriiti' TeleKT»pli Dolivery Asaool&tloii, ORDERS PHILADELPHIA IN OR J. J. HABERMEHL'S SONS AROTINn Flowers and Service *»1». Vf \J 1 1 \J Conservatories. DIai THE BELLEVUE-STRATFORD, BROAD AT WALNUT STS. Conservatories, Diamond St. at 22nd. ■ I*!* .l**!. *1p ■!■ *i"li ■!■ ■!■■■■ n Max Schling ■■-•--•- ■•■ .■--•-■ II 111 A^d *r 4 1 i i • I 4 ™ • "~" NEW YORK I 785 Fifth Ave. | Memter of Florists' Telegraph Delivery J r '1' *I' 'I"l' 'I" 'I' "f • V •! 1^ Mention the American Florist when writing. BRANCHES: RITZ-CARLTON and VANDERBILT HOTEL KOTTMILL[R Mention the American Florist when writing. 426 Madison Ave., NEW YORK ROANOKE, \A. f ALLON, Florist. Mention the American Florist when writing. Chicago. A. LA^GE, 25 E. MADISON ST. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Young & Nugent Telephone 4265-4266 Farragut. 42 West 28th Street. We arc Id the Heart of XTom? VrtrL- To out-of-town florists; i^ CW J. Ul tV And give spedal aatentlon to steamer and the- atre orders. Prompt delivery and best Stock in the marlcpt. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. St. Paul, Minn. L. L. MAY & CO. LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST ALEXANDER McCONNELL 811 FIFTH AVE., COR. 4iTH STRE£T. NEW YORK CITY. TELEGRAPH ORDERS forwarded to any part of the United States, Canada and all principal cities in E*- rope. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steamships or elsewhere receive special attention. Code Address: AlexconnelL Western Union Code. Mention the American Florist when writing, Brooklyn, N. Y. JAMES WEIR, Inc. FliORIST 324 Pulton St., cor. Plerrepont Telegraph orders receive our usual good cart and prompt attention. Phones, 270-271 Ualn. Mention the American Florist when writing. 70 The American Florist. July 27, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the l/eading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. Established 1874 DARDS 341 Madison Ave., New York Help do your bit to-day by selling Tlirift and War Saving Stamps Stand behind Ttie Food Conservation Laws Display prominently patriotic posters. DO IT NOW St. Paul, Minn. iiolm & Olson 20-22-24 W. Fifth St. We fill orders for any place in the Twin Cities and forall 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. Memlers of Florists' Telegraph S'eliveiy. Newark, N. J. Begerow's 946 BROAD STREXTT Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries tbrouKhout the state and to all steamship docks in Huboken, N. J., and New York. BUFFALO N. Y. L. H. NEUBECK Main and High Sts. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Pittsburgh, Pa. A.W.SmlthCo. EEENAN BLDO. Philadelphia, Pa. The London Flower Shop 1800 Chestnut Street City Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y.— E!yre3, 106 State St. Albany, N. Y. — Danker'8. Bangor, Me. — Adam Sekenger, 32 Newbury St. Soston, Mass. — Tbos. F. Galvin, Inc. Boston, Mass. — Penn. Tbe Florist. Brooklyn, N. Y. — Hugo H. Jahn. Brooklyn, N. Y. — Joseph Trepel. Brooklyn, N. Y.— James Weir, Inc. Buffalo, N. Y. — S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St. Buffalo, N. Y. — L. H. Neubeck. Buffalo, N. Y. — W. J. Palmer & Sons, 304 Main. Chicago — Briggs Floral Co. Chicago— Central Floral Co., 132 N. State St. Chicago — Friedman, 522 S'. Michigan Blvd. Chicago— C. Frauentelder, 3343 W. Madison St. Chicago — A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St. Chicago — Schiller, The Florist, 2221 W. Madison. Chicago— G. Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham PI. Cincinnati, O. — Julius Baer. Cincinnati, O. — Hatdesty & Co. Cleveland, O. — Bramley & Son. Cleveland, O. — Smith & Fetters Co. Cleveland, O. — The J. M. Gasser Co. Colorado Springs, Colo — Pikes Peak Flo. Co. Dallas, Tex. — Lang Floral & Nursery Co. Dayton, O. — Matthews, The Florist. Dayton, O. — J. W. Rodgers. 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. Duluth, Minn. — Duluth Floral Co. Duluth, Minn. — J. J. Leborius. El Paso, Tex. — Potter Floral Co. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Grand Rapids Floral Co. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith. Hackensack, N. J. — House of Flowers. Harrisburg, Pa. — Charles L. Schmidt. Houston, Tex. — Robt. C. Kerr Floral Co. 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. Little Rock, Ark. — Paul M. Palcz. London, Eng. — Wills & Segar, Onslow Crescent, S. Kensington. Los Angeles, Calif.— O. 0. Saake. Los Angeles — Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson. Louisville, Ky.^August R. Baumer. Louisville, Ky.— The F. Walker Co. Martinsburg, W. Va. — The Flower Store. Memphis, Tenn. — Idlewild Greenhouses. Milwaukee, Wis.— J. M. Fox & Son, Inc. Nashville, Tenn. — Joy Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Eegcrow's. Newark, N. J.— Phillips Bros. Newburyport, Mass. — E. W. Pearson. New Orleans, La. — Metairie Ridge Nursery Co. New Orleans, La. — Chas. Bble. New Orleans, La. — The Avenue Floral Co. New York — Cards', 44th and Madison Ave. New York — Hession. New York — A. Meyer, 1062 Madison Ave. New York- Ales. McConnell, 611 5th Ave. New York^David Clarke's Sons. New York — Drakos Co. New York — Henry Hart, Inc. New York — Kottmiller. New York — Leikens. Nfw York — Malandre Bros. New York — Nicholas G. Pappas & Co. New York — Thos. F. Galvin, Inc. New York— Max Schllng, 785 Fifth Ave. New York— G. E. M. Stumpp. New York — Y'oung & Nugent. Omaha, Neb. — Alfred Donaghue. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Farnum St. Omaha, Neb. — Lewis Henderson. Philadelphia, Pa.— Charles H. Grakelow. Philadelphia, Pa. — J. J. Habermehl's Sons. Philadelphia, Pa. — The London Flower Shop. Pittsburgh, Pa. — Randolph & McOlements. Pittsburgh, Pa. — A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg. Pittsburgh, Pa. — Mrs. E. A. Williams. Roanoke, Va. — Fallon, Florist. Rochester, N. Y. — J. B. Keller Sons. Rockford, 111.— H. W. Buckbee. Sheboygan. Wis. — 3. E. Matthewson. Springfleld, Mass.— Wm. Schlatter & Son. St. Ijjuis, Mo.— F. H. Weber. St. Paul. Minn— Holm & Olson. St. Paul, Minn.— L. L. May & Co. San Francisco — -J. B. Boland, 60 Kearny St. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchi. Seattle. Wash. — Hollywood Gardens. Steubenvllle, O.— Huscroft's Flower Shop. Teire Haute, Ind. — J. G. Helnl & Sons. Tacoma, Wash. — California Florists. Toledo, 0. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Toronto — Dunlop's. 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St. Washington, D. C. — Geo. H. Cooke. Washington, D, Washington, Washington, Washington, Worcester, I Worcester, S Yonkers, N. Y. — New York Floral Co. Louise FHower Shop. C. — The Flower Store. C— Gude Bros. C— Geo. O. Shaffer. — LIttlefleld Florist. — Randall's Flower Shop. Detroit, Mich. JohnBreitmeyer'sSons Corner Breadway anil Gratiot Avenves. Artistic Designs. High Qrade Cut Bleoms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and CasAda. Hemhers of Florists' Telegraph DellTUy. New York. '^^'if„°o5S822 HENRY HART, Inc. FLORIST 1000 Madison /venue In the Heart of most exclusive residential Omaha, Neb. fless & Swoboda FLORISTS Uemhera of Florists' Telegraph DeUvery. THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY EUCLID AVENUE Memhers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable florist Only the Beat Dunlop's 8 and 10 West Adelaide Street Flowers Delivered Anywiere, Plone, 1952 Bedlort HUGO H. JAHN ^PliOBIST 710 Nostrand Avenae Cor. Prospect Place, BROOKI,YN, N. Y, Brooklyn Representatives of National Floral Corporation Philadelphia Orders [has. H. Grakelow Broad St., at Cnmberland Mention the American Florist when writing. igiS. The American Florist. 71 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the lieading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. iend your orders for Chicago ubito ■^^cm'aw^^ ■ All orders carefully filled |wJ™^^a^St under the iuperviiion oJ v^^l^SS^ GEORGE 5SMU8. Hgr. ^^P* Wire, Write or Phone West 822 Member of Florists' Teiefraph Delivery. Mention the AmericanPlorist when writing. THOS. P. GALVIN NEW YORK Fifth Aveiiue DACTAM * Park Street DUO 1 Un 799 Boylston Street Deliveries to Steamers and All Eastern Points. Mention the American Florist when writing. Brooklyn, N. Y. JOSEPH TREPEL XSIMOia iLSaOHVT S.MATMOOHe SEVEN STORES. Main qq^ |,u>j. Aua Telephoos Store— «'«" UBIire MIVi, 1^0 ItSO Bedford Telegraph orders delivered to all parts of New York City. Brooklyn and Long Island. Toledo, 0. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A. HeinI) 336 Superior St.. Toledo, O. Both Phonea. 627 Special attention to mall and Telegraph Orders. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue N Koohester Phone S06. Long Dlst. Bell ph. 2169. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Cleveland, 0^ and Vicinity. BRAMLEY & SON 1181 E. 71st St. The I>argest Growers of Flowers !n the City. Diduth, Minn. J. J. LeBORIOUS BeventeeD large Greenhouses. Deliveries everywhere in Minnesota. Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Penin- ■ula of Michigan. All orders Riven prompt attention and filled with strictly fresh stock. Mention the American Florist when writing. El Paso, Texas. Potter Floral Co. Memberg o€ Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American plorist when writing. Albany, N. Y. The Best Service Chicago. BRIGGS FLORAL CO. 228 W. Madison St. 801 Sheridan Road. Specia! attention paid to telegraph orders In Chicago and vicinity. One of our stores is located in the heart of the city and the other in the select north side residential district. lEWARI, Mo 1 Philips Bros. 038 BROAD STREET Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, New York. Established U40 David Clarke's Sons 2139-2141 Broadway, cor. 75th St. Order! By Telegriph Promptly Filled Phones 15S2-1553 Ck)lnmbna Kansas City, Mo. Established over £0 yeaxa. N. E. Cor. iOtb and Grand Ave. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. WASHINGTON, D. C. Louise Flower Shop Connectlcnt Ave. at N. St. N. W. Miss Louise W. Daugherty, Proprietress. Phones— Franklin 3579, 3841, 384S Houston, Texas. Robt C. Kerr Floral Co. MhIb «Bd MrKlntirT Plione Prfstan 160 J. W. BODGERS Elks' Building, Tkflvtnil O 4 South JeHerson Street, ''"Jf lUll, \J, TelPernph ordtrs for Davton will receive our immi'diiite and i-ari-lul altention. LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist 1610 Famam St., Omaha, Neb. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing. Hession Madison Ave. and 76th St NEW YORK Quality Flowers TWO GREENHOUSES ON PREMISES, Plant Specialists r-o-]iii('^" Member of Florists' Telegrraph Delivery. Cincinnati. JULIUS BAER -rLOWERS- Mail and Telegraph orders carefully flUed. 138-140 Fourth St., East Denver, Colo. Jh c Park Floral Co. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. ,_J . -^ ^^^^^k i^^ Mi^^Wbers ^fffl^^^ ^ F . T . D. — The — r^Tt^^^^ Aven ue Floral Co. ^JP^^442ST.CHARLES AVENUE || San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 9tS4-22fl nrant Avenne promptly and most HACKENSACK, N. J. House of Flowers HENRY WEISSMANN. Manager. [ Artistic Faneral Designs. Flowers for all Kcasrons. f ^fTlnrist I T'"- '^^^ Hackensack MAIN and BRIDa STS. ^^ /Branch: 214 HacVensack Ri, Ridgefield Park, N. J. New Yorlt. DRAKOS CO. FLORISTS 2953 Broadway. Ov^ Colunbia CoUe^e Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Lang Floral & Nursery Co, 1214 Main Street, Dallas, Teias. Write or wire headquarters tor flowers for Texas, Oklahoma. Louisiana, New Mexico. No orders too large, none too small. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing. 72 The American Florist. July 27, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered lor the trade in other cities by the flrms below, the Lieadlng Retailers in the citiea indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray, 1017 Grand Avenue Uemler of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Los Angeles, Calif.* O. C. SAAKE FLORIST We Solicit Telegraph Orders. Regular Trade Discount. 215 W. FOURTH STREET Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goidenson Cnt Flower Merchants We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade dlsct. 229 WEST THIRD STREET. Little Rock, Ark. PAUL M. PALEZ FLORIST All ord!»ra carefully filled and delivered to all parts of the City. Arkansas and the Southwest. St. Louis, Mo. F. H. WEBER N« B. Cor, Taylor and Ollre Sta. Flowers delivered in city and state on short notice. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Tacoma, Wash. California Florists will take care of all telegraphic orders. Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. ALFRED HANNAH & S0N3 will fill your or- ders for Designs and Cut Blowers In Michigan. Colorado Springs, Colo. Orders Carefnlly Executed Pikes Peak Floral G). Wlioleaale and Retail Memhers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Steubenville, Ohio. Huscroffs Flower Shop E. E. McCAUSLEN, Prop. 173 North Fourth Street All Orders Promptly Executed. Cleveland, 0. The Smith & Fetters Co., LEADING FLORISTS 735 EucUd Ave. -CLEVELAND .•.V.FLOWERS.V.-. 522 SO. mCHIGAN BLVD.. AniBlorimi Anno, CHICAGO Pittsburgh, Pa. MRS. E. A. WILLUMS 621 Penn Ave. Memher of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Omaha, Neb. Alfred Donagtme 1622 Harney St. Established 1806 CHARLES L SCHMIDT 313 Market St., Harrlsburg, Pa. rseSlERRI For St. Louis WIRE Grimm & Gorly I KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. fiaWERS Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Aas'n. C. n. TREY 1133 St., LINCOLil, NEB. WiU flU orders (or the West on sbort notlc* Tcade discoanta. Flrst-claai itook. Wlolasali ind Ritiil Florist Maninsburg, W. Va. Washington, D. G. 134 West King Street Mth and Harvard Sis.. N. W The Flower Store J. A. PHILIPPS 3343 W. MA.I>ISON ST. OTbUB OASrUCI.l> P*BK CHICAGO For Wisconsin Delivery OF "Home Grown Flowers' Get in touch with J. E. MAHHEWSON, TS Member of Florists' Teleeraph Delivery. fully eared for by HENRY SMITH Wholesale and R4fall Florists of Grand Rapid. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. E. W. PEARSON 38 State Street, Newbarypmrt, Moos. Covers All New England Points. jgiS. The American Florist. 73 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Ijeading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. 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. Memliu of Floristi' TaI«K»ph DaliTUy. New York. 50 Broadway New York Malandre Brothers 2077 Broadway, near 72nd Street •Phone, Columbus 6883 BranckeK 7703 Broadway, 1664 Second Ave. The name "Malandre Brothers" on a box of flowers is k Guarantee of Quality. Orders from other cities receive our per- gonal attention. Yonkers, N. Y. New York Floral Co. Cor. Manor Honae Square and North Broadway New York G.E.M.STUMPP 761 nrTH AVINUE Uember of norists' Ttelegraph Delivery. New Orleans, La. CHAS. EBLE Oldest Florist South 121 BARONNE STREET Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. m Cincinnati^ O I HARDESTY & CO. I i 150 East Fourth Street | 1 TH£ BEST THAT GROWS. § a EXPERTS TO ARRANGE THEM, i '^niiiiiiiiiniimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuuiiiiQ# San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND SnccesBor to SlCTers ft Boland FLORIST 60 KEARNY STREET Rockford, III. H. W. BUCKBEE. Uember of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, A. MEYER NEW YORK 1062 Madison Ave., near 80th St. Phones, Lenox 2352—7019 Satisfaction Guaranteed. Boston, Mass. "Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. 124 TREMONT STREET Orders in or Anund WASHINGTON, B.C. Geo. C. Shaffer FLORIST 900 Fourteenth Street Worcester, Mass. Randall's Flower Shop Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Buffalo, N. Y. S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street Anderson service means fresh. sturdy stock and promptdeliveriesinBaffalo,LOCkport Niagara Falls and Western New York Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Galesburg and Central 111. I. L PILLSBURY CHOICE CUT FLOWERS AND DESIGNS PatfMitce aiui Manufacturer of PILLSBURY'S CARNATION STAPLE Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Randolph & McGlements Floral Experts 5936 Penn Av., Pittsburgh, Pa. DULUTH FLORAL CO. 200 miles in any directioa. Rill IITU |l||lll We are Ibe center of the ereat UULUin, minili Northwest. Dailv deliv to Snperior, Wis FREY & FREY, 1338 O Street. LINCOLN. NEB. Wholesale and Retail Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. TERRE HAUTE, IND. THINK OF HEINL'S Chicago Detroit Central Floral Co. 132 North State St., GHIOAGO, tLL. 35 Broadway, DETROIT. MICH. Special attention given to Telegraph and Mall Orders for delivery In eitlier city and adjoining territory. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. LOUlSVILLErKV: AUGUST R. BAUMER, MASONIC TEMPLE Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Springfield, Mass. Wm. Schlatter & Son Artistic Desi^s and Fresh Cut Flowers 422 MAIN STREET Greenhouses, 437 Bay Street. Mention the Aynerican Florist when writing. IN THE HEART OF Newark N. J. The Rosery Floral Co., 167 Market St., at Broad St. Everything in Flowers Telephone Market 494. "WE NEVER SLEEP" GREENHOUSES MOmpllISp TSIIIli 89 South Main St "Up-to-tbe-Minute" Service and Execution. Every Flower in Season DAYTON, OHIO 16 and 18 W. 3rd St Matthews the Florist Established in 1883. Greenhouses and Nurseries in Riverdale. Washington, D. C. GEO. H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenne and Ii Street LITTLEFIELD, Florist WORCESTER, MASS. The American Florist. July 27, American Seed Trade Association. F. W. Bolgiano, Washington, D. C, Presi- dent; Wm. G. Scarlett, Baltimore, Md., First Vice-President; David Burpee, Phila- delphia, P»., Second Vice-President; C. E. Kendel, Cleveland, O., Secretary-Treasurer. The thirty-seventh annual meeting will be held June, 1919. ONION Sets. — The harvesting of the main crop in the Chicago district has begun with prospects for a fair yield. French Bulbs, against which there was an embargo in England last year, may be imported into that country this season. Grass SiaD. — Prices for grass seed on the Chicago Board of Trade July 24 were as follows : Timothy. $7.00 to $8.00 per 100 pounds. Edwin B. Northrxjp, of Northrup, King & Co., Minneapolis, Minn., was at Chicago July 24 on his way home from Detroit with a new Cadillac. Visited Chicago : Howard M. Earl, of W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia, Pa., en route to the Pacific Coast; Ralph M. Ward, New York; S. Aral, Yoko- hama, Japan. Northrup, King & Co., of Minne- apolis, Minn., have opened an office at IGIO Walker Bank Building, Salt Lake City. Utah, together with a warehouse and cleaning plant. Cleveland, O. — The Templin-Crock- ett-Bradley Co. has announced that, ef- fective July 20, all purchases and pay- ments will be made under that name instead o£ the Children's Flower Mis- sion as in the past. Toledo, O. — Clover gained TiVi. cents, July 22. over the price on July 20, clos- ing at $14.50. Cash timothy was also 10 cents higher at $4.30. September closed at $4.80. October $4.45; Decem- ber $4.50, March $4.72y2 and April $4.70. Dutch Bulb Shipments. — The Hol- land-America Line write from New York, July IS: "We have not yet re- ceived an answer to our communica- tion to our offices in Rotterdam with re- lation to the prospective shipments of Holland bulbs from abroad." the department of agriculture es- timates the bean crop at 19,79]„000 bushels, an increase of .'>,0(X),000 bush- els; the beet sugar crop at 6,247,000 tons, an increase of 207,000 tons; and the peanut crop of 70,704,000 bushels, an Increase of 19,.500,000 bushels, all record crops. A writer in the Melbourne Australa- sian expresses the opinion that the best white winter flowering sweet pea in that country is Icicle, this variety hav- ing been awarded the silver medal of the Sweet Pea Society of South Austra- lia, the exhibit being made by F. H. Brunning. Melbourne. Tax Multiplication Grave Danger. A grave danger in the present policy of the treasury is that taxes will be so needlessly multiplied as to become more vexatious than productive. By the income and war-profit levy, if clear- ly drawn and equitably applied, it .should be possible in one transaction to collect practically the whole of the extraordinary war revenue. To any- thing short of confiscation, business can soon ad.iust itself. But business must suffer if. in addition to such charges, it is compelled to carry burdens espe- cially devised as hindrances. While this war is in progress no tax should be levied to destroy anything at home or abroad except the power of the Prussian autocracy. — New York World. Expediting Seed Imports. To inform seedsmen of the best methods of importing seeds, the seeds stocks committee of the United States department of agriculture has taken up with the war trade board and the United States shipping board the steps necessary to obtain government a.ssist- ance pr.imptly. An import license is required for the importation of seeds. Apnlication blanks for import licenses may be obtained from the bureau of imports, war trade board. Washington. D. C, or at branch offices of the war trade board in various cities. The seed stocks committee is to advise with the war trade board as to the importance of seeds proposed to be imported in cases of embargoes by foreign countries. been refused or is unclaimed by the consignee, and has been on hand for a period of. 60 days. The consignee, as described in- the waybill, shall be given due notice by mail of the proposed sale. The place of the sale is to be deter- mined by the carrier. The net pro- ceeds, if any, after deducting freight and other legitimate expenses, will be paid to the owner on proof of owner- ^^'P- B. F. L. New Yerk Seed Trade. A. R. Kennedy, formerly at 156 West . 34th street, is now finely located at 216 West .'54th street, nearer to the Penn- sylvania Terminal. He reports a good season's business. Joseph M, Brown, who has been his store manager for the past six years, has enlisted in the navy and expects to go to the training school at Pelham Bay. He is a clever young man and we wish him success. Patrick O'Mara, of Peter Henderson & Co., is on an extended vacation in the Adirondacks. Washington Rulings and Regulations. The war trade board has by a new ruling extended the hack-haul privilege under the general policy of restricted imports, hitherto applying only to con- venient ports in Europe, to apply un- der the same conditions to convenient Mediterranean ports in Africa. As to which ports are to be considered as con- venient within the meaning of this regulation will be determined by the shipping control committee. Ports of Spain and Portugal may be construed to include adjacent islands in the Med- iterranean sea and the Atlantic ocean north of the Grand Canaries belonging to those countries. West Italian and Sicilian port's include ports in Sardinia and other Italian islands lying to the westward of the west coast of Italy. The director general of railroads has ordered that carriers sub.iect to fed- eral control shall sell at public auction to the highest bidder, without adver- tisement, carload and less than carload lots of non-perishable freight that has Pieters-Wtieeler Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED Corn and Vine Seed Crops. Waterloo, Neb., July 17, 1918. This vicinity has been visited by one of the most beneficial summer rains ever known. Corn was getting in bad shape, especially south of the Platte river, much of it curling seriously, and as this crop is now at its critical stage, that is. just shooting ears, the moisture which we have received was a very important factor and growers are feel- ing well over the prospect. The acre- age of sweet corn is not as large as might be desired, although there is some independent acreage. General crops of Dent corn are in splendid shape. Acreages on squash and pumpkin are light but the prospects on what has been planted are quite favorable. At Rocky Ford, Colo., the prospects on cucumber, cantaloupe and beans are fully up to the average, and taking it all "in all, there should be fair crops, although there is no excess acreage m sight. j^^ Lily-Bulb Prospects In Bermuda. Consul General Ethelbert Watts re- ports that the Bermudian director of agriculture estimates that this season's production of lily bulbs will total 1.2iM crates, as against a little ov er 1,'W Hi crates produced last year. The growers are asking an advance of 50 per cent over last year's prices. Gilroy, California Alfred J. Brewn Seed Ge. Growers of Peas and Beans Grand Rapids, Mich. Uenfwn the Americanriorist when writing. r a S I a n g^rHDIFLO^ ^ND spencer sweet PKA AND SDNFLOWEE. Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA CO m p 8 D y igi8. The American Florist. 75 American-Grown Nircissns (or an early start. Reliable, weU-cnred; ready in Sept. Per 100 Per 1000 Emperor, DouWe Nose $3.00 $2730 Emperor, fancy grade, round bulbs 2.75 25.00 Princeps Maximns, fancy grade.. 1.75 15.00 Blcolor Empress, fancy grade... 3.00 27.50 Bicolor Grandis (Grandee) 2.25 20.00 Obvallarls (Tenby Daffodil) fancy 2.00 18.00 Sir Watldn, fancy grade 3.00 27.00 Barri Conspicnns, fancy grade.. 1.S0 12.50 Jonqnilla Rugnlosus 1.25 11.00 Poetlcus (Pheasant Eye), fancy.. 1.00 9.50 Poetlcus Omatus, fancy grade.. 1.25 11.00 7% Disconnt off above to Seedsmen only. DOUBLE NARCISSI Per 100 Per 1000 Alba Plena Odorata $1.35 S12.00 Orange Phoenix, fancy grade ... . 1 .75 1 6.00 Snlphur Phoenix, fancy grade... l 75 16.00 CALLA AETHIOPICA These can be grown at less expense during winter months, requiring less heat than other lilies. Should prove popular on account of coal restrictions. Ready in August. At Chicago At New York Per 100 Per 1000 Per 100 Per 1000 1 to IH in. $4.50 $42.00 m to 2 in. . 7.00 65.00 $8.00 $75.00 2 toZ^'jin. . 9.60 90.00 11.50 110.00 2Hin. up.... ■ 11.50 IIO.OO 15.50 150.00 Onr Mld-Snmmer List of Seeds tor Summer Sowing is now ready— Write for your copy. Vaughan's Seed Store CHICAGO NEW YORK Before Placing Orders for SWEET PEAS, Spencers, G randl- floras, etc., ASTERS and FLOWER SEEDS In general; TOMATO, LIMA and POLE BEANS, write JOHN BODGER & SONS CO., Contract Seed Growers LOS ANGB1.ES, OAXIFOIUnA Mention the American Florist when writing. GARDEN SEED Beet. Sweet Corn. Garden Beans. Onion Seta, and Seed Potatoes in variety. Also other item3 of the short crop of this past season, as well as a full liiu' of Garden Seeds, will be quoted you upon application to S. B. WOODRUFF & SQIS, 82 Dey St , NEW YORK and OB.AlrGE, COmT. Mention the American Florist when writing. I. N. Simon & Son Garden Seeds 438 MARKET STREET Philadelphia - - Pa. O L L U O Specially Prepared for Export KELWAY'S IMPROVED FARM ROOT SEEDS IMPROVED VEGETABLE SEEDS IMPROVED FLOWER SEEDS Write for our SPECIAL PRICES stating, if possible, quantiUes reguired. niosirjieJ OiiIojm Free. KELWAY & SON ""^^" LANGPORT, Eng. Cable Address; "KELWAY, LANGPORT Mention the American Florist when writing. Seed Packets for 1919 Should be Ordered at Once We make all Packet sizes. Larger bags for counter and package trade up to two pound or more. Catalogue Envelopes. Return Envelopes. Coin Envelopes. THE BROWN BAG FILLING MACHINE CO. FITCHBURG, MASS. Mention the American Florist when writing. NEW CROP KENTIA SEEDS BELMOREANA and FORSTERIANA JUST ARRIVED WRITE FOR PRICES, STATING Q U A N T I T Y R E Q D I R E D McHUTCHISON & CO., 95 Chambers Street, NEW YORK Mention the American FHorist when writing. TOMATO SEED GrowB for the Wholesale Seed Trade. HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA Mention the American Florist when writing. Waldo Rohnerl GILROY, CAL. WHOLESALE SEED GROWER Specialties; Lettuce, Onion. Sweet Peas. Asten, Cosmos. Mignonette, Verbenas In varletj. Correspondence Solicited. ROUTZAHN SEED CO. Arroyo Gmnde, Cnllf. Sweet Pea and Naslurtinin Specialists. Wholesale Growers of full list of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS ^r SEEDS Fiower, Vegetable tnd Farm Send your inquiries to HURST & SON 152 Hounsditch LONDON, - . ENGLAND The Premier British Wholesale and Exporting Seed House. 75 YEARS UNRIVALLED REPHTATION. Mention the AmericanFlorist when writing. EDGAR F. HURFF SWEDESBORO, N. J. Grower of High Grade Seed. TOMATO, Pepper, Egg Plant, Squash, Pnmpldll. Cucrumber and Watermelon Seed and Field Com, on Contract. CORRESPONDENC£ SOLICITED Mention the AmericanF lorist when writing. 76 The American Florist July 27 y MICHELL'S PANSY SEED Michell's Giant Exhibition, Mixed, a Plant strain, which for size of b.oom, heavy lex ture and varied colnrsand shades cannot be surpassed. Half tr. plvt., 30c; 50c per tr. pkt. : ^ oz., $1.25; $S.OO per H oz. : v-er oz . $7.00. Giant Trimardeau, Mixed. Lartre flow- ering and choiue colors. Tr. pkt., 30c; 81.25 per oz. Also Giant Prize and Regular ' sorts in separate colors. Also all other seasonable Seeds, Bulbs, and Supplies. Send for Wholesale Price List. HENRY F. MICHELL CO. 518 Market Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. BAMBOO CANE STAKES NATURAL, 6 ft. 6- 9 ft. " 9-12 ft. 2000 600 400 Prices ex warehouse Ne Price Per bale $21.00 7.00 8.50 Yorl<. Terras — Net casli 30 days. McHUTCHISON & CO. 9S Chambers Street, NEW YORK J.G. ROBINSON SEED GO. WATKRLOO, NSBBASKA Rocky Ford, Colorado Contract growers of Cucumber, Cantaloupe, Watermelon. .Squash and Pumpkiu Seed; Sugar, Flint and Field Seed Corns. JAMES VICK'S SONS Growers 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 R. & M. GODINEAU SEED GROWERS Angers, - France Specialties : Beets. Mangoes. Carrots, Cab- bages, Celeries, Parsleys, Parsnips, Turnlpa. Growing Crops Given Personal Attention. Lilium Giganteum 7-9 in. and 9-10 in., for Immediate delivery. Write for Prices. Tokohama Nursery Co., Ltl Woolworth Bldg., New York City Mention the American 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, lU. The Mangelsdorf Seed Co., Atchison, Kansas. Wholesale Field and Garden Seeds ALFALFA TIMOTHY BLUEGRASS REDTOP SWEET CLOVER TURNIP FOR FALL TRADE PLEASE W^RITE FOR SAMPLES AND PRICES. Mention the American Florist when writing H. C. >ie Crll^T^ Sk, C - — ■' ^WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS >= SPECIALTIES IN VARIETY ONION - CARROT - BEET- RADISH - PARSNIP CONTRACT PRICES MAILED ON REQUEST £■ A -KT T7T« A -VTz-TC/-/-* C ABLE ADDR ESS . "M c G I LL-S EED ■' z-. A T TI-/-kr> -VTI » SAN FRANCISCO san franc.sco CALIFORNIA New Early-Flowering^ or Winter-Blooming GIANT PANSIES An entirely new and distinct strain of Pansies. The main advantage of thi^se new Pansies over all hitherto existing Pansies is the extreme earliiiess of flowering and its unusual hardiness, which enables them to withstand quite severe Winters and to bloom right on into the Summer. Sown at the same time as other Pansies. they begin flowering the early part of March or as soon as the snow is off the ground, many times hav- ing lour or five large flowers to a plant, when all other Pansiss are only showing buds. The flowers are large, well formed and fragr; 14. WINTER SUN. Golden yellow, eye. 1 16. CELESTIAL QUFEN. Li^ht or sky blue 15. ICE KING. Silvery white, with eye. | 17. CHARM OF MARCH. Dark velvety blut.- 18. MIXED. The above four colors with other shades and variations. Each color separate or mixed. „ „ 500 seeds, 25c; 1000 seeds, 40c; H oz.. $1.10; H oz., $2.00; oz.. $7.50. For description and prices of other Pansy Seed send for list. WESTERN SEED & IRRIGATION CO. Wholesale Seed Growers and Dealers ^PPriAITIF^* Sw^^*' *'^'"* ""'• ^^^^ Corn; Cucumber, Musk and Jl CvlALliCd • Watermelon; Pumpkin and Squash. FREMONT, .... NEBRASKA. Contract Seed Growers Correspondence Soilclted, George R. Pedrick & Son, PBDRIOKTOWTW, N. J. Mention the American, Florist when writing The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Tur- nip, Radish, Beet, Etc. Branches: Michigan, uil FflRII finNN Wisconsin and Idaho. BIILrMnU, bUNH. Mention the American Florist when writing igi8. The American Florist. 77 SWEET PEAS. Trade Patkets contsin H oz. Tmde pkt. Oz. Lb Apricot Orchid. Adelightfulandclarmingshade. $0.25 $0.80$10.00 Asta Ohn. This is sure to be the most popular Lide Bohemian Girl. Deep pink, standard orange blush :e of blossom to .30 .20 FordhookPink and White. Heather Bell. A rich but pleasing mauve, but bI er btaudine in water the color becomes a beaut ful mauve lavender Helen Lewis. Very fine shade of salmon pink Hercules, or the same lovely shade of piuk as Cjuntess Spencer 1.00 14.00 .65 800 1.00 .65 CrCLAMEN-Giant English Grown. Prices on Cyclamen are net— No Discount. PRICES (except where naled)— 100 seeds, $1.10; 1000 seeds, $9.00 net. Saint George. Foliage is beautifully margined with briebt silver, not unlike the Beeonia Rex, and ttie flowers are a rich salmon color. 100 seeds $1.20; 1000 seeds. $10.00. Crimson St. George. 1U3 seeds, $1.80; 1000 seeds, $15.00. Mrs. L. M. Graves. The color is an intense and brilliant salmon scarlet. 100 seeds, $1.»0; 1000 seeds, $15.00. Brilliant Giganteum. Fiery crimson flowera. 100 seeJs $1.60; 1000 seedS' $14.00. Queen Mary. Salmon with claret base. 100 seeds. $1.40; 1000 seeds, « 1 2.00. Rosy Mom. Delicate rose color. Claret base. Grandiflora Alba. The largest giant white. Excelsior. White with red base. Extra large flowers. Princess May. Hale pink. Duke of Fife. Dark rose. Mauve Queen. Mauve. Princess of Wales. Deep pink. Salmon King. English Varieties, Mixed-lOO seeds, $1.10; lOOO see is, $9.O0. Dark Rose, no seeds, $1.10; lOOO seeds, $9.00. Glory of Wandsbek. lOO seeds, $2.00. MIGNONETTE NEW YORK MARKET. This is an extra choice strain of Mignonette for greenhousecultur-i. Our seed is greenhouse-grown, raised by a most careful groiver. Trade pkt., 1000 seeds, 50c; 'ii OZ., .J 1.00; oz., "" Lavender Pink. Large flowers Melody. This is a deeper shade of pink than Karly Song Bird" on white ground, closely rnsembling "Countess Spencer" Morning Star. Deep orange scarlet or flame color Mrs. A. A. Skaach. Flowers bright shell pink. Mrs. M. Spanolin. Ulaok-seeded white Mrs. J. Manda. Light shell pink Mrs. William Sim. Apricot pink Mrs. Woodrow W.lson. Appleblossom pink Pink and White, lilanche Ferry type, extra choice President Woodrow Wilson. Magenta rose Rose Queen. A splendid commercial pink, best seller on Chicago market. Sow in August Rose Queen. Greenhouse grown Selma Swenson. Clear light soft pink Song Bird. Same color as "Florence Morse Spencer" Songster. Giant early lavender Spring Maid. Light pink on cream ground ..^.. Snow Flake. This is the best early flowering white seeded Spencer Venus. Standard white, slightly blushed wings Warbler. Rich mauve purple Wedgewood, A magnificent clear blue White Orchid. White llowers 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 .25 .20 .20 .20 .20 .20 .30 .65 8.00 .90 12.0° .90 12.00 .65 8.00 .80 10.00 .65 8.00 .65 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 .65 .65 .65 1.00 .65 .65 .90 3.00 .65 .30 .30 .20 .30 .50 8.00 8.00 12.00 8.00 12.00 12.00 8.00 .80 10.00 .65 8.00 .90 12.00 .20 .65 8.00 PANSIES. VAUGHAN'S INTERNATIONAL MIXTURE. This is one of the Special- ties that has estab.ished the reputation of Vaughan's Flower SeeoS :ind one which we maintain most carefully. Trade pkt.,50c; H oz., $1.50; H oz., $5.00; oz., $10.00. VAUGHAN'S GIANT MIXTURE. This mixture includes the richest ', reds, coppers and bronzes, together with the most deleave rose and V pink shadings, all the distinct colors of Triniardeau and the splendid Cassier strain. Trade pkt., 25c; 's oz., 76c; oz., $5.00; V^ lb., $18 00. ' VAUGHAN'S Cirr FLOWER MIXTURE. This mixture is put up bv our- s.h.s Mii.l ruui:uii> m,„\\i iigln r,,,lored sorts. We have sold this iijixUiif fi r se\.T;il seasons to Some of our Chicago cut flower growers. Trade pkt., 25c; is <-'^- 60c; oz., $1.00. NEW EARLY-FLOWERING GIANT. The new strain produces its giant flowers about four weeks earlier than other known types. In March, when the old type pansies hardJy show any buds the plants of the new strain bore from three to five of their giant flowers. Early Flowering Giant White, Yellow, Light Blue, Daik Blue and Mixed. Trade [.kt. (50U seeds), 25c; V% oz., 8oc. CHICAGO PARKS BEDDING MIXTURE. This is a mixture made by ourselves irciiji 20 dmVreiit and dislin.t varieties of this type. While lh.> ll.iwers of this strain dn ii..t gr.iw us large as those of the Giant Pansies thev evi-el them bv a much greater number of flowers to a plant. Trade i.kt., I5c; Vi oz., 35c; oz., $1.15; Va lb., $4.00. VAUGHAN'S P. P. (Popular Price) MIXTURE. This mixt. re likt "Va ghau" mixtures, is made up by ourselves from separate ci and strains of the Giant and Chicago Parks Beddini: types and furnish a large variety of colors with a good proportion of y flowers. Trade pkt., 2bc; H oz., 35c; oz., $2.00; 4 ozs., $7.00. CHICAGO ILL. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE NEW YORK N. Y. 78 The American Florist. July 27, Market Gardeners Vegetable Growers' Association of America. H. W. Selby, Philadelphia, Pa., President; C. W. Waid, Grand Rapids, Mich., Vice- President; S. W. Severance, Louisville, Ky., Secretary; Eugene Davis. Grand Rapids, Mich., Treasurer. Boston, Mass. — A community mar- ket for the disposal of surplus products of 30,000 war gardens ■will be opened in Horticultural hall, July 31. Appli- cations for space should be addressed to W. L. Terhune, 29 Mason street. Kankakee, Iii. — The D. F. Harrison Co. has sold its range devoted to vege- tables to W. B. Davis, of Aurora, and R. B. Davis of Morrison, III., who will incorporate under the name of the Da- vis-Kankalcee Co. Raymond Baird will remain as manager. The Ontario department of agricul- ttire, Toronto, under the title "Mush- rooms of Ontario," has issued Bulletin 263, by R. E. Stone, Ph. D., containing much of interest concerning common edible and poisonous mushrooms, their distinguishing characteristics, growth, food value, etc. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegetables. Chicago, July 23. — Cucumbers, 2- dozen box, 75 cents; celery, crate 50 cents; head lettuce, 2-dozen, $1.50; radishes, per 100 buncdies, $1.00; toma- toes, 4 baskets, 50 to 75 cents. New York, July 22.— Celery (state), per bunch, 25 to 60 cents; cucumbers, $1.00 to .$2.75 per basket; mushrooms, 80 cents to $2.40 per 4-pound basket; tomatoes, per pound, 10 to 12 cents; lettuce, per package, 50 cents to $2.00; radishes, per 100 bunches, 50 cents to $1.00 Turnips. This promises to turn out one of the shortest crop years on record, at least in our vicinity (Ohio). "We have never seen the market in its present condi- tion — never in 30 years. Anything at all edible will sell, and at a high price, showing the enormous demand for food and also the unbalanced condition of our country — and insufficient number of producers. Combined with high priced seeds of doubtful quality, short labor supply and insufficient quantities of manure and fertilizers, we have so far had a shortage of moisture too early in the season, causing a tremen- dous shortage. This lack of moisture has prevented a great deal of replant- ing or succession cropping of vegetables and berries, and at this date there is not much left that can be done. One of the best late crops is turnips. The old adage, "Sow your turnips in Ju- ly, wet or dry," is pretty nearly right. However, on our exacting markets, much later sowings can be used. We draw the line at August 20 for Ohio. This date will mature a nice apple- size turnip about November 1, and this size will outsell the larger ones. We have known cases where parties were successful with such late sowings. clearing up more money than on their earlier crops. For several years now, turnips have ruled high — above $1 per bushel. These late crops are generally produced by broadcasting the seed up- on land that has produced an earlier crop, such as peas, beans or potatoes. We should avoid radish and cabbage patches, as the same diseases and pests will attack the turnips. The two enemies to turnips are black flea and green aphis. Where moisture is insufficient these two will generally destroy the crop. Since the installation of mechanical watering, ■we make it a practice to thoroughly soak the land before preparing for turnips. When in proper condition disc and harrow and sow the seed and this moisture will generally pull the crop through until cool weather comes in the fall. For this purpose we generally bring on one of our movable Skinner lines, and after the purpose is accomplished carry the line to another field. We have demonstrated that this method is a success, as a few pipe lines will go over a large area. For our market and for shipping, the Purple Top White Globe is the standard variety. Take care to sow thinly, or mix the seed with some filler, to reduce overseeding. Maeketman. War Gardens For Army. The repeal of the old law which for- bids the expenditure of money appro- priated for the army for post gardens is being urged by Secretary of War Baker, the war industries board and the national war garden commission and a bill will be introduced by Chair- man Dent of the house military com- mittee to provide facilities for the culti- vation of vacant areas at army camps and cantonments throughout the United States. At Camp Dix, N. J., a 400-acre war garden has been under cultivation for some time. At its inception the national war-garden commission, conferred with the military authorities and straight- way sent a train of motor trucks loaded with plows, seeds, fertilizer, harrows, hoes and all the other gardening tools needed to start off the kitchen garden for this healthy family of 48,000 sol- diers in training. Plenty of farmer sol- diers were in the camp, and itching for assignment to the plowing and har- rowing jobs, where they could "show off" to the city soldiers how valuable faim training is to a warrior. Nassau County Vegetable Show. The June meeting of the Nassau County Horticultural Society held in Pembroke hall, Glen Cove, N. Y., was featured by a fin© display of vegetables. Among the exhibits which received awards at the hands of Judges S. J. Trepess, Robert Angus and F. H. Meech, were six tomatoes by J. "W. Everitt and 25 string beans, 25 pods of peas and an excellent collection of vegetables in 12 varieties by Frank Petroccia, six heads of cauliflower by Ernest Westlake and displays of let- tuce by Arthur Smith, Louis Hubbard, A. J. Young and Ernest Westlake. Competition for the next meeting to be held August 14 will be for six ears of sweet corn and 25 pods of lima beans. Awards in the flower section were made to Ernest 'Westlake and Louis Hub- bard for sweet peas and gladioli re- spectively. Houston, Tex.— Material for 14 new houses has been received from the Fo- ley Greenhouse Manufacturing Co., Chi- cago, by the R. C. Kerr Co., and work is well under way in preparation for a lively fall trade. THE G. HERBERT COY SEEB GO. VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB. Contract Gro'wers of HIGH GRADE SEEDS Mention the American Florist when writing. J. Bolgiano & Son Pratt & Light Sts., BALTIMORE, MO. Mention the American Florist when writing. Henry Fish Seed Co. Bean Growers for the Wholesale Seed Trade CARPINTERIA, CALIF. Mention the American Florist when loriting. Mushroom Growing By B. M. Dnggar. PresentlDg accurately the requirements for Buccess. 260 pages, cloth, fully Illustrated. Price, fl.M. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO SIMON LOUIS FRERES & CO. BRUYERES-LE-CHATEL (Seine at Gise,) France. (ESTABUSHED 1666) Wholesale Growers and Exporters of Choice Stocks of Vegetable, Flower and Forage Seeds SPECIALTIES Mandel-Wurzel, Giant Half-Sugar Mangel Wurzels, Beet, Carrot, Celery, Dandelion, Endive, Leek, Lettuce, Radish, Swiss-Chard, Swede and Turnip. IMPORTERS OF Red-top, Meadow Fescue, Blue Grass, Sunflower, Timothy and GARDEN PEAS. English Catalogue on Application. ENGLISH CORRESPONDENCE. igiS. The American Florist. 79 Improved Purity Freesia Bulbs BULBS WELL CURED. TRUE TYPE. WELL UP TO SIZE. Prices quoted are F. O. B. Chicago. Ordinary planting size $ 3.50 per 1000 % to H-inch and up 6.00 per 1000 , Large Jumbo Bulbs 18.00 per 1000 No charge for packing. s to ?4-inch and up $15.00 per 1000 H to ?8-inch and up 9.50 per 1000 We can also quote prices upon application F. O. B. California, shipping direct to you from our Grower. Write us for sample 100 or more, or mail us your full order with privilege of returning same if not satisfactory. We guarantee our Bulbs to reach you in good condition, which means a great deal to you. Let us have your orders. American Bulb Co., Pbone, Randolpb 3316. 172 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago v^^^^^^^^^ A 'JVJVJW^^MV^^^^^^Mv^^^^^^.r^v^tNVJWJV^^^^^^.r^x.p.p.p^^^^Jv^^ ■A ^.^..-...-If.........^.^.. ....».».».». ».»..».«> FREESIAS FISHER'S PURITT, California grown H to 's in. Large H " H " Mammotb % and up Jumbo CALLAS Grown in California Sandy Soil Not overforced Greenhouse Bulbs lV4to2in.White,1000percase LILIUM GIGANTEUM ..4 MULTIFLORUM <,,„ Cold Storage New York & Chicago Write for Prices McHUTGHISON&CO. 95 Chambers Street, NEW YORK FREESIA Purity Mammoth size, also ^j and up. Freesia refracta alba, % inch. Sweet William, siugle, mixed, tine strain. Cyclamen Seed. Finest American grown from the very finest strains. Prices on application. J.M.THORBURN&CO. 53 Barclay St.,tliio to 54 Park Place NEW YORK CITY PANSIES THOROUGHBRED STRAINS. Postpaid, per oz. Cassier's Giant Odler, finest mixed $3.50 President Camot 4.00 Giant Trimardeau, mixed, largest 2.50 SIN JACINTO SEED CO , Inc., Housion, Teiai Mention the American Florist when writing. R. A. van der SCHOOT, HiUegom, Holland Begs to announce that he is prepared to book orders for season's shipments of FIRST QUALITY BULBS Inquiries and quotations may be addressed to the undersigned, who is the American representative of the House, and ready to furnish all information. No retail trade solicited. "STRICTLY WHOLESALE." A. M. van der SCHOOT Tlie American Representative has vacated liis Chicago Office tor the present and is now at 10 Bridge Street, NEW YORK CITY BEANS, PEAS, RADISH AND ALL GARDEN SEEDS Booking contract orders now for future delivery. Write for prices. LEONARD SEED CO. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE 226-230 W. Klnzie St., Telepbone Main 2762. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing. FREESIA PURITY Vz inch, good grade per 1000, $ 7.50 '^s inch, extra fine bulbs per 1000, 13.60 '4 inch and up, mammoth bulbs per 1000, 17.00 ST. LOUIS SEED CO., St. Louis, Mo. GERANIUMS ROOTBa> CUTTINGS. For delivery Oct. 1st. to Dec. 15th. S. A. Nutt, per 1000. $12.50: Ricard and Poitevlne, yr looo. 115.00. For deliverv De.-. 15th. to Feb. 16th. S. A. Nutt, per 1000, $15.00 : Bicard and Poitevine, per 1000..?17.50. Parcel post delivery m,ide at actual cost. Bill sent with shiptnent. Cash for cuttings to accompany the order. ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, PA. Get Qnotatiozui From LANDRETH SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED B^msdale BrlstOl, PO. Mention the American Florist when wrttinff. 80 The American Florist. July 27, The Nursery Trade American Association of Nnrserymen. J. R. Mayhcw, Waxahachie. Tfx., Presi- dent; J. Edward Moon, Worrisvill**, Pa., Vice-President; Curtis Nye Smith, 19 Con- jzressSt., Boston, Mass. , Secretary and Coun- sel. Forty-four annual convention will be held at Chicago in 1919. ^ z^ "Winchester, Tenn. — E. W. Chattin, well known nurseryman, has been elect- ed mayor of this city. I^XINGTON, Ky. — Richard R. Tacke, superintendent of parks for a number of years, has resigned. Denison, Tex. — The Southwestern Nurserymen's Association will hold its meeting: in this city, September 17. Michigan Agricultural College, East Lansing, has issued Special Bulletin No. 8.8, covering experiments in spray- ing to control anthracnose on black raspberries. HUNTSVILLE, Ala.— Henry B. Chase has been asked by business and pro- fessional men of the city to repr^ent them as mayorality candidate at the fall election. NiLES, Calif. — George C. Roeding has taken over the total capital stock of the California Nursery Co.. amounting to $400,000, in exchange for his nursery property here. New York.— Isaac Hicks & Sons, of Westliury, L. I., have been awarded the contract for the landscape work at the 34th street Pennsylvania Central sta- tion in this city. Alta Loma, Tex. — Forty acres in this vicinity will be planted with mulberry trees as an extensive experiment in silkworm culture. The trees were im- ported from Italy. Portland, Ore. — E. B. McFarland, president of the Portland Rose Society and an authority on roses in this sec- tion, died at Seaview, Wash., July 5, from heart disease. Lo.s Angele.s, Calif. — Chas. G. Ad- ams, landscape architect, who is mak- ing a tour ot the east, says general building and landscape work have been quite active on the Pacific coast this season. Syracu.se. N. Y.— The annual meet- ing of the New York Federation of Hor- ticultural Societies and Floral Clubs will be held here September 11. Par- ticulars may be had upon application to Professor E. A. White, secretary, Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y. Pacific Coast Association of Nurserymen. The sixteenth annual convention of the Pacific Coast Association of Nurs- erymen was held at the Imperial Hotel, Portland. Ore., July 10-12. The meeting was well attended with good represen- tation from the Pacific northwest and California. Elimination of waste and closer co-operation were urged as aids in terminating the war, and how the nursery business was affected by pres- ent conditions was the subject of con- siderable discussion. The elimination of many useless varieties was sug- gested as a war measure, and a list of such will be sent to members of the a.ssociation. A model of a state law providing a uniform system of in- spection was presented by H. A. Lewis, Portland, and approved by the mem- bers. A topic of more than usual in- terest was "Education of the Home Owner in Landscaping," presented by a committee led by W. C. Shawen, Se- attle. Reports showed that the market for loganberries is such that the gro\v- ers, especially those in Oregon, where their production has become an ex- tensive industry, ca.nnot keep up with the demand, ' and that the future for fruit juices is bright with indications that more acreage 'will be planted dur- ing the coming year. Lack of help and high wages caused a number of growers to curtail their plantings this season. The market for dried fruits is also better, according to M. R. Jack- son, Fresno, Calif. From the present outlook, prices- in general for nursery stock will be higher, as growers, in- stead of increasing acreage, are endeav- oring to keep their product up to the highest quality. A much enjoyed feature of the con- vention was the entertainment of the visitors on the afternoon of the second day at the home of Howard E. Weed at Beaverton until late in the evening. At the closing session, officers were elected for the ensuing year as follows : C. J. Atwood, president; C. A. Tonne- son, Spokane, Wash., secretary-treas- urer, re-elected; F. W. May, North Ya- kima. Wash.: A. Brownell, Portland, Ore.; W. R. Jackson. Fresno, Calif.; C. L. Trotter, Vancouver, B. C; C. T. Hawkes, Caldwell, Idaho; P. A. Dix, Roy. Utah, and T. W. Mills, Helena, Mont, vice-presidents. Portland was again chosen as the meeting place for 1019. H. C. T. Barberry Eradication. WHO will pay the owner.s? The United States department of agriculture, through the office of cereal investigations. Botany Annex. Urtaana, 111., states that the campaign for the eradication of Berberis vulgaris and B. purpurea by educating people regard- ing the menace to tlie wheat crop has been a success in Illinois, although the inspection has been rather slow due to the fact that an appropriation was not passed in time to get the survey work fully organized in the spring and much of the inspection has been done by vol- unteers. Regarding the destruction of the shrubs, it is stated that there is no law at present to compel eradication unless they are found to be infected, but it is planned to endeavor to have the state legislature pass such a statute next winter and nurserymen will also be urged to aid in this effort. Compen- sation for the destruction of the shrubs is a matter that will have to come through the state since the United States does not have the power to pay this. The matter, however, is so com- Ijlicated that it would be a serious handicap on the work of the campaign to try to include it in the law, but if it was found advisable to do so, such .action could be taken up and, attempt made to get some settlement after the law was passed. The state department of agriculture reports that it is cooperating with the federal department and with the State Council of Defense in the work of eradication, has given the federal in- spectors the status of state inspectors, and where plants were found infected and owners imwilling to remove them otherwise, peremptory orders for their destruction were issued by the state de- partment. Georgia Fruit Tree Legislation. There has just been filed in the Geor- gia legislature a bill (S. 214) to estab- lish the measure of damages in those cases where fruit trees are not true to name. The purchaser may collect $3 per tree for each year between the date of purchase and the first day of No- vember of the year in which such tree shall have borne fruit disclosing the variety thereof. It is apparent that no Georgia nurseryman could sell any fruit trees if this bill were enacted. A thousand trees, taking seven years to bear fruit, would involve damages payable by the nurseryman of $21,000. Such measure of damages is absurd, and does not, in any event, represent the actual dam- ages, as a review of cases decided by the courts will show. This bill, if enacted, would render the more or less usual disclaimer of war- ranty clause employed by American nurserymen of no avail. Curtis Nye Smith. PEONIES 30 acres. Can supply your watts. Write for Catalogue. Gilbert H. Wild Sarcoxie, Missouri Mention the American Florist when writing. Specialists in Specimen %M FOR LANDSCAPE WORK. Hardy Ttbododendrons, Axalean, Box- TTOOds, Hollien and a complete line of Coniferous Bvergreena, Write for Price*. COTTAGE GARDENS NURSERIES, Inc. EURBICA., CALIFORNIA. Mention the American Florist when writing. For the Best New and Standard DAHLIAS PEACOCK DAHIilA FARMS, p. 0. Berlin, N, J. Williamstown Juno., If. J. Mention the American Florist when writing. STAR BRAND ROSES "American Pillar" and nearly every other good hardy climber. Send for our list. 'JONES CO. Robetl Pyle. Pies. [*l * 1^ I AdL\ EST GROVE PENNA. Winlzer, Vice-Pres. Mention the American Florist when writing. Plant Propagation, Greenhouse and Nursery Practice. Br M. G. Kalna. 342 pages, Illustrated. Price, $1.50. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAOO igiH, The American Florist. 81 gjiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii^ I Cottage Gardens Nurseries Stock j 1 as a safe investment | I WHY and WHAT are | [The Cottage Gardens Nurseries] I WHERE are they located and WHY? | = They comprise S61 acres of the richest lands in FLORIST'S PLANTS. Such as Azaleas, Rhododendrons, = = HUMBOLDT COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, which are devoted etc., are imported into and con- = = to the following purposes. sumed in the United States to = = -'.•?:: acres Jersey Dairy Farm where a herd of 150 head the value of $2 000 000 per an- ^ = of Pure Bred Jerseys are maintained. 5"J"- J^e cost of product on = = „ . »- , ., , J ,n does not exceed 20% of the s; = SI acres Eden Nursery where acres of glass and 60 w^holesale sellins price = = acres of land under Skinner System of irrigation are ,„„„„,, ^. „,»,,„ , , „ , j ui„v, „,.„^„ to,.=o,. = = devoted to the culture of millions of Azaleas, Rhododen- JEBSE1 CATTLK. A pure bred high grade Jersey = = drons. Hollies, Boxwood and other florists' plants. cow produces $120 to $180 per ^ ^ „ , , annum in butter fat. The high- = = 28 acres San Jose Selling Brancb where large quan- es( grade cows produce $300 to = S titles of deciduous stock is grown. j35q per annum. Cost of keep- = = 520 acres in Bulb Farms where fifteen millions of ing such animals runs from = = Holland and other bulbs are now growing. $60.00 to $80.00 per annum. No = = high grade Jersey Calf sells for = I What Four Years Work Has Accomplished. io^$5oVroV6o°oTa1h.''°Exlrffine 1 = Sales for one and one-half years $ 42.7S5.67 pedigreed Bulls sell at $1000 = = Gains for same period 88,050.63 and sometimes $5000 each. = S Orders now on hand for future delivery fall.. 126.194.57 =: = Surplus July 1st. 1918 204,000.00 riimsitir rnnriitinnc = = Dividend declared July 1st, 1918, 20% on 300,000.00 l/limaUt WUnUlUUlia. ^ = _ , <,. i*x»»jT^«ii Nowhere in the world are climatic and soil conditions = = Inventory Stock On Hand For Sale. as favorable for producing bulbs, norlsfs plants and = = T^ ,1, -n, * .3 ^ **i .focAnAAA Jerscv Cattle as the coastal region of Northern Califor- ^ = Bulbs. Plants and Cattle. ...... ... ... 485,000.00 j Oregon and Washington. = S Capital stock outstanding July 1, 1918, which „ ,, , , . . , ,, = = participates in the 20% dividend 300.000.00 Bulbs and plants grown in this region are of much = = Additional Capital Stock authorized 300.000.00 better quality than those produced in any other part = = of the world. The costs of production and selling are = = Total Capital Stock outstanding and author- less and the quality is superior in every respect. = = ized 600,000.00 The cost of producing butter fat will average 20 cents = = Crop of bulbs now being harvested 15,000.00 per pound less that in the colder parts of the United = = Quantity of Florists' plants now in work 3,000.00 states and the quality is unexcelled and Humboldt = = _ County butter sells for the higl>est market price. ^ = Sources Of Pr< fit. a united states Embargo on all bulb and plant im- = = There are three maior soiirpp=! of nrofit in the portations from foreign countries will secure the entire = ^ mere are three major sources ot piont in tne American market to American producers and is a cogent = = /i»**.»x„^ /^._j»_.. />^<._..«i..»n reason why a great industry in growing these articles = s Cottage Gardens operations. should be buiu upon the pacific coast. = = 1st Culture and sale of Bulbs. There is abundant opportunity for the profitable in- = = 2nd Culture and sale of Florists' Plants. vestment of several million of dollars of Capital in such ^ S 3rd Sales of Butter Fat from Jersey Farm. enterprises and this should be American Capital man- = S Sales of Pure Bred Jerseys from Jersey Farm. aged by American brains and energy and these Indus- = = tries should be distinctively American Industries. = = Bulb Sales. the cottage gardens nurseries is an American = i TULIPS. Average price of Tulip Bulbs in America, X^flv" bv "Americans ^ American capital and managed = ^ $15 per M. y y • ^ = " cost production bulbs in America, Its new issue of stock now being placed on the mar- = = $5 per M. ket affords an opporunity for the safe investment of = S " increase per annum 400%. $200,000 of American Capital which will earn the highest = = " yearly demand for 'Tulip Bulbs rate of dividend of any American Industrial Stock and = ^ $2 000 000 in value this dividend will be permanent, in fact will increase = 1 NARCISSUS. " selling price in America, $18 after the war is over. = S per M. On January 1st the price will be increased to $150 = = " cost of production in America, per share. = = $6 per M. You can invest now at $100 per share. = = ;; annual increase 200 to 300%. j^in out the attached subscription form and mail it = = .1 nnn^nn"^ \i„'" America ^.^^^ ,0% of the amount you wish to subscribe for and = = $1,000,000 in \aiue. ^3j, jj ^^ ^^^ address below. = = OTHER BULBS. " selling price in America, $10.00 = = per M. This \\\\\ be your last opportunity to purchase = = " cost of production in America, = I :: ^"^""^" E£y /5;Vo^o°o r'^vaiue. Cottagc Gafdefls Nnrseries Stock at Par. | I THE COTTAGE GARDENS NURSERIES. Inc . of Eureka. Calif. | = Capital stock, $300,000 Shares, $100 Each ^ = 1 hereby subscribe for shares of the capital stock of the COTTA''-E GARDENS NURSERIES, Inc., = = a COrporetion, of Enrekfl. California, at the par value thereof, nnd asree to pay therefor20 per cent of this subscription hfrev*ith and to pay the = = reintinucr in installments of an equal amount on the first day of each calendar month hereafter tor eisht months until said subscription is fully = = paid, the payments herein provided are to be paid to the treasurer of said corporation, at Eureka, Calittrnia. Ccrtiflcate of stock to be issued by = = said corporation on final payment thereof. ^ = Dated, 1918. = = Certificate of Stock will be mailed Immediately should = = purcbaser prefer making full payment. = 1 Make checks payable to KA.THERINE L. BROWN, Treasurer. C. W. WARD, President. 1 friuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii^ 82 The American Florist July 27, SPECIAL SALE Boston Ferns Whitmdni Ferns 6 inch, 35 cents each 6 inch, 35 cents each Perfect, strong, well-rooted and established plants. These prices are made only for immediate acceptance, and order should be placed at once to get in on these special ofiers. Don't ciela^-. These ax*e x*ea.l t>ax*s:aixis>* Tlxesr deEnand you.r immediate attention. Order I>J'o-w ! George Wittbold Co., J^J^iZT... 745 Bnckiogkam Place, CBICAfiO CHAS. H. TOTTY MADISON, NEW JERSSY WHOLESALE FLORIST ChrTaanthemmn NoTcltlea my Specialty Rochester, N. Y. SUMMER DUIXNESS NOTICEABLE. Summer lethargy has settled over the trade and the lack o( transient business is noticeable. Cut flower stock of all kinds is plentiful, ©specially roses, and due to the cool nights, the quality has been unusually good. Summer Ameri- can Beauties are showing fine form. Cornflowers, gaillardias, monardias, schizanthus, Shasta daisies, mignon- ette, gypsophilas, etc., are also good. Early gladioli have begun to arrive in limited numbers. Carnations are be- coming very small, but are still the bread and butter of the trade. Bloom- ing plants are entirely gone. NOTES. John Murrell has returned from an auto trip to Gettysburg, Pa. He is now making improvements at his range and planting carnations. Geo. T. Boucher has returned from a fishing trip at Manitou. He is now showing fine early asters, gladioli and summer roses. George Kramer is now with the Syrmington Forge Co., engaged in the manufacture of shells. E. P. and Winfred Wilson, with their families, are taking motor trips to near- by points of interest. Herbert Salmon and wife are rejoic- ing over the arrival of a son. Salter Bros, are making a good dis- play of Japanese iris. Chas. W. Curtis is growing some ex- cellent gladioli. Hubert Stringer has returned from a Canadian trip. Visitors : Henry Bigart, New York; Charles Ighton. Buffalo, N. Y. Chesteb. , LORilN, O. — Employes and guests of the Hecock Floral Co., to the number of 36, enjoyed the firm's annual outing at Linwood park, July 10. DAHLIAS A good assortment ot the best all around Tari- eties. 2 inch pot plants at prices runnine from $2.00 to $25.00 per 100. We will send 1000 in an assortment of 20 varieties, our selection for $20.00. Cash with order. R. VINCENT, Jr. S SONS CO. White Marsh, Md. Storrs & Harrison Co. PAINESVILLE NURSERIES Catalogues and Price Lists Free on Application. PAINESVILLE, OHIO Mention the American Florist when writing. CARNATIONS F. CORNER & SONS CO., Lafayette - - - Indiana Mention the AmericanFlorist when writing. Orchids If you want Orchids for any purpose whatever we solicit your Inquiries and orders for same. We do not grow or handle anything else but Orchids. Special lists on application. LAGER & HlTRREIili, Siinmiit, N. J. Mention the AmericanFlorist when writing. Spring Stock Write for List of Soft Wooded Plants. Mention the AmericanFlorist when writing. Trade Directory OF THE Florists, Seedsmen and ?fnrserym.en United States and Canada PRICE: $3.00 POSTPAID AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., OmOAGO Alonzo J. Bryan "WTiolesale Florist Washington, New Jersey Grower of Geraniums, Fuchsias, Heliotropes, Cannas and all kinds of Bedding Plants, includ- ing Vegetable Plants by tbe hundreds of thou- Bands. See our display Adv. in American Florist, April 6, page 612. Correspondence solicited. DAISIES Our Stock Has Been Carefully Selected. Per 100 Mrs. F. Sander, 2-in $2.00 Boston Yellow, 2-in 3.00 Alyssnm, Giant Double. 2-ln 2.00 Geranium, Labeled. 2-in 2.00 Vtnca Varlegata, 2-in 1.75 ELMER RAWLINGS, Allegany, S. Y. aiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiuiiifluoiiiiiiiininiiiiiiiiiiiMuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiPiiiiii| I Robert Craig Co... | I ^^ PALMS I 1 and Novelties in OecoratlTe Plants. | I Market and 49th Sis., Philadelphia, Pa. | iiiinuiiinuiiiiJiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiuiiiiioiinniiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiHis Hill's Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Small, medium and large sizes supplied. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nurseiy Co. Est Crowen b ABoka >EE, ILL. igi8. The American Florist. 83 Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. ASPARAGUS. ASPARAGUS PLDMOSnS SEEDLINGS, extra Btrong, $6.50 per 1,000. VAOGHAN'S SEED STORE. Chicago and New York. Asparagus plumosus. 3-in., 8c each; Spren- geri, 3-in., 6c each, George Wittbold Co,, 745 Buclsingham Place, Chicago. ASPLENTUM, Asplenium Nidus Avis (Bird's Nest FernK We offer fine, well furnished plants at 50c, 75c, $1.00 and $1.50 each. J. A. PETERSON & SONS. Westwood. Cincinnati, O. AUCUBA JAPONICA. BULBS. FREESIA PDRITY, AND YEIiOW CALLAS Our Specialty. We grow acres of them. Our prices and stock will please you. PACIFIC BDLB CO. 211 Pacific Ave.. Santa Cruz. Calif. Bulbs, Lily. For autumn and winter, from storage. Giganteum. Speciosum Album, Spe- ciosum Rubrum and Auratum, For sizes and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Bulbs. Lll. Giganteum, 7-9 and 9-10 In. for Immediate delivery. Write for prices. Yoko- hama Nursery Co.. Ltd., Woolworth Bldg., New York City. Bulbs, seeds, supplies, etc. Wholesale only. American Bulb Co., 178 N. Wabash Avenue, ■Chicago. CALENDUIiAS. Calendula. Orange King and Lemon Queen, 2%-ln.. $3.00 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Micb. CALIiAS. CAI^LA AETHIOPICA (Arum Lily). At pres- ent the only dependable new crop lil.y bulb for 1918-19. Prices at Chicago: Large bulbs (m to 2-inch), per lOO, $7.(X); per 1,000. $05.00; Mammoth (2 to 2V<.-lnch), per 100, $9.50; per 1,000. .$90.00; 2V2-inch and up, per 100. $11.50: per 1.000. $110.00. Prices at New York: Large bulbs (1% to 2-inch), per 1,000. $75.00; Mam- moth (2 to 2%-inch), per 1,000, $110.00: 2^4- Inch and up, per 1,000. $150.00. Ready In August or September. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicago and New York. CAIiliAS. Callas. Grown in California sandy soil; not overforced greenhouse bulbs. y^ to 2-in., white, 1,000 per ease. Write for prices. McHutchison & Co., 95 Chambers St., New York. Callas. home grown, fine stock, ready in Au- gust. For sizes and prices, see advertisement on front cover of this issue. S. S. Skidelsky & Co.. 1004 Lincoln Bldg.. Philadelphia. Pa. CANNAS. Cannas. A good assortment of 3-ln. standard varieties such as Gladiator, J. D, ETlseie, Loui- siana, Maros, Mme. Crozy, Mrs. Kate Gray, Queen Charlotte, Souv. de Crozy. Uncle Sam, Venus, Wyoming, $1 per doz., $3.50 per 100. R. Vincent. Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. CARNATIONS. FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. Positively the best obtainable. Order early. 100 lOOO White Enchantress $6.00 $55.00 Carnegie 5.00 45.00 Victory 6.00 50.00 Alice 6.00 50.00 Thenanthos 6.00 55.00 Ward 6.00 55.00 Matchless 6.IX) 55.00 WIETOR BROS. 162 N. Wabash Ave. Chicago L. D. Phone Randolph 2081. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 2-in. fine clean young stock. .f2.50 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Ready now. cash, please. Tints of Gold, early or mid-yellow ;i.000 Pacific Supreme, earlv or mid-pink 1.000 Dinna, best white Pompon 10,0*>1 Lilla, best red Pompon 2,tXtO Skiho, bronze yellow Pompon 2.000 Mer.sa. be?t single wjiite 4.000 Singles and Pompons. We have a fine crop of ."tO sorts, early, mid and late. Rooting in sand, these we will pot July 2otb to 30th in thumb pots and will be read.v about Aug. lOth for shipment. These will be fine for growing to single stems for choice blooms. Try some of these. They will make you money. Prices same as above. G. SCHNEIDER. 22 E. High St. Springfield. O. Chrysanthemum Manual, by Elmer D. Smith, Adrian, Mich., who has given his undivided at- tention for twenty-five years to the improve- ment of the chr.vsanthemum and its culture in detail. 50c. iM)stpaid. Chrysanthemums: Standard varieties, 2% and 3 in. i>ots. $30.00 per 1000. HENRY SMITH, Craud Rapids. Mich. COLEUS. -4* Coleus. Best $3.00 per loO. ids, Mich. bedding HENRY varieties. SMITH. 2?4-ln. Grand pots. Rap- CYCIiAMEN. Cyclamen, Wandsbek type, transplanted seed- lings, $7.00 per 100; $60.0o per 1,000. Seedlings. $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1.000. Salmon and Uococco repots, $1.00 extra: 2i^-inch. $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1,000. Six varieties, equally divided. Cyclamen bulbs, mixed, first size. $10.00 per 100; second size. $6.00 per 100. ERNEST ROBER. Wilmette, 111, CYCLAMEN. Best strain of cyclamen grown. in 2^-inch pots. Varieties: Salmon Pink, Light PlLk, Blood Red, Pure White, and White with red e.ye — $7.50 per luo or $65.00 per 1,000. Cyclamen Seedlings, from three to five leaves. at $5.00 per 100 or $40.00 per 1.000. North Bergen. J. H. FIESSER, N. J. Cyclamen. 3-in.. 10c: 4-in.. 20(;; 5-in., 35c and 5oc; 6-in., 75c and $1.00: 7-in., $1.50; 8-in., $2.00 each. George Wittbold Co., 745 Buck- ingham Place, Chicago. DRACAENAS. DRACAENA TERMINALIS. Clean, healthy stock out of 2V4-lnch pots at $8.00 per 100: 3-lnch pots at $15.00 per 100; 4-lnch pots at $25.00 per 100. Cash with order. J. fi. FIESSER, North Eergen, N. J. Ferns. Bird's Nest. 6-ln., $1.B0 each. Table. 214-in.. $4 per 100. Hollv. 3-ln., $10 per 100: 4-ln.. $15 per 100; 5-ln.. $3 and $4.20 per doz.; 6-in.. $6 per doz. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove. 111. Ferns. Boston. 4-ln.. I5c; 5-in., 30c: 6-ln., 50e; 7-in.. 75c; 8-in., $1.00; 9-in., $1.50 each. George Wittbold Co.. 745 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Ferns, Boston. 214-in..- heavy, $6.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1.000. A. Henderson & Co.. 211 N. State St.. Chicago. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It, 84 The American Florist. July 27, FBEESIAS. FRBESIAS. Improved Purity. Estra size. % to %-lnch, per 1,000. $12.00; % to H-lnch, P" 1 nno s:7 .v>- % to %-iiich, per 1,000. *4.uo Wri?e fOT^mpJ?s. VAUGHAN'S SEED STOKE. Chicago and New York. Freesias. Fisher's Purity, California grown. %-in. to %-in., large; %-ln. to %-ln., mam- moth; %-ln. and up, Jumbo. Write for prices. McHutchlson & Co., 85 Chambers St., ^ew York. Freesia Purity. '/4-tn., good grade, $7.50 per 1,000; %-in., extra fine, $13.50 per 1,000, % InT^d up, $17.00 per 1,000. St. Louis Seed Co., St. Louis, Mo. Freesia Purity, mammoth size, also %-in. and up; refractra alba, %-in. Prices on applica- tion. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 53 Barclay St., New" York. Prcssla bulbs. For sizes and prices, see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue American Bulb Co.. 172 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. GERANIUMS. Geraniums. Sin., ^^-^^^ ^^^^^-'f\ S^ 1000 2-in.. $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1,000. R!yincent: Jr! & Sons. Co., White Marsh. Md. Geraniums, rooted cuttings ?. A. Nutt, nO ner 1,000: Ricard and Poltevine, $12.50 per 1,000. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. GREVHiLEAS. rrevilleas 4-in. from 10 to 12-in. blgll; fl"\? fo? ^"el I^d vases, $15.00 Per lOO. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids. Mich. HYDBANGBAS, TTVT)"RANGEAS French varieties, 2%-inch, $4^ per iS); Much, $20.00 per If; Otaksa 5-inch, $25.00 per 100. Ernest Rober, Wil- mette. 111. Hydrangeas, 5-in., 40c; 6-in., 60c; 7-in., 85c; 8-ln.7 $1.25 each. George Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham Place, Chicago. GREENS. Greens. Huckleberry foliage, Sl-^B Per case; natural log moss, per bag dpO /I.-, "■>• *Vt^' nernetuated sheet moss, per bag (100 sq. ii.l. $"«) Caldwell the Woodsman Co., Evergreen. Alabama. Greens. Huckleberry foliage JJ-fS P«'^,f|§• natural log moss, per bag WO sq. ft.) $1.76, perpetuated sheet moss per bag (100 sq. It.), $3.50. B. A. Bcaven, Evergreen, Ala. IVIES. English Ivy, 4-ln., 15c each. George Witt- bold Co., 745 Buckingham Place, Chicago. ORCHIDS. HASSALL & CO.. orchid growers and raisers, Sonlhgate, London, England. Cattleyas. Laelio- Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order eo- liclted. KENTIA8. Orchids of all kinds, established and seml- established; Lage.r & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. PAIiMS. KenUa Belmoreana. 2-ln., 10c; 3-in 16c, 4-in., 35c; 5-in., $1.00 each. Fosteriana, 2-in , 10c; 3-in. l(Jc; 4-ln., 35c; 5-ln., $1.00 each. George Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham Place, Chicago. LANTANAS. Lantanaa, mixed varieties; pink, yellow, and red 2-tnch, strong plants, $4.00 per 100. ERNEST ROBER. Wllmette, 111. Palms high class, and novelties In decorative plants. 'Robert Ciaig Co., Market and 49th Sts., Philadelphia. Pa. PANDANUS. Pandanns Veitchii, nicely variegated, large specimens only, at $2.00, $2.50, $3.00, $4.00 and $5.00 each. J. A. PETERSON & SONS, West- wood, Cincinnati. O. PEONIES. Peonies. 30 acres. Can supply your wants. Write for Catalogue. Gilbert H. Wild, Sar- coxie. Mo. POINSEXTIAS. POINSETTIAS, 4-inch stock plants, $12.00 per 100; 3-inch, $8.00 per 100; 2H-inch cuttings, $6,00 per 100, $50.00 per 1,000. ERNEST RO- BER. Wilmette, 111. PRIMULAS. Primula Obconlca, assorted varieties. 2i4-in.. $4.00 per 100. HEWRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Primula Obconlca, 2y4-lnch. $5.00 per 1(W, $45.00 per 1,000. A. Henderson & Ck>.. 211 N. State St., Chicago. EXTRA FINE 2y.-INCH ROSE PLANTS. 100 1.000 White Killarney ^ %'j^ 35.00 Sunburst B.OO 45.00 George Blgar 4.00 WIETOR BROS., 162 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. L. D. Phone, Randolph 2081. Roses. Own root, 214-in. f"' .baching Aaron Ward, Ophelia. Killarney BrilUant, White Kil- larney, and Suilburst. $7.50 per 100, $70.00 per 1,000. Milady and Richmond, $7.00 perlOO, $65 per 1,000. SVi-in. stock, $35 per l.OOO add - tional. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, lU. SEEDS. ASPARAGUS PLDMOSUS NANDS SEED. New crop. California lathhouse-grown, now ready: ,, ^ Per 1,000 seeds *'-°^ ASPARAGUS SPRBNG.ERI SEED. Per 1,000 seeds ♦".76 ASPARAGUS ELONGATUS SE3BD. Per 1.000 seeds ♦o-OO Write for prices by the pound. H. N. GAGE CO., INC., MONTBBELLO, CALIFORNIA Seed. New early-flowering or winter-blooming Giant Pansies; Winter Sun, Ice King, Celestial, Queen, Charm of March, and mixed. 50O seeds, 25c; 1,000 seeds, 40c; % oz., $1.10; % oz $2; oz., $7.50. Chas. Frost, Kenilworth, N. J. Seed packets for 1919. All packet sizes and larger bags up to two pounds or more, also catalogues, return and coin envelopes. The Brown Bag Filling Machine Co., Fitchburg, Mass. Rose Plants. 2H-inch pots. Champ Welland, Pink Killarney. Richmond, $3.50 per lOO, $30.00 per 1,000. My Maryland, $4.00 Per 100; $35.00 per 1,000. Peter Reinberg, 30 B. Randolph St., Chicago. Roses Winter-flowering. For varieties and prices, see advertisement on front cover page if this issue. F. R. Pierson. Tarrytown, N. Y. SEEDS. Seed. Cyclamen. American grown, new crop of nice plump seed, grown by a specia"st. Per 100, $1.50; per 1,000, $12; 5,000 for $55.()0. Pansv New crop Florists' Mixture, tr. pkt., sfoo- % ol., $2.()0; oz., $7.00. A. Henderson &'Co., 211 N. State St., Chicago. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, canta- loupe, watermelon, squash and pumpkin se™. sugar, flint, and field corn. J. C. Robinson Seed (3o.. Waterloo, Neb. Seeds. Tomato, pepper, eggplant, squash, pumpkin, cucumber and watermelon seed and field corn on contract. Edgar P. Hurff. Swedes- boro, N. J. • Seed, cyclamen. Finest American grown from the very finest strains. Prices on application, J. M. Thorburn & Co., 53 Barclay St., New York. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, musk- melon, squash and pumpkin; sweet, flint and dent corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co., Valley, Neb. Seeds. Kentia Belmoreana and Forsteriana. New crop just arrived. Write for prices. Mc- Hutchlson & Co., 95 Chambers St., New York. Seeds. Sweet peas, asters, and flower seed in general; tomato, lima and pole beans. John Bodger & Sons (3o., Los Angeles, Calif. Seeds. Burpee's Sweet Peas New ^t"' flowering Spencers. For varieties and prices, see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia. Pa. Seeds, specialties: Pepper, eggplant tomato^ vine, seed and field corn. George R. Pedrick & Son, contract seed growers, Pcdncktown. N. J. Seeds. Flower and vegetable. All seasona- ble varieties. Stocks are very complete. James Tick's Sions. Rochester. N. Y. Seeds. Wholesale price list for florists ana market gardeners. The W. Atlee Burpee Co.. Philadalphia, Pa. Seeds, growers for the trade: Beans peas. sweet corn, onions, turnip, radish, beet, etc. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co., MlUord. Coim. Seed. Beet, sweet com, bean, onion sets, potato. Prices will be quoted upon application. S D Woodruff & Sons, 82 Dey St., New York. Seeds, 'wholesale field and garden seeds. J. Bolgiani & Son, Light, Pratt and BlBcott Sts., Baltimore, Md. Seeds, specialties: Lettuce, onion, sweet pea, aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena in vanety. Waldo Rohnert, Gllroy, Calif. Seed. Vegetable and flower, of every descrip- tion. The W. W. Barnard Co.. 231-236 W. Madsion St.. Chicago. If YOU Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready R6!erence Department, Write Us About If. igi8. The American Florist. 85 SEEDS. Seeds; specialties: Beets, mangoes, carrots, cabbages, celeries, parsley, parsnips, turnips. R. & M. Godlneau, Angers, France. Seeds. Bean, pea. radish, and all garden. Write for prices. Leonard Seed C!o., 226-230 W. KInzie St.. Chicago. Seed. Flower and garden seeds. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium a specialty. Eoutzahn Seed Co.. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Seeds. Wholesale field and garden. Write for samples and prices. The Mangelsdorf Seed Co., Atchison, Kan. Seeds, flower, vegetable and farm. Wholesale only. Kelway's, Langport, England. Alfred J. Brown Seed Get quotations from SNAPDRAGONS. Snapdragons, Giant strain. Pinii. white and yellow, 2>4-in., $4.00 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. SPHAGNUM MOSS, Sphagnum moss and green sheet moss. For florists and nurserymen. For spot shipment or contract. Write us. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chi- cago and New York. VEGETABLE PliANTb. CELERY PLANTS. Golden Self-Blanching (French stralo) ; Giant Pascal; also The Grand, new, easy blanching, which ia easy to grow; fine plants, ready for the field. $2.00 per 1,000. Cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS, Kalamazoo. Mich. VEGETABLE PliANTS. Cabbage, celery and parsley plants, field grown, 50c per 100. $3 per 1,000. prepaid. F. M. PATTINGTON, Sclploville, N. Y. Vinca vines, 3-in., 6c; 4-in., 15c; 5-ln., 20c each. George Wlttbold Co., 745 Bucliingham Place, Chicago. Vinca vines and Sprengeril, 3-in., $8.00, 4-In., $12.00 per 100; heavy. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. MISCEIilxANEOUS, Greenhouse glass. Heavy in thickness, well flattened and annealed and especially manu- factured for greenhouse purposes. Write for prices. Okmulgee Window Glass Co., Okmul- gee, Okla. Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by CLAY & SON, Stratford, London, Kngland. Nursery stock of all descriptions. Catalogues and price lists free on application. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnesville. O. Dreer's "Riverton Special" cedar plant tubs, all sizes. Henry A. Drcer, 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Pa. Catalogues. Large runs our specialty. Write for prices. Regan Printing House, 523 Plym- outh Place. Chicago. Baskets of every description, logue. Raedlein Basket Co.. Lve., Chicago. Dreer*3 Peerless glazing points, 1,000, 75c, postpaid. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Pa. Wired picks and sticks, Bcstbilt Brand, flor- !t supplies. Geo. Herrmann Co., Mt. Vernon, One-piece flower boxes, 24x4x3 in., $2.00 per 100. The John Henry Co., Lansing, Mich. Refrigerators. Write for catalogue. Bneh- binder Bros., 618 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Boilers of high grade for greenhouses. Write for catalogue. Giblln & Co., Dtlca, N. 1. Wizard brand manure. The Pulverized Manure Co., 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. Mastlca for greenhouse glazing. P. 0. Pierce Co., 12 West Broadway, New York. Glass, large stock and good prices. Sharp, Partridge & Co., Chicago. 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. CHIFFONS. Write for prices on our wide edge, plain, 4-ln. and 6'ln. chiffon. Joseph Ziska & Sons, 168-75 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. FLORISTS' SUPPIiIES. We handle a general line of florists' supplies, ribbons, chiffons and wire designs, etc. Joseph Ziska & Sons, 175 N. Wabash Ave, Chicago, 111. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction. Builders of all kinds of greenhouses and conaervatories. Plana and sketches submitted on request. A. Dietsch Co., 2G42 Sheffield Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse cougt ruction, cypreaa roof material and all greenhouse fittings. Plana and sketches submitted ou requeat. John C. Moninger Co., 9o8 Blackhawk St., Chicago. Greenhouses. Superior in cpnatruction, durable and Inexpensive. Write for estimate. The Foley Greenhouse MJfg., Co., 3100 S. Spaulding Ave« Chicago. Greenhouse construction. Write as for an estimate and sketch on your proposed green- house. Ickea-Braun Mill Co., 2340 Wabansla Ave., Chicago. Pecky Cypreas drop Biding, ship lap. flooring, white cedar posts, etc., everything in lumber. Adam Schilio Lumber Co., 1560 Kingsbury St.. Chicago. Greenhouse construction. We furnish erery- thing for the greenhouse. Garland Manufac- turing Co., Des Plaines, 111. Greenhouse lumber, hotbed sash, pecky cy- press, square red cedar posts. Lockland Lum- ber Co., Lockland. O. POTS AND PANS. Florists' red pots, all sizes; moss aztec ware, fern pans, vases, etc. The Petera & Reed Pot- tery Co.. South Zanesville, o. Neponaet flower, vegetable waterproof paper pots. Vaughan'8 Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Red Pots. Before buying, write for prices. George Keller Pottery Co., 2614-2622 Hemdon St., Chicago. Pots. We are prepared to ship all styles and sizes on order. Write for prices. A. H. Hews & Co.. Inc., Cambridge, Mass. Logan pots are best by teat. Write for cat- alogue and discounts. The Logan Pottery Co., Logan. O. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 86 The American Florist. July 27, INSECTICIDES. Aphine, $1 per qt. ; $2.50 per gal. Fungine, $1 per qt. ; $3.50 per gal. Veimlne, $1 per qt.; $3 per gal. Apblne Manufacturing Co., Mad- isODj N, J. CARNATION STAPLES. SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES. Mend your split caruations. Finest article for carnation growers introduced so far, 35c for l.OOU; 3.000 for $1. postage paid. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, 204 Uandolplr St.. Detroit, Mich. STAKES. Cane Stakes, standard grade, 6 to 8 feet, per 100. 9oc; per 500, $4.00; $6.50 per 1,000, Pipe stems, 4 to 6 feet, per 100, 70c; per 1,000, $4.U0. VAUGHAN'S SEED STOKE, Chi- cago. Bamboo cane stakes, 6 ft., $21 per bale, 6-9 ft.. $7 per bale; 8-12 ft., $8.50 per bale. Mc- Hutchison & Co., 95 Chambers St., New York, WIRE DESIGNS. Mfrs of wire designs for 35 years. Write for list. Joseph Ziska & Sons, Chicago. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS. Amllng Co.. E. C. Chicago. Angermueller Co., Geo. H., St. Louis, Mo. Bassett & Washburn, Chicago. Bereer Bros.. Philadelphia, Pa. Berning, H. G., St. Louis. Mo. Budlong. J. A., Chicago. Chicago Flower Growers* Assn.. Chicago. Erne & Company, Chicago. Foxy, p.. New York. Ford, M. C, New York. Ford, William P., New York. Proment. H. E., New York. Goldstein & Futterman, New York. Grossberg-Tyler-Flnnermann Co., Chicago. Hart, George B.<^ Rochester, N. Y. Henshaw Floral Co., Inc., New York. Hentz & Nash, Inc., New York. Hoerber Bros.. Chicago. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Jones, Percy, Inc., Chicago. Kastlng Co., W. F., Buffalo, N. Y. Kennlcott Bros. Co., Chicago. Kervan Co.. The. New York, Keasler, Wm. A., New York. Krucbten. John, Cbicago. Kuebn. C. A.. Si . Ix>ul3. Mo. Kubl. Geo. A.. Pekln, 111. Kuslk & Co., Kansas City, Mo. Kyle & Foerster. Chicago. Mackle, William. New Y'ork. LATEST EDITION The American Florist Company's Trade Directory EOR 1918 Contains 529 Pages. Price $3.00 Postpaid. THE AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY'S Trade Directory for 1918, fully revised to date, with thousands of new names and changes of address, is now ready for distribution. It contains 529 pages, including extensive lists of the Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen of the United States, Canada, Central and South America arranged both by states and towns and all names alphabetically. Also lists of Foreign Merchants, Firms Which Issue Catalogues, Horticultural Supply Concerns Parks, Cemeteries, Landscape Architects, Experiment Station Horticulturists, Botanical Gardens, Seed Growers, and much other conveniently indexed and invaluable trade information. PUBLISHED BY THE American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO WHOLESAIiE CUT FIX)WERS. McCallum Co., PittsburRh, Pa. Meconi, Paul. New York. Miller & Musser. Cbicago. N. Y. Cut Flower Exchange, New York. Neidinger Co.. Jos. G., Philadelphia, Pa. Niessen Co., The. Leo, Pbiladelphia, Pa. Pappas. Nicholas G. & Co.. New York. Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange. Plerson, A. N., Cromwell, Conn. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co.. Pittsburgh, Pa. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Chicago. Pollworth Co.. C. C, Milwaukee. Wis. Polykranas, Geo. J.. New York. Pyfer & Co., A. T., Cbicago. Randall Co., A. L., Chicago. Reld. Edward, Philadelphia. Pa. Reinberg, George, Cbicago. WHOLESALE CUT F LOWERS. Reinberg, Peter. Chicago. Rice Bros., Mloneapolia, Minn, Rledel & Meyer. Inc., New York. Rusch & Co.. Gust.. Milwaukee. Wis. Sheridan. W. F.. New York. Siebrecht, Geo. C, New York. Tonncr. O. A. & L. A., Chicago. Totty Co., Chas. H., Madison, N. J. Traendly & Schenck, New Y'ork. Dnlted Cut Flower Co.. New York. Vaughan, A. L., & Co., Chicago. Welland & Rlsch Co., Chicago. Wletor Bros., Chicago. Young & Co., A. L.., New York. Young & Co.. John, New Y'ork. Wlttbold. Geo., Co., Chicago. Zecb & Mann, Cliicago, If You Do Nof Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Ds Atiouf It. igi8. The American Florist. 87 KROESCHELL BOILERS IF YOU NEED A BOILER IN A HURRY, Telephone or Telegraph At Our Expense. SEND FOR CATALOG. Kroeschell Bros. Co., 452 W. Erie St., Ch Azalea Pots, Hanging Baskets. Lawn Vases. Urns, Etc. Red Pots Refined Clay* — Skilled Labor. The Peters & Reed Pottery Co., so. ZANESVILLE, OHIO. "Moss Aztec" AVare WM. M. WARRIN, 16 W. 23rd St., New York. George Keller Pottery Co. SUCCESSOR TO 6E0.KELLER&S0N, Manufsctorers of Red Pots Before buying write for pricef 2614-2622 Herndon St.. CHICAGO. LOGAN POTS ARE BEST BT TEST Write na for Catalog and Diaeonntl. The Login Pottery Co., LOGAN, OHIO. ProTldeucc, R. I. JULY BUSINESS VEKY SATISFACTORY. Trade during- the past week has been quite good, with stock plentiful and cut flowers still enjoying a good sate. Glad- ioli are coming better than they have for some time and asters are arriving in larger numbers. Sweet peas con- tinue good and bring from 50 cents to .$1 per 10(). Roses are being received in Jarge quantities, but a good demand cleans them up. Small outdoor flowers are being offered, but meet with little favor. Although funeral work has been rather slow, business in general has been exceedingly good. H. A. T. Hiawatha, Kan. — Miss Susan Mar- grave, of the Hiawatha Greenhouses, reports unusually good business this season. Miss Margrave has been con- sidering the building of additional greenhouses, but on account of fuel and other difficulties, has decided to post- ]>one their erection. DREER'S "RIVERTON SPECIAL" PLANT TUBS No. Diam. Ea. Doz. 10 20 in. $3.25 $37.50 20 18 in 2.75 30.00 30 16 in 2 25 26 00 40 14 in 1.9J 22.00 100 $287 50 No. Diam. 50 12 in Ea. Doz. $150 $15.00 ICO $110.00 0.95 10.50 77.50 195.00 70 Sin 75 8.25 62 50 168,7S The Riverton Tub i s sold exclusively by u the best ever introd s, and is jced. The neatest, lightest and cheapest. Painted fjreenand bound with electric welded hoops. The tour larirest sizes ' ppe d with drop The Recognized Standard Insecticide. A spray remedy for green, black, white fly. thripa and soft scale. anart. $1.00 Gallon, $2.50 PUNGINE. For mildew, rust and other blights af- fecting flowers, fruits and vegetables. Quart. $1.00 Gallon, S3.60 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 UAOIBOlf. K. 7. Mention the Ameriean Florist when writing. CAMBRIDGE World's Oldest and Largest Manafaclnrers ot FLOWER POTS A.H.HEWS&CO., Inc. Cambridge, Mass, REED & KELLER, 12B W. 25th St., NEW YORK. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work and Novelties, and are dealers In Slassware, Pottery, Decorative Greens and Florists' Requisites. Mention the American Florist when writing. CONCENTRATED PULVERIZED MANURE Pulverized or Shredded CATTLE MANURE Pulverized SHEEP MANURE The Florists' standard of uniform high quality for over ten years. Specify WIZARD BRAND in your Supply House order or write us direct for prices and freight raies. The Pulverized Manure Co. No. 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. Mention the American Florist when writing. ^ 1 Order f -^ y 1 Now Y FOR 1 Present ' Shipping ' g i NEPONSET Ugbt, Serviceable, Waterproof PAPER POTS Waterproof, Don't Break, Cost Little. Shippers may use them and save their customers many dollars in express charges. KiF~ It wiU pay you to use these. Earthen Pots Scarce, FREIGHTS SLOW, VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE. Agents, Chicago and New York Me^ition the American Florist when writing. 88 The American Florist. July 27, Index to Advertisers. AlfredLozierRosery. 72 AmerBulb Co I 79 AmliDEECCo 63 Andersoa S A 73 Aoeermueller G H Co. 63 AphineMfe Co 87 Avenue Floral Co... 71 Baer Julius 71 Barnard WW Co.... 76 Banett&Washburn. 56 BaumerAueR 73 Baur Window Glais Co IV BayersdorferH&Co. 68 BeavenE A 63 Beeerow's 70 Berger Bros 64 Bernins H G 64 BodrerJ&SonsCo.. 75 Boland JB 73 Bolgiano J &Son.... 78 Bramley & Son 71 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 74 BreitmeyersJSons.. 70 Briggs Floral Co.... 71 Brown A J Seed Co.. 74 Brown Bag Filling Machine Co 75 Bryan Alonzo J 82 Buchbinder Bros — 111 BnckbeeH W 73 Budloog J A 59 Burpee W A Co II Caldwell the Woods- man Co 63 California Florists... 72 Central Floral Co... 73 Chicago Feed & Fertilizer Co 88 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 57 Clark E B Seed Co. . 76 Clarke's Sons D 71 Clay &Son Ill Cooard & Jones Co.. 80 Cooke Geo H 73 Cottage Gardens Nurslnc 80 81 Cowee W J m Coy HCSeedCo.... 78 Craig Robt Co 82 Danker Fred A 71 DardsCbas 70 Dietsch A &Co IV Donaghue Alfred... 72 Uorner F & Sons Co. 82 Drakos Co 71 DreerHA iii S7 Duluth Floral Co.... 73 DnolopJohnH 70 Eble Charles 73 Edwards Fold Box . . 88 Erne&Co 62 Byres HG 69 Fallon Florist 09 FexyD 67 Fish Henry Seed Co.. 78 Flower Store The ... 72 Foley Greenhouse MfgCo in FordMC 67 Ford William P.!.'!; 67 Fox J M &Son Inc.. 69 Franenfelder C 72 Freeman MrsJ B .. 71 FreyCH 72 Frey & Frey 73 Friedman 72 Froment HE ! b7 Frost Chas 76 Galvin Thos F 71 Garland Mfg Co IV Gasser J M Co 70 Giblin & Co Ill Gilbanks 73 Godineau R & M...' 76 Goldstein & Fntterman 67 GorhamPrinterylnc. 88 Grakelow Chas H... 70 Gr'ndRapidsFloCo. 72 Grimm &Gorly Tl Grossberg Tyler- Finnerman Co 59 Gude Bros 69 HabermehlsSonsJ j. 69 Hansel] Grate Co. ..Ill Hardesty & Co 73 Hart George B Hart Henry 70 Haven Seed Co The. 75 HeinlJohnG&Son. 73 Henderson A & Co.. I Henderson Lewis... 71 Henry Co The John. 63 Heoshaw Floral Co . 67 Hentz&Nash 66 Herr Albert M 79 Hess & Swoboda. . . . 7o Hession 71 Hem8& Co A H 87 HillDNursCo 82 HoerberBros 63 Hollywood G'rdens. 70 Holm & Olson 70 Holton&HunkelCo . 65 Hort Advertiser 88 Hort Trade Journal . Ill House of Flowers... 71 Hurfi Edgar F 75 Hurst &Son 75 HuscroftG. L 72 Ickes-BraunMillCo.IV IdlewildGreenhs 73 Illinois Pipe & Mfg Co 88 Jahn Hugo 70 Jones Percy 56 JoyFloralCo 72 KastingWFCo I Keller Pottery Co Geo 87 Keller Sons J B 71 Kelway &Son 75 Kennicott Bros Co.. 63 KerrR C Floral Co. 71 Kervan Co The 67 Kessler Wm 67 Kottmiller A 69 Kroeschell BrosCo.. 87 Kruchten John 63 KuehnC A 65 KuhlGeo A 82 Kyle& Foerster 63 Lager &Hurrell .... 82 LandrethSeed Co... 79 Lang Flo &Nur Co.. 71 Lange A 69 LeboriusJJ 71 Leikens 73 Leonard Seed Co 79 Littlefield Florist.... 73 Lockland Lum Co.. IV Logan Pottery Co... 87 London Flow'rShp. 7u Louis Simon Freres. &Co 78 Louise Flower Shop. 71 McCallum Co 65 McConnell Alex 69 McGillRG&Co.... 76 McHutchison&Co... 75 76 79 Mackie William.... 67 Malandre Bros 73 Mangelsdorl Seed Co The 76 Matthews the Flo'st. 73 MatthewsonJE 72 May & Co LL 69 Meconi Paul 67 MetairieRidgeNars. 72 Meyer A 73 Michell Henry F Co 76 Miller & Mnsser 63 Moninger JCC0....IV Murray Samuel 72 Nat Flo B of Trade.. IV NeidingerJosGCo... 64 NeubeckLH 70 Newell A 71 N Y CutFlowerEx.. 67 N Y Floral Co 73 Nicotine MfgCo Ill Niessen Leo Co 64 Okmulgee Window Glass Co Ill Palez Paul M 72 Palmer W J &Son... 72 Pappas Nicholas G.. 66 ParkFloralCo 71 Peacock Dahlia Fr.. 8') Pearson E W 72 Pedrick GR&Son.. 76 PennThe Florist.. . 73 Peters & Reed Poty.. 87 Philadelphia Whole- sale Floral Ex 65 GREENHOUSE BEST BRATTDS SHARP, PARTRIDGB & CO., 2263 LUMBBR ST., CHICAGO. ILU Philips Bros 71 PierceFOCo IV Pierson FR Co I Pierson AN(Inc).... I Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co 74 Pikes Peak Flo Co... 72 Pillsbnry IL 73 PittsburgCutFloCo. 64 Podesta&Baldoccbi. 71 Poehlmann Bros Co. 55 Pollworth CCCo... 65 PolykranasGeo J.... 67 Potter Floral Co.... 71 Pulverized Manure Co The 87 Pyfer AT& Co 62 RaedleinBasket Co.. 62 Randall A LCo 63 Randall'sFlowShop. 73 Randolph & Mc- Clements 73 Rawlings Elmer 82 Ready Reference.... 83 Reed & Keller 87 ReganPtg House. ...Ill Reid Edw 64 Reinberg Geo 63 Reinberg Peter 57 Rice Bros 65 Riedel & Meyer 67 RobinsonJCSeedCo. 76 RockWmLFlwrCo.. 72 Rodgers J W 71 Rohnert Waldo 75 Rosery The Floral Co 73 Rontzahn Seed Co .. 75 RuschG& Co 65 SaakeO C 72 San Jacinto Seed Co. 79 Schiller the Florist . 71 Schillo ALnm Co.. IV Schlatter W&Son. Schl'ingMai!.'.".'.'.'.'.. 69 Schmidt Chas L 72 ScbwakeChas& Co. 66 Sekenger Adam 69 ShafierGeoC 73 Sharp Partridge & Co 88 Sheridan Walter F.. 67 Siebrecht George C. 67 Simon & Son I N 75 Situation& Wants... 53 SkidelskySS& Co. I Smith A W & Co.... 70 Smiths Fetters Co.. 72 Smith Henry 72 St. Louis Seed Co... 79 Storr8& Harrison... 82 Stumpp G.E.M.... 73 ThorburnJM&Co. 79 Tonner O A&L A.. 58 Totty Chas H 82 Traendly&Schenck. 67 Trepel Jos 71 United Cut Flo Co.. 67 Van der School AM. 79 Vaughan AL& Co.. 60 Vaughan's Seed Store I 54 61 75 77 87 Vick'sSonsJaa 76 VincentR Jr &Sons Co 182 WalkerFCo 69 WeberFH 72 Weiland &Risch.... 63 Weir James 69 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 76 Wietor Bros 58 Wild Gilbert H W\ Williams Mrs E A . . 72 Wills &Segar 69 WittboIdGCo.... 56 59 61 62 66 68 69 82 Wolfskin Bros & Morris Goldenson. 72 WoodrnSSD&Sons. 75 Worko MfgCo HI YokahamaNursCo.. 76 Young AL&Co.... 66 Young John &Co... 67 Young & Nugent 69 Zech &Mann 61 63 A LLi Nurserymen. Seedsmen and Flo- rists wishing to do business with Europe should send for the ''Otrticnltoral 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 subscription, 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, ENGLAND. Mention the American Florist when writing. Before 422 Main Street, Sprin^ield, : Mention the American Florist when writing. i-^- ► TUT FLOWER BOXES roWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. 4- ► The Chrysanthemum NEW AND REVISED EDITION Price 50 Cents. Cash with Order. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing. ULTIMATELY YOU'LL mm^» DEMAND MAGIC BRAND When Ordering Fertilizer Of Your Supply House. WHY NOT DO IT NOW. CHICAGO FEED a FERTILIZER CO., U. S. YARDS, CHICAGO. Eastern Office G. G. Green, Jr.. Real Est. Trnst BIdd., Ftaila.,Pa. Menticn the American Florist when writing. 1,000 Letterheads, 8^x11 ) ^AJZ 1,000 Envelopes, 6^ sizei 0*rt III CASH WITH ORDDBr-No O. O. D, Proof will be submitted for approval. Stock, 20-lb. white bond on both letterhead and en- velope — one color ink. Satisfaction guaranteed, GORBAM PRINTBBY, Inc. 542 So. Dearborn St., CHICAGO, ILL. Reference. American Florist Co. Mention the American Florist tohen writing. PIPE BOILER TUBES All sizes— any qnantity ILLINOIS PIPE & MFG. CO. 2101 S. Jeirerson St., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing. Smerica is "the Pram nf the UessbI; therB may be mare comfort Rmidships, but wb are ths Erst to touch Unknown Seas,' Vol. U. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, AUGUST 3, 1918. No. 1574 TheAmerican Florist Established 1885 CopyriRht 1918 by American Florist Company. Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891 at the Post Ollice at Chicago, Illinois, under act of March 3, 1B79. Published Evert Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address : Ameflo, Chicago. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1 .( a year; Canada. $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, 82.50. Volumes half yearly from August 3, 1901. ago SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. OlTiCBRS — C. H. TOTTY, Madison, N. J., President; JtJLSs Bourdbt, St. Louis, Mo.. Vice- President; John Young, 1170 Broadway, New York, Secretary; J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer. The thirty-fourth annual convention will be held at St. Louis, Mo., August 20-32, 1918. AMERICAN SWEET PEA SOCIETY. Offioebs— G. W. Kerr, Doylestown, Pa., Presi- dent; Wm. Gray, Bellevue Rd., Newport, R. I., Secretary. Next annual exhibition, .June 1919. Next annual convention, Rochester, N. Y., September 11-14. 1918. \V. N. Rudd, Mt. Green- wood, Chicago, President; Wm. B. Jones, High- wood, Pittsburgh, Pa., Secretary-Treasurer. AMERICAN DAHLIA SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition. New York, September 34-26, 1918. OFncERs— Richard ViscENT, Jr.. White Marsh, Md., President; Jasper R. Lewis, 736 Riverside Drive, New York, Secretary. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Next Annual Convention and Exhibition, New York, November 6-8, 1918. Wm. W. Vert, Greenwich, Conn., President: C. W. Johnson, 3243 W. 109th Street, Chicago, Secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Officers — Benjamin Hammond, Beacon, N. Y., President; Wm. J. Keimel, Elmhurst, 111., Vice- President; Phof. E. a White, Cornell Univers- ity, Ithaoa. N. Y., Secretary. AMERICAN GLADIOLUS SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition, Buffalo- N. Y., August 14-17, 1918. ■ ifficers-A. E. Kun- DEBD, Goshen, Ind., President; A. C. Beal, thaca N. Y., Secretary. WAR CONDITIONS IN GREENHOUSES. What Lansdowne. Pa., Growers Are Doing to Meet Them. Conservation Plans Well in Hand. There are a number of Important growers in Lansdowne, this pretty su- burb of Pliiladelphia, Pa., nearly all of whom make roses a specialty. Wm. A. Leonard, with nearly 90,000 feet of ground on which the greenhouses are built is low, flat and swampy; the on North Wycomb avenue. The for- mer, like all others, is up against it for labor. He was fortunate in getting in his allotment of coal, but had to pay laborers $4.50 per day to unload and handle it from the railroad siding, which is on his place, to the green- house. He uses bituminous. He is as- sisting in this and other rough work about the place, and has become again a horny handed son of toil. His varie- ties of roses are, his red seedling, which is as good a money maker as any of them; also, a selected Double Pink Kil- larney. Double White Killamey, KiUar- ney Brilliant, Russell, and Ophelia. In order to facilitate the watering, he has a four-inch main across the ends of the houses, and from this, between each two houses, he mns a three-inch, to which is connected by an 1% to each 1-inch spigot. With this he has a good lead of water, getting over the ground quickly. The water is stored in an underground cement-lined tank, or pool, 100 feet long, 20 feet wide and 11 feet deep. This catches all surface water, and when low, is filled from a water company by meter. A seven horsepower motor runs a centrifugal pump, which gives all the force neces- sary. The houses are of wood, the sides, double boards with paper between, and the outside surface covered with Rub- beroid sheeting, a sort of building or roofing paper, which has stood for six years and still looks good. Mr. Leon- ard, who is a rose grower of experience, feels one might as well shut up the houses as try to grow roses for profit at reduced temperatures. They will live, but not make the growth to pro- duce buds in such quantities as will pay, unless prices are to be much high- er than last year. His intention is to run his houses, as many as possible, until or near the holidays, and then let down until the warm weather of spring brings on another crop. Insects are combated with nicofume liquid, which is evaporated .about every two weeks in the houses, applied to the top pipe of the steam coil, either side of the houses with an engineer's oil can. This is done the last thing at closing, choosing still nights. August Doemling, also an expert grower, took up the forcing of roses some yeai-s ago, without previous ex- perience, but managed to average $1.00 a plant from Liberty the first year. He wishes he could do that now. The ground on which the greenhouses were built was low, flat and swampy; the soil is clay, brick clay. During heavy i-ains, the beds in the lower ranges are flooded at times six inches deep with water, yet the roses do better here than in any other part of the place. These houses have been planted from seven to 10 years, the stock changed at times, but the soil remains as it is. without additions except the manure and other fertilizers. All are ground beds with six-inch board sides. There are no drainage tiles of any kind. The pure clay soil, when moist, is very fine and friable, into which the roots penetrate with ease. He never allows it to get dry, as it then bakes and gets hard. Asked if he were not troubled with black-spot in these low, moist beds, he said : "Not particularly, and when it does come we water freely and the plants come around all right." To grow roses successfully, one must be always on the job. Old beds have to be treated differently from young stock; some varieties need more heat than others. Francis Scott Key. which has been one of his most profitable sorts, does best at 65°, while Hoosier Beauty likes 56° to 58°. Roses can be 90 The American Florist Aug. 3, be kept cool and will live and remain healthy, but do not give flowers enough to pay. Mr. Doemling likes free-flowering sorts like those of the Killarney class. Russell is a favorite. In speaking of the difficulty in rooting cuttings, he said the wood is too pithy, and leaves are apt to drop in the cutting bed, which is fatal. It is a hard rose to propagate, many dying, even after being potted. In reference to soils, drainage and wa- tering, he is of the opinion that in many cases there is too much drainage and not enough water.. All soils, of course, are not alike, and have to be treated differently; but in his low, flat, almost level clay beds the stock never suffers from too much water. A new square brick smokestack, four feet inside diameter and 70 feet in height, with having to pay bricklayers $10 a day, cost over $1,000, but he be- lieved it would pay for itself in the better coal consumption the coming winter. The outside of his bricked-in boilers have a plastic coating, which adds greatly to the utility. His varieties are Killarney Brilliant. Aronburg. Francis Scott Key, Russell and White Killarney. He will run near- ly all his houses on half time after the fall crops. Some will continue until Christmas, with a few up to capacity through the winter. Secaucus Exotic Nurseries, Secaucus, N. J. Calling recently at the Secaucus Ex- otic Nursery, Secaucus, N. J., of which Maurice Mutillod is proprietor, we were greatly impressed with the fine •quality of the stock. There are in the range 100,000 or more square feet of glass and every house is filled with good stock. In addition, there is an acre or two of land that is planted ■with English ivies, vincas, pot roses and other fine stock. A feature of the outdoor exhibit is many fine pot plants that have been plunged. Noteworthy are large dracajnas, Picus elastica. hy- drangeas, standard heliotropes and other plants. Maurice Mutillod is a landscape gar- dener, and his outdoor stock is not planted haphazard, but with an eye to good form and beauty. As previously noted, every house is filled with good stock. There are sev- eral houses of fine palms and ferns, the foi-mer being one of the specialties at this range. Two houses of crotons are In fine condition. In Pandanus Veitchii there is a remarkably fine stock of large plants. Dracsnas in variety, araucarias. Ficus pandurata and many other plants are grown at this range, which is well worth a visit. A. F. F. St. Louis, Mo. — In order to aid in coal conservation, the flowers shown by the Missouri Botanical Gardens next year will be of the outdoor varieties only. Sufficient coal has been secured to care for the tropical plants, but the propagating houses will be closed. Beacon, N. Y.^The views of Benja- min Hammond, well-known manufac- turer of insecticides and greenhouse paint, who attended the republican con- vention at Saratoga Springs, N. Y., July 18, are given in an interesting ar- ticle in the Beacon Daily Herald of July 22. THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted by Robt. Klft, Phlla^ Pa. Toronto Retail Florists' Outing. The annual outing of the Toronto Re- tail Florists' Club, held at Centre Island, July 17, proved to be a most delightful event, the day being thor- oughly enjoyed, as is evidenced in the smiling fa,ces shown in the accompany- ing illustration. There was a well bal- anced programme of sports including a baseball game between the growers and retailers, a tug of war between the same teams, and other interesting and amusing contests for both grown-ups and kiddies. Dancing followed an ex- cellent supper. H. G. D. Next Week in tlie Flower Shop. This is the lean season, when the store business, with the exception of the ever welcome orders for funerals, is at its lowest ebb. There should be no let-up, however, in the efforts to keep the shop neat, clean and tidy, with a fair showing of the season's flowers well displayed. There should be al- ways a few salable ferns and palms, a croton or two, Dracoena fragrans or Massangeana. These standing in orna- mental jars on pedestals or in pot covers on stands lend a decorative air and are at the same time salable. Liberty songs are now popular every- where. Emphasize these in a window display; get a dozen of the most popu- lar of the recent successes and arrange them amongst vases of flowers with Old Glory and your service flag, if you have one. Quite an attractive window can be made in working up this idea. The way, in a measure, to overcome the labor problem of the coming sea- son is to keep busy now with making up all kinds nf dried work — magnolia wreaths, red chenille wreaths and crosses, bells and balls. Wreaths of magnolias can also be decorated with cones, red ruscus. artificial holly and Th? miniature red chenille auto wreaths, decorated with minerva, sil- vered ruscus, small cones and artificial holly, can be wrapped now and will be much better made than in the hurried holiday time. i Only buy good cut flower stock fpr the case. In neither the case nor win- dow, nor in fact in any part of the shop, should anything passe or faded be allowed to stand. When flowers or plants become unsalable they should be at once thrown out; as long as they are visible their influence in connection with the fresh stock is distinctly ba(l. For funerals push sago leaves arid gladioli; these are quickly gotten to- gether and will, with a ribbon or gen- erous chiffon and perhaps a few asters, or knot of small roses at the bow, make a very acceptable piece. Stir up the old accounts again. Nearly -every driv« will yield soiiie- thing, and ever so little just now will help. How about the S. A. F. publicity movement that promises so much for you? Understand, it is for you to help your personal business. The best advertising talent in the country are on the job. Come across with your "ten spot." Send it to John Young, 1170 Broadway, New York. You will find it the cheapest advertising you have ever done. Retail Stoclis and Sales. Ed. American Florist : Will you kindly inform me as to the average stock carried by retail florists, the number of times stock is turned over in a year and the average profits? Also, the average number of employes in the stores and average individual sales? P. J. A. One could write a book and still not give satisfactory and complete answers to all the above questions. The retail cut flower business has grown from a small beginning to immense propor- tions in the past 25 years, forced to great expansion by the ever increasing PITTSBURGH FLORISTS AT J. L. SCHILLER'S ESTABLISHMENT, TOLEDO, O. Repreaentiitive of the Blind Floral Co. and F. C. Hinkle &, liro. Who Purchased stock in Ohio Cities and TraDsported it by Auto, Owing to Uncertainty of Express Shipments. minerva. A touch of gilt or silver on some of the cones and leaves makes rich-looking pieces. These can be put away in boxes, and when brought out for the holiday trade will require but little it any touching up, except the ribbon. A narrow wreath of red chenille, or red alternated with green, 12 inches in diameter by one inch in width, is a good seller at Christmas. When drawn over or tied against well berried short branches of holly with a red bow, it makes a capital window piece in place of the wreath for the dwelling. supply of flowers, rather than by its own initiative. Retailers are divided into several classes. First, those who raise and sell most of their product directly to the consumer. These are for the most part found in the suburbs of the large cities and in the smaller cities and towns, with greenhouses and stores combined. Possibly 20 per cent of the production is handled by these grower-retailers. The other 80 per cent is handled by strictly retail florists, who buy in the open market, relying entirely on the growers or their whole- sale agents for their daily supply. igiS. The American Florist. 91 TORONTO RETAIL FLORISTS' CLUB OUTING AT CENTER ISLAND, JULY 17, 1918 These are divided into two or three classes, those doing a business of from .$5,000 to $15,000, another with values of $20,000 to $50,000, and the premier class, with amounts running from $50,000 to $100,000 and over. The smaller retail stores of the first class, in which the proprietor, who as the mainspring and moving spirit, does the buying, waits on customers, puts up the orders and design work, possi- bly with the help of one assistant, has in addition a delivery car, run by him- self or assistant, cr with a young man chauffeur, also viseful in the store, and an errand boy. This force carries a ten to twelve or even fifteen thousand dollar a year business along in all ordinary seasons, except at holidays, when extra hands are necessary during these rush periods. With a business doing $10,000 a year, the various items should iigure out about as follows : Merchandise, $3,900; salaries, $2,100; delivery, .$900; general expenses, .$900; rent, $500; advertising, $400; profit and loss, $300— Net gain, ■ $1,000. Many of these small stores are fam- ily affairs in which the proprietor, with the assistance of his wife and children, fill the various positions, for which the salaries, if they go into the general fund, should be charged up and set aside as an expense to the business, the same as if paid to outsiders. It is hard to estimate the total volume of busi- ness done by these stores in the first class, but 50 per cent of the entire trade of the country would not be far wrong. The percentage and ratio of stock and expense to volume of busi- ness will, with few exceptions, hold good as the proportions increase. Ex- cept with very good management, how- ever, a large business can not be, han- dled as economically as a small' one. At the beginning, everything is under the eye of the proprietor; he has to pay the bills, is most careful in buying and in seeing that everything Is used up. As additional help is found necessary, the new employes, however capable, do not have that self interest, and if executive ability is lacking in the man- agement, the ratio of profit will not keep pace v/ith the increasing busi- ness. TUKNOVER OP STOCK. The quick turnover of stock depends very much on the character of the busi- ness. The city retail stores in the busy shopping centers, either down town, or in the residence districts, have a larger percentage of buyers, and cater to their trade with special sales, in which they turn their stock frequently. One dealer, in a busy residence shopping center, found it a good card, when roses could be bought at $7.50 per thou- sand, to give free, a small glass vase which cost three cents with every dozen roses at 25 cents per dozen. At another special, he gave a small basket that cost $10.00 per hundred with every dollar's worth of roses. During the sales, he always kept a full line of sea- sonable flowers, offered at regular prices, which were generally cleaned up with the rest. He has always found these sales profitable and productive of new business. AVERAGE STOCK CAREIED. The great majority of the smaller stores specialize on flowers for funerals, and many of these carry very little stock except for ^vork ot this cWaracfer. In such shops, the value would scarcely at any time, except holidays, inventory over $100. At Christmas, they carry greens and wreaths, and at Easter and the bedding season, stock up with plants. When the business amounts to from $10,000 to $15,000 a year quite a stock of baskets, vases, jardinieres, frames, in assortment, ribbons, chiffons, and other material will be found necessary. As the business grows, the shrewd buyer takes advantage of all quantity and cash discounts on staple stocks. Rib- bons, chiffons, letters, certain lines of baskets, wire, stemming sticks, and tooth picks, string, moss, foil, magnolia and palm leaves are all bought as re- quired, in lots that will secure the best discount. ' The man with a large stock of the above goods on hand at this time, purchased from six months to a year ago, will have, in addition, a handsome profit, in the greatly en- hanced prices now prevailing. While possibly from $500 to $1,000 worth of stock will' be sufficient for a shop doing $10,000 to $15,000 worth of business, and which is near a base of supplies, yet twice the amount carried will be more economical for the reasons given. PLANTS AND CUT FLOWEKS. The plants and cut flowers, which are renewed daily, are the most Im- portant item of the florists' stock. Plants have a fairly long period of sale, but cut flowers must be sold the day thev- iirrive or the next. After that they may be used in design work. Many shops carry a very meagre stock of cut flowers, buying for their needs as work comes in. The progressive florist, however, always anticipates his busi- ness and creates a demand by his in- viting display. The daily stock of cut flowers should not exceed in value one-third of the amount of business expected for their period of sale; $50 worth could be carried where the average sales for cut flowers or work in which they were used, amounted to $75 a day or $150 for two days. Dull days retard and busy days speed up the purchase, but it is the opinion of the successful men in the business that this ratio of profit must be maintained, to secure a rea- sonable and safe gain in the business for the year. Address Tags and Card Envelopes. When one prides himself on his serv- ice he should be certain he has the latest and best tags and card envelopes there are in the market. So much atten- tion has been given to these requisites of late years that they can be furnished ' at once in stock designs, or made to order in a very short time. The old light manilla tag, printed in black Ink Is now a thing of the past, and Is not good enough for anybody in the busi- ness who takes any interest in up-to- date delivery. White tag stock now has the call, printed in a distinctive color, generally a special design, or several of them are furnished by the tag makers. While the old shape still appears the most popular, there are many unique forms, such as a painter's palette, a round card, another square or diamond shaped with the hole for the cord at one corner. One with the ends cut diagonally, a heart shaped tag for Valentine's day and a rose pattern that is pretty, a standard tag, but, with the printing across, Instead of lengthways of the card. One to do double service has a per- forated detachable end, this Is signed by the person receiving the goods which receipt is then detached and filed to show delivery. Two sizes of tags are desirable, a medium size for store delivery and a larger and heavier one for shipping purposes. The card envelope is Im- portant. Across one corner Is the firm name or trade mark, then the Inscription, "This envelope contains card to go with spray of roses and lilies of the valley for the funeral of Mrs. Blank," or for whatever occasion the flowers are used. 92 The American Florist Aug. 3, THE ROSE. Care of Young: Stock. The young- stock should now be iroing ahead nicely, and should be kept free of weeds from the start. There are two ways of gretting- rid of the weeds. One is to cultivate the beds just as soon as the weeds come through the ground. This will destroy a great many of them, but they will keep on coming here and there. But if the weeds are allowed to get several inches high or advanced enough so that they can all be pulled by hand, the whole crop can be removed at one operation, and we prefer the latter method, but the work should be kept going so that the wind-up of the job does not last long enough to have the weeds get tall enoug-h to smother the plants or to draw too hard on the fresh soil. Of course, after the first weed- ing, as a rule, the soil can oe levi^led off and cultivated, as the plants then should be able to take considerably more water. Be sure to keep the sur- face of the soil perfectly level, and re- member to cultivate every week. The plants should be staked just as soon as possible after planting, and at least one tie given them, and do not fail to spray with great force afterward. One of the reasons that the plants become infested with red spider is because they are not sprayed properly from the very start, for there is always some old foliage hanging around on the "mother plants," that will work along diligently unless they are doused at the start. The carried-over plants will be in- clined to burn during the hottest of days as the first foliage begins to wake, and this can be avoided in a great degree if the soil is not kept too heavily watered at the start. Keep the soil moist and spray the house fre- quently, if necessary, and do not carry too much air if the wind is blowing outside. A close, humid atmosphere is required until the foliage is ripe enough to withstand the strong sun- shine. Do not obtain the humidity by soaking the beds, but by damping- down the walks and spraying over- head. The beds holding the carried-over plants should require a fairly good mulch after they have been pinched once and are fast beginning to break into the second growth, using gt od fresh cow manure, placing it in rows between .the plants. About two large handfuls will reach to the middle of the four-foot beds, making four to the cross rows, counting each side, to be followed up immediately with the hose and well worked in. If the beds have not had an application of ground bone before this, it can be put on previous to the mulch and all worked in to- gether. If the weather should get extremely hot, the force can be profitably em- ployed putting the boiler into good con- dition for the coming fall. Either fill It full or empty it altogether. We al- ways let all the water out, open up the manholes and hand holes, and drag a long trace chain around among the flues and firebox, which by keeping a hose running, will remove all of the loose scale and rust. All leaky jointa should have been marked, such as will occur at a flange, union or large valves. These should be opened up and all bolts and nuts oiled thoroughly and re- placed temporarily. This will be greatly appreciated later when assem- bling everything, and with the boiler and the pine lines all in good condi- tion a great amount of worry is avoided later. It is a great satisfac- tion to feel that the old heating plant starts the season in shipshape. Where there are steam pumps, of course, they come under the head of the heating system and should likewise receive the same careful attention. If the work is handled during the very hottest part of the worst days, it will be a relief to get out of the houses for at least a few hours. I do not suppose I have to sug- gest the importance of getting in all the coal required just as soon as pos- sible. Promises will not keep the steam circulating, so keep right after the dealers — and remember the cord- wood clause. E. Hart & Vick, Inc., Rochester- N. Y. Combining their knowledge and ex- perience extending over many years. Charles H. Vick, president of James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y., since the organization of that firm following the death of James Vick, and George B. Hart, for the past 15 years the head of a large wholesale florists' establishment in that city, have formed a seed and nursery firm to be known as Hart & Vick, Inc., a store having been opened at 5.5 Stone street, with a complete line of seeds, plants, shrubs, nursery stock, etc. Charles H. Vick is perhaps one of the best known seedsmen in that section of the country, having been engaged in the business since early manhood and has also been a prominent figure in the Rochester Florists' Association since its organization and has served as its president for some time. George B. Hart, whose wholesale establishment THE CARNATION. Summer Work. The season for the plants now grrow- ing in the benches is drawing to a close, and wherever they are past, their usefulness or the demand for the flow- ers is not enough to make it worth while caring for them any longer. It is none too early to make preparations in the way of emptying the benches, attending to the repairs, as well as any other necessary work that has to be done before the plants in the field can be brought in. Old plants left in the houses beyond the time when it pays to properly care for them, only become breeding places for all the dif- ferent kinds of insects that cause so much trouble later in the season. The emptying and filling the benches dur- ing the summer time is a hard job and not a very pleasant one under the best of conditions, so that every effort should be made to enable the work to be done as smoothly as possible. It is also a good plan to empty and clean out the houses and allow them a short rest period to sweeten and dry out before the filling has to be done. The soil for filling the benches is another important matter that should not be overlooked. This is the time of the year for rapid weed growth out- doors, and unless attention is given it, the compost soil will become grown over with big weeds to ripen and scat- ter their seeds through it as well as to draw a great deal of its strength away. The unsettled conditions now prevailing make is necessary that we take time by the forelock and not put off until tomorrow any work that can be done today. Geo. B. Hart. Chas. H. Vick. Principals of New Seed Firm, Rochester, N. Y. was loc-,xted at 47 Stone street, while not engaged in the retail trade, has also been interested in the activities of the association. Although under one management, the seed and the florist departments of the new business will be conducted separately, Messrs. Hart and Vick being aided by a corps of competent assistants. E. C. A. CAKE OF PLANTS IN THE FIEXD. Close attention to the care of the plants in t'ne field is the most impor- tant work the carnation grower has to attend to at this season of the year; any neglect of the plants at this time will tell against the crop next winter. The first important work is to see that the weeds are kept down and the land properly cultivated igi8. The American Florist. 93 THE LEO NIESSEN EMPLOYES IN ANNUAL VISIT TO W. F. LACROIX, BUENA, N. J., JULY 14. This can only be done by the regular use of the hoe and cultivator. It is also a great help to the growth of the plants to keep the surface continually stirred up by hoeing and cultivating. By attending to this work regularly, there will not be any danger of the plants becoming over-run with weeds at any time throughout the season, it being a great mistake to expect any plants to thrive when overgrown with weeds; also, many times during the month of July, we get an abundance of thunder showers, causing the weeds to grow very rapidly in a very few days, when it is impossible to get on the land to keep them down. TOPPING THE PLANTS. This is another very important work in connection with the care of the field plants. Every effort should be made to encourage the plants to make as many growth shoots as possible during their growing season from the time they are planted outside and un- til they are brought in, and again after they become established in the benches and up to the time they are allowed to come into bloom. Plants set outdoors late in April or early in May, then lifted and planted in the houses late in July or early August, will not have time to become over- grown or extra large during the time they are outside, even under the most favorable conditions, and they need the closest attention as regards top- ping. Every shoot as it becomes large enough to properly handle should be topped, not too severely so as to re- tard the future growth, but allow- ing enough of the branch to remain to produce more shoots for future top- ping. By using a little common sense, judgment and attending to the work before the growths lengthen out too far, the man doing the work soon be- comes accustomed to it and can tell just where every shoot should be pinched for the plant's best growth. INDOOR GROWN PLANTS. Plants being grown inside thrtmgh- out the entire season, should now be planted into their permanent quarters in the benches. This method of cul- ture to be successful requires a close application to the smallest detail in the care of the plants. The growth of the plants under this method is more rapid and longer Jointed than the field culture, requiring a closer watch to prevent the shoots stretch- ing up too far, drawing the strength away from the plants. They do not make as much grass, allowing there- fore for the plants to be planted closer — eight by 10 is ample room for in- door growing. Prepare a fresh live soil, but do not use green cattle ma- nure; more failures in trying out the indoor method of carnation culture can be safely laid to the use of fresh ma- nure than to any other cause — one- fourth well rotted manure to three- fourths fresh loam soil, made fine and well firmed down, is as good a soil as can be had for the plants to start out in. Other nourishment can then be given as soon as the plants show the need of it later in the season. Care must be taken not to get the soil over wet. The soil at the roots needs to be moist, but it must not be allowed to become either the extreme of wet or dry. Syringe freely on bright days and ventilate well all the time. C. W. Johnson. Niessen Employes Visit W. F. Lacrolx. The accompanying interesting illus- tration is of the representatives of the Leo Niessen Co. and a few others of the trade, who, at the invitation of W. F". Lacroix, the lilac grower of Buena, N. J., pay him an annual visit during the summer season. This year the date fell on July 14. The picture, which which was taken in front of Mr. La- croix's residence, shows everybody well pleased with their fine reception. The large flag, 9x12, was presented to Mr. Lacroix by E. P. Keingler on behalf of the Niessen boys. Mr. and Mrs. La- croix are seated in the front row, in the center of the flag. Plttsburjjh. Pa. The florists of this city will hold their annual meeting at Walnut Beach, Se- wickley, August 7. An excellent pro- gramme of sports has been arranged and numerous prizes will be offered in the events. Houston, Tex. — Gillespie Kuhlmann, of the Kuhlmann Floral Co.. has en- listed in the United States navy. Indl\napolis, Ind. — The August meeting of the state florists' associa- tion will be held in this city. Announce- ments will be mailed by Secretary Steinkamp in the near future. Havre de Gr.\ce, Md. — The Penin- sula Horticultural society has issued invitations to farmers and fruit grow- ers of the state to attend a field meeting at the Mt. Pleasant Orchards here, August 2. Burpee's Fordhook Farms Inspection. On July 20 the department mana- gers, farm managers and division fore- men of the W. Atlee Burpee Company, Philadelphia, Pa., made a trip of in- spection to Fordhook Farms, leaving the city at 1 :02 p. m. via the Reading railroad and arriving at the farms at 2 :30 p. m. After a careful inspection of the trials, they were taken in cars to the various farms, comprising some 800 acres in extent, and the brilliantly colored fields of poppies, phlox, salvias, calendulas, petunias and other flower- ing plants were certainly gorgeous and at their best. 'This was followed by an inspection of the collection gardens. In these gardens, all of the collections cat- alogued by the House of Burpee were planted in measured plots, so that one may visualize the exact area that should be devoted to the various col- lections, and at the same time see the returns that may be secured from a properly cultivated area as represented by the space devoted to these collec- tions. The suburban garden collection, or $5 box, was one of the most attractive, be- cause it is very nearly the average gar- den size, namely, 50 by 80 feet. There was everything from radishes down throtigh lettuce, squash, tomatoes, pep- pers, egg plants, muskmelons, water- melons, carrots, bush beans, both green and wax; pole beans, pole lima beans, beets, etc., in suflicient quantity for the average family. They were all at their best and certainly demonstrated the possibilities of a small area. The coun- try garden, or $10 box collection, dem- onstrated the posssibilities of an area 100 by 100 feet. The popular $1 box was certainly the best looking small garden that one could possibly imagine. Even the children's garden — twenty-five cent collection of vegetables and flowers on an area 10 by 10 — indicated that con- siderable could be grown. The visitors discovered that very large watermelons were sometimes found on very small plants, hav- ing been carefully placed in among the vines by those in attendance. A little further on, a new plant, "Nicotiana cabbagensis," was discovered. This plant was carefully constructed from a cedar pole, with cabbage side leaves, and blossomed very good cigars in pa- per covers. It was really a very good imitation of a tobacco plant in bloom. The value of the small tractor was also clearly demonstr.ated here, the Beeman garden tractor doing all sorts 94 The American Florist. Aug. 3, of stunts for the edification of the vis- itors. The spring- house, on the farm de- voted to these garden trials, gave up some delightfully cool watermelons, sotae of which were horribly carved, but were thoroughly enjoyed by those who were lucky enough to be "among those present." The party, thoroughly refreshed and in good spirits, again took to the automobiles on a trip to the Zetty farms. Fox farms, ajid Castle Valley farms were the last on the programme. On the Zetty farms a crop of wheat was just being harvested. Some of the boys saw for the first time what a delightful job threshing could really be made to be, foi- with auto- matic feeders and a bailer bailing the straw, the job was devoid of much of the dust and unpleasantness that was formerly a part of the work of those who tiad to work behind a blower. Memories of the days when the writer used to have to feed, or, at least, do his part in the feeding of the hungry threshing machine, seemed almost an impossibility when you watched this au- tomatic machinery doing the entire ]ob from feeding to bailing at one time. Here, also, the boys saw that late planted potatoes can be grown very successfully on Bucks county soil; also, the driver of one of the cars proved that a Ford could run on three tires and one rim. Here again the trouble attendant to the use of tractors was demonstrated, for we found broken gears on both a Moline tractor and a Cleveland. However, the farm man- ager assured us that had it not been for the various tractors and mechanical cultivators that were in use on the Fordhook group that it would have been impossible to have prepared and cultivated the great area that we found in such excellent condition. Leaving the thresher, the party re- turned by way of Fox farms, and then to Castle Valley farms, where F. F. Rockwell's pigs and peaches received no little attention, and a great deal of enthusiastic comment. "Doc" Coville is some "chiffonier" when it comes to driving a car. and he is said to be the best dust sprayer in all Bucks county, as was greatly evi- denced by those in the car immediately following Friend Coville. However, this was soon forgotten on the return to Fordhook. because, after washing up. they partook of a lunch on the porch under the two great lindens and as the guests of David Burpee. The much en- joyed repast, which the menu card re- ferred to as "Burpee's Offering — Seeds, bulbs, roots and other specialties for interior decoration," left nothing want- ing to fulfill its avowed purpose. Splendid .speeches were made by F. F. Rockwell and James A. Crossett, and after a unanimous vote of thanks to the host, the automobiles were again pressed into service, and the 5 :-13 at Farm School was held up and boarded. Everything would have been fine on the return trip, except that we had to change trains at Lansdale, and here we found that through a wreck farther up the line, we would have to wait one hour and a quarter. Of course, there was the electric limited to C9th and Market streets, had there been anyone in the party with sufficient intelligence to have known it. but it was quite ap- parent that all preferred a ride on the Reading, as two trains pulled out di- rectly under our eyes without anyone getting aboard. Nevertheless it was voted a perfect afternoon by all pres- ent, leaving pleasant memories of the trip, the afternoon's entertainment, and particularly of the "Hungry Man's Col- lection." W. F. THEEKILDSON. Society of American Florists. COXVEXTIOX PROGRAMME AMEXDED. The programme for the Wednesday afternoon session. August 21, has been amended to read as follows : '1 :OlJ p. m. Report of committee on publicity, by Henry Penn, chairman. Report of publicity finance committee, by George Asmus, chairman. Report of the promotion bureau, by Secretary John Young. Discussion. Address — "Publicity," by Major P. F. O'Keefe, Boston, Mass. Under this arrangement, all matters concerning the publicity campaign will be taken up at one session, the whole afternoon being devoted to this very important subject. THE TRADE EXHIBITIOX. That the trade exhibition will again be an important feature of the annual convention, is now practically assured. While exhibitors located at a distance have been forced to consider seriotisly present conditions of freight transpor- tation, the situation in this respect is sulBciently improved to remove doubt as to the possibility of arrivals on time for the convention dates. The attention of exhibitors wishing to have novelties or improved devices passed upon by the judges is directed to Rule X, which is as follows : Awards ; Exhibitors showing novel- ties or other improved devices, which they wish to have examined by the judges for such special notice or award as they are deemed worthy of, shall make an itemized voucher thereof with the secretary in advance. Firms or corporations desiring their exhibits considered for award, must state the name of a member of the firm or com- pany, who is a member of the society. In case any article or device has re- ceived an award at a previous S. A. F. exhibition, award shall cover subse- quent improvements only. No award will be made covering the quality of seeds, fertilizers, plants and other arti- cles of such a nature on which an in- telligent opinion cannot be had with- out a practical test. None but flower pots conforming to the society's stand- ards will be considered for award by the judges. No award will be made to exhibitors who are not members of the S. A. F. The following additions to the list of exhibitors have been made : Robert Craig Co., Philadelphia, Pa.; Schloss Bros.. Ribbons, Inc., New York; Ickes- Braun Mill Co., Chicago; Cottage Gar- dens Nurseries, Inc., Eureka, Calif. The exhibit of the Cottage Gardens Nurseries Co., which will comprise a collection of home grown bulbs, is di- rected by Charles W. Ward, president of the company, to be sold at auction for the benefit of the S. A. F. Red Cross donation. John Y''oung, Sec'y. Chelsea, Mass. — Benjamin B. Smal- ley, well-known florist and a resident of this city for 35 years, is dead at the age of 61 years. National Publicity for Flowers. The secretary arrived in Portland, Ore., escorted from Tacoma, Wash., by J. B. Pilkington. a prominent member of the Portland Floral Society. Al- though his hour of arrival -was near to midnight, James Forbes, representing the Portland craft, was at the station to meet him and conducted him to his hotel. Next day, he was, under good guardianship, introduced to the florist trade of Portland and vicinity, among whom he secured a number of new members for the society, and some sub- stantial subscriptions to the publicity fund. Several who had already sub- scribed doubled their subscriptions. He feels deeply indebted to the Port- land florists for many courtesies ex- tended, particularly to Mr. Forbes — who, without encroachment upon travel time, was especially interested in see- ing that the visitor had the opportunity to view the great Columbia Highway, the park system, shipyards and other local iJiaces of interest; E. J. Steele, president of the Portland Floral So- ciety; A. J. Clarke, ana J. B. Pilking- ton. The Portland Floral Society is a very-much-alive organization, and held a special meeting to welcome the sec- retary, at which about 50 were present, who evinced keen interest in tne cam- paign, and in the work of the society. A most enjoyable banquet was served in a manner typical of the hosts, whose open-hearted welcome the secretary will long remember. From Portland he journeyed to San Francisco, again under the care of Mr. Pilkington — who probably was expected to see his charge safely out of Oregon. In San Francisco, the secretary re- ceived many courtesies at the hands of Angelo Rossi, director of the society, who was anxious that the visitor should meet with as much success as possible in our old convention city. To Hans Plath, Daniel MacRorie and Eric James, he desires to express hearty thanks for assistance given him, par- ticularly in journeying to surrounding towns. The time is drawing near when a general report covering the publicity campaign and the campaign fund must be made. A whole afternoon has been set apart in the St. Louis convention programme for a discussion of publicity work, and the attendance promises to be large. At this time the subscription records will be presented, and all w^ho have "done their bit," will share in the honor of having their assistance eulo- gized by an assembly, which will be composed of men prominent in all branches of the trade. Mr. Nonsub- scriber, can you, should you, allow your name to be absent from this roll of honor? Just think over the matter in the week to come. There is yet time for you to help swing this campaign fund over the point set for it before the date of meeting, and with your assist- ance the good work already accom- plished may be continued over a period which, without the benefit assuredly to result, it might be hard for our indus- try to bridge. Never was publicity for flowers more needed — never could your support be more timely than no^w. The following additional subscrip- tions are recorded : Columbia Floral Co., Butte. Mont % 15.00 Sylvester Hanseu. Butte 5.00 Peters & Son.. Hillyard. Wash 5.00 P. Seavey & Sod.. Spokane, Wash 5.00 HoUywood Gardens. Seattle. Wash 25.00 Woodlawn Flower Shop, Seattle 23.00 Eosaia Eros.. Se:.ttle. Wash 25.no Geo. H. Berke. Atlantic Cltv. X. J 10.00 Max M. Smith, Portland, Ore 15.00 Steele's Pansy Gds.. Portland, 2nd subs. 10.00 Martin & Forbes Co.. Portland. 2nd subs. 50.01 Wilson-Grout Gear Co.. 2nd sub 5.00 Niklas & Son, Portland, 2nd subs 10.00 Clarke & Son, Portland. 2nd subs 25.00 Wiedemann Bros.. Milwaukee, Ore 5.00 Tonseth Floral Co., Portland. 2nd subs. 10.00 The Swiss Floral Co., 2nd subs. (3 yrs.) 30.00 B. Juerjens. Peoria. Ill 20.00 MacRorie-MacLaren Co., San Francisco. 50.no Pelicano, Rossi & Co.. San Francisco.. 50.00 Podesta & Baldocfhi, San Francisco 50.00 H. M. Sanborn Co.. Oakland. Calif 25.0.0 Francis Floral Co.. San Francisco 25.00 B. M. Joseph, San Francisco 25.00 Ferrari Bros., San Francisco 25.00 H. Plath, San Francisco 25.00 E. .Tames. Oakland 25.00 C. ICoovman, San Francisco 25.00 J. B. Boland. San Francisco 10.00 Theodore Yakes, Oakland lO.OO Fnomoto & Co.. San Francisco 10.00 Laurence M. Lalanne. San Franrfsco. . . . 10.00 John Olsen. San Francisc*o 10.00 P. C. .Taeger & Son. San Francisco 10.00 Wm. Macdonald. Oakland 10.00 Thorsted Floral Co.. Oakland lO.OO Julius Eppsteln, San Francisco 10.00 H. A. Avansino. San Francisco 10.00 Herman Levin, San Francisco 10.00 Clarke Bros., Oakland 5.00 Richard Dinucci. San Francisco 5.00 E. I.ombardi. San Franciscr) 5.00 Doraenico Mulinori, San Francisco 5.00 A'thur Taylor. Boontnn. N. J 5.00 Floral City Nursery. San Mateo. Calif... 20.00 Art Floral Co., SSn f^ancisco 25.00 ROCOI Previously reported from all sources. . .37538.7.'5 Grand Total 38338.75 John Young, Sec'y. igiS. The American Florist. 95 Boston. FUNERAL WORK MAIN ITEM OF DEMAND. Tlie past week has been a very Quiet, uninteresting one as far as business IS concerned. A flurry of funeral work is the only item of interest. The mar- ket is shortening up on stock and the growers find it extremely hard to dis- pose of what they have. Roses are a glut and any kind of an offer is accepted. Gladioli are quite plentiful and good. Panama, America, and Ni- agara sell at $1.00 a dozen, Halley and Francis King at 50 and 75 cents a dozen, small assorted varieties at $2 a hundred. Cosmos, centaureas, coreop- sis and salpiglossis find ready buyers. NOTES. ' H. B. Ruppert, road salesman for P. L. Carbone, has opened quarters at Hotel Imperial, New York, where he will meet the trade with an extensive line of baskets, potteiy and glassware suitable for flowers and table decora- tions. B. Hammond Tracy, of Wenham, (the gladioli king) has started shipping to market Primulinus and Halley in large numbers. In two weeks time he will have some of his new varieties ready. Edward Bingham, of Dedham, is hav- ing one of his best years with sweet peas. He is cutting 5,000 daily and cleans them up at 75 cents a hundred. Charles E. Evans has finished cut- ting hardy double gypsophila, and is now devoting his time to a large field of asters. Wm. McAlpine head of the New Eng- land Rose Co., is spending a two weeks vacation at his farm at Exeter. N. H. I. Mirsky is receiving daily shipments of long stemmed asters; also Russell and Ophelia roses. Arnold & Fisher have started to pick a good strain of sweet peas. S. K. G. Milwaukee, Wis. DEMAND ONLY FAIR. Due no doubt to the real hot summer weather which prevailed all last week, business, taking it locally and out-of- town, was only fair. Up to that time it was very satisfactory indeed. The sup- ply of roses is fully equal to the de- mand, while the carnations, are getting scarcer and poorer from day to day. The cut of gladioli and asters is increas- ing nicely, but the steady demand in funeral work keeps these cleaned up. Easter lilies are commanding a good price, which speaks for itself. Out-of- door cut flowers, such as snapdragons, Shasta daisies, cornflowers, etc., are en- joying their usual popularity. NOTES. Funeral orders last week calling for elaborate sprays and designs for Charles AUis, son of the late E. P. Allis, founder of the AUis-Chalmers Mfg. Co., one of the largest steel product manu- facturing concerns in the country, helped to clean up the market in good shape. Numerous large artistic wreaths both from local as well as out- of-town stores, were in evidence. Frank Bojar and two of the office force of the C. C. Pollworth Co. are enjoying their vacation this week. This firm is busy getting their carnations housed, but according to W. A. Ken- nedy, the help problem is getting seri- ous. He has our sympathy for well we know what it means to get and keep any kind of laborers. The state fair committee of the florists' club completed its task of planting the flower beds, porch boxes and numerous large tubs at the grounds, July 16. They ought to make a fine showing by September, different than in the past few years, when this work was done a day or two before the opening day. We are pleased to report that Mrs. Otto Sylvester, Sr., of Oconomowoc, Wis., who was operated on at the Wald- heim sanatorium about two weeks ago, is setting along nicely. Her son. Otto, Jr., lias enlisted and expects to leave for Washington, D. C, in the near future. James Currie, superintendent of the Forest Home cemetery, has been re- appointed as a member of the paik board. We are pleased to report this, for being an expert landscape gar- dener, he is the right man in the right place. -"Vfter a month's recuperating after a most successful season. Miss Rose Semmler, of the Edlefsen-Leidiger Co., is expected to again get busy after the first of August. This firm reports a little something doing all the time. It is surprising what constant culti- vating will accomplish, for with no rain to speak of during the month of July carnation plants in spite of the drought are looking good. A genuine "soaker" is badly needed. Fred H. Holton, of the Holton & Hunkel Co., motored his family to Beaver Lake, July 28, for a prolonged stay. This firm reports business for July very satisfactory until the recent extreme hot spell set in. As far as the writer knows, there will be no locally forced lily of the val- ley imtil the tall season begins. One firm which grew large quantities in the past and whose supply is exhausted say, "No more for us." Carl Desebrock, who conducted a re- tail store at 2823 North avenue, with his daughter. Miss Carta, as manager, has closed the shop. Miss Desebrock, we are informed, will take up nursing as a profession. The regular meeting of the florists' club will be held August 1, and as sev- eral items of importance are on the programme, a large attendance ought to be on deck. Gust Rusch, of Gust Rusch & Co.. is spending most of his time during the so-called dull season with his family at their summer home on Little Cedar lake. Philip Fietsch, of Fietsch Bros., re- tail florists on National avenue, is the only one left. His brothers, Albert and Joe, have been called to the colors. J. M. Fox & Son, whose flower de- partment has not been any too busy of late, had all hands rushed for the funeral of Charles Allis. Henry Kusik, of Kansas City, who is spending his vacation motoring through the country, paid his local friends a visit last week. E. O. Cincinnati. OVEliSUrl'IA' BRINGS IJDW PRICES. The market is becoming glutted with stock and the supply is greatly in ex- cess of actual needs. Prices have dropped to a low point. Roses have become very plentiful, but are finding a poor market. Some stock of a high quality is going to waste. Asters are in a heavy supply, that is greater than the market can take up at this time. Some excellent gladioli can be had. They, too, are in a supply that is greater than is actually needed at this time. Easter lilies are now plentiful and rubrums continue in a good supply. NOTES. Eck Brothers have closed their store until the war is over when they plan to reopen it. Walter Eck is already in the service while Ray Eck is due to leave any day. The Rosebank Co. has been sending some excellent Boston ferns to C. E. Critchell. They have met with a ready sale. Roy Rudolph and wife are the proud parents of a baby boy weighing SVi pounds that was born last week. Visitors : Charles I^-ank, wife and family, Portland, Ind., and J. C. Ander- son, Lebanon, Tenn. H. St. Louis. BUSINESS IN GENERAL VERY QUIET. The market the past few weeks has been dull, with no oversupply of any kind of stock. Gladioli are coming in a little heavy now, but far from a glut. Business as a w^hole is very pool", but the occasional big fu- neral helps to clean up the surplus stock, such as it is. Roses are in fairly good supply, but as a whole the quality is not the best. Columbia and Russell are the best stocks seen. Asters are plentiful, but the quality is inferior. Tuberoses are beginning to arrive. Kubrums and lilies are of extra good quality, but the demand is not heavy. In greens the market is well supplied with the exception of smilax, which is scarce. NOTES. Preparations for the coming S. A. F. convention are well under way and everything points to a good attendance, especially from this section and south and west. Extra efforts are being made by the local publicity committee to ad- vertise the event in these various sec- tions, as it is well known that the east- ern contingent will be somewhat light on account of the hardships in travel- ing in the east. The local florists want it understood that they are prepared to take care of a large gathering, and invite the delegates to especially bring their wives, as they are going to be well taken care of during the time of the convention. Special entertainments are being prepared by the local entertain- ment and ladies' committees to enter- tain the visiting ladies. The fourth day is also going to be a day of entertain- ment for all the visitors, both ladies and gentlemen, and it will be well worth while for visitors to arrange to spend the entire four days in St. Louis. The writer has just returned to the city after being ordered by his doctor to take a rest In the country, but he took the opportunity to go to the annual florist club picnic which was held at Ramona Park a little over a week ago. We cannot help but com- ment on the very good time everyone seemed to have and the friendly rivalry that sprung up for the time being be- tween the wholesalers and retailers in their ball game. Unfortunately or fortu- nate (?) the wholesalers had their team well packed with professionals, and did finally win by the score of 21 to 19, but it was worth the price of a dozen admissions to hear some of the oldtimers rooting for their favorites. Besides the ball game, a number of in- teresting games were on the pro- grarnme, which proved very interesting for all. The younger element stayed until a late hour enjoying Art Beyer's jazz band, which just won't let your feet behave. W. J. Pilcher, state vice-president of the S. A. F., advises that the member- ship of the St. Louis Florist Club in the S. A. F. is now well over the hun- dred mark, which assures the club a representation on the board of direct- ors. This is as it should be. In fact, no one engaged in the florist trade should be out of the S. A. F. They have done yeoman work in the matter of fuel supply for growers, and this fact alone should make everyone connected with the floral trade a booster for the na- tional society. The florists club has nominated the following officers for the ensuing year; A. H. Hummert. president; W. J. Pil- cher, vice-president; J. J. Windier, sec- retary; W. C. Smith, treasurer; Alex. Lurie. trustee for three years. Local F. T. D. florists will be glad to renew acquaintances at the coming meeting of the S. A. F. when the spe- cial meeting of the F. T. D. will be held. J. J. W. 96 The American Florist. Aug. 3, The Amirigan Florist Established 1885. Subscription. United States »nd Mexico, M.OO a year: Canada $i.On; Europi and Countries in Postal Union, ?2.50. When sending us changa of address always lend th« old address at the same time. Adyertifing rates on application. From the first issue The American FLomsThas accepted only trade adyertisements. Adyertisements 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. •In God's name, cheerily on, courageous friends To reap the harvest of perpetual peace. By this one bloody trial of sharp war." THIS ISSUE 44 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS. War conditions in greenhouse • 89 — Conservation plans well in liand »» Sceaucus Exotic Nurseries »" Tlie retail trade l:■■■■^W^'\ on —Toronto retail florists' outing (illus.) HO —Next weelt in the flower shop •*" — Retail stoclis and sales »" — Address tags and card envelopes »i The rose ^S —Care of young stoclJ ~ Hart & Vicli, Inc., (portraits) »| Carnations j;^ — Summer worlt V ' " ^■ ' i qq Nlessen employes visit W. F. La Croix.... 93 Pittsburgh • ; ™ Burpee's Fordhooit Farms inspection ai Society o£ American Florists ?* National publicity for flowers 5« Boston S2 Milwauliee Xi, Cincinnati XS St. Louis '»"■■;■; OR Rattan and reed imports restricted M Ship movements "2 Society of American Florists. "<> St. Louis convention entertainment »o What maljes it stop? ?° Chicago .cfi Waco, Tex J"? Washington, D. C \i\ Philadelphia iXS New Yorli • J"S Cleveland Jjq Detroit jjQ Louisville , . ^ The seed trade itri -California seed crops ■■■• };" — Northrup, King & Co.'s modern plant lib —Seed tests \ri Marljet gardeners •■ '/Li';"'Jis —Prices of indoor fruits and vegetables. . .118 — Chicago's war gardens ^J» —Vegetable markets -",•■■,•. ii2 —"The Food Producing Garden li» The nursery trade .120 —.Smithsonian South American Survey 120 —Illinois plant inspection law.. i^ —Apple production cost in Idaho 1^ —Summer-flowering trees ^ Milwaukee, it is said, -n-ants the S. A. F. convention in 1920. The fuel administration states that since the order that only clean coal -will be allowed to be hauled from mines only 15 carloads have had to be penalized at destinations. GypsoptaUa Eleffans Grandiflora Alba. This is a fine annual for florists' use, either outdoors or under glass. Seeds may be sown in succession the year around, flower sprays being ready to cut in 10 to 12 weeks. Christmas Gifts Discouraged. The council of national defense is go- ing to discourage the making of Christ- mas gifts. It claims that its policy has been determined upon as a necessary measure of economy, adopted for the sake of saving the labor and materials which usually go into the Christmas gifts, the labor required to handle the Christmas rush in retail stores, and the transportation facilities. B. F. L. More and more the lesson is driven home that statistics are the basis of sound business. The concern which knows the cost price of each article it sells has an advantage over competi- tors who know only their total cost for everything'. Reed and Rattan Imports Restricted. The war trade board has just pro- mulgated a new ruling under the pro- visions of which rattans and reeds have been placed on the list of restricted im- ports. It is imderstood that several of the large florists' supply houses have shipments of merchandise of this na- ture held up in foreign ports. All out- standing licenses have been revoked by the war trade board as to ocean ship- ments made after August .5, 1918. Hereafter no licenses for the importa- tion of rattans and reeds will be is- sued, except for shipments from Can- ada or Mexico by other than ocean transportation, and except also for shipments coming as return cargo from convenient European ports or from con- venient Mediterranean North African ports, and then only when coming from a convenient port where loading can be done without delay. B. F. L. Ship Movements. The post oflice department has called attention to the following statement of the secretary of the navy, and that the publication of such shipping news will be considered as giving aid and comfort to the enemy and such mat- ter will be tinmailable under the Espi- onage Act : "The appearance of submarines on the Atlantic coast makes it imperative that no mention should be made in any newspapers, either in the advertising or news columns, of the sailing or de- parture, or location, or supposed loca- tion, of any ship in American waters. "This information conveyed by adver- tising is as dangerous as in the news columns, and I am making this re- quest to all the newspapers in the country in the assurance that they will co-operate with the government in its effort to prevent any further informa- tion about ships reaching submarines which may be off the American coast." Society of American Florists. DEPARTMENT OF PLANT REGISTRATION. Public notice is hereby given that the E. G. Hill Co.. Richmond, Ind.. submits for registration the following new roses: Rose Premier — Seedling of Ophelia x Mrs. Chas. Russell; color deep pure rose; very large in bloom, splendid forcing qualities; a "big rose" in every way exceptionally free bloomer. Rose Victor— Seedling of Ophelia x Killarney Brilliant; type of Killarney Brilliant; very free; large in growth and bloom. Rose Golden Rule — Seedling of Ophe- lia x Sunburst; a yellow rose, much like Ophelia in growth; good color; excel- lent forcing qualities; very free in growth and bloom. Rose Mme. Butterfly— A highly col- ored sport of Ophelia. Any person objecting to these regis- trations, or to the use of the proposed names is requested to communicate with the secretary at once. Failing to receive objections to the registrations, the same will be made three weeks from thi-^ date. July 27, 1918. John Touno, Sec'y. St. Louis Convention Entertainment. Our convention this year, it is true, should and will have more and longer business sessions than any convention we have ever had, and it is the fore- most idea in the mind of every member of the S. A. F. in this locality to help in every way possible to impress on everyone that the meetings should be well attended. However, we felt that a convention is not complete unless there is just a bit of entertainment in some form, but on account of the time being so well taken up the three con- vention days, it behooves us to ask all of our visitors to stay over the fourth day, Friday, August 23, and have one day of entertainment, not an elaborate, programme, but a pleasant day, fitting and in keeping with the present condi- tions. We aim to adhere to the warnings of the oflicers of our society, and ask every member to attend each meeting session. This will have a tendency to stimulate attendance for future conventions, and will show that we are deeply interested and appreciate the work accomplished by our officers and directors in the past year. It is of importance to every flor- ist to know and acquaint himself with the great work being performed by the S. A. F. All of the ladies are invited to at- tend; even though the three convention days are busy and occupied days for the men, the ladies will be looked after by our local folks, and we might add that St. Louis offers a great variety of sight-seeing, many points of interest for any sort of an inclination or tem- perament. ■We further add that on the evening of the third convention day, Thursday, August 22, the Missouri Botanical Gar- den will entertain all members and la- dies of the S. A. F. in the former's gardens. ■We once more ask all visitors to stay over the fourth day and take advan- tage of the opportunity to see every- body, to have that long-wished-for talk with somebody; in short, enjoy one day after three days of strenuous business meetings. This will put you into that "Gee, but the boss must have had a great time at the convention" spirit when you return home. It's really the after effects of anything we do that count. ■We want you to carry away from St. Louis an impression that will be a pleasant memory to you and a credit to our city. ■We welcome you. ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE. Frank A. ■Windier, Chairman. What Makes it Stop? Sparksville, June 8, 1918. Gents : The gas engine you sent me stops when theres nothing the mat- ter with it thats the trouble, it would- ent bee so bad if it stopped for some reason and anybody knows theres rea- sons enough for it to stop. I received the book which you sent me which is named ■What Makes the Gasoline Engine Go. I ain't read it yet because whats the use reading it when I dont care what makes the gas- oline engine go as long as it goes which mine dont only accasionly. what I want to know is 'What Ma4ies the Gasoline Engine Stop. If you got a book called that send me one.. I want to know what makes my gasoline en- gine stop when everything is o k and nothing is the matter except that it must be a rotten engine. Hiram Diggs. — The Traction Bulletin. I9i8. The American Florist. 97 Wants,For Sale.Etc. One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. ror Plant Advs., Ser Ready Reference Section. Where answers are to be mailed from this olllca enclose 10 ceuts extra to cover postage, etc. Situation Wanted — By grower of a general line of plants. Would prefer to work on shares. Address Key 904, care Amertcan Floriat. Sttnatlon Wanted — By gardener; age 35; married; private place preferred; 20 years' experience. Any good posi- tion considered. Distance no object. Now or later. References. Address. Key 915, care American Florist. Help Wanted — A rose grower; wages $20.00 per week to start. Wm. Dlttman. New Castle, Ind. Help >Vanted — Man for rose section to work under foreman. State wages expected and give reference. C. Loverldge, Peoria, HI. Help Wanted — A section man to take charge of roses. Wages, $20.00 to $25.00 per week, depending on ability. Ad- dress Ivey 918, care American Florist. Help AVanted — Several men, prefer- ably with some knowledge of garden seeds. An unusual sales proposition offering a real opportunity. The Wing- Seed Co., Mcchanicsbur^, Ohio. Help 'Wanted — Competent grower of chrysanthemums and potted plants. Wages $21.00 per week. Address United States Cut Flower Co., Elmira, IV. Y. Help A\'anted — Night temperature man; one who understands boilers; good wages to right party. Address United States Cut Flower Co., Eimira, N. Y. Situation Wanted — As head gardener or supt. of private place or institution; now employed; wish to change; mar- ried. Best of references as to charac- ter, habits and ability. Thoroughly un- derstand all branches of gardening. Good reasons for leaving. Good com- mercial place considered where en- ergy and ability count. Expect good salary. No objection to distance. Ad- dress li. Gardener, Ft Steiiacoom, W^ash. Wn. Box. 2«. For Sole — Two greenhouses. 25x100 ft., modern construction, hot water heat. Located in hustling town of 3,000. Excellent business. Airs. Adah >1. Johnson, Carey, O. Help Wanted Youne reliable prower for carnations, chry- santhemums and general line of pot plants; steady position and good wajips. State age. experience and wages wanted in first letter. MILLER'S GREENHOUSES MUNCIE, INDIANA Help Wanted Florist 30 to 50 years old; must be a good designer. Alpha Floral Company KANSAS CITY, MO. WANTED Two growers. Steady work and best wages. Apply at the greenhouses of BASSETT a WASHBURN HINSDALE •:- •:- -:- ILIINOIS BOILERS FOR SALE CHEAP Second-hand Kewanee steam boiler (firebox) capable of heating 15.000 ft. of glass; Superior hot-water boiler, capable of heating 16,000 ft. of glass; one tubular boiler, capable of heating 10,000 ft. of glass. Also a large quantity of boileir flues for heating purposes. Henry 'Wlttbolci NORTH EVANSTON IlXir«OIS Wanted Foreman and Grower SALARY $15000 PER MONTH Pot plants our specialty. Anton Then Greenhouses 2219 Wlnnemac Ave., CHICAGO Telephone, Ravenswood 537 YOU are hereby notified tliattlie Annual Meeting of the Florists' Hail .Vssociation of America, will be held at Moolah Temple. St. Louis, Mo., at 9 o'clock a m , on August 21. 1918, for the purpose of electing four Dir- ctors, and the transaction of such other business as may come before the meet- ing. JOHN G. ESLEE, Sec'y. NOTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS MEETINQ CHICAGO. July 20, 1918. Stockholders of the American Florist Company. are hereby notified that the annual meeting 3f the American Florist Com- , _ _ thejefterson Hotel, St. Louis, Mo., Wednesday, August 21, 1918. at 3 o'clock p.m. for the purpose of electing directors and officers for the ensuing term and for the transaction of such other business as may come before the meeting. J, C. VAUGHAN, Pres. M. BARKER, Sec'y. of the stockhold pany will be held FOB SALE Greenhouse Glass 10x12 in., per box, $3.50 16x18 " " " 4.50 Wire Stakes 4 ft., per 1000 $7.50; per 100 |0.75 5 " " 1000 10.00; ,, 100 1.00 6 " " 1000 12.50; ,, 100 1.25 Rafters, 1' ^ and Ik Inch wrought iron piping, Garland Iron gutters and Evans ventilating machines. WRITE FOR PRICES FETEB. BEINBEBG 30 East Randolph St., CHICAGO FOR SALE-RETAIL STORE Best south side location in Chicago, large ice box, wall case, two large marble top tables and counter, zinc work table, desk, chairs, tables, ribbons, chiffons and all necessary vases, pots, supplies, boxes, wire goods and baskets; ready for business. Good cash and charge trade. Unless you have ready cash don't waste yonr time or ours. Call or address ROOM 1004, 168 NORTH MICHIGAN AVENUE, CHICAGO. All Florists' Stocks and Supplies Should be Shipped as Early as Possible. There will be much congestion of freight and express this fall and all shipments will be subject to delay. Move Seeds, Bulbs, Plants and Supplies While the Conditions are Favorable. '^<^. We have given consideration to your GOOD BUYS NOW! See WittboH's Ad., Page 182. request for greenhouses to burn screenings for the full operation of their plants. "The Washington order states that such permission may be given 'with the approval of the federal fuel adminis- trator for its state, may operate to its full capacity by the use of screenings, the approval to be withheld where the giving of it would impair the fuel sup- igiS. The American Florist. 99 PETER REINBERG Wholesale Florist 30 East Randolph St., JBIO OI«OI» OFT ISOSOIS: Long Distance Phones central j|84« CHICAGO Russell --Weiland -- Ophelia -- Etc. Lilies, Valley. Complete Line of Greens. Buy Direct Fr tlie Growt CURRENT PRICE LIST MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL Per 100 Specials $15.00 to $1S.00 Select 12.00 Medium S.OO Short 4.00 to 6.00 RICHMOND Per 100 Select: -.. .-. $8.00 Medium $5.00 to 6.00 Sliort ._ 3.00 to 4.00 >IIL-4DV Per 100 Select $S on Medium $5.00 to S.iiO Short 3.00 to 4.iin Killarney ) White Killarney I - - Per l*"* !,*!"lf:"5.=^.?5L'"""*rMe'd?im' iViea ■ Sho vi Maryland Chaniii Weiland Sunburst ( Select . „ , ,. . < Medium ">''"■'■" •• ■• I Short . $.s.on 6.011 8.00 6.00 4.00 .Subject to Change Without Notice. Per 100 ROSES, OVR SELECTION A.sters $ Harrisli 1 Valley Smllax ... per doz. strings .\diantuni .4M|>nrag;us, per bunch 50c to 75c Bo.vM'ood per launch, 35c (ialax, bronze and Rreen, per 1,000, $1.00 Leiicothoe Sprays .00 to .50 to % 4.00 4.00 15.00 6.00 3.50 .2 000,000 FEET OF MODERN GLASS. a V/H?LESALE-GDeWEPS s/"CUT FLOWEDS^-^ PLANTS I? 182 North Wabash Avenue L. D. Phone, Randolph 631 CHICAGO Supreme Quality Russell $4.00 to $20.00 per 100 Positively the best obtainable in Chicago. Large supply. Columbia Riclimond $4 to $25 per 100 $4 to $10 per 100 White and Pink Killarney $4 to $10 per 100 Cecile Brunner Roses-Our Selection $2 to $3 per 100 Calendulas $2 to $3 per 100 Sorengeri Per bunch, 35 c to SOc $3 per 100 Gladioli $4 to $8 per 100 Adiantum Fancy long, per 100, $1 Milady $4 to $12 per 100 Ward $4 to $8 per 100 Asters $2 to $1 per 100 Leucottioe Brilliant Ophelia $4 to $12 per 100 $4 to $12 per 100 Sunburst $4 to $12 per 100 Valley Easter Lilies $6 per 100 $10 to $15 per 100 P'umos'js Adiantum California sprays 75c P?r Sinc'h, 35c to 50c Extra fancy, per 100, $1.50 Smilax New Ferns Galax Per dozen, $2.50 Per 1000, $2.50 Per 1000, $1.25 ^^'Order here. You cannot do better elsewhere — often not nearly as good.' 100 The American Florist. Aug. 3, inuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii WIETOR BROS. 162 N.Wabash Ave., L. D. Phone Randolph 2081 Chicago iriK^Et SXJIT'JU'^Sr OF^ Roses in All The Leading Varieties CURRENT PRICE LIST- MRS. CHAS. KUSSELL. Pt-r 100 Fancy ?8.00 to $10.00 Good 5.00 to 7.00 EICHMOND, KILIARNEY BRILLIANT, White— KILLARNEY— Fink. Per 100 Extra Special $8.e rr ^\ ^O colors 4>O.OvJ O UZ. Tumbler Baskets in all colors, complete ^K ^\ |" ^N ^O with tin liners ^^0«0v/ 1/^ Baskets, 9 to 11 inches deep, 24 to 32 d^ Qk fT /^ ^^ inches over all; with liners, all complete... ^P >7 • ^J\J WRITE FOR CATALOG. RAEDLEIN BASKET CO., 713 Milwaukee Ave., CBICACO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when ivritin^ ERNE ^ C OMPANY -WHOLESALE FLORISTS- 30 E. Randolph Street, L D. Phone, Randolph 6578. CHICAGO, ILL. Waco, Texas. T, J. Wolfe, one of the best known members of the trade in the south, has returned from an enjoyable trip to eastern points, visiting friends at Chi- cago and St. Louis among other cities enroute, arriving home in the best of health, in time to bench four houses of carnations in extremely hot weather. Considering general conditions, he re- ports business fairly good. Lieutenant Walter C. Blackman, son of George Blackman. of the Blackman Floral Co., Evansville, Ind., is station- ed at the camp here. He is in the best of health and spirits and, like all of the florist soldiers, is showing the true American spirit and trying to get away to France at the first opportunity. W. Spokane, Wash. — Nearly 10l> per- sons were in attendance at the enjoy- able outing of the florists' club, July l.S. A baseball game and field sports were included in the programme. 104 The American Florist. Aug. 3, • ' FINE YELLOW 'MUMS Better than California stock and just as cheap, at prices, $1.50; $2.50 and $3.00 per dozen Fine Roses in Quantity Big cut of Russell-Ophelia-Montrose-Sunburst- Hearst- Double White Killarney- Double Pink Killarney-Weiland-Killarney Brilliant- Pink Killarney-Richmond- Milady and Ward Roses to oflFer in addition to other seasonable stock particularly Gladioli -Valley-Asters -Candytuft-Gypsophila-Daisies-Calendulas-Galax-Feverfew- Harrisii-Asparagus-Sprengeri-Adiantum and other Seasonable Stock and Greens. have the only good White Killarney to be found in this market. YOU CAN INCREASE YOUR PROFITS AND BUSINESS BY SENDING ALL YOUR ORDERS DIRECT TO CHICAGO'S MOST UP-TO-DATE AND BEST LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE Quality Speaks Louder Than Prices. J. A. BDDLONG 184 North Wabash Ave., Corner Lake St., CHICAGO. GUT FLOWERS i^^SHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION. ROSES, VALLET and CARNATIONS A Specialty WHOLESALE Grower of Prices As Low As Others. daily touch with market conditions, and when a decline takes place you rely upon orders ^ent us receiving such benefits. Washington, D. C. GROWERS PREPARED WITH AMPLE SUPPLIES There seems to be some misunder- standing- concerning tlie ability o£ Washington to furnish out-of-town points with their needs in flowers. Never in the history of this city were the growers better able to fill orders than now. This is due to the fact that one uf the largest local firms is run- ning very heavily this year, with the idea of letting the plants rest next win- ter because of the shortage of coal. Under the plan adopted by this firm, it can well afford to let the plants rest, because the yield and prices during June and July have been without equal — both being as good as in the winter. Figuring on the wholesale, retail and shipping trade as a whole, July busi- ness was exceptionally good. At this time roses continue to bring up to $12 per hundred. Ophelia, Pink and Red Radiance, and Mock are the leaders. Carnations are still coming- in and are fine; they find ready sale at .$2 per hun- dred. Harrisii lilies have had a won- derful sale, although the price fluctuates rapidly at from .$8 to .$1.''> per hundred. Callas are just about on the outward Ko; only a few are available. Asters are more plentiful, and they are in good condition, selling fairly well at from .$2 to .S4. Gladioli are extra fine and sell at from .$4 to .$8. Althea, for- merly used only with short stems for funeral work, now is to be had in sprays two and three feet long, and this works up well in decorations. Dahlias are beginning now to come in nicely, and they sell fairly well at from .$2 to .$•! A. T. Pyfer & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 164 N. Wabash Avenue CHICAGO, ILL. Long Distance Telephone, Central 3373. Mention the American Florist when writing. OVER THE TOP! Ses CUeac*. OURRBNT PBICB LIST. Per doa. Roses, Beauty, specials $^^.00 48-in 4.0O " •• 36-ln 8.00 '• SO-ln 2.60 24-ln 2.00 18-ln 1.60 Mrs. Cbas. Bus^ll.... 1.00(3 ^.00 100 Hoosler Beauty 4.00@10.00 Killamey Brilliant .... 4.00® 10.00 Columbia 4.nO@25.00 Killamey 4.00(^10.00 White KlUamey 4.00(810.00 Richmond 4.00'aio.OO " My Maryland 4.00«10.00 " Mrs. Geo. Shawyer 4.00(310.00 " Milady 4.0(i«llft.0n " Sunburst 4.00(910.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward 4.00010.00 " Hadley 4.00010.00 Opbella 4.00(810.00 " Double White Killamey. 4.nO(!J10.00 " Mrs. Moorefleld Storey... 4.n0O'lo.00 " Champ Welland 4.00O10.00 •' Stanley 4.on(!f 10.00 TIpperary 4.00miO.M> Francis Scott Key 4.00(fiilo.OO Ceclle Bmnner 2.ono S.OO George Blgar 2.00(3 8.00 BahT Doll 2.000 3.00 " Nesbit 2.00® 3.00 Our Selection S.OO Carnations ■ 2.00'3I 4.00 Cnttleyas per doz. 6.00O 7.60 Pnl.les !«"*> 2™> "T.ninm Harrtsll 10.00@15.no Valley «.00 New Fems per 1000. $2.50 Calendulas 2.00(3 8.00 Gladioli 6.00O 8.00 Candytuft per bunch .60(9 1.00 Asters 2.00® <•<» IN CHICAGO KENNICOTT BROS. CO. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS H. B. Kennicott. President. J. E. POLLWORTH, Sec'y and Gen'l Mgr HUCKLEBERRY FOLIAGE $1.75 per Case. Natural Log Moss, per bag (1(X) square feet), $1.75. Caldwell The Woodsman Co. EVERGREEN, ALA. Mention the American Florist when writing. PLAIN CHIFFON (About 35 to 40 yards to bolt.) Can be had in any color. 2 in. wide, per yd., 3%c 6 in. wide, per yd... 7c 4 in. wide, per yd 6c 10 In. wide, per yd.. .lOo Geo. H. Angermueller Co. Wtolesale Florists, 1324 Pine St., St. Louls, MO Mention the American Florist when writing. One Piece Flower Boxes One piece; one size; One price. 24x4x3 .$2.00 per 100 Sample box sent on request. THE JOHN HENRY CO. LANSING, MICH. Mention the American Florist when writing. ZECH & MANN WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO Telephone Central 3284 Mention the American Florist when writing. 106 The American Florist. Aug. Field Grown Carnation Plants C. W. Ward, White Enchantress, Light Pink and Rose Pink Enchantress, Enchan- tress Supreme, Alice, Matchless, White Perfection, Beacon, Alma Ward. Send for complete list and prices. Satisfaction guaranteed. THE LEO NIESSEN CO., 1201 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa. PhUadelphla. HOT WEATHER DEPRESSES BUSINESS. , There is nothing very encouraging to report of last weelc's market. The weather has been the hottest of the season, and besides having a very de- pressing effect on business has about finished the carnations and reduced the stoclc of salable roses to the minimum. The market is full of roses, but they , grade very low. Growers would be money in pocket to see that nothing but the best of their stock, and that in salable condition, is sent to such a weak market. Francis Scott Key, Mrs. Rus- sell and Mock are the best large roses; there is no question as to their being premier summer sorts. All the others are badly affected by the extreme heat. Gladioli are now a factor, being han- dled in quantity at much lower prices than two weeks ago. America and Mrs. Francis King, together with a few of the white varieties and a line of mixed that hardly pays the freight are seen in all the houses. They are good stock for the retailer, making quite a show in window and store decoration for little money. Rudbeckia Golden Glow is another showy decorative flow- er that costs little and is used with good effect. Asters are increasing, but the dry weather is veiy hard on them. The growers who were farsighted enough to put in the Skinner system for their outside cut flowers are now reaping big benefits. The best asters sell well, but the poor stock returns little to the grow- er. Sweet peas are down and out. al- most tmsalable. Easter lilies are in good demand, while the roseums also find a place in many funeral designs. A few dahlias are seen, the forerunners of the fall crops, which promise to be very good, except that the growers of these are, in common with others, hav- ing trouble with labor which will great- ly handicap them in production and shipping. Asparagus appears to find a ready market at the standard price of 50 cents per bunch. Orchids are scarce. The quality of the varieties now in is fine. ' HANDLING THE BOSES. The trade is fast coming to the wrap- ping of 25 buds of a grade to a bundle; these, when protected with a paper on which the grower's name and grade number is stamped, make a convenient and quickly handled package. The flowers are not subject to draft, or of •being bruised by handling, as they are all sold in the original bundles as received from the grower. They can be placed, a number togetiier, in large .iars of water, and one or two removed without disturbing the others. They will also remain piled together on a .shelf in a refrigerator or cool room for quite a while without damage. Quite a few growers grade and bundle their stock in this way, but with- out the paper wrapper. The i^aper is a grea,t protection, as with- out it the outside layer of foliage be- comes soft and the buds rubbed and pricked with the thorns of the other bundles. QUALITY. Growers and. in fact, nearly all of those who handle flowers are not alive to the importance of quality or the fine finish that makes their product at once American Beauties, Ordiids, Valley, Peonies. High Grade Roses and Carnations. This Is the excluslva shop, only one block from Express Depots, 1619-1621 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. \ ^oMe Hover M^KeU CiNCiNNATi, July 31. Per 100 Roses, KtUarney ':.'... 2.00@ 6.00 Mrs. Chas. RusseU 4.000112.00 Ophelia 3.00a S.OO Richmond 2.00® 8.00 Sunburst 2.00® 8.00 Lilium Glganteum 8.00@10.00 Gladioli 2.00® S.OO Sweet Peas 35® .60 Carnations 1.00® 2.00 Antirrhinums 2.«J0@ 4.00 Rubrums 5.00® 6.00 Asters 1.00® 4.00 Boston, July 31. Per 100 Roses, Beautv 12.00@25.00 Killarney Queen 4.00® 6.00 White and Pink Killarney 8.f)0@12.0O Double White Killarney. 4.00® 8.00 Killarney Brilliant 2.00(3 8.00 Hadley 4.00@12.00 Mock 2.00® 6.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 4.00@12.00 Tatt 2.00® 6.00 Milady 2.00® 6.00 Ward and Hillinedon 2.00® 6.00 My Maryland 2.00®12.O0 rarnntions 1.00® 2.00 Easter Lilies 8.0O@12.00 Valley 6.0n® 10.00 Gladioli 6.00® 10.00 Buffalo, July 31. Per 100 Koses, Beauty Special $2n.o0®$30.00 Fancy 15.(XI@ 20.00 Extra 10.00® 15.00 1st 5.00® 10.00 Killaruey 3.00® 6.00 My Maryland 3.00® 6.00 Rlinburst 3.00® 6.00 " Ward 2.0<1@ 4.00 Ophelia 3.00® 6.00 Russell 4.00® 8.00 Stanley 2.00® 6.00 Moc'k 2.00® 6.00 Shawyer 3.00® 6.00 Lilies 8.00® 10.00 Cattleyas 40.1X1® 50.00 Asters 1.00® 2.50 Carnations 100® 2.00 Asparagus Sprengeri .35® .50 Ferns per 1.000 2.00 Smilax 20.00 Sweet Peas 23® .50 Calendulas 1.00@ 2.00 Baises BO® 1.00 Gladioli 3.00® 5.00 noticeable wherever displayed. Fairly good stock will sell when there is a demand, but no one will buy unless they have use for it. The stock, however, with a superlative finish has an adver- tising value all its own; it creates a de- mand for itself. The dealer who has no use for the ordinary is at once at- tracted by the high-grade stock, and •gives it the best place in his shop or window, where the delighted customers are loud in their praises of the superb stock. Something of the same, but in- ferior in size and color, scarcely gets a second glance, and certainly creates no desire to buy. "Raise the Standard" should be the slogan everywhere. Dou- ble the quality and halve the quantity would surely mean better s.ales at high- er prices and establish a sellers' mar- ket, which kp^ps the trade in a healthy condition, Write For Our Price List On Cut Flowers H. G. BERNING 1402-4 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. BERGER BROS. Central Market Roses, Orchids, Peonies Always high grade Easter Lilies 1225 Race St.. Philadelphia. Pa. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Go. WHOLESAIiE FIORISTS 116-118 Seventh Street, PITTSBURGH, - PA. Growers of Quality Flo^vers. Wholesale Florists' Supplies THE HOUSE OP MERIT staple Baskets and Seasonable Novelties in Quantity, Send for Our Catalogrue. JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO. 1309-1311 N. 2nd St. Philadelphia.Pa. WITH THE WHOLESALERS. "We find the gladiolus farmers to be working over time; at least, we have to do double duty to handle their stock the past week and make any kind-ef decent returns." This was the report of the' Leo Niessen Co. Easter lilies, gladioli, Lilium roseum, and asters were features of their summer stock. Robert Bagg, chief of the Edward Reid force, is spending a two-weeks vacation alternately between Frazier terrace and the shore resorts. Choice Victoria and Russell roses and asters are headliners. The Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange is strong on a good variety of roses and riuantities of gladioli. Bus- iness" for the summer months is a lit- tle better than last year. Harry Berger is getting along all right by his lonesome. Easter lilies, Maryland roses, and asters and gladi- oli were quantity items here. igi8. The American Florist. 107 Everything in the line of Cut Flowers, Plants and Florists' Supplies. \ MILWAUKEE, WIS. nOLTON & nUNKtL CO. 462 Milwaukee St./ Milwaukee, Wis. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens J MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. RICE BROTHERS Wholesale Florists and Supplies 218 North Filth St. Send list in for quotations. Mention the American florist when 'jiriting. The palm houses of the Joseph Hea- cock Co. at Wyncote are all in apple- pie order, everything potted up and in the height of their summer advance. Already many orders have been booked for fall delivery. Conditions on account of war activ- ities are such in this city that no ad- ditional telephone or electric light con- nections can be made without permits from the government. Edwai-d Dornheim, of the Chas. K. Meehan force, is spending his vacation with his family at Niagara Falls. NOTES. At the annual meeting of the direc- tors of the Joseph Heacock Co., July 15, officers were elected as follows : James W. Heacock, president; Carl A. Corts, vice-president; Miss Esther Hea- cock, secretary; Miss Anna Strailey, treasurer. The past year has been one of the most prosperous in the history of the company. Carl A. Corts is city salesmanager. Theodore Shober is the palm grower and manager at Wyncote, while Robert Jamiesou, their rose spe- cialist, ife manager of the large rose houses at Roelofs. Stuart Miller entertained a lot of the "boys" from the various wholesale houses at his home in Lansdowne Heights last Sunday. This has grown to be an annual affair, with Samuel Parker chief and Martin Gannon direc- tor. It goes without saying that the boys had a swell time. A baseball game and a pie-eating contest were features. George Uber has sold his land, four acres, and greenhouses at 53d street and Elmwood avenue to the Pennsylvania railroad for $-10,000, and will now re- tire from business. Martin Gannon, of Campbell's, has been spending a week in Washington, visiting friends. He reports giving the executive mansion a look-over. Robert Crawford has closed the greenhouses at Secane, and will con- fine his energies to the store on South 11th street. K. Bedford, Ia. — A. C. Brice. Sr., well- known florist of this city, recently re- turned from a month's vacation. INDI.\NAP0T,IS. IND. — Alfred Petit is expected to return from the Pacific coast in time to operate his range thi.s winter. GUST. RUSCH & CO. Wholesale Florists Jobbers in FLORISTS' SUPPUES. Phone Main 1245. 444-446 Rililwankee St., P.O. Box 206 .Milwaukee, Wis. LEAVE AN ORDER WITH US FOR REGULAR SHIPMENTS FANCY FERNS, Special Picked LEAVE AN ORDER WITH Manufacturer of WIRE DESIGNS Write for Price List C. A. Ku eh n, WHOLESALE Florist All Seasonable Cut Flowers Mfr. and Dealer in "Florlsi's" (Brand) Supplies 1312 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. VlioMe Plover M^sTltetsS Philadelphia, July 31. Per 100 Rosea. Beauty, special 30.0iiia40.00 fancy 10.00(a20.i« extra S.OuaiO.OO " shorter grades.. 2.0uC(i 6.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 6.00(820.00 ' Killarney 2.OO411 6. (id na(Jley 4.00@10.00 Sunburst 3.(10® 8.(10 " War(Js 2.00Q 4.00 OpheUa 3.000 S.OO Carnatioas 2,00(3 3.00 Cattleyas each ?0.75@$l.O0 Valky 6.00(3 8.00 l.llium Rubrum 5.00® 6.00 Easter Lilies 10.00(315.00 Snapdragons i.OOU 8.00 Asters l.itOm 3.00 GliidioU 1.50® 3.00 Dahlias l.OflriJ 2.00 Calendulas 1.00® 2.00 Sweet Peas 60® .75 Asparagus string or bunch, .85(3 .80 Adiniitum i.dO i^mildx , 15(3 .20 Milwaukee, July 31. Per 100 Itoscs, Killarney, W. Killarney.$3.00(§)$8.00 Ward 2.00(3 6.00 Mrs. Cbas. Russell 5.00(320.00 Ophelia 3.00® 8.00 Hoosier Beauty 3.00® 8.00 Bon Silence, per bunch.. .25® .35 I'iirnations. assorted 1.00® 3.n0 Valley 5.U0@ 6.00 Sweet Peas 60O .76 Cattleyas per doz. 9.00 Lilies 15.00 Asters 3.00 Rladioll 5.00® 6.00 St. Lonis, July 31. Per 100 Roses. Hndley 2.000 5.00 Killarney 2.00® 4.00 White Killarney 2.00® 4.00 Rooster Beauty 3.00®10.00 Russell 4.00®15.00 Sunburst 3.00(310.00 Ward 3.00® 6.00 " Mrs. Shnwyer 2.fiO® 8.00 Ophelia 4.00®10.00 ferns per 1,000 1.75 Carnations 2.00® 3.00 Gladioli 4.00O 6.00 McCALLUM CO. Florists' Supplies PITTSBURGH, - PA. Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange Higfh Qrade Roses, Easter Lilies, Up-to-tbe-Minute Service: Sadifactioa GuniiMd. 1615 Ranstead St., Philadelphia, Pa. Trade Directory PRICE: $3.00 POSTPAID AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO PiTTSBtTKGH, July 31. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 20.00@25.o0 fancy 12.00®18.00 " extra 6.00® 8.00 No. 1 2.00® 4.00 Killarney 2.00®10.00 My Maryland 2.00®10.00 " Sunburst 2.00® S.OO Mrs. Aaron Ward 2.00(3 6.00 Cattleyas 4o.00®6o.00 LUlum Glganteum 8.00@10.00 Adlantum 1.00 Asparaijus Sprengerl, bunch. .35®. 40 New Crop Green Gain;: per 1000 $1.25 Carnations 2.00® 3.00 Valley 4.00 Delphinium, per doz 1.00 Galllardla 1.00® 1.50 Asters 1.00® 2.00 Coreopsis 1 .00 Gladioli, per dozen 60® 1.00 Sweet Peas 5*3®. 75 108 The American Florist. Aug. 3y New York. HEAT AFFECTS STOCK AND DEMAND. The hot weather, which continued throughout the past week, was hard on business, particularly the wholesale section. It greatly increased the supply of stock, and many of the roses were open and nearly worthless when they reached the market, consequently they sold at push-cart rates or were lost. Even the best rose stock on the market was hard to move. By the middle of the week, the best American Beauties were going at $15 per 100, and only special stock of a few varieties of tea roses, such as Columbia and Mrs. Charles Russell, went above $4 and $5 per 100. The heat about finished the carnations as factors of the market, as it also brought a great flood of asters. Gladioli reached the stage of being a nuisance, as there were far more than could be disposed of. There were sales of gladioli as low as 40 and 50 cents per 100 and many were lost. Of course, America and other of the best varieties went better, but practically all were in a glut. The wholesalers do a lot of work in trying to get something out of heavy shipments of gladioli, they are picked over and trimmed and often are lost in the end. One-half the quantity that reached this market during the past week would have better served the purpose. All outdoor stock is in great need of rain, and for that reason, the quality of sweet peas has deteriorated. While everything was slow, on account of a lighter supply, there was no glut in orchids, lilies and lily of the valley. While business was quiet with the re- tailers, they had no particular reason to complain. At this time of year, fu- neral work and an occasional box or bunch, is their principal business, and they have been buying very cheap. July 29. — Hot weather continues with great humidity. Buyers are scarce in the market this morning, and the few that are about are getting stock prac- tically at their own prices, except in the case of orchids, lilies, lily of the valley, and a few of the best roses. The market is full of poor and worth- less roses, so the few good ones have not fallen to the level of the rubbish. There is a glut of asters, and they are being offered at $4 and $5 per 1,000. In gladioli, even such varieties as America and Panama are going at sacrifice prices, while the poorer sorts are going to the dead carts. No im- provement in conditions can be expect- ed while the hot weather lasts. NOTES. Myer, of Madison avenue and 58th street, has just purchased a new six cylinder Studebaker car, and proposes to tour to the Pacific coast. Oram Khe- dishian, who has been employed by Myer for the past five years, left for Camp Upton, July 25. Just before his departure, he was presented with a handsome wrist-watch by his co-work- ers in the store. Wrist-watches, once considered a fad, are almost a necessity to a soldier for reasons readily under- stood. Henry Luhrs and Alex Eman- uel, of Myer's staff, have returned from their vacations and resumed their la- bors. Maurice Kleinmann, the buyer, has started on a three weeks' vacation. We occasionally refer to the honored name of Burns, which for many years has been represented in the florist busi- ness of this city. Alexander S. Burns retired some years ago, but his brother, William, is yet active as a retailer at 840 Sixth avenue, and has a fund of reminiscences of his years spent in the business. H. H. Burns, son of Alexan- der S., is now in the United States naval reserves, his store at .509 Madi- son avenue being conducted by a man- ager. Two employes of Costos Sakelos, the Colonial Florist, Broadway and 157th street, left for an army camp, July 24. FROM COLD STORAGE LILIUM QIQANTEUM 7-9 (300 bulbs per case), write for prices. CHAS. SCHWAKE & CO., Inc. 90-92 WEST BROADWAY, NEW YORK MenHon the American Florist when writing. This makes eight of his former em- ployes v/ho are now in the United States army. On the evening of the 23rd, in honor of the boys who were leaving, he gave a dinner to his entire staff, a custom he has followed when there were previous departures for camp. Gardenias are not commonly seen in the market at this season, but the Hen- shaw Floral Co. is receiving some from A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn., but, like all other stocks, they move slowly. This firm is also receiving exceptionally fine stock of Gladioli America. G. B. M. Stumpp now spends most of his time at his Southampton, L. I., store. Fine water lilies are constantly in stock in the Fifth avenue store, which were grown in his Southampton ponds. Max Schling has been kept busy with conducting two stores, one for cut flow- ers and another for seeds, but he in- tends to take time to attend the St. Louis convention of the S. A. F. Philip F. Kessler, of the Cut Flower Exchange, has closed his stand for three weeks and says he will go away and try to forget cut flowers for that length of time. Miss Durkin, bookkeeper for J. S. Fenrich, has returned from a week's vacation pleasantly spent at Mr. Fen- rich's summer home at Bradley Beach, N. J. During Ralph Armstrong's absence at his Newport, R. I., store, Charles F. Dailey is conducting the business at the Madison avenue store. Louis Moncinieno, florist of Long Island City, was killed July 30, by a sur- face car hitting his wagon, in the early morning. H. G. Perry, manager of the Dards store, is with his family in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. . A. F. F. Cleveland. FLORISTS ANNUAL OUTING. The local florists and their families and invited guests had a delightful out- ing at Willoughbeach Park, July 24. The ideal weather was taken advantage of by a large and representative crowd. A hotly contested baseball game be- tween the wholesalers and the retailers was won by the latter, but the whole- salers evened up matters by showing superiority in the tug-of-war In the fat man's race, Al Barber led W. E. Cook across the tape. The sports pro- gramme also included numerous events which brought out a goodly number of contestants, prizes being awarded to the winners. NOTES. The next regular meeting of the flo- rists' club will be held at the Hollenden hotel, August 5. Nominations for offi- cers for the ensuing year will be made and a number of timely papers will be features of the programme. The entire stock of the Cleveland Florists' Exchange has been sold to the Cleveland Ctit Flower Co., the deal be- ing closed July 29. Mention t%e American Florist when ioritina Telephone Farragut 2287 Nicholas G.Pappas& Go. Wholesale Florists 1 10 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing. WH0LE5ALt \ rLORHT: Mention the American Florist when writing S ummer A ttraction! See Wittbold's Ad., Page 123. Kenneth Wilson has enlisted in the aviation service and has gone to Chi- cago for training. He will go east later. Owing to failing health, Mrs. M. C. Bell has been compelled to offer her flower shop for sale. Chas. Schuetzow and wife are receiv- ing congratulations on the arrival of a fine baby boy. Walter Rokusek is enjoying a week's visit with his mother at Berea. O. C. F. B. Ellis, Mass. — Peter Fisher, it is re- ported, will close several of his houses during the coming winter, operating only enough glass to care for his local trade. His carnation stock will be grown for him by Arnold & Fisher, at Woburn. igi8. The American Florist. 109 PAUL MECONI WHOLESALE FLORIST Teleohone: 8864 Farragut 55-57 WEST 26TH STREET NEW YORK CITY GEO. J. POLYKRANAS Wholesale Commission Florist CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 104 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone No. 2264 Farragut. William Mackie WHOI/ESAIiE FLORIST 105 W. 28th St., New York Telephone 759 Fnrragmt. Walter F.Sheridan WHOLESALE FLORIST 3532-3533 Farragut 133 W. 28ih St,, NBW York All the NEW HOSES, CARNATIONS and Seasonable Flowers HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION 148 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telephones; Farragnt 300 and 301 Mention the AmericanFlorist when writing. JOHN YOUNfi SCO. Wholesale Commission Florists 53 W. !8lh St.. NEW YORK Telephone Farragut 4336. Mention the American Florist when writing. WILUAJHP.FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 W. 28TH ST., NEW YORK Telephone 5335 Farragmt. Mention the American Florist when writing. Geo. C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 West 2Sth St., NEW YORK TeL COS and 009 Farrneut. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mention the AmericanFlorist when writing. Telephone Farragut 0701. Goldstein & Fotterman Wholesale Florists The Right People to Deal With. 102 West 28th St., New York Mention the AmericanFlorist when writing. Riedel & Meyer, Inc. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 25 years' experience. Consignments solicited. 49 West 28th St., New York Phones 4024 and 4025 Madison Square. Mention the AmericanFlorist when writing. VlioMe Hover MM'Ket^s New York, July 31. Per 100 Hoses, Beauty special 10.00015.00 " " extra and fancy 6.00® 8.00 No. 1 and No. 2. 1.00® 2.0O " Columbia 1.00@10.00 Hadley 2.00® 8.00 Francis Scott Key 4.00@20.00 " Prima Donna 50® 5,00 Alice Stanley 50® 5.00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer..... .50® 5.00 Double White Killamey. 1.00® 6.00 Killarney 60® 3.0O Queen 50® 4.00 ■Brilliant 50® 4.00 Aaron Ward 1.00® 5.00 J. L. Mock 1.00® 6.00 Ophelia 50® 5.00 " Mrs. Chas. Kussell 2.00@18.00 Cattleya Orchids, special 75.00® 100.00 Rubrums 2.00® 3.00 Lilies, Longiflorum and Formosum 3.00® G.OO Lily of the Valley 4.00® 8.00 Adinntum Croweauum and Hybrldum 50@ .75 Asparagus Plumosus. . .doz. bcbs. 1.50® 3.00 Smlla.^ doz. strings 1.00® 2.50 Carnations 50® 2.00 Sweet Peas 25® .50 Gladioli 40® 2.00 Bonvardia. white 75® 1.00 Frank H. Tracndly Charles Schenck Traendly & Schenck Wholesale norlsts and Cut riowerExcban^ 436 Sixth Avenue, New York City Between 2Bth and 27th Sta. Telephones: 798 and 799 Farragut. Orchids, Roses, Carnations, and all the other best products of the leading growers. CONSIGNMENTS SOUCITKD Mention the AmericanFlorist when writing. Phones, 3310-11-12 Farrarnt Henshaw Floral Co. ( Incorporated) Wholesale Commission Florists 127 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Mention the AmericanFlorist when writing. Trade Directory Price: $3.00 Postpaid AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 8. Dearborn St., Ohlcaco Telephones I ^g parragut »• ^- P^PPas. PreB United Cut Flower Co., >"' WHOIiESALERS 1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Mention the AmericanFlorist when writing. WM. KESSLER, WHOLESALE FLORIST 113 WEST 28TH STREET Bet Siztb and Seventh Aves. NEW YORK Mention the AmericanFlorist when writing. N.Y.CutFlowarExcbinge Coogan Bldg., eth At. and W. 26th, New York. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning. Desirable wall space to rent for advertising. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary Mention the AmericanFlorist when writing. The Kervan Co. Fresh Cut Decorative Evergreens Bluest standard of Quality. Largest stock in America. .Send for illus- trated catalog of Greens and FlorisU' SnppDes. 119 West 28th St., NEW YORK GEO. B. HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24-30 STONE STREET, ROCHESTER, NEW YORK. Mention the AmericanFlorist when writing. M.C. FORD 121 WEST 28TH STREET NEW YORK Tel. 3870-3871 Farragut Tte Laiiest SMpiet and BeceiTcr ol Cut Flowers A complete assortment of the best In the market can always be relied upon. Mention the AmericanFlorist when writing. D. FEXY WTiolesale Commission Florist 106 West 28th St., New York Consignments Solicited. Mention the AmericanFlorist when writing. no The American Florist. Aug. 3, THE FLORISTS' SUPPLY HOUSE OF AMERICA Get Ready Now To Go Over The Top With everything the best in Brilliantine Baskets, Magnolia Leaves, Cape and Waxed Crepe Flowers, Wheat Sheaves, Cycas. NOW is the time to order. Delays count big later on. Branch Factory, 709 First Avenue, New York. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1129-31 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. Detroit. SUMMER DULLNESS VERY EVIDENT. Mid-summer trade conditions are with us now in their fullness, and in- clude the inevitable erratic supply of flowers and the still more uncertain call for them. Some retailers report a fairly good summer business, and others less fortunate complain of a lack of orders never before experienced, and through it all everyone is doing his best, and all are hopeful for better days when the present excessive heat and other unfavora.ble conditions will have passed. Some good roses are now coming in, but the supply is daily exhausted, while the stock of carna- tions continues large and their quality good. There is an overabundance of purple asters, while other colors and white are quite scarce, and the call for them active. Gladioli are g-ood and the supply is about equal to the de- mand. NOTES. A. J. Stahelin, is eljuippirig his heat- ing plant with automatic stokers, and will use buckwheat coal next winter with this arrangement. Mr. Stahelin, withjhis wife and Mr. and Mrs. Georgu Doemling and Harry Ingold, motored recently to Grand Lake. Mich., where an enjoyable time was spent. Wm. Dilger has extended the local florists an invitation to be his guests at a complimentary picnic at his Rockwood, Mich., nurseries, August 22. A large party will go and a very interesting programme of events for the day is being arranged. J. J. Karins, of Philadelphia, Pa., is here with an exhibit of Henry A. Dreer's palms, pandanus and other foliage plants. He is accompanied by his sister. Miss Bessie Karins, who is this week the guest of Mrs. Walter Taepke. Robert Rahaley, of the Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, has returned from a two-weeks fishing outing at An Sa- ble, Mich. He brought back some fine American brown and rainbow trout as evidence of his success. Philip Breitmeyer has returned from a lengthy visit to his daughter at Lew- iston, Mont., and will go this week to see his son, Harry, who is in the serv- ice at Newport News, Va., and will soon go overseas. Miss Phyllis Fitzgerald is again at her desk at the Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, after an absence of two weeks at Fine Lake and Gognac Lake, near Battle Creek, Mich. Mike Constantine, of the Majestic Flower Shop, is making good use of the dull season by working in the ship- yards, while his brother looks after the business. Charles Plumb is now with his fam- ily at Pointe du Chene, near Algonac, Mich., where he has a summer home and a war garden that he is justly proud of. Thomas Browne is doing service as as a juror in the federal court, and is required to remain on duty more hours than hi.s gi-eenhouse work would exact. A. Pochelon and family are enjoy- ing the breezes and fine fishing at Au Sable, Mich., and will remain there during the heated term. John Moore, of Breitmeyer's Park Flower Shop, spent two weeks at Or- Lily Bulbs:::; From Storage There will be no New Crop Lilies. Secure Storage Bulbs now. GIGANTEUM 7 to 9 in. (300 to case). $20.00 10 to 11 in. (180 to case).. 27.00 SPECIOSUM ALBUM _. Per 100 10' 8 to 9 in. (200 to case) ...$ 9.50 9 to 11 In. (140 to case)... 12.00 SPECIOSUM RUBRUM Per 100 9 to 1 1 in. (HO to case). .$10.00 10 to 11 in. (125 to case).. 12.00 1 1 to 13 in. ( 90 to case),. 17.0O AURATUM Per 100 8 to 9 in. (160 to case).. $ 7.00 lllOlSln. ( 7.5 to case).. 17.00 Above prices F. O. B. Chicago. Midsummer List of Flower Seeds, Plants and Early Bulbs now ready Write for it. Vauglian's Sesd Store CHICAGO NEW YORK chard Lake, Mich., He reports sun- flsh and black bass plentiful and rising to the fly. George Hampton, of Philadelphia, Pa., is making an extended visit here, accompanied by his wife, who formerly lived in this city. Henry Forster, of the E. A. Fetters force, has returned from a two-weeks outing at the "Flats" in Lake St. Clair, Mich. A. Sylvester, of the Michigan Cut Flower Exchange force, spent his va- cation motoring through the state last week. Peter Pape, of the Central Floral Co., has in contemplation a motor trip to Chicago in the near future. Visitors : Harry Heinl and Frank Schramm, Toledo; .J. P. McCarty, of the M. Rice Co.. Philadelphia. J. F. S. Louisville, Ky. NOTES. H. G. Walker has taken over all the interests in the F. Walker Co., which has been established 43 years. The style of the firm name will be contin- ued. This firm had the order for the wedding decorations and flowers at the ceremony of one of the soldiers at Camp Taylor, July 27. August R. Baumer's genial smile in- dicates that all is well with him. As efficient secretary of the, Kentucky So- ciety of Florists, his absence from a meeting of the organization is rare in- deed. Anders Rasmussen, of New Albany, is planting Hoosier Beauty roses in the warm ends of his carnation houses. He tried this last year and the result was :: BIG BARGAIN:: See Wittbold's Ad., Page 122. very satisfactory — fine flowers and fo- liage. Mrs. Kingsley Walker has returned from a visit to her brother. Sergeant Herbert Funk, at Chillicothe, who ex- pects to leave for Fi-ance in the near future. Callas sold well last winter, and many gi-owers are putting them in in larger numbers to guard against a possible shortage of Easter lilies this year. The Jacob Shulz Co. has a very at- tractive summer window, with a run- ning fountain and a iiond ;n which water lilies are featured. Fred Haupt was awarded a prize at the last meeting of the Rotarians for recognizing new members by their de- scriptions and business. Wm. Mann, who spent his vacation at West Baden, has returned much im- proved in health and has gained five pounds in v. eight. There is considerable call for bloom- in.g plants, with begonias about the on- ly offerings, and not enough of them to make a show. Bryant & Brady, the only wholesalers here who are not growers, report an ex- cellent business for the season. There are now GO.CKK* soldiers at Camp Taylor, and considerable money is spent with the florists. Asters are now taking the place of carnations. Roses and gladioli sell well. H. G. W. i9iS. The American Florist. Ill DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the I/eading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. Chicago. Eatabltehed 1857 ^mM. 745 Buckingham Place. L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112 Send us yoor retail orders. We Have the Best Facilities In the City Mention the AmericanFlorist when writing. Bangor, Me. Adam Sekenger FLORIST No. 32 NEWBURY STREET We cover all points in Maine. LOUISVILLE, KY. THE F. WALKER CO. 310-312 West Chestnut Street CITY'S liARGEST FLOWER STORE Mention the American Florist when writing. Albany^ N. Y. FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK DtGnred in ADuay and vidnity ob telegnptiic order. 106 STATE STREET ■ II*r9TNMt Mention the AmericanFlorist when writing. WASHINGTON D. C. Gudes^ Uembers of Florists' Telegraph nelivery. Mention the AmericanFlorist when writing. Milwaukee, Wis. J. M. Fox & Son, Inc. 437-39.41 MUwankee St. Kamben FloiiiU' Tale(r«ph Dcllvsrj Aiioolttloii. Mention the American Florist when writing. jsaiiimiiDiiiniiiiiioiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiDiiniiininiiiiuiiiiiiiiiniiiioii^ i Cincinnati, O. I I HARDESTY & CO. I g 150 last Fourth Street E THE BEST THAT GROWS. 1 EXPERTS TO ARRANGE THEM. ^ '^niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuuiiiiii# Mention the AmericanFlorist when writing. ORDERS PHILADELPHIA IN OR J. J. HABERMEHL'S SONS AROUND blowers and Service THK BELLEVUE-STRATFORD. BROAD AT WALNUT STS. Conservatories, Diamond St. at 22nd. *I"I'v*I"I"I"j"I"l"M Max Schling ■ > pv'I'v *v 'I"X"M**M**f"S NEW YORK 785 Fifth Ave. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery 4> Mention the American Florist when writing. BRANCHES: RITZ-CARLION and VANDERBILT HOTEL KOTIMIILER Mention the American Florist when writing. 426 Madison Ave. NEW YORK ROANOKE, VA. rALLON, Florist. Mention the American Florist when writing. Galesburg and Central 111. L L PILLSBURY CHOICE CUT FLOWERS AND DESIGNS Patentee and RIanufactuver of PILLSBURY'S CARNATION STAPLE Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the AmericanFlorist when writing. Young &Nugent Telephone 4265-4:;66 Farragut. 42 West 28tb Street. We are in the Heart of 'Ka-ar V/ki-lr To out-of-town florists; iicW X UxK And give sperial aatentlon to steamer and the- atre orders. Prompt delivery and beat Stock in the market. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the AmericaiiFlorist when writing. St. Paul, Minn. L. L. MAY & CO. Order Tour Flowers for delivery in this section from the LEADIN6 FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST Mention the AmericanFlorist when writing. Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 E. MADISON ST. Member of Florists' Tele^aph Delivery. Mention the AmericanFlorist token writing. ALEXANDER McCONNELL 611 FIFTH AVE., GOR. 49TH STREET. NEW YORK CITY. TELEGRAPH ORDERS forwarded to any part of the United States, Canada and all printipal cities in Eu- rope. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steamships or elsewhere receive special attention. Reference or Cash must accompany all orders from unknown correspondents. Code Address; Alesconnell. Western Union Code. Mention the American Florist when writing. Brooklyn, N. Y. JAMES WEIR, Inc. FLORIST 324 Pulton St., cor. Plerrepont Telegraph orders receive our usual good car* and prompt attention. Phones, 270-271 Ualn. Mention the American Florist when writing. Washington, D. C. GEO. H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenne and L Street Mention the AmericanFlorist when writing. 112 The American Florist. Aug. 3, 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 MaU Orders. Established 1874 DARDS 341 Madison Ave., New York Help do your bit to-day by selling Thrift and War Saving Stamps Stand behind The Food Conservation Laws Display prominently patriotic posters. DO IT NOW City Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. St. Paul, Minn. Holm & Olson 20-22-24 W. Fifth St. We flU orders lor any place in the Twin Cities and forall points in theNorthwest The Larg- est Store in America; the largest stock; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive night and da.v. SEATTLE, WASH. HOLLYWOOD GARDENS Seattle's Leading Flower Shop 1536 SECOND AVE. Memlers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Newark, N. J. Begerow's 046 BBOAB STREET Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries throughout the state and to all steamship docks in Hoboken, N. J., and New York. BUFFALO N. Y. L. H. NEUBECK Main and High Sts. Memher of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Pittsburgh, Pa. A.W.$nilthCo. EEENAN BLDQ. Largest Floral Bstabllshment in America. Established 1874. Incorporated 1909. Philadelphia, Pa. The London Flower Shop 1800 Chestnut Street Albany, N. Y.— EJyres, 106 State St. Albany, N. Y.— Banker's. Bangor, Me.-Adam Sekenger, 32 Newbury St. Boston, Mass.— Thos. F. Galvin, Inc. Boston, Mass.— Penn. The Florist. Brooklyn, N. Y.— Hugo H. Jahn. Brooklyn, N. Y.— Joseph Trepel. Brooklyn, N. Y.-James Weir, Inc. Riiffalo N Y. — S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St. Buffalo N Y -W. J. Palmer & Sons, 304 Main. gS^airCe^SlXal'^o.. 132 N. State ^. Chicago-Friedman, 522 S. Michigan Blvd. Chicago— C. Frauenfelder, 3343 W. Madison St. Chicago— A. Lange, 25 B. Madison St. Chicago-Schiller, The Florist, 2221 W. Madison. Chicaio-G. Wlttbold Co., 745 Buckingham PI. Cincinnati, C— Julius Baer. Cincinnati, 0.— Hardesty & Co. Cleveland, O.— Bramley & Son. Cleveland, O.— Smith & Fetters Co. Cleveland, 0.— The J. M. Gasser Co. Colorado Springs, Colo —Pikes Peak Flo. Co. Dallas, Tex.— Lang Floral & Nursery U). Dayton, 0. — Matthews, The Florist. Dayton, 0.— J. W. Eodgers. Denver, Colo.— The Park Floral Co. Des Moines, la.— Alfred Lozier Kosery. DetrSt, Mlch.-Ccntral Floral Co., 35 Broadway. Detroit, Mich.— John Breltmeyer s Sons. Dulutb, Minn.— Duluth Floral Co. Duluth, Minn.— J. J. Leborius. El Paso, Tex.— Potter Floral Co. Grand Rapids, Mich.— Grand Rapids Floral Co. Grand Rapids, Mich.— Henry Smith. Hackensack, N. J.— House of Flowers. Harrisburg, Pa.— Charles L. Schmidt. Houston, Tex.— Robt. C. Kerr Floral Co. Kansas City, Mo.— Samuel Murray. Kansas City, Mo.— A. Newell. Kansas City, Mo.— Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. Uncoln, Neb.— C. H. Frey. Lincoln, Neb.— Frey & Frey. Little Bock. Ark.— Paul M. Palez. London. Eng.— Wills & Segar, Onslow Crescent, S. Kensington. „ „ „■ , Los Angeles, Calif.— 0. C. Saake. 1^3 Anleles-WoIfskUl Bros. & M. Goldenson. Louisville, Ky.— August R. Baumcr. Louisville, Ky.— The F. Walker Co. Martinsburg, W. Va.— The Flower Store. Memphis, Tenn.— Idlewild Greenhouses. Milwaukee, Wis.— J. M. Fox & Son, Inc. Nashville, Tenn. — Joy Floral Co. Newark, N. J.— Begerow's. Newark, N. J.— Phillips Bros. Newburyport, Mass.— E. W. Pearson. New Orleans, La.— Metalrle Eidge Nursery Co. New Orleans, La.— Chas. Eble. New Orleans, La.— The Avenue Floral Co. New York— Dards", 44th and Madison Ave. New York— Hession. „ „ ^, . New York— A. Meyer, 1062 Madison Ave. New York— Alex. McConnell, 611 6th Ave. New York — David Clarke's Sons. New York — Drakos Co. New York— Henry Hart, Inc. New York — Kottmlller. New York- Leikens. New York — Malandre Bros. New York — Nicholas G. Pappas & Co. New York- Thos. F. Galvin, Inc. New York— Max Schling. 785 Fifth Ave. New York— <3. E. M. Stumpp. New York— Young & Nugent. Omaha, Neb.— Alfred Donaghue. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Farnnm St. Omaha, Neb. — Lewis Henderson. Philadelphia, Pa.— Charles H. Grakelow. Philadelphia, Pa.— J. J. Habcrmehl's Sons. Philadelphia, Pa. — The London Flower Shop. Pittsburgh, Pa.— Randolph & McClements. Pittsburgh, Pa.— A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg Pittsburgh. Pa.— Mrs. E. A. Williams. Roanoke, Va.— Fallon, Florist. Rochester, N. Y.— J. B. Keller Sons. Rockford, 111.— H. W. Buckbee. Sheboygan, Wis. — J. E. Matthewson. Springfield, Mass.— Wm. Schlatter & Son. St. Ix>ul3, Mo.— F. H. Weber. St. Paul, Minn- Holm & Olson. St. Paul. Minn.— L. L. May & Co. San Francisco — J. B. Boland. 60 Kearny St. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchl. Seattle. Wash.— Hollywood Gardens. Steubenvtlle, 0.— Huscroft's Flower Shop. Terre Haute, Ind. — J. G. Helnl & Sons. Tacoma, Wash.— California Horlsts. Toledo. 0.— Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Toronto — Dunlop's. 8 and 10 W. Adelaide t>t. Washington, D. O. — Geo. H. Cooke. Washington, D. C— Louise Flower Shop. Washington, D. C— The Flower Store. Washington. D. C— Gude Bros. Washington, D. C— Geo. C. Shaffer. Worcester, Mass.— Llttlefleld Florist. Worcester, Mass.— Randall's Flower Shop. Yonkerg, N. Y.— New York Floral Co. Detroit, Mich. JohnBreitmeyer'sSons Corner Broadway and Gratiot Avenues. Artistic. Designs. High Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Jfichigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Memhers of Florists' Telegraph DeHvery. New York. HENRY HART, Inc. FLORIST 1000 Madison /.venue In the Heart of most excluiive residential section. Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS 1415 Farnum St. 1501 and ussz Uemhan of Floristi' Telegraph Delivoy. THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY CLEfELMB EUCLU) AVENUE Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable florist Only the Best 8 and 10 West Adelaide Street t Known aim musL ienauio uwi,u>» Dunlop's Flowers remered Anywiidie. Plione, 1952 BeJforl HUGO H. JAHN ^FIX>RIST 710 Nostrand Avenne Cor. Prospect Place. BROOKLYN, N. Y. Brooklyn Representatives of National Floral Corporation Philadelphia Orders [has. H. Grakelow Broad St., at Cumberland Mention the American Florist vihen writing. i^iS. The American Florist. 113 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS WUl be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Ijeading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. Send your orders for Chicago ntoto All orders carefully flfled jftrS J^ -^oB St under the luperviiion of '?^cgg2^ GEORGE 5SMU8.Hgr. ^^P' Wire, Write or Phone West 822 Member of Florists' Te^effraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when wrtting. THOS. F. GALVIN urc. NEW YORK Fifth Aveiiue dUiJ 1 U in 799 Boylston Street Deliveries to Steamers and All Eastern Points. Brooklyn, N. Y. JOSEPH TREPEL BROOKLYN'S LARGEST FLORIST SEVEN STORES. ^^ 'k'KA. I twit AVR Telephone Store- SSf LCWIS A»B.| no. tiso Bedford Telegraph orders delivered to all parts of New York City. Broolilyn and Long Island. Toledo, 0. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A. Helnl) 336 Superior St., Toledo, O. Both Phones, B27 Special attention to mail and Telegraph Orders. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue N Roohester Phone 606. Long Dlst. Bell ph. £189. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Cleveland, 0., and Vicinity. BRAMLEY & SON 1181 E. 71st St. The Largest Growers of Flowers In the City. Duluth, Minn. J. J. LeBORIOUS SeventecD large Greenhouses. Deliveries everywhere in Minnesota. Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Penin- sula of Miohigan. All orders Riven prompt attention and filled with strictly fresh stock. Mention the American Florist when writing. El Paso, Texas. Potter Floral Co. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Albany, N. Y. The Best Service Chicago. BRIGGS FLORAL CO. 228 W. Madison St. 801 Sheridan Road. Specia! attention paid to teleg^rapb orders in Chicago and vicinity. One of our stores is located in the heart of the city and the other in the select north side resideotlal district. NEWARI, E 1 Philips Bros. 938 BROAD STREET Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. EaUbllihad 1849 New York. David Clarke's Sons 2139-2141 Broadway, cor. 7Sth St, Orders Br Telegraph Promptly Filled Phones 1552-1553 Colnmbns Kansas City, Mo. Established over 20 yean. N. E. Cor. iOth and Grand Ave. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. WASHINGTON, D. C. Louise Flower Shop Connecticut Ave. at N. St. N. w. Miss Louise W. Dangberty, Proprietress. Phones— Franklin 3579, 3841, 384t Houston, Texas. Robt C. Kerr Floral Co. HalB and MpKlnney Phone Preston 160 J. W. BODGERS Elks* Building, TlAvf nn fk 4 South Jefferson Street. UaylVIly \Jm Telegraph orders for Dayton will receive our immediiite and careful attention. LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist 1519 Famam St., Omaha, Xeb, Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Hession Madison Ave. and 76th 8t NEW YORK Quality Flowers TWO GREENHOUSES ON PREMISES, Plant Specialists Ptiones-j 420 > Lenox 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. E. CnUS, Presiilad. riOrCli wO* E. P. NEIMAN. SecretaiT. — "V*^" Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Quality pROMPTNeSS San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 224-226 Grant Avenue HACKENSACK, N. J. House of Flowers ^.>k^ HENRY WEISSMANN, Manager. l^^lfltUtZllV Artistic Faoeral Designs. Flowers for all occasiODS. I ^dlntist I ^'^ '*'■' Hackensack MAIN and BRIDGE STS. V^ ^Branch: 214 Hackcnsack Rd, Ridgefield Park. N. J. New York. DRAK05 CO. FLORISTS 2953 Broadway, opp. Columbia College Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Lang Floral & 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. Uemher of Florists' Tele^aph Delivery. 114 The American Florist. Any. 3, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the citiea indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray, 1017 Grand Avenne Memter of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Los Angeles, Calif." O. C. SAAKE FLORIST We Solicit Telegraph Orders. Regular Trade Discount. 215 W. FOURTH STREET Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goidenson Out Flower Merchants We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade dlsct. 229 WEST THIRD STREET. Little Rock, Ark. PAUL M. PALEZ FLORIST All orders carefully filled and delivered to all parts of the City. Arkansas and the Southwest. St. Louis, Mo. F H. WEBER N. B. Cor. Taylor Bnd Olive St». Flowers delivered In city and state on shi notice. Memher of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Colorado Springs, Colo. Orders Carefully Execnte* Pikes Peak Floral Co. Wliolesole and Retail Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Tacoma, Wash. California Florists will take care of all telegraphic orders. Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. AI/FEED HANNAH & SONS will fill yonr or. 4er« for Designs and Cut Flowers In MlcblKan. Steubenville, Ohio. Huscroffs Flower Shop E. E. McCAUSLEN, Prop. 173 North Fourth Street All Orders Promptly Executed. Cleveland, O. The Smith &Fetters Co., LEADING FLORISTS 735 EacUd Ave. CLEVELAND /.V.FLOWERS.V.-. 522 SO. MICHIGAN BLVD.. Andilorimn Amei. CHICAGO KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ais'n. Wkolesalt ind Retail Florist c. n. rR[Y 1133 St., LINCOLN, NEB. WIU fill orders for the West on short notlc* Trade discounts. Flrat-olass stock. Marilnsburg, W. Va. Washington, D. G. 134 Wesl King Sircel 14lh and Harvard Sis.. N.|ff The Flower Store J. A. PHILIPPS Pittsburgh, Pa. MRS. E. A. WILLLVMS 621 Penn Ave. Memher of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Omaha, Neb. Alfred Donaghue 1622 Harney St. Established 1866 CHARLES L SCHMIDT 313 Market St., Harrisbnrg, Pa. IPESra For St. Louis WIRE Grimm & Gorly 3343 Wo MA-DISON ST. (]««AB OJ^&FlKia> PARK CHICAGO For Wisconsin Delivery OF "Home Grown Flowers Get In touch with J. E. MAHHEWSON, TS Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Michigan. 7ui!y' Jrl'dVoAT HENRY SMITH Wholesale and lUiall Florists of Grand EapMs Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. E. W. PESRSON 88 State Street, Newbnryport, Macw. Covers All New England Points. igi8. The American Florist: 115 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS WiU be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the IJeading Retailers in the cities- indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. LEIKENS, Madison Ave. and 55th St., New York Summer Season, 1 1 Bellevue Avenue, NEWPORT, R I. Send your orders to me for prompt delivery and satisfaction. Uember of Florists' Telegraph Dellvarr, New York. 50 Broadway New York Malandre Brothers 2077 Broadway, near 72nd Street •Phone. Columbus 6883 Branches: 7703 Broadway, 1664 Second Ave. The name "Malandre Brothers" on a boi of flowers is a Gimrante© of Quality. Orders from other cities receive our per- sonal attention. Mention the American Florist xvhen writing Yonkers, N. Y. New York Floral Co. Cor. Manor House Square and North Broadway Mention the American Florist when tcriting New York G.E.M.STUMPP 761 riFTH AVINUE Uember ot Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the Ametican Florist uhen irriting New Orleans, La. CHAS. EBLE Oldest Florist South 121 BARONNE STREET Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. San Francisco, Calif. J. B BOLAND ^accessor to Slerers ft Boland FLORIST 60 KEARNY STREET Rockford, 111. H. W. BUCKBEE. Member of Florists' Telegraph DeHvery. A. MEYER NEW YORK 1062 Madison Ave., near 80th St.. ^ Phones, Lenox 2352—7019 7 Satisfaction Gnaranteed.. Boston, Mass. "Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. 124 TREMONT STREET Orders in or Arcund WASHIN6T0N, D. G. Geo. C. Shaffer FLORIST 900 Fourteenth Street Worcester, Mass. Randall's Flower Shop Member of Florists* Telegraph, Delivery. Buffalo, N. Y. S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street Anderson service means fresh, sturdy stock and promptdeliveries in BuIfalO,Lockport Niagara Falls and Western New York Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivorj. Rafldolph & McClements Floral Experts 5936 Penn Av., Pittsburffh, Pa. DULUTH FLORAL CO. 200 miles In any direction. Illll IITU U||lll We are the center of the great UULU I n, minUi FREY & FREY» 1338 O street, LINCOLN. NEB. Wholesale and Retail Members of Florists* Telegraph Delivery. TERRE HAUTE, IND. •ramKOF HEINL'S Chicago Detroit Central Floral Co. 132 North State St., CHICAGO, ILIfc. 85 Broadway, DETROIT, MICH. Special attention given to Telegraph and Mall Orders for C^llvery la- either city and adjoining territory. Memter of Florists' Telegrraph Delivery. LOUISVILLE, KY. AUGUST R. BAUMER, MASONIC TEMPLE Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery* Springfield, Mass. Wm. Schlatter & Son Artistic Designs and Fresh Cut Flowers 422 MAIN STREET Greenhouses, 437 Bay Street. Mention the Avierican Florist when writing: H(,A8T OF The Rosary Floral Co., 167 Market St., at Broad St. Everything in Flowers Prompt Deli?eries to any town or city Telephone vithio 150 miles of Newark. Market 494. Mention the American Florist uhen irriting "WE NEVER SLEEP" SusEs Memphis, Tenn. 89 South Main St. "Up-to-the-Minute" Service and Execution. Every Flower in Season Mention the American Florist when icriting DAYTON, OHIO 16 and 18 W. 3rd St Matthews the Florist EsUiblished in 1883. Greenhouses and Nurseries in Rlverdale. UTTLEFIELD, Florist WORCESTER, MASS. 116 The American Florist. Aug. 3, American Seed Trade Association. F. W. Bolgiano, Washington, D. C, Presi- dent; Wm. G. Scarlett, Baltimore. Md., First Vice-President; David Burpee, Phila- delphia, Pa., Second Vice-President; C. E. Kendel, Cleveland, O., Secretary-Treasurer. The thirty-seventh annual meeting will be held .lune. 1919. RIDGEWOOO. N. J. — A. V. D. Snyder i.s seriously ill. Ventura, Calif. — Bean prospects in this section are good and the acreage large. OmON SET.s. — It is reported bids of ■112.50 have been made to Chicago grow- ers for whites. The Wisconsin pea crop is looking well. The appearance of Alaskas indi- cates a 100 per cent yield. SPIN.A.CH. — California grown is the only new crop seed offered in New York, price 42 cents per pound. Ar.LiNG WooDKUFF now states that he personally owns control of the Aabling-Boyce Seed Co.. Seattle, Wash. Some New York seedsmen find heavy inventories represent some kinds of seeds not likely to be disposed of at spring cost. Grass SEau).— Prices for grass seed on the Chicago Board of Trade July ol were as follows: Timothy, $7.00 to $8.2.^1 per 100 pounds. An inspection tour of the Fordhook Trial Grounds and Farms of the W. Atlee Burpee Co., Philadelphia, Pa., is described at length elsewhere in this issue. A. H. Goodwin, of the W. W. Bar- nard Co.. Chicago, left July 27 to join Mrs. Goodwin in New Y'ork, whence they will repair to the White Moun- tains for three weeks. Toledo, O. — Clover gained 2.") cents, July 2!», over the price on July 27, clos- ing- at $17.00. Cash timothy was un- changed at $4.30. September closed at $4,921/2, October %i.'uV2, December $4.60, March $4.8.J and April $4.8.">. Louisville, Ky. — The Lewis Imple- ment & Seed Co. has filed articles of incorporation, with a capital stock of $100,000, taking over the business of Lewis & Chambers. The directors are F. N. Lewis, H. Hamilton Lewis and Chas. H. Allen. SAN Francisco. Calif. — Lester L. Morse and family had a hair-breadth escape from serious injury recently when their Packard overturned on a slippery road, while returning to this city from San Jose. Other traveler.^ lifted the car from the imprisoned. Visited New York : J. C. Vaughan, Chicago; Jean Davy, of Arpajon, Seine- et-Oise, Stance, with Madame Davy, returning from a six weeks' journey to the seed growing districts of Cali- fornia, including the Sacramento val- ley; George Lambert, of the American Spawn Co.. St. Paul, Minn. Grand Rapids, Mich. — The Alfred J. Brown Seed Co. has reorganized witli common stock, paid in, $400,000. and is now selling .$200,000 of preferred, mak- ing the total .$G(X).O0<». The officers con- tinue as heretofore, A. J. Brown, presi- dent, T. H. Brown, vice-president, .-ind Edwin B. Seymour, secretary-treasurer. California Seed Crops. The season's advance shows damage to onion more apparent in the Delta section, the crops being reduced fully W per cent. About two-thirds of the acreage is in this section, the Santa Clara valley containing the remainder, which has been damaged 20 per cent. Radish will not be over one-half wiiat the acreage planted ought to produce. Some fine prospects were burned while in Hower. Spinach, carrot and beet promise good crops, one grower having con- tracts for 3,000,000 pounds of the last named. Lettuce will be short about 7.j per cent of the crop expected. ISorthrup, King & Co.'s Modern Plant. "Equipped for Service" is the appro- priate title of an attractive, handsome- ly illustrated booklet of 24 pages, de- scribing the modern equipment of Northrup, King & Co.'s extensive establishment at Minneapolis, Minn. The illustrations indicate the methods, machines and personnel responsible for the efficient conduct of this large business. Automatic equipment plays a leading part throughout — moving belts for unloading, storage tanks, gravity conveyors, elevator scales with a capacity of H.OOO bushels per hour, cleaning machinery, etc. Accuracy and time-saving are vital features in every department. The electric truck is another of the firm's factors for in- ternal transportation. The main build- ing of reinforced concrete is 420 feet long and 100 feet wide, partly four and partly six stories in height, and contains the offices, printing depart- ment, shipping room, g-arden seed de- partment, cleaning department and storage floors. The corn warehouse is 74x302 feet, and consists of two stories and a basement, while the onion set warehouse is 07x158 feet with a capacity of 00,000 bushels. Ground has already been broken for additional field seed storage tanks with a ca- pacity of more than .50,000 bushels and another warehouse will be completed this summer to provide greater stor- age facilities. The officers of the company are C. C. Massie, president; L. M. King, vice- president and treasurer, and E. B. Northrup, secretary, and who are ably assisted by G. C. Thomson, manager garden seed department; C. A. Burn- ham, sales manager; A. K. Bush, man- ager growing department; A. E. Bather, field representative; M. Keat- ing, manager western branch at Salt Lake City; H. H. Williams, general superintendent: J. H. Whitney, field seed department; C. N. Hart, credit manager. G. H. Hobart. Jr., advertising Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED Gilroy, California manager; H. T. O'Brien, seed analyst; F. C. Hansen, traffic manager, and C. W. Brown, office manager. Seed Tests. Bulletin No. 440 of the New York agricultural experiment station, Ge- neva, in calling attention to seed tests made at the station during 1910-1917, has the following in part : "Of the 000 official samples of agri- cultural seeds collected by the com- missioner of agriculture during the past two years and forwarded to the sta- tion for examination. 51, or .5.0 per cent, were found, upon analysis, to be violations of the seed law. Although containing more than three per cent of foreign seed they were not so labeled. The usual amount of unlabeled goods containing seeds of dodder and other noxious weeds and excessive amounts of inert matter was found. A careful study of the results of the seed in- spection since the adoption of the pres- ent seed law shows some benefits de- rived from the inspection and also some serious defects in the law, but fails to show an appreciable improve- ment in the quality of the seeds upon the New York market or in the condi- tions under which they are offered for sale. The number of violations of the law has decreased noticeably, while the number of labeled lots has increased. Nevertheless, the present law, which permits three per cent of weed seeds and any amount of inert matter to be sold in crop seeds without being so la- beled, is too tolerant. "The remedy suggested is to substi- tute for the present inadequate seed law the provisions of the uniform state seed law, drafted by the Association of Official Seed Analysts of America and approved by the American Seed Trade Association. This, if adopted and administered under the present system of inspection, would carry, in addition to its regulatory value, unlim- ited educational possibilities for the purchaser of seeds. The government has suggested as a war emergency measure that all lots of seed containing 10 pounds or more and sold for seed- ing purposes should bear uniform label information as follows: (1) Name of seedsman; (2) kind of seed; (8( pro- portion of pure, live seed present, with the month and year of germination test; and, (4) country and locality of origin in the case of certain imported seeds." Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Growers of Peas and Beans Grand Rapids, Mich. Braslan Grower for the Wholesale Trade Only. Onion, Lettuce, Carrot, Parsnip. Parblet, Cblebt, Enbive, Salbift, Named and Mizbd Grandiflora and Spencer Sweet Pea and Sunflower. Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA C O 111 D S H V igi8. The American Florist. 117 American-Grown Narclssns for an early start. Reliable, well-cnred; ready In Sept. Per 100 Per 1000 Emperor, Doul.le Nose $3.00 $27.50 Kmperor, fancy grade, round bulbs 2.75 25.00 Prlnceps Maximns, fancy grade.. 1.75 15.00 Bicolor Empress, fancy grade... 3.00 27.50 Blcolor Grandis (Grandee) 2.2> 20.00 Obvallarls (Tenby Daffodil) fancy 2.00 18.00 Sir Watkin, fancy grade 3.00 27.00 Barri Conspicuus, fancy grade.. 1.50 12.50 JonouUla Rugalosus 1.25 11.00 Poetlcus (Pheasant Eye), fancy.. 1.00 9.50 Poeticus Omatus, fancy grade.. 1.25 11.00 DOUBLE NARCISSI Per 100 Per 1000 Alba Plena Odorata $1.35 $12.00 Orange fhoenlx, fancy grade 1.75 1600 Sulphur Phoenix, fancy grade... l 75 16.00 1% Discount off above to Seedsmen only. CALLA AETHIOPICA These can be grown at less expense during winter momhs, requiring less heat than other lilies. Should prove popular on account of coal restrictions. Ready in .\ugust. At Chicago At New York Per 100 Per 1000 Per 100 Per tOOO 1 to m in... $4.50 $42.00 l>4to2 in... 7.00 65.00 $8.00 $75.00 \a2Vt'm... 9.50 90.00 11.50 110.00 2Hin. up. ... 11.50 110.00 15.50 150.00 Our Mid-Summer List of Seeds for Summer Sowing is now ready— Write for your copy. Vaughan's Seed Store CHICAGO NEW YORK Before Placing Orders for SWEET PEAS, Spencers, Orandi- aoras, etc., ASTERS and FLOWER SEEDS in general; TOMATO, UALA and POLE BEANS, write JOHN BODGER & SONS CO., Contract Seeom Cold Storage New York & Chicago Write for Prices McHUTGNISON&GI. 95 Chambers Street, NEW YORK FREESIA PURITY V2 inch, good grade per 1000, $ 7.50 Sg inch, extra fine bulbs per 1000, 13.50 ?4 inch and up, mammoth bulbs per 1000, 17.00 ST. LOUIS SEED CO., St. Louis, Mo. BEANS, PEAS, RADISH AND ALL GARDEN SEEDS Booking contract orders now for future delivery. Write for prices. LEONARD SEED CO. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE 2 26-230 W. Kinzie St., Telephone Main 2762. CHICAG O BRUYERES-LE-CHATEL (Seine et Oise,) France. (ESTABUSHED 1666) Wholesale Growers and Exporters of Choice Stocks of Vegetable, Flower and Forage Seeds SPECIALTIES Mandel-Wurzel, Giant Half-Sugar Mangel Wurzels, Beet, Carrot, Celery, Dandelion, Endive, Leek, Lettuce, Radish, Swiss-Chard, Swede and Turnip. IMPORTERS OF Red-top, Meadow Fescue, Blue Grass, SunHower, Timothy and GARDEN PEAS. English Catalogue on Application. ENGLISH CORRESPONDENCE. I9i8. The American Florist. 119 CYCLAMEN QIQANTEUM We offer to the Trade our own carefully selected strain whicfi for the past eight years has received our own personal attention, so we feel confident in saying that no better strain can be had anywhere. We have the following varieties to offer: GLORY OF WANDSBEK (light and dark shades of salmon). CHRISTMAS CHEER (blood red). BRILLIANT RED (vtine red). PURE WHITE. WHITE, Pink Eye. Price, $12.00 per 1000 Seeds, Net. DAYBREAK (a lovely shade of light pink). VICTORIA (white, tipped with pink, fringed edge). ROSE OF MARUNTHAL (roty pink). LAVENDER (a beautiful shade). Cash with orders from unknown correspondents. J. A. PETERSON & SONS, Westwood, Cincinnati, Ohio }>Iention the American Floiist when ivriting MICH£LL*S PANSY SEED Michell's Giant Exhibition, Mixed, a eiant strain, which for size of b.oom. heavy lex ture and varied colors and shades cannot be surpassed. Half tr. pkt., 30o; 50c per tr pkt.: Vgoz..$1.25; $2.00 per y ui. : per oz . $7 00. Giant Trimardeau, Mixed. Laree flow- ering and choice colors. Tr. pkt., 30c: 41.25 per oz. Also Gian Prize and Regular sorts in separate colors. Also all other seasonable Seeds, Bulbs, and Supplies. Send for Wholesale Price List. HENRY F. MICHELL CO. 518 Market Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention the A merican Florist when writing BAMBOO CANE STAKES NATURAL, 6 ft. 2000 6- 9 ft. 600 9-12 ft. 400 Price Per bale $21.00 7.00 8.50 Prices ex warehouse New York. Terms— Net cash 30 days. McHUTCHISON & CO. 95 Chambers street, NEW YORK Mention the A merican Florist when ivritinci J.G. ROBINSON SEED GO. WATGXUXK), NEBRASKA Rocky Ford, Colorado Contract growers of Cucumber, Cantaloupe. Watermelon. Squash and Pumpkin Seed; Sugar, Flint and Field Seed Corns. Mention the American Florist when writing JAMES VICK'S SONS Growers of Flower and Vegetable Seeds Get the benefit of our 69 years' experience. Ail seasonable varieties. Our stocks are very complete. ROCHESTER, N. Y. The Flower City Mention the American Florist when writing Bk O. M^: Q JT-I^. &.CO-. ° Flint and Dent Corn; Cucumber, Musk and DrCvlAi«ii£d • Watermelon; Pumpkin and Squash. FREMONT, NEBRASKA. . the A merican Florist when writing Contract Seed Growers Correspondence Solicited. George R. Pedrick & Son, PBDRIOKTOWN. N. J. Mention the American Florist when loHting The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet Com, Onion, Tur- nip, Radish, Beet, Etc. Branches: Mlchlgxn, uii pnpn nnHH Wl»con.-.ln and Idaho. BILninU, liUBII. Mention the America7i Florist vilien writing The American Florist. Aug. 3., American Association ol Nurserymen. J. E. Mayhew, Waxahaohie. Tex., Presi- dent; J. Edward Moon, MornsviUe, Pa.^ Vice-President; Curtis Nye Smith, 19 Con- gress St., Boston, Mass. , Secretary and Coun- sel. Forty-four annual convention will De heid at Chicago in 1919. INGLEWOOD, CALIF. — The local nursery of the Morris & Snow Seed Co. has been discontinued and the stock moved to Lios Angeles. THE next annual convention of the Association of American Cemetery Superintendents will be held at Roches- ter, N. Y.. September 11-14. ToKio, Japan. — The United States department of agriculture has pre- sented to this city 10 young- Kalmia latifolia trees, native of North Amer- ica. Dr. Walter T. Swingle, of the de- partment, was sent with the trees. Eight of them have been planted in Hibiya park and the others in the hor- ticultural nursery at Shibuya. Apple Production Cost In Idaho. The current cost of producing ap- ples in the Payette valley, in western Idaho, averaged 71 cents per bushel box under the normal prices of farm labor and material which existed in 1915, when farm management special- ists of the United States department of agriculture conducted a study in the district. The report of their study has been published in Bulletin 636, and Is one of a series of publications cover- ing the studies in intensive commercial apple-growing districts in the north- west. It was found that yield was the prin- cipal factor which affects the cost per box in the Payettte and other valleys where studies were made, and that -the cost of maintaining an orchard re- mains practically the same per acre whether the yields are high or low. Other factors affecting the cost per box are the size of the orchard, the system of orchard management which is practiced, and the amount of credit derived from -wood and cull apples from the orchard. Smithsonian So. Amer. Botanical Survey. The Smithsonian Institution is plan- ning to conduct a botanical survey of all' northern South America. The re- sults of the survey will be available both here and in the various republics to be visited. J. N. Rose, assistant curator of the division of plants, is now on his way to Ecuador to make a gen- eral botanical collection in the north- ern Andes. B. F. L,. Illinois Plant Inspection Act. The department of agriclture of the the state of Illinois, Springfield, calls attention to the act passed by the last legislature, known as the Plant Inspection Act, in which four quarantines, now in effect, are embodied, as follows : Prohibiting the shipment into Illinois of all five-leafed pines, and all species and other varieties of currants and gooseberries from the New England States, New York, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Minne- sota, on account of the presence in these states of white pine blister rust, a very destructive disease of the plants men- tioned. Prohibiting the shipment into Illinois from all outside sources of the common (European) high-bush barberry, both the green-leaf and purple-leaf variety, due to the fact that these are hosts of the early spring stage of the black stem rust of wheat. Nurserymen of the state and the American Association of Nurs- erymen have agreed to destroy all of the common barberry in their nurseries and not to grow or sell this variety. The Japanese barberry is harmless and the quarantine does not apply to it. Prohibiting shipments into the state of Christmas trees from the New Eng- land States, to prevent the introduction of the gypsy moth, which is closely re- lated to the tussock moth, but many times more destructive, devastating both orchards and woodlands. Prohibiting the importation into the state of chestnut nursery stock from Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island. New York, New Jersey, Penn- sylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia, on account of the presence in those states of the chestnut bark disease. Summer-Flowering: Trees. Several interesting trees will flower in the Arboretum at different times during the next two months. Among these summer-flowering trees are the Chinese Sophora japonica, the maackia of eastern Siberia, Acanthopanax ricini- folius from northern Japan, the abores- cent aralias from the southern United States and eastern Asia, the Korean and Chinese evodias, the sour wood or oxydendrum from our southern states, the Chinese koelreuteria and one of the American catalpas (C. bignonoi- des). It is interesting that only three of these trees, one of the aralias, the sour wood and the catalpa are Ameri- can, and that the others have been brought to this country from eastern Asia, — Arnold Arboretum Bulletin, July 5. 1918. Nashville, Tenn. STOCK IN LIMITED SUPPLY. Trade conditions remain unchanged with a scarcity of stocks and shipments from outside markets which help to take care of a good volume of funeral work. The growers in every instance are trying to conform to the govern- ment regulations and conserve in every way possible. At each establishment they have released their young men for other work and are trying to manage with fewer laborers and less fuel. The true spirit of patriotism is everywhere evident. NEW M'INTYKE RANGE. The Molntyre Floral Co., consisting of three brothers and one sister, con- duct one of the oldest florist establish- ments in tho state, the same having been founded by their father. D. Mc- Intyre, who settled here in 1.S67. and m all the vears that followed the children succeed in P- the father, have carried on a flourishing business. Thev have a tract of five acres on the Hillsboro road on which are located a number of houses, fullv equipped for the success- ful cultivation of stock. This range, located nhout three miles from the cen- ter of the citv. is now surrounded by fine homes. Owing, however, to the fuel conservation order, this firm b.ns derided to give un this establishment and will concentrate all their efforts at a newer and larger place on the Mnrfreesboro rond. 'The new estab- lishment has about 50.000 feet of erlass The old houses will not be removed at present, but the acreage will be sold and the company will improve the property and residences will be built from time to time. The old gardens are rich in nursery stock. The new location embraces 40 acres and five acres of this have already been put m nursery stock. Three hundred hand- some azaiea plants will be moved from the old range in the fall. As regards the labor situation, they are fortunate in their own voung men, four or five m number, all of whom are being trained to become practical florists. One of the sons who attained the draft age re- cently has volunteered and will leave in September. There are now five stars in the service flag. The other boys are 1.5 years old or younger. PEONIES 30 acres. Can supply your wants. Write for Catalogue, Gilbert H. Wild Sarcoxle, - Missouri Mention the American Florist when writing. Specialists in Specimen %M FOR LANDSCAPE WOEK. HardT Rhododendron*, A«aIeB», Box- woods, Holllea and a complete line of Conlferons EiTergreena. Write for Price*. COTTAGE GARDENS NURSERIES, Inc. BURBKA. CALIFORNIA, Mention the American Florist when writing. For the Best New and Standard DAHLIAS Addrtsa PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS, p. 0. Bsrlin, N. J. 'WiUlamitowa Juno., M. J. Mention the American Florist when writing. VIBURNUM PLICATUM Also Berberris ■nrnnbergU.. Hydran|ea Paniculata, Weldelia, Spireas, Etc. Ask for complete list of Oak Br.and Shrubs. TneCKs'>CO^[»lW-Wr Robert Pyle.te. L±J Acl.flint«0««^ Mention the American Florist when writing. Plant Propagation, Greenhouse and Nursery Practice. By M. G. Kalns. 342 pages, iUnstrated. Price, $1.50. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO igiS. The American Florist. 121 FREESIA Purity Mammoth size, also ^3 ^^*^ "P- Freesia refracta alba, V^ inch. Sweet William, single, mixed, fine strain. Cyclamen Seed Finest American grown from ihe very finest strains. Prices on application. J. M. THORBURN & CO. 53 Barclay St., thro to 54 Park Place NEW YORK CITY R. & M. GODINEAU SEED GROWERS Angers, - France Specialties: Beets, Uangoes, C«rroto, Cab- bages, Celeries, Parsleys, Parsnips, Tunilpa. Growing Crops QWen Personal Attention. Lilium Giganteum 7-9 In. and 910 In., for Immediate dellrerj. Write for Prices. Yokohama Nursery Co., Lti Woolworth Bldg., New York City Wo 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, Dl. Get Qootatloiua From LANDRETH SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED B^oomsd.le Bristol, Pa. THE G. HERBERT GOY SEED GO. VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB. Contract Growers of HIGH GRADE SEEDS J. Bolgiano & Son Write for our 19 8 Special Catalogue to Market Gardeners and Florists. Pratt & Light Sts., BALTIMORE, MD. EDGAR F. HURFF SWEDESBORO, N. J. Grower of Hig^h Orado Seed. TOMATO. Pepper, Egc Plant. Squash. Pumpldn, Cucumber and Watermelon Seed and Field Cora, on Contract. CORRISPONDENCE S«LICITEB Flower Seeds For Summer Sowing ASPARAGUS plumosus nanus. 250 seeds »1.00; 1000 seeds. $3.00; 5000 to 10,000 seeds at $2.75 per 1000. Sprengeri. 250 seeds, 25v.; 1000 seeds, 75e.; 5,000 seeds, $3.50; oz., 50c.;lb. $5.00. CALCEOLARIA HYBRIDA, Vau^han's Extra Chaice Mixture. Trade pkt. (1000 seeds), 50c.; 3 trade packets. $1.40. CINERARIA, Vaughan's Columbia Mixture. Trade pkt. (500 seeds)50c. 3 Trade pks. for $1.40. DRACAENA Indivisu, narrow, green leaves. Trade pkt. lOc.; oz, 30c.; lb. $3.50. SCHIZANTHUS., Grandiflorus Selected Hybrids. Superior in form and range of color to other Hybrids. Invaluable for cutting' and for con- servatory or room decoration. Sprays in bud when cut and placed in water will open their flowers and remain in bloom for several weeks. Trade pkt. (500 seeds) 50c.; ii. oz. $1.0O. AVisetonensls Mixed. Trade pkt., 25e, SMILAX. Trade pkt., lOc; oz.. 35c.; % lb.. $1.10; lb., $4.00. CYCLAMEN, Giant English Grown, in variety and mixed sorts. ANTIRRHINITM, Majus. . Tr. pkt. Oz. Golden King, yellow, 14 oz.. 25c $0.10 $0.80 Queen Victoria. white shaded cream with yel- low lip .10 .80 Brilliant Scarlet .10 .80 Dark Rose, coral red 10 .60 Lovely, white with pink lip 10 Delicate Pink, daybreak. .10 Golden Queen, semi-tall. .10 (3ueen of the North, semi- tall, white 10 Purple King., rich velvety purple red 15 Cottage Maid, pale pink white throat 15 Vau^linn*s Special Mixture, extra 15 .00 Winter-Flowering Stocks Giant Perfection — Cut and Come A^ain White (Princess Alice). Pink. Dark Blue. Sky Blue, Scarlet, Canary yel- low. Each of above, trade pkt., 25c.; Va oz., 50e. Mixed, all colors, trade pkt., 25c.; Vs oz., 45c. Beauty ol Nice. Tr. Pkt. Oz. Pink Vi oz. 60c.$0.25 $2.20 Mont Blanc, white % oz. 40c. .25 2.50 Crimson Vi oz. 35c. Old Rose Improved % oz. 50c. Dark violet .... % oz. 50c. Cote d' Azure, blue ^^ oz. 40c. .25 Rich golden yellow 35 President Wilson, violet slate color Queen Alexandra, lilac rose V& oz. 40e. Monte Carlo, yellow ViOT.. 45c. JSS 3.00 Abundance, lilac rose.... % oz. 40c. JS5 2.80 Beauty of Nice, mixed... % oz. 40c. .25 2.40 .80 1.00 1.00 .25 .50 2.50 2.50 Annuals For Greenhouses Annuals which are successfully grown from seed for Cut Flowers C.VLENDl'LA, Orange King. Lb., $2.40; oz.. 2.^c.; trade pkt.. 10c. CALLIOPSIS Coronata maxima. .Splen- did cut-flower. Pure golden yellow, 2 to 3 inches across, on long wiry stems, oz.. 30c.; trade pkt.. 10c. CANDYTIFT. Giant Hvncinth-flow- ered, white. Lb.. »5.0O; oz., 50c.; trade pkt. 15c. CENTAIIRE.V CYANIS, Double Blue. Lb.. $5.00; oz., 40c.; trade pkt.. 10c. Double Lawson Pink. Oz., 80e.; trade pkt.. 15c. GYPSOPHILA eleganx grandlflora al- ba. Lb., .SOc; oz., lOc; trade pkt.. 5c. SEND FOR 0U1 SPECIAL PRIC». LIST. 31-33 W. Randolph St. CHICAGO HITNNEMANNIA Fumariaefolia (Bush . .Escholtzia). Oz.. 40c.; trade pkt., 10c. LIIPINIS hybriduM roseus. Oz.. 80c.; MIGNONETTE, True Machet. Vaugh- an's Selected Stock. Trade pkt., lOc; V2 oz., 40c.; oz., 75c. Neiv York Market. An extra choice strain of Mignonette for green- house culture. Our seed is green- house-grown, raised by a most careful grower. The plants grow from 2 to 3 feet high and produce flower spikes up to 20 inches long. Trade pkt. (1000 seeds). 50c.; % oz., $1.00; oz., $7.00. STATICE, Suworowii, Russian. Flow- ers bright rose color. Trade pkt., 50c. PRIMULA, Chinese Giant. Vaughan*s International Mixture. This mi.xture is composed of the most salable colors of single flowering Chinese Primulas, the best whites, pinks, and reds, with a sprinkling of other colors, enough to give a large variety of colors, the most im- portant shades predominating. Trade pkt. of 250 seeds. 50c;. 3 for $1.40; per iV oz.. $4.00. PRIMULA OBCONICA Grandiflora. Mixed and Trade pkt.. SOc. Glgantea. Mixed. jV oz. seeds, 50c. PRIMULA — Various Sorts Halacoides. An improved Trade pkt. Forbesii Va oz. ."jOc $0.25 Alba A oz. $1.00 Rosea A oz. $1.00 Deep Lavender. Very free blooming, flower clusters borne on long stout stem; individual flowers size of five cent piece 50 variety. $1.50; 600 .25 Pansies VAUGHAN'S INTERNATIONAL MIX- TURE. This is one of the Special- ties that has established the reputa- tion of Vaughan's Flower Seeds and one which we maintain most care- fully. Trade pkt.. SOc; Vi oz., $1.50; % oz., $5.00; oz,, $10.00. VAUGHAN'S GIANT MIXTURE. This mixture includes the richest reds, coppers and bronzes, together with the most delicate rose and pink shadings, all the distinct colors of Trimardeau and the splendid Cassier strain. Trade pkt.. 25c; % oz., 75c! oz.. $5.00; ^ lb., $18.00. VAUGHAN'S CUT FLOWER MIX- TURE. This mixtures is put up by ourselves and contains mostly light colored sorts. We have sold this mixture for several seasons to some of our CThicago cut flower growers. Trade pkt., 25c; % oz., «0c; oz.. $4.00. NEW EARLY-FLO^VERING GIANT. The new strain produces its giant flowers about four weeks earlier than other known types. In March, when the old type pansies hardly show any buds (lie plants of the new strain bore from three to five of their giant flowers. Early Flo^rering Giant AVhite. Yellow, Light Blue. Dark Blue and Mixed. Trade pkt. (500 seeds). 25c; i/J oz.. SOc. CHICAGO PARKS BE^ODDING MIX- TURE. This is a mixture made by ourselves from 20 different and dis- tinct varieties of this type. While the flowers of this strain do not grow as large as those of the Giant Pansies they excel them by a much greater number of flowers to a plant. Trade pkt., 15c: H oz., 35c; oz., $1.15; 14 lb., $4.00. VAITGHAN'S P. P. (Popular Price) MIXTURE. This mixture, like all "Vaughan" mixtures, is made up by ourselves from separate colors and strains of the Giant and Chicago Parks Bedding types and will furn- ish a large variety of colors with a good proportion of giant flowers. Trade pkt.. 20c; Vg, oz.. 35c; oz.. $2.00; 4 ozs., $7.00. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE 41-43 Barclay St. NEW YORK 122 The American Florist. Aug. 3, *''*>*>f>*-'4^*>*'-4>-t'^>*>f'--f-'^'-*-4^*''t>-f-^^ SPECIAL SALE Boston Ferns Whitman! Ferns 6 inch, 35 cents each 6 inch, 35 cents each Perfect, strong, well-rooted and established plants. These prices are made only for immediate acceptance, and order should be placed at once to get in on these special ofiers. Doi:!'!: dela^r 1*3:i.ese &.v& irea.1 ba.rg:a.lns. 'X*lne^ clexna.ncl yoixr irrxm©ntract growers of cucumber, canta- loupe, watermelon, squash and pumpkin seed; sugar, flint, and Held com. J, C. Robinson Seed Ck>., Waterloo, Neb. Seeds. Tomato, pepper, eggplant, squash, pumpkin, cucumber and watermelon seed and field corn on contract. Edgar F. HurCF, Swedea- boro. N. J. * Seed, cyclamen. BMnest American grown from the very flnest strains. Prices on application, J. M. Thorburn & Co., 53 Barclay St., New York. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, musk- melon, squash and pumpkin; sweet, flint and dent corn. The C. Herbert (3oy Seed Co., Valley, Neb. Seeds. For summer sowing. For varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Seeds. S'weet peas, asters, and flower seed in general; tomato, lima and pole beans. John Bodger & Sons (3o., Los Angeles, Calif. Seeds, specialties: Pepper, eggplant, tomato. vine, seed and field corn. George R. Pedrick & Son, contract seed growers, Pedrlcktown, N, J, Seeds. Flower and vegetable. All seasona- ble varieties. Stocks are very complete. Jamei VIck's Sions, Rochester. N. Y. Seeds, Wholesale price list for florists and market gardeners. The W. Atlee Burpee Co., PhlladeJphia. Pa. Seeds, growers for the trade: Beans, peas, sweet corn, onions, turnip, radish, beet, etc. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co., Mllford, CSonn. Seed. Beet, sweet com, bean, onion sets, potato. Prices will be quoted upon application. S. D Woodruff & Sons, 82 Dey St., New York, Seeds, wholesale Held and garden seeds. J. Bolglano & Son, Light, Pratt and EnUcott Sts., Baltimore, Md. Seeds, specialties: Lettuce, onion, sweet pea, aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena in variety. Waldo Rohnert, GUroy, Calif. Seeds. Kentla Belmoreana and Forsteriana. New crop Just arrived. Write for prices. Mc- Hutchison & Co., 95 Chambers St., New York. Seed. Vegetable and flower, of every descrip- tion. The W. W. Barnard Co., 231-236 W. Madslon St.. Chicago. If You Do Not Find What You Need In Our Ready Re!erence Department, Write Us About ft. igi8. The American Florist. 125 SEEDS. Steeds: epeclaltlea: Beeta, mangoes, cabbafes, celeries, parsley, parsnipa, R. & M. Godineau, Aogera, France. Seeds. Bean, pea. radish, and all garden. Write for prices. Leonard Seed Co., 226-230 W. KInzie St.. Ctaicaeo. Seed. Flower and garden seeds. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium a specialty. Routzahn Seed Co.. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Get quotations from SPHAGNUM MOSS. Sphagnum moss and green sheet moss. For florists and nurserymen. For spot shipment or contract. Write us. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chi- cago and New Yorli. SWAINSONA. VEGETABUE PliANTh. CELERY PLANTS. Golden Self-Blanching (French strain) ; Giant Pascal; also The Grand, new, easy blanching, which is easy to grow; fine plants, ready for the field, $2.00 per 1,000. Cash. BRIIX CEIjERY GARDENS, Kalamazoo, Mich. VEGETABIiE PliANTS. Cabbage, celery and parsley plants, field grown, 50c per 100. $3 per 1,000, prepaid. F. M. PATTINGTON, Sclploville, N. Y. VINCAS. Vinca vines, 3-in., 6c; 4-ln., each. George Wittbold Co., Place, Chicago. MISCELIiANEOUS. Greenhouse glass. Heavy in thlcifness. well flattened and annealed and especially manu- factured for greenhouse purposes. Write for prices. Olimulgee Window Glass Co., Okmul- gee. Olila. MISCEIyLANEOUS. ^ed pacliets for 1919. All pacliet sizes and larger bags up to two pounds or more, also catalogues, return and coin envelopes. The Brown Bag Filling Machine Co., Fltchburg, Mass, Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by CLAY & SON. Stratford, London, Eftigland. Nursery stock of all descriptions. Catalogues and price lists free on application. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnesville, O. 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, 623 Plym- outh Place. Chicago. Baskets of every description, logue. Raedlein Basket Co., ive., Chicago. Dreer's Peerless glazing points. 1.000, 76c, postpaid. Henry A. Dreer. 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Pa. Wired picks and sticks, Bestbllt Brand, flor- ist supplies. Geo. Herrmann Co., Mt, Vernon, N. Y. Refrigerators. Write for catalogue. Buch- binder Bros., 518 Milwaukee Ave.. Chicago. Wizard brand manure. The Pulverized Manure Co., 32 Union Stock Y^ards, Chicago. Edwards Folding Box Co.. CHIFFONS. Write for prices on our wide edge, plain, 4-In. and 6-in. chiffon. Joseph Ziska & Sons. 16&-7& N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. 111. FLORISTS* SUPPLIES. We handle a general line of florists* BuppUes, ribbons, chiffons and wire designs, etc. Joseph: Ziska & Sons, 175 N. Wabash Arc. Chicago. Ill, Everything the best in florists' suppiiea. H, Bayersdorfer & Co., 1127 Arch St., Philadelphia, Florists' supplies of all kinds, ler, 122 W. 25th St.. New York. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction. Builders of all kiiid» of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and Mketches submitted on request. A. Dietscb Co., 2642 Sheffield Ave.. Chicago. Greenhouse coqgt ruction, cypress roof material and all greenhouse attings. Plans and sketche» submitted on request. John C. Moninger C6.r 908 Blackhawk St.. Chicago. Greenhouses. Superior in construction, durable and inexpensive. Write for estimate. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg., Co., 3100 S. Spauldlng^ Ave.j 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. floorlncr white redar posts, etc.. everything in lumber, Adam Schillo Lumber Co., 1560 Kingsbury St..- Chicogo. Greenhouse construction, thing for the greenhouse. turlog Co.. Des Plaines, 111. Greenhouse lumber, hotbed sash, pecky cy- press, square red cedar posts. Lockland Lum- ber Co., Lockland, O. POTS AND PANS. Florists' red pots, all sizes: moss aztec ware, fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Reed Pot- tery Co.. South ZaneBvllle, O. Neponset flower, vegetable waterproof paper pots. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Red Pots. Before buying, write for prices. George Keller Pottery Co., 2614-2622 Hemdon St., Chicago. Pots. We are prepared to ship all styles and sizes on order. Write for prices, A. H. Hews & Co., Inc., Cambridge. Mass. Logan pots are best by test. Write for cat- alogue and discounts. The Logan Pottery Co.,. IvOgan, O. If You Do Not Find What You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 126 The American Florist. Aug. 3, INSECTICIDES. Aphine, $1 per qt.; t2.50 per gal. Fnnglne, $1 per qt.; |3.50 per gal. Vermine. $1 per qt.; $3 per gal. Apblne Manofactarliig Co., Mad- ison^ N. J. CARNATION STAPIiES, SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES. Mend your split carnations. Finest article for carnation growers Introduced so far, 35c for 1,000; 3,000 for $1, postage paid. MICHIGAN CUT FXOWER EXCHANGE, 264 Randolpli St.. Detroit, Mich. Carnation staples, 35c per 1,000; 3,000 for $1. Wm. Schlatter & Son, 422 Mala St.. Springfield, Mass. STAKES. Cane Staltes, standard grade. 6 to 8 feet, per 100, $1.25; per 500, ?5.35; $9.00 per 1,000. Pipe stems, 4 to 6 feet, per lOO, 85c; per 1,000, $5.50. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORB, Chi- cago. Bamboo cane stakes. 6 ft., $21 per bale, 6-9 ft., $7 per bale; 9-12 ft., $8.50 per bale. Mc- HutchisoQ & Co., 95 Chambers St., New York. WIRE DESIGNS. WHOLESAIiE CUT FLOWERS. Amling Co.. E. C, Chicago. Angermueller Co., Geo. H., St. Lonls, Mo. Bassett & Washburn, Chicago. Bereer Bros., Philadelphia, Pa. Beming. E. G., St. Louis, Mo, Endlong, J. A., Chicago. Chicago Flower Growers* Assn.. Chicago. Bme & Company, Chicago. Fexy, p., {.'ew York. Ford, M. C, New York. Ford, William P., New York. Froment. H. B., New York. Goldstein & Futterman, New York. Grossberg-Tyier-Finnermann Co., Cliicago. Hart, George B.» Rochester, N. Y. Henshaw Floral Co., Inc., New York. HentE & Nash, Inc., New York. Hoerber Bros., Chicago. 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. Kcssler, Wm. A., New York. Krnchten, John, Chicago. Kuehn, C. A., S» Louis, Mo. Kuhl. Geo. A., Pekln, lU. Kuslk & Co., Kansas City, Mo. Kyle & Foerster. Chicago. Mackie, William, New York. LATEST EDITION The American Florist Company's Trade Directory FOR 1918 Contains 529 Pages. Price $3.00 Postpaid. THE AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY'S Trade Directory for 1918, fully revised to date, with thousands of new names and changes of address, is now ready for distribution. It contains 529 pages, including extensive lists of the Florists Seedsmen and Nurserymen of the United States, Canada. Central and South America arranged both by states and towns and all names alphabetically. Also lists of Foreign Merchants, Firms Which Issue Catalogues, Horticultural Supply Concerns. Parks, Cemeteries, Landscape Architects, Experiment Station Horticulturists, Botanical Gardens. Seed Growers, and much other conveniently indexed and invaluable trade information. PUBLISHED BY THE American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS. McCalium Co.. Pittsburgh, Pa, Meconi, Paul. New York. Miller & Musser. Chicago. N. Y. Cut Flower Exchange, New York. Neidinger Co.. Jos. G., Philadelphia, Pa. Niessen Co., The, Leo, Philadelphia, Pa. Pappas. Nicholas G. & Co., New York. Philadelphia Wholesale Florists* Exchange. Pierson. A. N., Cromwell, Conn. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co.. Pittsburgh, Pa. Poebimnnn Bros. Co., Chicago. Pollwoith Co., C. C, Milwaukee. Wis. Poi.vkranas, Geo. J.. New York. Pyfer & Co., A. T., Chicago. Eandall Co., A. L., Chicago. Eeid, Edward. Philadelphia, Pa. Reinberg, George, Chicago. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS. Reinberg, Peter, Chicago. Rice Bros., Minneapolis, Minn. Riedel & Meyer. Inc., New York. Rnsch & Co., Gust., Milwaukee, Wis. Sheridan, W. F., New York. Slebrecht, Geo. C, New York. Tonncr, O. A. & L. A.. Chicago. Totty Co., Chas. H.. Madison, N. J. Traendly & Schenck, New York. Dnlted Cut Flower Co., New York. Vaughan, A. L., & Co., Chicago. Welland & Kisch Co., Chicago. Wletor Bros., Chicago. Young & Co., A. L., New York. Young & Co.. John, New York. Wittbold. Geo., Co., Chicago. Zech & Maun, Cliicago. If You Do Not Find. What You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. igi8. The Amer ican Fl orist. 127 CAN SHIP ANY SIZE AT ONCE Telephone or Telegraph Order at Our Expense. KROESCHELL BROS. CO., 452 W. Erie street, CHICAGO, ILL. '■' Fort Wayne, Ind. INCREASED SUPPLY. WITH DULL DEMAND. There was a very radical change in the Uower marliet the latter half of July, due to the very hot weather and intense humidity, which increased the stock of flowers produced, especially the outdoor varieties, but also lessened the volume of trade. There are excel- lent asters on the market, in all the test varieties, and they command a good price. Roses of good quality are very plentiful, and the short-stemmed, open stock gets no consideration what- ever. Columbia, the new rose, is mak- ing quite a place for itself on this mar- ket, several of the local growers having a nice cut of them daily. NOTES. The New Haven Floral Co. is cutting large quantities of gladioli and roses, including the new rose, Columbia. Three of their large houses are being planted with young carnation stock, which is looking very fine. All hands are busy at the green- houses of A. J. Lanternier & Co., tilling the carnation houses, with the young stock from the field. They are cutting some fine lilies in the rubrum and au- ratum varieties. The Flick Floral Co. reports a heavy i-un on funeral work during the past two weeks, and are showing particu- larly fine summer roses and asters. Carnations are being planted at the greenhotises. A good-sized wedding helped to dis- pose of some good stock at the store of the Fi-eese Floral Co. last week. Bas- kets of roses and gladioli were used in the decoration of both church and house. Summer business has held up un- usually well at the store of Ed Wen- ninghoff, with flowers for the sick room and baskets for various occasions in nearly as heavy demand as funeral work. A fine cut of Columbia roses is being sent to the store of the Doswell Floral Co. daily from their greenhouses. Their asters are of very fine quality and find a ready sale. Ed. Lanternier, R. W. Doswell and Herman Leitz, the latter of the New Haven Floral Co., New Haven, Ind., are in Chicago for a few days on a busi- ness trip. Business during the month of July has more than equaled the demand of the same month in previous years, ac- cording to the majority of the florists here. The cut of summer roses and asters is very large at the Vesey greenhouses, and they are expecting a fine orchid crop the first of September. Several local florists are planning to attend the S. A. F. convention at St. Louis. Mo., August 20-22. H. K. Worcester. Mass. — ^The Worcester County Horticultural Society had an excellent exhibition of flowers, vege- tables and fruits in Horticultural hall, July 18. Among those who made dis- plays were Iristhorpe Gardens, Miss Lucy Coulson, Mrs. H. L. White and Mrs. Percy G. Forbes. Reco^ized Standard Insecticide. A spray remedy for green, black, white fly, thrips and soft scale. Quart, $1.00 GaUon, $8.50 PUNGINE. For mildew, rust and other bllebts af- fecting flowers, fruits and vegetables. Quart. $1.00 Gallon, S3.60 VERMINE. For eel worms, angle worms and other worms working In the soil. Quart, $1.00 Gallon, $3.00 Sold by Dealers. APHINE MANUFAGTURIN6 COMPANY MADISON. N. J. Mention the Aniencan Florist when writing. CAMBRIDGE NEW YORK World's Oldest and Largest MaoDfaclurers ot FLOWER POTS A.H.HEWS&CO., Inc. Cambridge, Mass. REED & KELLER, 12B W. 2Sth 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. George Keller Pottery Co. SUCCESSOR TO SEO.KELLER&SON, Manufactnrers of Red Pots Before buying write for price 2614'2622 Herndon St.. cmcAca Order Now roR Present Shipping NEPONSET Li^ht, Serviceable. Waterproof PAPER POTS Waterproof, Don't Break, Cost Little. Shippers ma; use them and save tbedr customers maDv dollars in express charges. 1)^P~ It will pay you to nse these. Earthen Pots Scarce, FREIGHTS SLOW. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE. Aieots. Chicago and New York Mention the American Florist when writing. Azalea Potn, Hnn^ngr Baskets. La^rn Vases, Red Pots Refined Clay* — Skilled Labor. The Peters & Reed Pottery Co., so. ZANESVILLE. OHIO. "Moss Axtec" Ware . WM. M. WARRIN, 16 W. Z3rd St., New York. Mention the American Florist when writing. DREER'S Florists' Specialties New Brand New Style "RIVERTON HOSE" Kurnislied in ieiulhs up to 600 feet wilhout. senm nr joint. The HOSE for the FLORIST i_-h, per ft l9o Reel of 500 ft. 18^-o 2 Reels, irooft I8c H-inch, per ft I6o Reel of 500ft ....I5V c Coupling's furnished without charge. HENRY A. DRIER 714 716 Chestnut Str.-et Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing. -m LOGAN POTS ARB BEST BT TEST Write as fof Catalog and Diieoantl. Thi Logan Pottary Co., LOGAN, OHIO. Mention the American Florist when writing. 128 The American Florist. Aug. 3, Index to Advertisers. AUredLozierRosery .114 Amer Bulb Co I AmlingECCo 105 AnderiOD a A 115 Aoeermueller G H Co 105 Apbine Mfe Co 127 Avenue Kloral Co. ..Hi Baer Juiiui 113 Baroard vV W Co.. ..121 Baaiett&Waahburn. VS Baumer Aug K 115 Baur Window Glaaa Co IV Bayeradorfer H&Co . 1 U BeaveoE A 1U5 Begerow'a lU ttefKer Broa K6 Beroing H G 106 BodEer J &Soo8Co..ll7 Bolaod J B 115 BolKiaoo J &Son 12i Bramley & son Ii3 Braalao Seed Grow- ers Co 116 BreitmeyeraJ Sons.. 112 BriKKS Floral Co 11:S Brown A J Seed Co. 116 Brown Bag Filling Machine Co 117 Bryan .ilonzo J 122 Bucbbinder Broa. ...Ill BnckbeeH W 115 Bndloog J A 1l4 Burpee W A Co 122 Caldwell the Wooda man Co 105 California Floriata...ll4 Central Floral i.,o...lI5 Chicago Feed & Fertilizer Co 128 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 99 Clark E B Seed Co.. 119 Clarke'a Sona U UJ Clay &Son HI Cooard & Jones Co..l2u Cooke Geo H Ill Cottage Gardens Nurs inc 120 Cowee W J m Coy H CSeed Co. ...121 Craig Robt Co 122 Danker Fred A 113 OardsCbas Ii2 Dietscb A & Co IV Donaghue Alfred... 114 Uorner F & Sons co. 1J2 Drakos Co 113 DreerHA Ill i27 Dnlntb Floral Co.. ..115 Dnnlop JobnH 112 Eble Charles 115 EdwarasFoid Box. 128 Erne& Co 1,3 ByresHG m Fallon Florist HI gexy p 11,9 Fisb Henry seed Co.. 118 Flower Store The ... 1 14 Foley Greenhouse MlgCo Ill Ford M C 109 Ford William P 109 Fox J M & 3on Inc. .111 Franenfelder C 114 Freeman MrsJ B....113 FreyC H U4 Frey & Frey 115 Friedman h4 Froment H E 109 Frost Chas H9 Galvin I'hos F. 113 Garland Mfg Co IV Gasaer J M Co 112 Giblin & Co Iil Gilbanka 115 Godineau R & M . ! ! [ 121 Goldstein & Futterman K9 GorhaniPriDteryInc.128 Grakelow Chas H...112 Gr'nd KapidsPloOo.lH Grimm &Gorly 114 GroBsberg Tyler- FinnermanCo.... 100 Gude Br,a HI HabermehlsSoDsJ j.lll Hardesty & Co Ill Hart George B lo9 Hart Henry 112 Haven Seed Co The. 117 Ueinl Jobn G&Son.H5 Heoderaon A Villiams MrsE A . 114 WittboldGCo...98 lOO 102 104 108 110 111 122 Wolfskin Bros & ,., Morris Goldenson . 114 Woodruff SD &Sons.ll7 VokahamaNursCo..l21 YoungAL&Co....l08 Young John & C0...I 9 Young & Nugent ..111 Zech& Mann... 102 105 A LL Nurserymen. Seedsmen and Flo- rists wishing to do business with Europe should send for the "Horticnltnral 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 subscription, to cover postage, $1.00. As the H. A. is a purely TRADE me- dium, appjicants should, ^ith 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, ENGLAND. Mention the American Florist when xoriting. Before Wm. Schlatter & Son Afler 422 Main Street, Sprlnglield, MasK- Mention the American Florist when writing. CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX COj PHILADELPHIA, PA. j Mention the American Florist when writing. The Chrysaothemom Manual By Umer D. Smith NEW AND REVISED EDITION Price 50 Cents. Cash with Order. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO ULTIMATELY When Ordering Fertilizer Of Your Supply House. WHY NOT DO IT NOW. CHICAGO FEED a FERTILIZER CO., U. S. YARDS, CHICAGO. Eastern Office G. G. Green, Jr.. Real Est. Trust Bldg., Phlla..Pa. Menticn the AmericanFlorist when writing. $4.75 1,000 Letterheads, 8^x11) 1,000 Envelopes, i% z\i%) OA.SB WITH ORDE9Br-No O. O. D. Proof will be submitted for approval. StO(;k, 20-lb. white bond on both letterhead and en- velope — one color ink. Satisfaction guaranteed, OOBHAM PRINTERT, Inc. 542 So. DearboiE St., CHICAGO, ILL, Reference. American Florist Co. Mention the American Florist when writing. NEW P I P £ USED BOILER TUBES All sizes— any quantity ILLINOIS PIPE S MFG. CO. ZlOl S. Jefferson St., CHICAGO Mention the AmericanFlorist when loriting. llE Amerigm Edrist Bmsrica is "ths Praw of ths UbssbI; tbere may be mare comfort Rmidships, but we are the Srst to touch Unknown Seas.' Vol. LI. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, AUGUST 10, 1918. No. 1575 The American Florist Established 1885 CopYright 1918 by American Florist Company. Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891 at the Post Ollice at Chiciigo, Illinois, under act of March 3, 1879. Published Evert Saturday bt AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 746S. Re^stered Cable Address : Ameflo, Chicago. Subscription, United States and Mexico, Jl .10 a year; Canada, $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. Volumes half yearly from August 3, 1901. Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc., American Florist Co., 440 S.Dearborn St., Chicago SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officbrb — C. H. TOTTT, Madison, N. J., President; Jules Bourdet, St. Louis, Mo., Vice- President; John Young, 1170 Broadway, New York, Secretary; J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer. The thirty-fourth annual convention will be held at St. Louis, Mo., August 20-32, 1918. THE ST. LOUIS Convention Number WILL BE ISSUED Next Week Mail your copy early to insure good location and display. American Florist Co. 440 South Dearborn St., CHICAGO COAL SCREENINGS DANGER. Seriously Liable to Spontaneous Combustion. Let Greenhousemen Beware. A modification of the fuel order is- sued to state administrators by the United States fuel administration, July S, permits the use of screenings in greenhouses west of the Mississippi river and in Illinois and Indiana, pro- vided the approval of the federal fuel administrator is obtained, and which will be withheld where such action would impair the fuel supply to manu- facturing' plants on the war trade board's preference list, as announced in our issue of July 27, page 52. Green- housemen will, however, do well to give the matter careful consideration before acting. Administration Restrictions. In a communication to the fuel com- mittee of the Chicago Florists' Club, consisting of C. L. Washburn, Peter Reinberg and August Poehlmann, at- tention is called by the state fuel ad- ministrator, J. E. Williams, to the fol- lowing: "In view of the qualification in the Washington order, we have de- cided that a general permission fov the use of screenings for full operation shall be limited to screenings procured from central or northern Illinois mines. If screenings are desired from southern Illinois mines, such application must be made to this office, stating the name of the mine and the amount of screenings involved, and the matter will receive attention and investigation. Special permission will issue if found merited." While the use of screenings, where permitted, offers a possible solution of the problem as to operating greenhouse establishments to greater capacity than the original fuel order which restricted consumption to 50 per cent of the usual supply, growers should also bear well in mind that this form of fuel, aside from being of low grade, carries with it the grave danger of spontaneous combus- tion, especially in most Illinois coals, and the further north in the state the location of the source of supply, the poorer the quality and the more subject are the screenings to such combustion. Tlie Storage Problem. In a bulletin of the engineering ex- periment station, University of Illinois, by H. H. Stock, entitled "The Storage of Bituminous Coal," attention is called to the fact that the greatest difficulty in the storage of coal is the tendency of many varieties to fire spontaneously. The gradual heating of a coal pile is mainly due to slow oxidation of the carbon in the coal, and, to a less extent, to similar action of sulphur in the iron pyrites contained in the coal. If the air supply is sufficient to permit oxida- tion, but not sufficient to carry away the heat as rapidly as it is formed, the temperature in the pile will rise grad- ually, and finally the coal will fire. Any method of storage, to be successful, must be so designed that the heat gen- erated in the pile will not exceed the heat lost by radiation. The smaller the coal, the greater is the surface area exposed to the air, the more rapid is the oxidation, and the greater the tendency to heat; hence, coal in lumps is not so likely to fire as fine coal, slack or run of mine. If possible, the slack should be removed before storing. A Questionnaire. In response to a questionnaire on coal data sent out by the experiment station to a large number of firms and indi- viduals, a summary of conclusions and suggestions was prepared, among them the following : Fine coal or slack has sometimes been safely stored where air has been excluded from the Interior of the pile. This may be accomplished by a closely sealed wall, built around the pile, or by close packing. On the other hand, 130 The American Florist. Aug. 10, where coal cannot be so closely packed, the danger of spontaneous combustion may be lessened by so piling, that air may circulate through it freely and carry off the heat due to oxidation of the carbon. It is the opinion of many, that damp coal or coal stored on a damp base, is particularly liable to spontaneoeus com- bustion and that it is safer not to dampen coal at the time of or after placing it in storage. If space permits, low piles are prefer- able, as the coal is more fully exposed to the air and is better cooled, and in case of heating, can be moved quickly. If possible, the coal should be divided by alleyv/ays to facilitate rapid loading out in case of emergency, so that the entire supply may not be endangered by fire in one section. Ample Water Needed. Water is effective in quenching fire in a pile, only if the quantity is ample. Unless there is plenty to put out the fire and cool the coal, it is very dan- gerous to add water to a coal pile. The practicability of ventilating has been disputed, and while the consensus of opinion in the United States is against the use of pipes, it is probable that many of the opinions are based upon unfavorable results secured through improperly installed or inade- quate ventilating systems. There are, however, few adequate systems on rec- ord in this country, as they are ex- pensive and interfere to some extent with the rapid handling of the coal. The best preventive of loss in coal storage is to regularly inspect the pile. If the temperature reaches 150 degrees F., the pile should be carefully watched. Should the temperature rise to 175 or 180 degrees, the coal should be removed as quickly as possible and thoroughly cooled before being replaced in storage. As a final word of warning, the bul- letin places special emphasis on the fact that lack of attention to details and improper handling, will, in many cases, result in dangerous fires and consequent losses. Do not undertake to store coal until you are sure you know how to do it properly and safely. Growers' Experiences. J. F. Ammann, of J. F. Ammann & Co., Edwardsville, HI., located in the soft coal belt, calls attention to the fact that unless a. perfectly rain-proof shed is available, screenings should be stored in the open in ricks not over six or seven feet high with ample air pass- ages between. Storage in large quan- tities even in rain-proof enclosures is advised against for fear of spontaneous combustion, the ricking system being the safer way, and the amount of de- terioration from now until the firing season is over, would amount to very little. The ricks should not be more than 10 to 15 feet wide at the bottom, converging to a point at the top T. W. Duggan, executor of the Dale estate, Brampton, Ont., reports consid- erable trouble with their coal supply heating last winter, which is attributed to piling it too high, over 20 feet, where- a.s insurance men maintain that coal should not be piled higher than eight feet. At present, ventilating pipes are placed running from the floor up at a distance of 21 feet from the wall and 14 feet apart, but he adds that if he were to do it over again, he would use 6-inch ventilating tile, 15 feet from the wall and 13 feet apart, and the stacks would not be higher than 12 or 14 feet. A special rate of insurance is asked where slack is stored. W. N. Rudd, president of Mt. Green- wood Cemetery Association, Morgan Park, Chicago, says there is danger of spontaneous combustion, especially in screenings, if there is the slightest de- gree of dampness when piled, or if piled too high. His personal experience was to have 70 Ions of screenings catch fire at one time, and he has known of cases of spontaneous combustion in cars on the track. Anders Rasmussen, prominent grow- er of New Albany, Ind., had his coal supply for the coming season piled about 12 feet high in a basement five feet below the ground line. About four weeks ago it caught fire, but fortu- nately, being in the city limits, he called the fire department, who put it out, temporarily, after pouring water "on it for 36 hours. July 29, smoke was again noticed, and it required 12 hours on this occasion for the department to extinguish it. The pile contains nearly 1,000 tons. He says he does not see how the florist living in the country, and having to pump his own water would ever be able to get enough of a supply to put out a fire, and his advice in such a case TvoiUd be to pile not higher than four or five feet, so that in case of spontaneous combustion, it would be possible to dig in and put it out. A. Washburn & Sons, well-known Bloomington, HI., florists, used screen- ings exclusively several years ago and found grave danger from fire if stored in a tight place where the air could not obtain free access. If piled outdoors, in not too large quantities, it kept very well, and there was little danger of combustion as long as the air could reach it. In cases where snow or sleet formed a crust, it was found necessary to remove this, and in several instances the piles were found to be on fire under the edges of the frozen covering. Greenhouse nanag:ement. By L. C. Corbett, Horticulturist. Bureau of Plant Industry, United States Department of Agriculture, Washington. D. C. A¥ith a greatly reduced supply of fuel for the coming season, the green- house men face the necessity of making the best possible use of every unit of heat. Growers who have efficient heat- ing plants, and well constructed houses in good repair, and who are already making the best possible use of their fuel, can do little except to substitute cool crops for such crops as tomatoes and cucumbers. Many heating plants, however, are in poor repair and do not make good use of the fuel consumed. Contrary to the general belief, the geographical location of the plant does not make as much difference in the amount of fuel consumed in a given period of time a.s most growers believe. Data collected by the department of agriculture show that plants located in the Boston, Mass., area use pretty nearly the same amount of fuel in a definite period of time as those located in the southern portion of the country. The firing period, however, is shorter in the latter section, hence with a re- duced supply of fuel, plants so located will be able to operate at more nearly capacity, due to the longer season in which no fuel is required. In order to make the very best use of the supply of fuel available, it will be necessary for every greenhouse man to practice every possible economy. The grower should start at once to put his plant in condition to utilize every unit of heat to be secured from his al- lotted supply of fuel, whether it be coal, wood, oil, or natural gas. No matter how carefully the greenhouse Is constructed, from the very nature of the structure it is difiicult to heat. It is a well-known fact that heating en- gineers allow several times as much radiation for each square foot of glass as they do for brick, stone or even wood walls. The greenhouse must of neces- sity be of light construction, as heavy ^^^fc *"-jMWBapA^ ^^r^^^H ■ H IffT 'sIK^ ^^31^^l 19 Hk^: ; / ' , ^ : '^A^SK^ SsK^H^H iHl^^l ^^1^^ ^^Hjj^S^^ ^H HJIH H I^k3 H TUMBLER BASKET OF ASTERS AND CELOSIA. jgiS. The American Florist. 131 members cause an undue amount of shading', and unless very well braced and secured, there is bound to be a certain amount of vibration in any greenhouse, owing to wind, snows, etc. The tendency is for putty to become loosened, thus making the house more or less open, and unless prompt repairs are made, the structure soon becomes so loose that it is almost impossible to maintain a suitable temperature with- out the use of an excessive amount of fuel. Anyone who has had occasion to climb on the roof of a greenhouse will realize how much heat is lost around the glass owing to small leaks. There is in all cases, a veritable current of heated air arising from the roof of al- most any greenhouse, unless it be a house in the very best of repair. The summer months should be utilized to go over the houses and tighten them up in every way possible. Where any doubt exists, the glass should be re- moved and replaced, using fresh putty. Greenhouses are very likely to set- tle, due to improper foundation, caus- ing the doors and ventilators to fit poorly. Time spent in refitting doors and adjusting ventilators, so that they will close properly, and the placing of heaters on which they rest, will be time felt between the doors and the jambs, and between the ventilators and the and money well invested. Greenhouses having wood side walls are very likely to be wasteful of heat, and such structures should be tight- ened in any way possible. It is fre- quently feasible to line the inside of the wall with cheap building paper, this material being satisfactory for a season or two, and in view of the fact that the whole operation can be done at low cost, it will in many cases pay handsome returns on the time and money spent. Many growers in the northern sec- tion of the country make a practice of using storm doors on the outside of the houses to protect the plants near the doors from strong drafts. This is an excellent idea and should be more gen- erally followed in all sections of the country, as it not only protects the plants from draft, but conserves heat. A vestibule and a storm door may be constructed at small cost, and can be used from year to year. While all greenhouse men realize that ventilation is essential to the suc- eesful growth of practically all plants, yet many growers make the mistake of opening the ventilators of their houses a great deal farther than is nec- essary to produce the desired results. This practice is exceedingly wasteful of heat, and during the coming winter the grower will find himself imder the necessity of conserving every unit of heat in order to carry his crops thi-ough on the amount of fuel available to him. CONCOBD, Mass.— Wilfrid Wheeler of this city has been elected state com- missioner of agriculture. Newport. R. I. — John W. Gibson, who has been seriously ill for several weeks, is said to be in a critical condition. WOONSOCKET, R. I. — Otto F. Shy- decker, formerly of this city, has taken the position of head gardener at the James E. Whitin estate. North Ux- bridge, Mass. W^nEELiNO, W. Va. — A report of the condition of the Spragg Floral Co., filed by the receiver, gives the value of the property as ?G00.S5; outstanding ac- counts, $500, and liabilities, $4,000. TUMBLER BASKET OF MY MARYLAND ROSES AND CORNFLOWERS. THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted b7 Bobt. Kltt, Phlla^ Pa. Ribbon Demand Mere Active. Though for a time buyers were not very much inclined to follow up the advancing prices for ribbons with fur- ther orders, it was said in the market recently that there has been a resump- tion of buying activity. This is ap- parently the result of a growing con- viction among purchasers that it would be useless to hold off for a price reac- tion. It is becoming more evident every day that supplies are not to be plentiful this fall because of curtailed production at the mills. On the other hand, many kinds of ribbons are urgently needed for a variety of purposes. Styles favor ribbons in hats, dresses, and underwear, and retail business is good. Buyers are, therefore, coming to see the necessity of obtaining supplies while it is still possible to do so. Tumbler Baskets. With the plentiful material that is now in hand of dahlias and short stemmed roses, not to mention other Howers, of which the long sprayed fall aster with its light feathery blue flow- ers can also be had in quantity, there is a great opportunity to run sales and feature the tumbler basket. These pretty receptacles for flowers are presented now in the greatest va- riety. Each supply house has patterns of its own, many of them with open work sides, through which is seen the colored enamel tins, for tins or fibre cups, have taken the place of tumblers, they giving more water space than the tumbler and are generally enameled a solid color of the same or contrasting color to the basket. Pink and white, blue and white, green and white in two tones and various other tints and color combinations are seen in the many patterns. Fill a light blue basket with pink dahlias or roses and a few aster sprays, tie with ? 'ight blue narrow ribbon or small flutty fcow of chiffon, and the ef- fect will be found very pleasing. Orange shaded baskets are very showy with Dahlias Minnie McCullough and Country Girl, any of the bronzy tinted sorts or zinnias in their season before the dahlias, are very showy. There is more variety of color in the zinnia than almost any other flower; no mat- ter the shade, they appear to work up harmoniously together. Single dahlias are fine for basket work, as are the pompons. A combi- nation of a few choice flowers of larger sorts with the pompons makes a pret- ty and satisfactory basket. Autumn leaves work in nicely with the dahlias. FILLED WITH BOSES. When the short stemmed reuses can be bought at from $10 to $ir, a thou- sand, as in the early fall and '.he spring, 15 to 18 flowers will fill a basket nicely; in fact, one dozen pink roses, together with a few of the blue fall asters, will make a very pretty showing. Ophelia and Sunburst roses will also work up well with the aster. To sell these in quantity, they must be well displayed. Two or three may be sold out of half a dozen made up, but if 50 are filled, and the window crowded with them, they are sure to attract attention and move off rapidly. One such sale helps another, until cus- 132 The American Florist. Aug. 10, tomers come aJid ask so repeatedly for them, they become a standard stock. When not sold as a special, they should bring a higher price, from 25 to 50 cents more, and there should al- ways be something larger and higher priced for those who have more money to spend. These baskets to be sold for $1.00, complete and ready for delivery, should not cost over from 35 to 40 cents. Of course, this is only possible when the market is over stocked, but as this is Known to happen quite frequently dur- ing the season, such periods of over production should be taken advantage of in this way. Very often in the daily routine there are found odds and ends of short stock, or there is a lull and time .to work up enough to fill a place at one end of the counter or a small table near the front of the store. Such stock if nicely put together with a view , to color effect, sure to catch the eye and find customers. Great care should always be taken to see that none but the freshest stock is used,., so. as to insure a reasonable life ttf -ithe . flowers. Nothing should be wired — a few fern leaves in the tin, or just the stems and foliage will hold the flowers in place. Gather what are to be used together in the hand and put them in the basket together, a little straightening out and the result is often as satisfactory as when each blossom is placed separately. The ac- companying illustrations of baskets are filled with flowers, all of which could be purchased in most of the wholesale markets during September for $10 per thousand and probably at the same ratio in 500 lots. Baskets fitted with tins can be bought from any of the supply houses at from $10 to $12 dol- lars per hundred. Next Week In the Flower Shop. The general consensus of opinion of most men in the retail shop, relative to the business of the summer is, that it is much better than was looked for- ward to at this time last year. Also, that the general situation is gradually getting better, with the outlook for the coming ^nter being decidedly more rosy than at this time last season. Those who are keeping up a good front, and making a bid for the seasonable trade of this time, are not missing many tricks. Men who think there Is little doing, and that it is not worth while to try for such trifles, invariably lose opportunities that would open their eyes in astonishment could they but see them. Give this plan a trial next week. Run a "gladioli special." Fill the win- dow with several shallow bowls con- taining fancy stotck, something that will be sure to attract attention. A vase or two of moderate priced stock, with the figures prominently displayed, will help to bring the' admirers into the store. A good sized spray of white or pink varieties on palm leaves, with a ribbon will perhaps just fit in with the requirements of some who see it. At any rate, it is a good specimen of your handiwork, and for this reason alone is worth the few spikes required. A magnolia or oak leaf wreath, deco- rated with gladioli, is another good window piece. These, if made fre.sh each flay, are well w^orth the cost of the flowers in the attention they attract. Inside the store, 100 spikes in vases holding a dozen each, in separate col- ors. If well placed, will make a good showing. A few sprays of Sprengeri for each will relieve the straight out- lines. A large vase basket, from which the spikes can be sold, can be made very showy and attractive. A slashing bow of appropriate colored ribbon might be added to lend its effectiveness. In all the funeral work of this time, gladioli should play an important part. Nothing could be handsomer than well flowei'ed spikes of the choice varieties. Gladioli are at their best when al- lowed to open fairly well on the plants. When shipped a distance, they are, as a rule, cut too tight, and never open out to their full quantity of flowers and brilliant colors. They should never be squeezed or crowded into a jar or vase. Secretary John Young at Multinowah Falls on Columbia River Highway, Near Portland, Ore., in Company With James Forbes, J. B. Pilkington and Others of That City. as this bruises all the bottom flowers. Short tubs or buckets, with a band or hoop about a foot above the edge, to keep the spikes erect, is best for stor- age purposes. Where there is greenhouse room, start a dozen hanging baskets of trade- scantia; if stock is not on hand, it can be had from some grower for a trifle, as it is generally found wild under the tables. Stick the common galvanized wire basket, with green mossed lining, full of sprays, which if well watered, grow rapidly at this time. Pinch sev- eral times to make thick and bushy, and then let the vines run. These will in a couple of months make fine win- dow ornaments and sell well. Similar baskets of saxifraga are very attrac- tive and salable, but are best done by the grower, as they take longer. The miniature, narrow-leafed green tradescantia, if grown in six and seven inch fern pans, and given a little space, raised on a pot, so as to finish well all around, makes an ideal small table cen- ter or filling for the fernery. The patriotic posters which are now so conspicuous are to be had for the asking, and should be prominently dis- played in the window and store. Aside from the patriotic motive, they are very decorative. Good sized flags of the countries of the allies, together with Old Glory, should also have a place. Prom a business point of view, all this is worth while, and all the money it costs. Keep "Say it with flowers" well to the front. It is your slogan, the thing you most desire. Make the best also of the other literature of this S. A. P. publicity campaign. You believe, of course, in having your business helped in this way. Send your "ten spot" of approval to Secretary John Young, 1170 Broadway, New York. Do it right now. War Conditions In Greenhouses. LABOR SHORTAGE SERIOUSLY FELT. C. & G. L. Pennock still continue a business founded by their father Abra- ham L. Pennock in the early 70's. This was, generally speaking, the pioneer rose growing establishment in the coun- try, a few being grown in a small way at that time in the vicinity of Boston. The almost 150,000 square feet of glass covered ground is vast, as compared to the Safrano and Bon Silene houses of that day, but the writer questions very much if they could even now beat them in quality. Wartime handicaps at this establishment are now severe; but four out of the 12 men considered necessary are left, the others being engaged in war industries at two and three times, the usual wages. Two-thirds of the range was closed down last winter after the holidays, affecting 50,000 plants. Nothing was cut after January 1. At the end of Pebruary, they were started up with temperatures 45° to 50°, which gradu- ally increased with the warmer weather up to 60°. The plants came away fast,, made a splendid growth, and have given a wonderfully fine crop of flow- ers. The money value is about 30 per cent below last year, but not having to rest them, it is believed they will evert up with last year by fall. The varieties are Mock, Russell, Double White Kil- larney, Ophelia and Ward. In the large separate range of three ridge and furrow houses, each 35 feet wide and 375 long, the inside gutters being 10 feet above ground, forcing is. continuous. The stock here looks very well, all in ground beds. Ophelia has- been in three years. Russell and Dou- ble White Killarney, the latter bed in. seven years, were particularly strong.. These had been cut back severely last season and were almost like young: plants again. Jos. E. Simpson, a nephew of Robert Simpson, well-known grower of Clifton, N. J., is the fore- man. He has a number of wrinkles- about rose growing which work out all right. He does not believe in chang- ing stock on account of age; if cared, for properly, beds will last a long time. He is particular regarding the summer- resting period, doing this gradually while still cutting stock. The period, until fully ripened, is about six weeks, the last two of which the bed is bone- dry. The starting up is the most critical time, particularly if the weather- is very hot. The plants must not get much water at first; the young growthi jgiS. The American Florist. 133 and new roots must come along to- gether. If too much sap is pushed into the young shoots, they get away too fast, are without strength to stand the excessive heat, wilt down, and the plant dies. It is this hurry-up treatment that causes so much loss at this critical period. Careful watering and more time for development, until the growth hardens up, is the safest plan. It is the same with freshly planted beds of young stock; they will make a much more sturdy growth, if kept a little on the dry side until they become firmly established. Thorough, forceful syringing is considered very important in keeping plants clean and free of in- sects. The sprayer for the end of the hose is very simple — a %-inch brass cap, with a slot %-inch in length by 1/16-inch width. This screwed on the hose gives a fine, strong well divided spray that can be easily played in any direction. Plants that had been lifted from beds In one house to make room for another variety, had been cut back and planted quite close together on tables in another house, so as to get all out of this space possible during the fall, and until the house had to be closed down. CARNATIONS SURVIVE SEJVERE TREATMENT. Emil Leiker, a carnation specialist was hard hit last winter, having his entire place, 30,000 feet of glass covered ground, frozen from lack of coal. The temperature in the houses went down to 16°, and remained there for long periods. While the ground froze solid, yet the carnations in the beds survived. An entire side bench of rooted cuttings in two inches of sand, stood through all the winter, frequently being frozen solid, as there was no heat whatever, except that of the sun. Practically not one of them was killed. They started to grow in the spring weather, throw- ing up shoots with buds which opened out. The houses here are now filled with tomatoes succeeding the first planting of April, which were set out when dan- ger of frost was past. From these a good early crop was obtained. This second crop to come in during Septem- ber looks very promising. After this the houses will be closed down as Mr. Leiker says he will not lay in any coal, as he cannot afford to pay $4 a day to men and run his houses at a profit. American Rose Society. DEPARTMENT OF PLANT REGISTRATION. The following request has been re- ceived from the Conard & Jones Co., "West Grove, Pa., for registration of a rose, and this has been approved by the rose registration committee. Un- less objections are received within three weeks from the date of this pub- lication, the registration will be per- manently accepted : Name — Aunt Harriet. Class, hybrid Wichuraiana; parentage, Appoline x Wichuraiana. Description : Habit of plant, vigorous climber; character of foliage, dark green, healthy; freedom of grrowth and hardiness, hardy to zero temperature, free grower; flower, very large for multiflora type; color, rich crimson, white eye; form, semi-double; fragrance and bud, moderate; petalage, average multiflora; freedom of bloom and lasting quality, among the best, moderate. The rose is unlike any other, and superior for the following reasons : In- tense brilliancy, hardiness, fine foliage and especially suited to those who want a fine show from a rose that will re- quire but little care. E. A. WHITE, Sec'y. American Gladiolus Society. BUTTALO CONVENTION, AUGUST 14-17. The approaching exhibition of the American Gladiolus Society at Buffalo, N. Y., August 14-17, promises to be one of the largest ever held. The event has been already well advertised lo- cally, and the public interest in the exhibition is most unusual at this time of year. Elmwood Music Hall proving unsuitable, the show will be held in the ball room of the Hotel Iroquois. This room was used to stage the annual exhibition of the American Carnation Society and is in every way suitable for a flower show. Intending exhibitors should keep in mind this change. The local committee, consisting of E. W. Werick, president of the Buffalo Florists' Club; W. J. Palmer, S. A. An- derson, D. J. Scott, E. C. Brucker and Commissioner H. B. Saunders, of the Chamber of Cornmerce, has the local arrangements well in hand. At a meet- ing of this committee, August 2. your secretary went over the arrangements for the exhibition. Exhibitors should mail their entries at once. This will be of great assist- ance to the local committee in provid- ing sufficient vases, and also to the secretary. Address exhibits, prepaid, to Exhibition, American Gladiolus So- ciety, Hotel Iroquois, Buffalo, N. Y., or addressed to the above in care of the W. F. Kasting Company, 568 Washing- ton street. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago, 111., offers a bronze medal as additional prizes in each of the following open to all classes : No. 37, — Six spikes of Princeps; No. 38 — Six spikes of Primu- linus Sunbeam, and No. 39 — Six vases of the blue, lavender and violet shades, three spikes each. Hotel Iroquois will be headquarters and meeting place for the society. Vis- itors are urged to make their reserva- tions in advance, if possible, to insure that they will te taken care of. The rates for rooms are : One J'erson — Room with tub bath, .$3.00 to $.5.00; room with shower bath, $2.50 to $3.00; room without bath. $2.00 to $3.00. Two Persons — Room with tub bath, $5.00 to $7.00; room with shower bath. $4.50 to $5.00; room without bath, .$3.00 to $4.00. Why not take a few days' vacation, attend the exhibition and visit Niagara Falls as well as other points of interest. Good roads lead to Buffalo, and that automobile, if not the train, will get you there. The Buffalo people are ex- pecting a great flower show. The local committee is enthusiastically working to make our stay both enjoyable and profitable. Each member should decide how he can help, and then do it. All that is required for a successful meet- ing and exhibition, is for the American Gladiolus Society to do its part. A. C. Beal, Sec'y. Hall Losses. In a statement issued by the Amer- ican Mutual Cyclone and Hail Insur- ance Co., of Muncie, Ind., the claims received and approved by that company since January, 1018, number 01, the states represented, nine, and the total amount of losses, $20,852.27. St. Louis Conventlonlltems. "Cinr SURROUNDED BY UNITED STATES." The Hon. Woodrow Wilson, our be- loved president, has requested that all business conventions be held as usual during the duration of the world con- flict, and has further suggested that these be held in the middle west, north, west and south. The great metropolis, "Surrounded by the United States," is in the middle of the middle west. A more centrally lo- cated city could not have been chosen by the Society of American Florists to hold their annual meeting. And why go to a summer resort for your vacation? St. Louis has summer resort weather all summer. Here is what the United States weather bureau records show : For August, 1917, a monthly average of 75.3 degrees. But temperature alone 13 not what coimts for discomfort — hu- midity is what "gets" you. Humidity records from United States figures show St. Louis to have the lowest average for the four summer months among eight of the largest cities in the coun- try, viz. : 68, from which figure the averages graduate up to 82! Come to. the convention and enjoy vacation weather. In these times of high railroad fare and difficult transportation, it will be a pleasure to travel to centrally located St. Louis to attend the convention. Again, the fact that the great middle west is not always well represented at our annual conventions has been due to the extremely long trips that have been necessary to attend most of the con- ventions in the past years. From all reports this convention is to be an ex- ception, and St. Louis will be honored by large delegations from this great middle section and the southwest. Why should Mr. Florist attend this S. A. F. convention? This year's meet- ing is going to be the most important meeting of the society's long career, on account of the great economical, heating and transportation problems arising out of war's chaos. Where could such information be better dis- cussed and assimilated than at such a meeting? Every florist and craftsman owes it to himself and his business to keep informed, so he can keep his ship of business afloat in the stormy seas of war and consequent economic dis- turbances. From a purely sentimental reason, every member owes it to the officers and directors of the society to be present to show his appreciation of what has been done by them in the fuel question. X year ago that great publicity cam- paign inaugurated by the society was formally launched, and who would miss the wonderful treat of hearing Wm. Penn, of Boston, make his annual re- port of what his committee has ac- complished? What Mr. Penn has done in such a short year is history, but let us listen to him unfold his plans to re- peat and outstrip his past perform- ances. Let us not forget that the Florist Telegraph Delivery has a meeting in conjunction with the S. A. F. meeting, and to the retail florist who does not know this organization, let him come to learn and weep. All aboard for St. Louis and the S. A. F. Conv«ntion, August 20-22. J. J. W. 134 The American Florist. Aug. 10, National Publicity for Flowers. From San Francisco, Calif., the sec- retary proceeded to Los Angeles, in which city he was in the hands of Fred. Howard, S. A. F. state vice-president, and Frank Shearer, superintendent of parks, who made his first day's work easy of accomplishment and extended to him many courtesies, for which he is deeply grateful. A banquet was .ar- ranged for the evening, when the sec- retary had the opportunity to explain to many in the craft the great benefit to be derived from the publicity cam- paign. The results of this informal gathering are to be noticed in the list of subscriptions reported. In addition, several new members were added to the society's membership roll. On the sec- ond day, A. F. Borden, of the Redondo Floral Co., president of the local club, took the visitor in hand, devoting the entire day to his work, which included a visit to Pasadena. Mr. Borden, and in fact all with whom the secretary came in contact in Los Angeles, did their utmost to make his stay in the city both enjoyable and profitable. At Salt Lake City, Utah, the secre- tary was met at the station by G. K. Uno, who escorted him to the Utah hotel, where he found R. Miller, R. Wilson. W. Sorenson, B. Gray, J. H. Maxwell, Chas. Alt, D. E. Law, M. Jor- gensen, and A. Alt. representing the trade of the community. Afterwards a meeting was held at the store of Hud- dart Floral Co., where the secretary had the opportunity to explain the work of the publicity campaign and of the so- ciety. Several subscriptions to the fund were forthcoming, and a number of new members came into the S. A. F. fold. The secretary expresses at this time his great pleasure at the warmth of the reception given him in Salt Lake City, and his gratitude for the especial cour- tesies extended to him by Robert Miller, G. K. Uno and A. J. Alt. It was quite evident that interest in the work of our organization was of the strongest char- acter. Some little time was spent in Omaha, in which city the secretary had the valued assistance of Mrs. J. J. Hess, wife of the society's treasurer, and, of course, the treasurer himself. His work here, naturally, also extended to Coun- cil Bluffs, in the neighboring state of Iowa. In St. Joseph, Mo., he was met at the station, in company with Treasurer Hess, by Director Fi-ank X. Stuppy, at the early hour of 7 a. m., and an entire hour was given to the oflScial work, sev- eral subscriptions and many new mem- berships resulting. Samuel Murray and Arthur Newell of Kansas City came on to "St. Joe," and carried the secretary with them to their own city, where next day, and with Wm. L. Rock, treasurer of the Florists' Telegraph De- livery, a long day was put in among the trade, over $300 in subscriptions and 13 new members being the result of the round-up. The gentlemen forming the escort were most enthusiastic over the "personal visit method" adopted to create interest in the publicity work, and were strongly of the opinion that this procedure would assuredly carry the fund "over the top." The secretary ultimately reached St. Louis, where he at once took up the work of the convention. At intervals between the present time and the con- vention, he will visit nearby cities, in an endeavor to carry the fund over the remaining stage. Who can say now that the publicity campaign fund of .f50,000 is not possi- ble of arTomplishment? There is less than .$8,000 now to collect, and if all you gentlcmpn who have been "waiting to see." will now do what you have been Intending to do when your vision be- came clear, will act, the ftmd will be completed on time. You have noted the great interest taken in the cam- paign by your brother florists through- out the country, and surely are im- pressed sufficiently to reach for your cheque books and do your bit. Send along your contributions — or, had we not better say, your insurance premi- ums, for, surely, no better insurance was ever effected by florists. The following additional subscrip- tions have been recorded, annually for four years, unless otherwise noted. Howard & Smith, Los Angeles, Calif... $ 50.00 Wight's Flower Shop, Los Angeles 25.00 The Orcfhid, Pasadena. Calif 25.00 P. Lichtenberg. Los Angeles 25.00 Broadway Florists. Los Angeles 20.00 Superior Nursery Co., IjOS Angeles 10.00 ETldred Flower Shop. Pasadena 10.00 F. R. Hills. Los Angeles 5.00 Redondo Floral Co.. Los Angeles 60.00 J. Dieterich. Los Angeles 10.00 Polder Bros.. Montebello. Calif lO.OO n~S. Pnrdie & Co.. Los Angeles 25.00 Potter Floral Co., El Paso, Tex 25.00 T. H. Keete, Madison, N. J ■. . 5.00 Albert Goldeoson. Los Angeles 5.00 The Late Lieut. Harry W. Prince, Philadelphia. Killed in Airplane Accident at Thetford, Eng., June 16. D. E. Law, Salt Lake City. Utah 5.00 Salt Lalie Floral Co.. Salt Lake City 5.00 B. C. Morris Floral Co., Salt Lake City. 10.00 Bailey & Sons. Co., Salt Lake City 15.00 Cramer Floral Co.. Salt Lake City 10.00 Keith O'Brien, Salt Lake City 10.00 Ernest Lambourne. Salt Lake City 10.00 King Floral Co., Salt Lake City 10.00 Boldt-Lundy House of nowers. Denver. . 10.00 Huddard Floral Co., Salt Lake City 10.00 William R. Gibson, Jacksonville. Fla... 5.00 F. L. Lainson, Council Bluffs. Iowa 15.00 O. G. Hargadure, Florence, Neb 10.00 John H. Bath, Omaha. Neb 10.00 Haefcli Floral Co., St. Joseph, Mo 15.00 Park Floral Co., St. Joseph 15.00 Samuel Murray, Kansas City, Mo lOO.OO A. F. Barbee, Kansas City 25.110 Jacob Hepting. Kansas City 25.00 Arthur Newell, Kansas City 25.00 .Tohn Stevens. Kansas City 25.00 HumfeldOrear Floral Co., Kansas City. 25.00 W. J. Barnes. Kansas City 25.00 R. S. r.rown & Son. Kansas City 15.00 Adolph D. Mohr, Kansas City 10.00 J. R. McGrall. Kansas City 10.00 Elmhurst Landscape & Nursery Co. (1 yr) 10.00 August Luther. Kansas City 15.00 Peterson Floral Co.. Kansas City 10.00 Teddy Peppers, Kansas City 5.00 $790.00 Returns from Dealers' Aids $2,881.50 Previously reported from all sources.. 38.338.75 Grand total $42,010.25 JOHN YODNG. Sec'y. San Francisco. JULY BUSINESS IS WEAK. While it may be said that there is not very much business going on, still it is true that there is no great over- abundance of flowers. Trade since the first of the month has fallen off greatly, with very little funeral work to speak of. There cannot be said to be any over-supply of any particular variety of flowers, but the poor demand does not give any stimulus to prices, no mat- ter how good the quality offered. Some extra long, field-grown Ulrich Brun- ners are coming in and are very fine; in fact, they have replaced American Beauties, which just now are poor in quality. Ophelia is still in ample sup- ply and of very good quality. Rich- mond is the best we have in red. Good white roses are scarce. Cecile Brun- ners are in large supply and of fine quality. Carnations are in ample sup- ply, but the quality is poor and large quantities are offered daily on the streets. Sweet peas are beginning to show the effect of the bad weather and are nearly all off color. The cut of or- chids is very limited, and at times it is difficult to fill orders for any consider- able number. Gardenias are in full crop and are often offered in job lots. Lily of the valley is scarce. Gladoli are plentiful and of the finest quality, but the call for this flower, which never was very popular in this market, is slow. Some grand Lilium auratum are seen; in fact, much the finest in re- cent years. They command very good prices. Zinnias are beginning to be a factor in the market and will continue so until fall. The dahlias offered are the finest seen in years, but owing to their keeping qualities at present, are not very popular. Scabiosa caucasica is proving to be very popular here, as well as Pyrethrum hybridum. A few Marie Louise violets were seen during the week and sold readily. There is a large supply of asparagus, and Boston ferns and kentias. in variety, are being largely featured by all the stores. NOTES. At the E. W. McLellan Co.'s range at Burlingame, the replanting of the rose houses is about finished. Gi'eat quan- tities of Russell and Ophelia will be grown here this coming season. Very few American Beauties are benched here. The branch greenhouses across the bay, purchased last spring, will be devoted almost exclusively to Ameri- can Beauty roses. They are cutting very heavily just now of gardenias of the very best quality. Immense quan- tities of Asparagus pUimosus is grown here for the shipping trade. That chrysanthemums are going to be in the market very early this year is shown by the arrival of the first pom- pons of the season. Considering this early date, the quality is very good. The only color seen yet is yellow. There seems to have been no reduction in the acreage planted to chrysanthemums this season for shipping purposes. It may be safely said to be equally as large as last season. At present writ- ing, they are all in fine condition, and a very large cut may be expected this coming season. The Art Floral Co., of which P. y. Matraia is manager, has a splendid summer effect in its store this week. Great specimen kentias are arranged here and there, together with other tropical plants, giving the delightful cooling effect so mtich sought after these warm days. Mr. Matraia expects to leave shortly for a fishing trip. Plans are rapidly being ptit in shape for the annual picnic of the Pacific Coast Horticultural Society. P. Ferrari, who is chairman of the committee of arrangements, promises that this will I be the best ever, and a very large at- tendance is expected from among the bay counties. It will be held at Para- dise Cove. igiS. The American Florist. 135 Martin Poss, proprietor of the Floral City Greenhouses, at San Mateo, is busily engag'ed replanting his rose houses. He has a fine lot of Lorraine coming' along for Christmas trade. Among improvements, is a large lath house which is nearing completion. He reports funeral work is keeping up steadily. Luther Burbank is receiving the sympathy of the trade in the death of his brother, David Ball Burbank, which occurred July 21. Mr. Burbank was a native of Massachusetts and 80 years of age. He was one of California's pioneers, and at the time of his death, was president of the Bank of Tomales. W. B. Clarke, manager of the San Jose branch of the Cottage Gardens Nurseries, reports a heavy demand for all kinds of florists' forcing stock, par- ticularly rhododendrons and azaleas. His firm is working up a large stock of both of these, and expects to be able to satisfy all demands. The monthly meeting of the Menlo Park Horticultural Society was well attended. Very fine exhibits of sweet peas and other flowers were staged. The showing of fruits and vegetables was also very commendable. It is not expected that the society will hold its fall show this year. Jesse Seal, the well known dahlia grower, is sending in the finest Spen- cer sweet peas being i-eceived in this market. The quality of the flowers is unusual for this season of the year, and they are bringing top-notch prices. Some fine dahlias are also being cut daily. The commissioner of corporations has issued a permit to the McGee Wholesale Nurseries to issue 1.000 shares of stock to G. W. McGee, H. S. Young and R. M. Sims. The company intends to devote its energies to the growing of fruit and ornamental stock. One of the sights of Garden Gate Park just now is the giant plants of fuchsias in nearly every variety. The plants, some of which are 14 feet high. and a mass of bloom, and are worthy of a visit from anyone interested in this grand old flower. The Thomas Floral Co., at the corner of Jones and O'Farrell streets, say they are well satisfied with business since opening up a few months ago. They have a fine location and always keep up attractive displays of the best stock obtainable. A. Couchi, who is noted for being the best grower of Ulrich Brunners in this vicinity, is now sending in some of the best stock seen in years. It is so good that it has replaced American Beauty almost entii'ely in most of the leading stores. The trial grounds of the California Dahlia Society at San Rafael, will soon be the meeca of all dahlia fanciers as all the latest novelties will soon be in bloom. The grounds are under the su- pervision of T. C. Burns. John McLaren, superintendent of Golden Gate Park, and his assistant. .Tohn Atkinson, have been quite busy during the past two weeks judging war gardens all over the city. Nels Peterson has benched all his carnation plants for the coming season. They all look to be in fine shape and give every promise of producing his usual high grade stock. Pelicano. Rossi & Co. have had a busy week with funeral work. Thev are now receiving some extra fine dah- lias from Frank Pelicano's dahlia farm on Guttenberg street. Domnto Bros, are supplying the mar- ket with a fine quality of Lilium au- ratum and rubrum. It is the best stock hnndled here in recent years. Fdwin Hnff, manager of the Mac- Rorie-McLaren Co.'s Powell street store, is back after several weeks' vacation. Pete Rosaia. of the Art Floral Co., has gone to the Sierras for his vacation. G. N. OBITUARY. William L. Hoerber. William L. Hoerber, vice-president of Hoerber Bros., well-known Chicago wholesale florists, died from heart dis- ease at the Lake Geneva sanitarium, Lake Geneva, Wis., Saturday, August o, at the age of 47. He was in business at Paducah, Ky., with his brother, Fred C. Hoerber, up to nine years ago, when they sold out and ventured into the florist business, building a large -range of glass at Des Plaines, a short dis- tance from Chicago, and opened a wholesale establishment at 1C2 North Wabash avenue. He had charge of the Chicago wholesale house when they first started, but later looked after the growing end of the business, when his brother, Fred C. Hoerber, changed places with him and took charge of the store. While in Paducah, he contracted malarial fever, which left him in poor The Late Julius Koebler. health and was responsible indirectly for his death. He was up and about until about six months ago, when he went to the sanitarium for treatment, and was apparently getting along very well, for he intended to leave for Cali- fornia. Naturally his sudden death was a complete surprise to his many friends in the trade, who extend their heartfelt sympathy to the entire Hoer- ber family in the loss of a loving hus- band, son and brother. Mr. Hoerber was held in high esteem by all w^ho knew him, and while the funeral was a strictly private affair, there were many expressions of sympathy in the shape of beautiful floral tokens from the trade. He is survived by a wife, Margaret Hoerber. nee Zolk, two broth- ers, John L. and Fred C. Hoerber. who were associated with him in business, a sister. Mrs. Louis A. Passow, and father, John L. Hoerber, Sr. The fu- neral was held Tuesday, August 6, at 3 o'clock from his sister's residence, 3322 Washington boulevard, with inter- ment at Waldheim cemetery. Lieutenant Harry W. Prince. .lohn Prince, foreman for W. K. Har- ris, Philadelphia, Pa., has just received a letter from England, with particulars of the accidental death of his son, Lieu- tenant H.arry W. Prince, of the aviation .service, which occurred June 16. En- listing a year ago. Lieutenant Prince spent six months at the aviation school in Texas, where he became very efii- cient and was promoted and received ills commission as lieutenant just be- fore leaving for England. Shortly after his arrival, at the aviation field in Thetford, he went up on a practice flight with an English instructor and captain. When they had attained a height of 1,(M_)0 feet, a nervous recruit in a single seated plane collided with them, and all three were dashed to the ground and killed. Lieutenant Prince was a very promising young man, me- chanical engineer by profession, who had made great progress in his chosen calling. Julius Koehler. Julius Kcehler, an old-time member of the craft in Philadelphia, Pa., passed away July 28. He was 87 years old. Mr. Koehler was a native of Saxony, Germany. He came to this country when 20 years of age. For several years he was gardener of the Robert Stewart estate at Torresdale, Pa. In 1873 he started into business for him- self on Bridge street. Frankford, grow- ing plants and cut flowers for the city florists. He was a good plantsman and successful grower, and built up quite a trade for his Easter and Christmas specialties. The older trade remembers with pleasure when he made the rounds of the stores in his wagon, noth- ing being too much trouble to please his customers. Mr. Koehler retired about 10 years ago, the business being con- tinued by his two sons. William suc- ceeded to the greenhouses on Bridge street while Eugene continues the store and cut flower department. He also leaves a daughter. Mrs. Gilmore. There are In all 11 grandchildren. K. Frank Pileskl. Frank Pileski. a grower of White- stone. N. Y., was overcome by tlie excessive heat while working in his greenhouses. August 5, and immediately expired. He was formerly a member of the firm of Pileski & Schott, of Flush- ing. N. Y. About two years ago. the partnership was dissolved, Pileski buy- ing land and building greenhouses at Whitestone. He was about 40 years old and is survived by his wife and five children. A.. F. F. A. V. D. Snyder. A. V. D. Snyder, a well-known florist and' seedsman of Ridgewood, N. J^ where he had been in business for 30 vears died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. R. A. Post, Ridgewood, August 1, aged 63 years. He was a native of New Jersey. His wife died only a few months ago. His surviving children are Mrs. Post and one son. A. F. F. Houston, Tex. — One large hou.se at the new range of the R. C. Kerr Co. will be devoted exclusively to Rose Colum- bia. Buffalo, N. Y.— A very much en- joyed outing and banquet was held re- cently by the local florists at the coun- try house of the Buffalo Automobile Club. Weixesley, Mass.— Thomas Capers, the well known grower, will close his carnation houses during the coming winter. AtmuRNDALE, MASS. — The range of F. W. Fletcher has been sold, the proprie- tor having entered government horti- cultural work. Brookt.inf, Mass. — Mrs. PJmma I... Palmer, wife of P. E. Palmer, prom- inent florist of this city, died at her home here, July 30, following an illness of several months. 136 The American Florist. Aug. 10, The American Florist Established 1885. Subscription, tinlted States and Mexico, Sl.OO » year; Canada $3.00; Europfi and Countries in Postal Union, ?3.50. When sending us change of address always iend the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue The American 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. 'In God's name, cheerily on, courageous friends To reap the harvest of perpetual peace, By this one bloody trial of sharp war." THIS ISSUE 48 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS. Coal sci'eeniugs danger 129 — Let gveenhousemen beware 129 ^The storage problem 129 — Queatiionnaipe . ., 129 — Growers' experiences 130 Greenhouse management 130 The retail trade (illus.) 131 — Ribbon demand active 131 — Tumbler baskets 131 — Next week in the flower shop 132 War conditions in greenhouses 132 American Rose Society 133 American Gladiolus Society 133 St. Louis convention items 133 National publicity for flowers 134 San Francisco 135 Obituary 135 —William L. Hoerber (iiortrait) 135 — Julius Koehler 135 —Frank Pileski 135 —A. V. D. Snyder 135 — Lieutenant Henry W. Prluce (portrait) .. .135 St. Louis cool 136 Society of American Florists... 136 New York to St. Louis 136 Chicago to St. Louis 136 St. Ii.uis 138 Fort Wayne. Ind 138 Chicago 140 North Shore Horticultural Society 144 Wichita, Kan 144 Newark, N. J 145 Boston 146 Philadelphia 148 West Orange, N. J 149 New York 150 Columbus, 152 The seed trade }^2 -Japanese lily bulbs 158 —Burlap Iff — Peas and beans In northwest 158 — Philadelphia seed trade 158 —New York seed trade 158 Market gardeners 162 — Vegetable markets lo2 — Women successful farmers 162 The nursery trade 164 — American Dahlia Society lo4 — Pomological station in Brazil 164 — Aesculus parvlBora 164 — Gold medal roses lo4 One establishment growing cyclamen plants uses $900 ■^^■orth of seed. Rice is not to be thrown away at future weddings. The enterprising tlo- rist will find a fJoral substitute. St. Louis Cool. According to the St. Louis Chamber of Commerce, from figures based on the reports of the United States weather bureau, convention visitors may e.vpect genuine summer resort weather. Here are the oflBcial average figure.s. for the summer months of 1917: June. 73.3 degrees; July, 78.9; August, 75.3. In addition, attention is called to the fact that the four months average tor humidity in 1916, shows St. Louis with an average of 08, to have the lowest record among eight of the largest cities of the United States, the others in order being Seattle, Wash., Chicago, Cleveland, O., Boston. Mass., Buffalo, N. Y., New York and San Fran- cisco, the four months' average for the last named in that year being 82. Society of American Florists. ST. LOUIS CONVENTION HEADQUAUTEUiS. The Jefferson hotel will be the head- quarters of the Society of American Florists at the annual convention, August 20-22. As all St. Louis hotels are usually well filled during the time the convention is held, it is advisable for all intending- to be in attendance to reserve rooms now. The secretary will be glad to make such reservations if requested. SECREl'ARY YOUNG AT ST. LOUIS. The .secretary is now located at the Jefferson Hotel, St. Louis, Mo., where communications in regard to the con- vention should be sent. A card of membership has been issued to all mem- bers in good standing. This card ad- mits the person to whom it is issued to the convention hall at all times during the convention, and to the trade exhi- bition. The non-receipt of a card b"y any member is an indication that his 1918 dues have not been paid, as only those in good standing will be per- mitted to attend the meetings. It is, therefore, inevimbent upon all who in- tend to be present at the convention, but have not paid their aumial dues, to make prompt remittance. As is customary, the secretary's pres- ence in the convention city, ahead of the convention, is required for the pur- pose of giving attention to all the de- tails entailed by the society's manage- ment, and particularly in regard to tbe trade exhibition. Intending exhibitors will please take notice that he is at their service, and will be pleased to render any possible assistance in the staging and care of exhibits. The outlook for a successful conven- tion is very promising. The importance of the subject matter of the programme is expected to draw ,a large attendance. The United States fuel administration has notified our "Washington repre- sentative that Wallace Crossley. State Capitol, Jefferson City. Mo., federal fuel administrator for the state of Missouri, will be the speaker on the subiect, "The Coal Conservation Order as It Applies to Florists," scheduled for discussion at the afternoon session, Thursday. Au- gust 22. Mr. Crossley is thoroughly fa- miliar with his subject, and the appli- cation of the order to all sections of the country. Among the additions to the list of ex- hibitors are the following: John A. Evans Co., Richmond. Ind.; The Ove Gnatt Co.. Inc., La Porte, Ind. The local committees are actively en- gaged in perfecting plans for the enter- tainment of visitors, which means that all who are in attendance are assured of a most enjoyable visit. DEPARTMENT OF PLANT REGISTRATION. Public notice is hereby given that Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J., submit for registration the new seed- lings of Pyrethrum roseum here men- tioned : Rutherford — Double red with light center. President Wilson— Double, deep rose-pink. Sylvia — Soft rose, double. Pink Beauty — Light rose pink, single. Rosy Morn — Double rose with lighter center. Cactus — Deep rose pet- als quilled and pointed the same as cactus dahlias. Dainty — Semi-double deep rose, center white. Favorite — - Semi-double, deep rose, center white. Columbia — Double, deep rose, shading to white. Delight — Shell pink, semi- double, white center. Rose Pearl — Deep rose, like cactus, deeper single, Purity — Double, pure white. Any person objecting to these regis- trations, or to the use of the proposed names, is requested to communicate with the secretary at once. Failing to receive objection to the registration, the same will be made three weeks from this date. Pviblic notice is hereby given that as no objection has been filed against the registration of Hydrangea Mrs. Wood- row Wilson, by Frederick H. Dressel, Weehawken, N. J., same becomes com- plete. John Young, Seo'y. August 1, 1918. CREDIT AND COLLECTION COMMITTEE. The credit and collection committee will meet at the Hotel La Salle, Chi- cago, at 9 :00 A. M. August 17. All in- terested in this subject or having sug- gestions to make are invited to join the committee in its deliberations. R. C. Kerr, Chairman. New York to St. Louis. The transportation committee of the New York Florists' Club has made the following arrangements for the trip of its members and friends to the annual convention of the Society of American Florists at St. Louis, Mo., August 20-22: The party will proceed over the Penn- sylvania Railroad, Svmday, August 18. Arrangements have been made for ac- commodations on the Keystone express No. 21. leaving the Pennsylvania Ter- minal Station, 33rd street and Seventh avenue, at 2 :04 p. m., due in St. Louis 5:25 p. m. the following day (Monday). Under existing' traffic conditions it has been impossible to secure any re- l^ate in the regnlar rates, which for the train selected are as follows : Fare, one way, $31.68; war tax, $2.53; addi- tional fare for Pullman train, $5.28; war tax, 42 cents; lower berth, $6; war tax, 60 cents; upper berth, $4.80; war tax, 48 cents, or, inclusive, the fare one way will be : Upper Pullman berth, Ha.lQ; lower berth, $46.51. In view of the limited passenger serv- ice available, all who wish to join the club party should make early reserva- tions to A. D. Miller, chairman trans- portation committee, Sutphin road and Rockaway boulevard, Jamaica, N. Y., stating the persons for whom trans- portation is desired and the number of upper and lower berths. Chicago to St. Louis. The Chicago & Eastern Illinois rail- road has been chosen for the trip of the Chicago Florists' Club members and friends to the annual convention of the Society of American Florists at St. Louis, Mo., August 20-22, leaving Dearborn Station, Monday, August 19, at 11:30 P. M., due St. Louis the fol- lowing morning at 7:37 o'clock. The rates of fare one way, including tax, are: In coach, $9.41; in sleeping car or parlor ear, $10.97. There is no party rate and no reduction for round trip. Pullman fares, tax included, are as fol- lows : Lower berth, $2.20; upper berth, $1.76; drawing room, $7.70; parlor car seat, $1.10. Regarding sleeping car accommoda- tions, and all further particulars, ad- dress Sam M. Childs, General Agent Passenger Department, 108 West Ad- ams street, Chicago. Telephone Harri- son 5100. Parties from other points passing through the city are invited to join the Chicago delegation on this train. I9i8. The American Florist. 137 Wants, For Sale, Etc. One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. For Plant Advs., Ser Ready Reference Section. Where answers are to be mailed from this office enclose 10 cents ex tra to cover postage, etc. Help Wanted — A section man to take charge of roses. Wages, $20.00 to |25.00 per week, depending on ability. Ad- dress Key 918, care Amertcan Florist. Help AVanted — Several men, prefer- ably with some knowledge of garden seeds. An unusual sales proposition offering a real opportunity. The ^Ving Seed Co., nicchanicsburg:. Ohio. Help Wanted — Competent grower of chrysanthemums and potted plants. Wages $21.00 per week. Address United States Cut Flower Co., Blmira, N. Y. Help W^anted — Night temperature man: one who understands boilers; good wages to right party. Address United States Cut Flower Co., Elmlra, N. Y. Situation Wanted — As head gardener or supt. of private place or institution; now employed: wish to change; mar- ried. Best of references as to charac- ter, habits and ability. Thoroughly un- derstand all branches of gardening. Good reasons for leaving. Good com- mercial place considered where en- ergy and ability count. Expect good salary. No objection to distance. Ad- dress For Sole — Two greenhouses, 25x100 ft., modern construction, hot water heat. Located in hustling town of 3,000. Excellent business. Mrs. Adah M. Johnson, Carey, O. Help Wanted ■ Young reliable grower for carnations, chrj-- santhemums and general line of jjot plants: steady position anil good wages. State age, experience and wages wanted in Orst letter. MILLER'S GREENHOUSES MUNCIE, INDIANA BOILERS FOR SALE CHEAP Second-hand Kewanee steam boiler (firebox) capable of heating 16.000 ft. of glass; Superior hot-water boiler, capable of heating 16,000 ft. of glass; one tubular boiler, capable of heating 10,000 ft. of glass. Also a large quantity of boileir flues for heating purposes. Henry ^^Vlttbolci NORTH EVANSTON ILLINOIS FOR SALE Glass, 16x18 in., $4.50 per box 16x24 " 5.00 " " Evans' Ventilating Machines, $8.00 each " " Arms, 15c " " " Hangers, 7c " 1 inch Vent. Pipe, 5c per foot 2 inch Heating *' 10c " " J. A. BUDLONG 184 No. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO HELP WANTED Section men wanted. Good wages paid to competent men. Must be out of draft age. POEHLMANN BROS. CO. MORTON GROVE, - ILLINOIS FOB SALE Greenhouse Glass 10x12 in., per box, $3.50 16x18 4.50 Wire Stakes 6 ft., per 1000. ..$12. 60; per 100 $1 26 Rafters, 1^ j and IVa inch wrought iron piping. Garland iron gutters and Evans ventilating machines. WRITE FOR PRICES — PETER BEINBEBG 30 East Randolph St., CHICAGO Wanted Foreman and Grower SALARY $15000 PER MONTH Pot plants our specialty. Anton Then Greenhouses 2219 Winnemac Ave., CHICAGO Telephone, Ravenswood 537 YOD are herebynotifled that the ADnual Meeting of the Florists' Hail .\ssociation of .\merica, will be held at Moolah Temple, St. Louis. Mo., at 9 o'clock a m., on August 21, 1918, for the purpose of electing four Directors, and the transaction of such other business as may come before the meet- ing. JOHN G. ESLER, Sec'y. NOTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS MEETING CHICAGO, July 20, 1918. Stockholders of the American Florist Company, You are hereby notified that the annual meeting of the stockholders of the American Florist Com- pany will be held in the Jefferson Hotel, St. Louis, Mo., Wednesday, August21, 1918. a 3 o'clock p.m. for the purpose of electing directors and officers for the ensuing term and for the transaction of such other business as may come before the meeting. J. C. VAUGHAN, Pres. M. BARKER, Sec'y. OFnCIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels Actual size of leaf 29£x5J^ inches. FOR CUT FLOWERS: In two colors on gummed paper; your card, etc., in blacK and leaf adopted by the S. A. F. in red. Prices : Per 500, $3.35 ; per lOOO $5,00. Samples on request. Electro of leaf, postpaid, $).50. Cash with order. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO FOR SALE-RETAIL STORE Best south side location in Chicago, large ice box, wall case, two large marble top tables and counter, zinc work table, desk, chairs, tables, ribbons, chiffons and all jiecessary vases, pots, supplies, boxes, wire goods and baskets; ready for business. Good cash and charge trade. Unless you have ready cash don't waste your time or ours. Call or address ROOM 1004, 168 NORTH MICHIGAN AVENUE, CHICAGO. All Florists' Stocks and Supplies Should be Shipped as Early as Possible. There will be much congestion of freight and express this fall and all shipments will be subject to delay. Move Seeds, Bulbs, Plants and Supplies While the Conditions are Favorable. 138 The American Florist. Aug. 10, St. Louis. BUSINESS IS AT STANDSTILL. The market has been very dull the past week, with not even a good sized funeral to use up the surplus stock. Business as a whole is at a standstill, and only the occasional birthday bou- quet and hospital l^ox varies the monot- ony. Quite a number of the retail flor- ists are putting in their time in reno- vating their stores. In flowers on the market, gladioli are in the largest supply, and the quality, taking into consideration the long dry spell, is very good. Tuberoses have become a drug on the market, with little or no call. Roses of inferior grades are also a glut. Some few good Russell and Columbia are seen, but other varieties have been coming in very poor. Asters are only fair, and have a light demand. Some outdoor stock, such as gypsophilas, del- phiniums, marigolds, etc., are seen, but h,as no great call. In greens, every- thing but smilax is in good supply. NOTES. A fact that has caused some com- ment among retail florists in this juris- diction is that a few supply houses from the east, who do quite a big business with local retailers, do not intend to visit the convention with an exhibit. If it is for any reasons of lack of help, the local committees will be glad to do anything they can to assist them stage their exhibits. Secretary John Young arrived in this city August 2 and has established head- quarters at the Jefferson Hotel for the coming convention. He will also main- tain oflices at the Moolah Temple, for the special benefit of contemplated trade exhibitors. W. J. Pilcher, vice-president for east- em Missouri of the S. A. F., advises that the membership from the florists' club is now well over the ITRJ mark, in- suring this club representation on the board of directors for the coming year. Art Beyer, with F. C. Weber, who is in Michigan on his vacation, writes that he will be back to participate in the convention. In addition, he says : "Boys, be ready to hear some good fish stories." J. J. W. Fort Wayne, Ind. SUPPLY AFFECTED BY HOT WEATHER. The hot weather is having a telling effect on stock, as the quality of much of it Is very poor, and the production has materially increased with the ad- vent of higher temperatures. Many of the roses pop open on such short no- tice that they are only fit for the dump. Russell, Shawyer and Columbia are about the best varieties. Carnation.? are completely out of the running. Some very excellent asters supply the vacancy caused by them, however, and bring in good returns. Gladioli are extra fine, and the best varieties carry good prices. Dahlias have made their first appearance of the season, and Golden Glow was also noted in the flower shops for the first time last week, where it is used for decorative pur- poses. The first days of August ushered in a large quantity of funeral orders. and this trade has been supplemented with a few good-sized decorations, and a good demand for flowers and plants for the sick. NOTES. J. C. Nielson, representative of Poehl- mann Bros. Co., Chicago, a visitor here last week, securing advance orders for the fall and holiday business, reports that the factories manufacturing water- proof crepe paper have been taken over by the government, for the manufac- ture of caging for artificial limbs for the army. This commodity, therefore. * * I Seasonable Stock | I READY NOW | * * * * * * * * * * * % |. Pomsettias — 2i4-in., $6.50 per 100; $60.00 per 1,000. % Bougainvillea Glabra Sanderiana — Well shaped, trimmed plants, 4-in. 4- pots, $25.00 per 100. % Genista — 5-inch, special stock, well trimmed and heavy, $3 0.00 per 100. * Pious Elastica — 4-inch, 10 to 12 in. high, $40.00 per 100. * Hydrangea, French Type — Hamar, Vibraye, Chautard, E. Mouliere, 5- % inch — 3 to 4 branches, $30.00 per 100; 4-inch — 2 to 3 branches, 4. $20.00 per 100; heavy field grown for tubs — 7 to 10 branches, * $40.00 per 100. * Kentia Belnioreana — 2%-inch, heavy, $10.00 per 100; 3-inch, heavy, * $20.00 per 100. J * Ferns — Cyrtomium Falcatum, 2y2-inch, $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per ♦ % ' 1,000; Aspidium, 2V2-inch, $3.00 per 100. Birds Nest Fern, J % 2%-inch, $8.00 per 100; S-lnch, $15.00 per 100. * % Asparagus Sprengei-i — 2%, -inch, $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1,000. % % The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio | AWARDED WHERE EVER SHOWN QOLD AND SILVER IVIEDALS CLEVELAND NEW YORK BOSTON New Dwarf Solanums CLEVELAND and ORANGE QUEEN. Ready now for growing on. 3-inch $10.00 per 100. 4-incti $15.00 per lOO. Finished plants read}' November 1st. Same prict^s as last year. ORDERS BOOKED NOW CARL HAGENBIRGER, West Mentor, 0. Grow the NEW IMPROVED PRIMULA MALACOIDES. For best results, plenty of water and cool temperaiurc. The Rohrer strain is without a doubt the best and most popular Prim- rose on the market. A ui<,'Bt beautiful shade of Light Pink, Light Laveuder and Snow White. Grows much heavier and larger than the older strains, with double the quantity of blooms. One of the most popular, economical and profitable plants to grow this season. For August and September delivery from 2i^2-inch pots: — 100 1000 Pink and Lavender $6.00 $65 00 Pure White 8.00 75.00 C|T I Jt^pyV WHOLESALE PLANTSMAN . U. Lluuily Office, 325 Bulletin Bldg., PHILADELPHIA, PA. will be very scarce this season, as the wholesalers have only what is already manufactured to sell. Immortelles and other imported goods are said to be de- cidedly on the short side. A large decoration for a prominent reception was executed by the Flick Floral Co. last week, with Miss Mar- guerite Flick in charge. Large hampers and baskets of Columbia and Russell roses, asteis, purple buddleias, and Golden Glow were used. Funeral or- ders have been numerous at this estab- lishment. George R. Doswell, who left this city the latter part of June for Camp Ben- jamin Harrison, has been transferred to the Chamber of Commerce, at In- dianapolis, where he will take a com- prehensive course in motor mechanics. Twenty-five cor.sa.ges were made up and donated to the Red Cross gift shop by the Lanternier florists, August. 3. Gladioli and auratum and Japanese lilies are making a fine showing at this store. Several large donations of cut flow- ers are made each week to the Red Cross gift shop by W. J. & M. S. Vesey. This firm reports a big cut of asters, roses. Easter and rubrum lilies, and tomatoes. The Freese Floral Co. donated a quantity of cut flowers for the Red Cross gift shop. Baskets of summer flowers present an attractive window arrangement at this establishment. -Asters and roses predominate at the store of the Doswell Floral Co. This firm made another large donation of cut flowers to the local Red Cross so- ciety, August 3. Summer flowers in large variety are being displayed in the downtown shop of Ed Wenninghoff, asters and gladioli predominating. H. K. MUNCIE, Ind. — Nicholas Tertschek, a well-known florist of this city, and for- merly of Dayton. O.. died July 28, fol- lowing a short illness. I igi8. The American Florist. 139 Russell, Milady, Brilliant, Ophelia, Ward and While Killarney Roses Gladioli, Orchids, Valley, Lilies, Asters PLUMOSUS SPRENGERl ADIANTUN ASTERS GALAX FERNS GYPSOPHILA PLANTS Kentia Belmi , 5-iD. pot. $12 per doz. SINGLE PLANTS. Kentia Forsteriana, 2%-m. pot, $12 per 100. Kentia Forsteriana, 6-iD pot, ?2 each Kentia Belmoreana, 2y4-in. pot. .'512 per 100 ^"'•' ^""^~""" "'-'" "" "'" "■ Kentia Belmoreana, 3-in. pot, $20 per 100. Kentia Forsteriana, 3-in. pot, ?20 per 100. Kentia Forsteriana, 4-in. pot, $6 per doz. Kentia Belmoreana, 4-in. pot, $6 per doz. Kentia Forsteriana, 5-in. pot, $12 per doz. Kentia Forsteriana, made up, 5-in. pot, 75c to $1 each. Livistona Rotundifolia, 4-in., $6 per doz, Livistona Rotundifolia, 5-in., $9 per doz. Livistona Rotundifolia, 6-iD., $1.25 each. Phoenix Roehelenii, 5-in. pot. $1 each. Begonia Chatelaine lOO •iii inrh I 6.00 3 inch 10.00 100 Pandanus Veitchii, 4 inch, 50c each. " " 5-inch, 75c to $1.00 each. " " 6-inch, $1.25 each. " " 7-inch. $2.00 each. Dracaena Maasangeana, 4-in. pot, $50 per 100. Dracaena Massangeana, G-in. pot, 75c to $1 ea. Crotons, 4-ln., $4.80 per doz. " 5-in., $0 per doz. 6-in., $1 to $1.60 each. English Ivy, 4-in., $15 per 100. SmUax, 21/,-in., $3 per 100. Primula Obconica. 3.inch per 100, $7.00 Baby Primula Malacoides. 2^-inch per ICO, 5.00 2l-in. Own Root Rose Stock Aaron Ward Killarney Brilliant White Killarney Milady Richmond $ 7.50 per 100; 70.00 per 1 000. $ 7.00 per 100; 65.00 per 1000. S^-in. Own Root Rose Stock White Killarney Ophelia Aaron Ward Sunburst Killarney Brilliant Milady Richmond $ 11.00 per 100; 105.00 per 1000. 1 $ 10.50 per 100; I 100.00 per 1000. PoehlmannBro$.Co 72=74 E. Randolph Street, CHICAGO. L. D. Phone, Randolph 35. 140 The American Florist. Aug. 10, w•^^^^^^^^^,p^1P^,F^^^^^^x^^^^^^^^^^^^^J'J'^^^J'^^^J\F^^^J^r^^^JV•1F^'^^,r1r^^^xx^XJV^IS : Russell--Weiland--Ophelia--Etc. Lilies, Valley. Complete Line of Greens. Buy Direct From the Grower. CURRENT PRICE LIST Subject to Change Without Notice. MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL Per 100 Specials $15.00 to $18.00 Select 12.00 Medium 8.00 Short 4.00 to 6.00 RICHMOND Per 100 Select $8.00 Medium % 5.00 to 6.00 Short 3.00 to 4.00 MILADY Per 100 Select $8.00 Medium $ 5.00 to 6.00 Short 3.00 to 4.00 Killarney | ts inn White Killarney. . „ , ""• l"" „ Killarney Brilliant [gtedfim' ' '. :.■.•.•.■.•.•.•.•.•. $5.00 to eloo My Maryland..... Short 3.00 to 4.00 Chamfi Weiland ROSES, OUR SELECTION Asters ' Harrisii • • 12. 50 to Valley Smllax per doz. strings Adiantum 100 to Asparagrus, per bunch 50c to 75c Boxwood per bunch, 35c Galax, bronze and green, per 1,000, $1.00 Leucothoe Sprays Per 100 $ 4.00 00 to 4.00 182 North Wabash Avenue L. D. Phone, Randolph 631 CHICAGO Extra Fancy Oladioli Wonderful Assortment at $3.00 to $8.00 per 100. Columbia $4 to $25 per 100 Sunburst $4 to $12 per 100 Russell $4 to $20 per 100 Roses-Our Selection $3 per 100 Leucothoe Sprays 75c Sprengeri Per bunch, 35c to 50c Milady $4 to $12 per 100 Asters $2 to $4 per 100 Plumosus Brilliant $4 to $12 per 100 Valley $6 per 100 Ophelia $4 to $12 per lOO Easter Lilies $10 to $15 per 100 Adiantum California Extra fancy, per 100, $1.50 Adiantum Fancy long, per 100. 75c tO $1 New Ferns Per 1000, $2.00 Galax Per 1000, $1.25 P^"Order here. You cannot do better elsewhere— often not nearly as good. 142 The American Florist. Aug. 10, ■■luiiiiimiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniimiiiiiniiiu WIETOR BROS.I 162 N.Wabash Ave., L. D. Phone Randolph 2081 Chicago imi«:b^ (SUP»i»JLr^y oir Roses in All The Leading Varieties CURRENT PRICE LIST— ^S^ffiVoW'^ MSS. CHAS. EirSSELL. Per 100 Fancy $8.00 to $10.00 Good 5.00 to 7.00 SUNBUKST AUD OPHELIA. Per 100 Ext.a Special $8.00 Select 7.00 Fancy 6.00 Good 6.00 Sllort 4.00 MINIATURE KOSES. Baby Doll $2.00 to $3.00 Elgar 2.00 to 3.00 ROSES, OUR SELECTION 4.00 CARNATIONS. Per 100 Fancy $3.00 Good 2.00 RICHMOND, KILLARNEY BRILLIANT. White— KILLARNEY— Pink. Per 100 Extra Special $8.0t*«<«<<<«^««<>«^ CAR LOADS ARRIVING VAUGHANS CLEAN SPHAGNUM FOR FLORISTS Burlapped Bales Wired Bales Cheaper GREEN SHEET For Florists MOSS For Nurserymen For SPOT SHIPMENTS or contract. Write us. CHICAGO, 3 1 -33 W. Randolph St. ' NEW-TORK, 43 Barclay St. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE Korth Shore Horticultural Society. The North Shore Horticultural So- ciety held its annual midsummer show, July 24, in the Young Men's Club Hall, Lake Forest, 111. There was an unus- ually fine display of cut flowers and vegetables, the entries in the plant sec- tion being poor. The exhibits of vege- tables by K. Coflng, gardener to D. W. Cummings, were very fine, the three principal awards going to him in the vegetable classes. Exhibits of fruit (greenhouse grown) were made by J. O. Armour, Thos. Head, superintendent, and L. F. Swift, O. Petterson, gardener. Some extra fine gladioli were exhibited by Mrs. Bevan, T. Kiley, gardener, and A. E. Kunderd, of Goshen. Ind., the latter being awarded a certificate of merit for his fine display. The judges were August Koch, of Garfield park, Chicago; James Ltivingstone, of Mil- waukee, Wis., and J. Krupa, of Lin- coln park, Chicago. The principal prize-winners were L. F. Swift, who was awarded the sweep- stakes cup; D. M. Cummings, Cyrus H. McCormick, W. E. Fisher, superintend- ent; H. F. McCormick, J. Jackson, gar- dener, and Mrs. E. S. Moore, D. M. Naughton, superintendent. The vegeta- bles, flowers and fruit were sold at auc- tion at the close of the show, for the benefit of the Red Cross, Mr. Paulson making a very eflicient auctioneer. J. H. Francis, Corr. Sec'y- grown stock is quite inadequate; hence, the bulk of stock used must be secured from wholesale markets in more favor- able localities. About the usual quan- tity of chrysanthemums seems to be in prospect, with stocks generally in fair condition. Carnations in the field have done fairly well, and probably a larger number than formerly will go into the houses this season. Prospects for fall and winter show no new turn at this time from th^ conditions of last season, which showed good business. Getting the stock and keeping down expenses seem to present the chief problem. NOTES. E. H. Kline and wife of the store force of W. H. Gulp & Co. are spending a four weeks' vacation visiting rela- tives and friends at Dayton, O., and will probably take in the convention at St. Louis on theLr return trip. Frank Cluff has slacked up a little on chrysanthemums, but will grow a little heavier in carnations. Mr. and Mrs. Cluff motored to Colorado Springs for their vacation trip and report a fine time. Miss Lotta Tomer, chief clerk in charge of the order department for W. H. Culp & Co.. left this week on a two months' vacation trip to Portland, Ore. Chas. P. Mueller has planted carna- tions in most of his houses formerly devoted to roses and will grow no roses for winter flowers this season. C. Wichita, Kan. USUAL JULY DULLNESS NOTED. The month of July, just past, showed little change from the usual dull sum- mer month, except the comforting fact that the total volume of business was encouragingly better than for July, lOlt. As usual, funeral orders provide the bulk of the work. Owing to the unusually severe growing conditions during June, the supply of locally TxmisviLLE, Ky. — The F. Walker Co., of this city, is offering its range at New Albany, Ind., for sale. Lancaster, Pa. — The store of the B. F. Barr Co. is presenting a very up-to- date appearance with numerous im- provements that are being made. East Milton, Mass. — The annual outing of the Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston was held at Cunning- ham Park. July 24, with a large attend- ance and an enjoyable programme. & N N 30 E. Randolph St. CHICAGO Lon^ Distb ...e >^ones ', Central 3283 I Central 3284 Our Ouerings Include: ROSES. COLUMBIA RUSSELL White KlUarney Pink Killamey Milady Sunburst Shawyer Ward Ophelia Killamey Brilliant MINIATURE ROSES. Ceclle Brnnner LILIES A heavy all-the-year-ronnd supply of choice stock. MISCELLANEOUS. GLADIOLI Rubrum Valley Cattleyas Calendulas ASTERS White Daisies Feverfew Gypsophila GREENS. Plumosns. Sprengterl. Galax, bronze. Galax, green. Perns. Adlantom. Smilax. rrrt>^ igiS. The American Florist. 145 MHlHllgllglllgllgplNPlI"""" ""!"'^'^'^'^'^ ' niHl!g||HI»lSII5llal!«l|»||H|l«l|a| lall«ll«l|g| |g|tellHl|Hltal|g|i«llHll51ia[g||5ll5ll51li51lHl|g||g|allal[a ?f If .X3^(I0F)M ^To TSJOX INIC PHONES: CENTRAL 257I-AUT0HATIC48-734-CENTRAL257Z 161 North Wabash Ave, Chicago CURRENT PRICE LIST— !(??'«* ^^^i'.!:"^'^ AMEBICAN BEAUTIES. Per doz. EfXtra long stems $5.00 Sterna 48 Inches 4.00 Stems 30 to 36 Inches 3.00 Stems 24 Inches 2.60 Stems 18 to 20 Inches 2.00 Stems 12 Inches $1.00 to 1.50 Short stems 100, 4.00 to 6.00 MRS. CHAS. EUSSEIi Per 100 Special $25.00 Select $15.00 to 20.00 Medium 8.00 to 12.00 Short 4.00 to 6.00 ROSES. Richmond, special $10. no " select 8.00 " medium $5.00 to 6.00 short 3.00 to 4.0(1 Milady, special $10.00 " select 8.00 ** medium $5.00 to 6.00 short 3.00 to 4.00 KiUarney Brilliant, special $10.00 " " select 8.00 " " medium ..$6.00 to 6.00 short ... 3.00 to 4.00 ROSES — Continued Per 100 Ophelia, special $10.00 select 8.00 medium $5.00 to 6.00 short 3.00 to 4.00 White KiUarney, special $10.00 select 8.00 medium $5.00 to 6.00 short 3.00 to 4.00 KiUarney, special $10.00 select 8.00 medium $5.00 to 6.00 short 3.00 to 4.00 Mrs. Ward, special $10.00 select 8.00 medium $5.00 to 6.00 short 3.00 to 4.00 Sunburst, special $10.00 " . select 8.00 medium $5.00 to 6.00 short 3.0(1 to 4.00 Ceclle Brunner $2.00 to 3.00 Elgar 2.00 to 3.00 Baby Doll 2.00 to 8.00 ROSES, OUR SELECTION 4.00 Extra special roses billed accordingly. ^Vlthout Notlee. 13 CAHNATIOKS. Per 100 H Fancy $3.00 ffl GLADIOLI Per 100 ra Fancy $3.00 to $4.00 g] II MICELLANEOUS. Per 100 m, Asters 2.00 to 4.00 g^ (Jvpsoiphila 75 to 1.00 ^ Valley $6.00 % Calendulas $2.00 to 4.00 ^ DECORATIVE. Rl Plumosus strings $0.50 to $0.75 Igl Plumosus per bunch .35 to .SO (a] Sprengeri " " .35 to .50 H Adiantum, fancy long... per 100 1.00 ra Smilax per doz. 2.50 ra Perns per 1.000 2.50 U Galax •■ ■• 1.25 m, Mexican Ivy " " 5.00 .75 m Leucothoe sprays 75c bi Boxwood, per lb 25c; cases 7.50 S^ 3HiB;BiBiE3iEaiBlHii3iaiBiaMslaialHlBimim!mlmimiFniRralml!Tiij;^imimimiRiraim[niiJTJ;!TiiminiimiBiiraialRiHlHlHi^^ llrig iaiBllalHlfH llgllglgllallBliaiallalalalglgllalHlglll Summer Business Booster IN CUT FLOWER BASKETS /^ ^ Tumbler Baskets with parafflne liners, all £J ^\ ^O colors ^O.Ovy /^ r~ Tumbler Baskets In all colors, complete ^K ry pr ^\ ^O with tin liners ^^0*0w 1/^ Baskets, 9 to 11 Inches deep, 24 to 32 ^^ Q C^^\ ^^ Inches over all; with liners, all complete... ^P \^ . ^^^^ WRftE FOR CATALOG. RAEDLEIN BASKET CO., 713 Milwaukee Ave., CHICAGO, ILL Mention the American Florist when writing ERNE 4 COMPANY -WHOLESALE FLORISTS- 30 E. Randolph Street, L D. Phone. Randolph 6578. CHICAGO, ILL. Newark, N. J. In passing- through Newark and the Oranges, one is struck with the great number of service flags displayed by churches, business houses and private residences; also with the large number of stars on many of them. New Jersey is well represented at the front. The Newark florists find the trade situation about the same as reported from other cities — summer dullness — - but there is the usual amount of fu- neral work. August Begerow says it is about the same as other summers have been. The Essex County Florists' Club held its annual outing at Berkley Heights, N. J., August 1, and it is said to have been an enjoyable event. Chris, Penek, of the Rosery Floral Co., says they are doing as much busi- ness as they can expect to do at this season. Philips Brothers had quite a lot of funeral work, August 3. A. F. F, 146 The American Florist. Aug. 10, FINE YELLOW 'MUMS Better than California stock and just as cheap, at prices, $1.50; $2.50 and $3.00 per dozen Fine Roses in Quantity Big cut of Russell-Ophelia-Montrose-Sunburst-Hearst-Double White Killarney- Double Pink Killarney-Weiland-Killarney Brilliant- Pink Killarney-Richmond- Milady and Ward Roses to oflFer in addition to other seasonable stock particularly Gladioli -Valley-Asters -Candytuft-Gypsophila- Daisies-Calendulas- Galax- Feverfew- Harrisii-Asparagus-Sprengeri-Adiantum and other Seasonable Stock and Greens. p^'We have the only good White KlUarney to be found in this market. YOU CAN INCREASE YOUR PROFITS AND BUSINESS BY SENDING ALL YOUR ORDERS DIRECT TO CHICAGO'S MOST UP-TO-DATE AND BEST LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE Quality Speal&s Louder Than Prices. J. A. B8JDL0NG 184 North Wabash Ave,, Corner Lake St., CHICAGO. GUT FLOWERS ROSES, VALLET and CARNATIONS A Specialty WHOLESALE Grower of Prices As Low As Others. i^^SHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION We are in daily touch with market conditionst and when a decline takes place you can rely upon orders s'ent us receiving such lieneflts. Boston. SUMMEK CONDITIONS FELT. Business for the past week has been extremely quiet and summer trade is in full blast. Flowers are beginning to shorten up. Carnations are on the wane and sweet peas have been ruined by the hard rain storms of the past two weeks. Gladioli are selling well and prices hold up. Easter and speciosum lilies are in great demand. Salpiglossis and centaureas find ready buyers. NOTES. Henry R. Comley reports summer business about the same as other years. It has been two months since he has heard from his son, Lester, who has been in France since last fall. Charles and Henry- Robinson have left for a two weeks' vacation at the South Shore. Business interests at their store will be looked after by Jo- seph Margollis. Houghton & Gorney's store looks very attractive with a profusion of summer flowers well arranged in baskets and vases. Business has been very good this season. The annual gladiolus exhibition of the Massachusetts Horticultural So- ciety, for which a liberal list of prizes has been announced, will be held Au- !?ust 10-11. Welch Bros. Co. reports good sum- mer business with a large assortment of roses, sweet peas, gladioli and spe- ciosum lilies. Victor Hartford, salesman at Henry M. Robinson & Co.'s, has returned from a two weeks' vacation in the White Mountains. A. T. Pyfer & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 164 N. Wabash Avenue CHICAGO, ILL. Long Distance Telephone, Central 3373. Mention the American Florist when writing. Galvin's two stores are kept busy with funeral work and help is very scarce, as the draft has called several away. Penn, The Florist, has added a new Dodge car to his delivery system. His store has been kept very busy this sea- son. Wm. Penn has returned home from a four weeks' vacation, T,'her6 his time has been spent fishing and hunting. Charles E. Evans reports a hail storm 10 days ago ruined his entire crop of asters. S. K. G. AsBUBY Park, N. J. — J. C. Vaughan, Chicago, and Robt. Craig, Philadelphia, Pa., were here over Sunday, August 4. North Tonawanda, N. Y. — The King Construction Co., well-known green- house builders, has closed its Philadel- phia, Pa., office until after the war. Cor- respondence should be addressed to the general office of the firm in this city, or to Wm. J. Muth. 117 North Lans- downe avenue, Lansdowne, Pa. THE BOOK OF GLADIOLUS THE first authorita- tive book on this bulb ever printed in America, or possibly the world, issued April 1,1911. This 120-page book, written by Mat- thew Crawford and Dr. Van Fleet, con- -tains many chapters I covering all sides of I growing, propagating, [storing, etc., and also some pagesof valuable cultural notes gath- ered from reliable sources, A necessity for both amateur and grower. The book is bound in cloth and fully illustrated. PRICE, POSTPAID, $1.25 AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 So. Dearborn St. CHICAGO. igiS. The American Florist. 147 John Kruchten Co. 30 East Randolph Street, WHOLESALE FLORISTS L. D. Phone Central 8016-8017. CniCA60, ILL. JOSEPH FOERSTER KYLE & FOERSTER i6o N. Wabash Avenue, ^..ESifSJSH™. CHICAGO HOERBER BROS. l^^Z'^, Cut Flowers Telephone: Randolph 27B8 Sreenbou3es:DesPlaines, III. nv%\nnAr, Store: 162 N.Wabash Ave. i/IllCaga Mention the American Florist when writing. MILLER & MliSSER Wholesale Florists l79-lBt-183 North Wabash Avenue, ' CHICAGO Mention the AmericanFlorist when writing. HUCKLEeERRY FOLIAGE $1.75 per Case. FEBFEITTAIED SHEET MOSS I'er bag (100 square feet) J3.S0 NATURAL LOG MOSS Per bag (100 square feet) $1.75 E. A. BEAVEN, ^^SKI&ma M-ention the American Florist when writing. k. L. Randall Co., aB^^aiM'£""a® Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. Mention the American Florist when writing. Weiland-RischCo. FLOWER GROWERS TCUPHONE 4CJ UlWiDACU *\IC CHICAGO ii machinists. War plants of Connecticut and Maryland alone are short .i._>,l»"» skilled hands. Such is the gist of a re- cent announcement by the department of labor. Yet the labor is here. It tieeds only mobilzing and training. For one item there is the tradeless man. Everv community contains more or less numerous examples of him— the man who works casually or at odd jobs, or >vrho can turn his hand indifferently to FROM COLD STORAGE LILIUM QIQANTEUM 7-9 (300 bulbs per case), write for prices. CHAS. SCHWAKE & CO., Inc. 90-92 WEST BROADWAY, NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing. various sorts of manual occupations. He is not a loafer, though he may be 'at liberty' as theatrical people say, a good many days in the year. Generally he is past the age at which men serve an apprenticeship to a trade, but by no means past learning one. As an industrial soldier he is more or less the free lance, the bushwhacker, who takes a shot on his own hook. This ought to be his opportunity and duty, to step into the ordered and disciplined ranks — to learn a regular skilled trade and enroll in it. No one can look carefully about any typical American commun- ity, big or little, without realizing that a great quantity of labor power is un- organized, ill applied, half or wholly going to waste. If war pressure can be intelligently applied to that labor power 3, great permanent gain will be made." A number of propositions have been advanced toward increasing the supply of labor, the most objectionable being the proposal to import a large number of Chinese coolies. The writer does not hold the prejudice against the Chinese so loudly proclaimed, over 40 years ago, by the almost forgotten Dennis Kearney, but does not believe that there is any occasion for bringing them to this country. The advocates of Chinese labor should not be misun- derstood; cheap labor is really what thep want. There are good reasons for the belief that labor will never again be as cheap in this country as it has been in the past. In a country as pro- ductive and resourceful as this, there is no room for a business that cannot or will not pay living wages to its help. There is quite a difference between liv- ing with some of the comforts of life, and merely existing. A. F. F. NOTES. So far as we can learn, but a small number will attend the St. Louis con- vention from this city and vicinity. President Totty is seriously consider- ing making the trip with his family, which is not large, by automobile, by way of Indianapolis, Wheeling and Dayton. Julius Roehrs and wife, of Rutherford, N. J., will attend. Mrs. Roehrs being president of the ladies' society. John G. Esler, of Saddle River, N. J., the expert on hail storms, will be there. Frank Traendly, who has been farming all summer, is likely to go and take Mrs. Traendly. Farm produce is high, and he must have made a lot of money. William P. Sears, the well-known retailer of Sixth avenue and 42nd street, has two sons in the United States army. Walter J., who was formerly with him in the store, is now a corporal in the machine gun unit at Camp Hancock. Augusta. Ga. Edward A. is by profes- sion a civil engineer, and is now in the engineer officers' training camp, Wash- ington Barracks. Washington. D. C. He was previously an inspector of mu- nitions for the Italian government, but thought he could do more for his coun- try by enrolling in its service. Mrs. Williams, bookkeeper in Fleisch- man's store, in the Hudson Terminal building, 380 Church street, has just Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone Parragut 2287 Nicholas G.Pappas& Go. Wholesale Florists 1 10 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing. WHOLESALE \ Flgri^t^ Mention the American Florist when writing returned from a vacation of three weeks, part of which she spent at At- lantic City. Alexander Kupperman, of this store, has gone with his family for a month's stay on the Great Lakes. Joe Harris, a former employe, is now at the Plattsburg. N. Y.. training camp. Albert Bowe, who had been employed in the wholesale district in 28th street since a boy, his last position being with Riedel & Meyer, Inc., and who was among the first to enlist in the 165th Regiment, the old 69th N. Y.. when we entered the war, is reported killed in action. Among the new incorporations re- ported from Albany, July .31, is the Co- lonial Florist, of this city, capital .$10,000. The incorporators are C. Sake- los, S. Sakelos and G. S. Wityson. The headquarters are at Broadway and 157th street. Mrs. W. H. Long,, of 412 Columbus avenue, is spending the suminer with her parents in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. tgi8. The American Florist. 151 PAUL MECONI WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 WEST 26TH STREET NEW YORK CITY Teleohone. 8864 Farragut GEO. J. POLYKRANAS Wholesale Commission Florist CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 104 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone No. 2264 Farragut. William Mackie WHOLESAIiE FLORIST 105 W. 28th St., New York Telephone 759 Farragut. Walter F.Sheridan WHOLESALE FLORIST ^'^'rslFa^^ut 133 W. 28th St., New York All the NEW ROSES, CARNATIONS and Seasonable Flowers HORACE E. FROHENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION 148 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telephones: Farragmt 300 and 301 Mention the AmericanFlorist when writing. JODN YOUNG & CO. Wholesale Commission Florists 53 W. IBtli St., NEW YORK Telephone Farragut 4S36. Mention the AmericanFlorist when writing. WILLIAM P. FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 W. 28XH ST., NEW YORK Telephone 5335 Farragrut. Mention the AmericanFlorist when writing. Geo. C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 West 2Sth St„ NBW YORK Tel. 608 and 609 Farragrnt. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mention the AmericanFlorist when writing. Telephone Farragmt 9761. Goldstein & Ffltterman Wholesale Florists The Right People to Deal With. 102 West 28th St., New York Mention the American Florist ichen writing Riedel & Meyer, inc. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 25 years' experience. Consignments solicited. 49 West 28th St., New York Phones 4024 and 4025 Madison Sqnare. Mention the AmericanFlorist when writing. VlioMe Hover MM^ltete NEW York, Aug. 7. Per 100 Roses, Beauty special 15.00@25.00 e.Ktra and fancy S.OOSiilO.OO No. 1 and No. 2. 1.00® 3.00 Ck>lumbia I.OOQIO.OO Hadley 2.00® 8.00 Francis Scott Key 4.00®20.00 Prima Donna 50@ 5.00 Alice Stanley 50® 5.00 Mrs. Geo. Sbawyer 50® 5.00 Double White Killarney. 1.00® 6.00 " Killarney 50® 3.00 Queen 50® 4.00 " " Brilliant 50n<^ WHOLESALERS 1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist ic/ieii writing PHOMIJ nil [farragut WM. KESSLER, WHOLESALE FLORIST 113 WEST 28TH STREET Bet Sixth and Seventb Aves. NEW YORK Mention the .American Florist when writing N.Y. Cut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg.. eth At. and W. 26th, New York. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning. Desirable wall space to rent for advertising. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary Mention the AmericanFlorist when writing. The Kervan Co. Fresh Cut Decorative Evergreens Bluest Standard of Quality. Largest stock in America. Send for illus- trated catalog of Greens and FlorisU' SnnEo. 119 West 28th St., NEW YORK GEO. B. HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24-30 STONE STREET, ROCHESTER, NEW YORK. Mention the AmericanFlorist when writing. M.C. FORD 121 WEST 28TH STREET NEW YORK Tel. 3870-3871 Farragut Tin Larnsi mmi and EweiTBr ol cui riiwers A complete assortment of the best In the market can always be relied upon. Mention the AmericanFlorist when writing. D. FEXY Wholesale Commission Florist 106 West 28th St., New York Consignments Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing 152 The American Florist. Aug. 10, THE FLORISTS' SUPPLY HOUSE OF AMERICA Get Ready Now To Go Over The Top With everything the best in Brilliantine Baskets, Magnolia l,eaves, Cape and Waxed Crepe Flowers, Wheat Sheaves, Cycas. NOW is the time to order, Delays count big later on. Branch Factory, 709 First Avenue, New York. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1129-31 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. President Schenck of the New York Florists' Club gave a luncheon, August (!, at the Brevoort hotel, to Park Com- missioner William F. Grell of this city and Park Commissioner J. N. Harneon of Brooklyn. Both were presented with gold medals, awards for meritorious exhibits at the flower show in the Grand Central Palace last March. Among those present were Tax Commissioner J. P. Sinnott, William F. Grell. J. N. Harneon. Charles H. Totty, Edward Sceery, FVank H. Traendly, A. L. Miller, Joseph A. Manda, Arthur Herrington, Joseph Eschman and A. F. Faulkner. M. Matheron, carnation grower of Hempstead, N. Y., visited the whole- sale district, August 5. He has his car- nations planted in the houses. B. Hammond Tracy, the "gladiolus king" of New England, is visiting the wholesale uistrict. A. F. P. Columbus WEATIIEU lUilNGS PLENTIFUL SUPPLY. In contrast with two weeks ago, when it was with difiiculty that enough flow- ers could be secured to fill orders, all kinds of seasonable stock is now abun- dant. Thanks to the setting in of the right kind of weather, the gladiolus crop, which threatened to be a failure, is turning out most satisfactorily, both in quantity and quality. Displays are now very atttractive, the chief varie- ties being America, Panama and Niagara. Prices run as high as .$3. Asters are also prolific and of high state of perfection. Carnations are now out of the market. There are prac- tically no pot plants of any kind. An unusual demand for Boston ferns has created a scarcity. Leading florists claim that they have never had a bet- ter July trade. The increased number of summer weddings incident to war times, with the prospects of all sol- diers soon going to the front, is given as one of the reasons. Flowers are be- ing used more extensively this season in fashionable shop decorations. NOTES. One of the attractive florist shops of Columbus, O., is that of Frank C. Viereck. It develops in a statement given out by his wife, August 3, that he is a brother to George Sylvester Viereck, editor of The Fatherland, New- York, who is now being shown up by the government for sedition and graft- ing. She says her husband is an inno- cent sufferer from this publicity, in that it has hurt his floral business, and that he has taken a position as travel- ing salesman for a nursery to help sup- port his family. Mrs. Viereck is look- ing after the shop. She asserts that he is a loyal American, and never held membership in any German society. "My husband is friendly and charita- ble to everybody and makes friends," she states. "His father and George ignored Frank because he was in- clined to the culture of flowers and would not get down to books. The father is insulting and headstrong. When he was here five years ago he ■was greatly displeased because our two sons, his grandchildren, didn't understand the German language. He Lily Bulbs := From Storage There will be no New Crop Lilies. Secure Storage Bulbs now. GI6ANTEUM Per case 7 to 9 in. (300 to case). .$20.00 10 to 11 in. (180 to uase).. 27.00 SPECIOSUM ALBUM Per 100 8 to 9 In. (300 to case)... $ 9.50 9 to 11 In. (140 to case)... 12.00 SPECIOSUM RDBRUM Per 100 9 to 1 1 in. (140 to case), .$10.00 10 to 11 in. (125 to case)., 12.00 11 to 13 In. ( 90 to case).. 17.00 AURATUM Per 100 8 to 9 in. (leo to case).. $ 7.00 lHo 131n.( Totocase).. 17.00 Above prices F.O. B. Chicago. Midsummer List of Flower Seeds, F lants:.an{UEa rl y Bulbs'now ' ready, wiTte lor it.j Vaugtian's Seed Store CHICAGO ~NEW YORK is a German politician, lecturer and literary man, and stands high in cul- tiu-ed circles in Berlin. George was 12 years of age when I first saw him. He had just come to America to live here, but was able to speak English fluently and correctly. His mother, it was said, had been a San Francisco woman. He did not want to return to Germany and become subject to military service." The family lived in America until a few years ago, Mrs. Viereck said, when they went back to Berlin. The father had kept in touch with Berlin life by making a trip there every year. He always preferred to live in Germany, but his wife liked America best. Some code letters from George, which were intercepted in England, were supposed to be family letters. The father and George visited Columbus five years ago. and were given considerable attention by prominent local German families. The florist's wife says that her hus- band has been in America 23 years and took out his naturalization papers in Baltimore. Her home was in Mary- land, and she and Frank were married 18 years ago. They had lived in Columbus eight years. He was first in the employ of the Livingston Seed Com- pany, but soon started in business for himself. She had never heard any- thing from her husband about the claim now said to have been made by the New York editor that he was connected with the royal family of German.^ through morganatic marriage of Wil- helm I. with a court actress. It will be recalled that George Sylvester Viereck is now under charge of having received $100,000 from the German government for spy activities since the war started, and with having secured a like sum from private subscriptions among Ger- man-Americans for a supposed employ- ment bureau. Joseph Katona. florist at Olentangy park, the principal out-door amusement resort of this city, has bought of the owners of the park a parcel of ground adjoining the premises, for the sum of .1!15,000. No announcement has been made of Mr. Katona's plans for improv- ing the property. The T. J. Ludwig store has broken its past record by having three very large weddings within 10 days. All were of a military character, one being out of town, one was the largest in the his- tory of the store. J. Christiana, Norway. — Fairy tales of high prices reach here. A flower woman in a market is said to have made near- ly 7,000 pounds sterling in one month. Roanoke, Va. — Wertz, the Florist, has incorporated with a capital stock of $50,000. The officers are Frank L. Wertz, president, and Thos. M. Darnall, secretary. San Diego, calif. — The murderers of Wm. Besthorn, gardener for Mme. Schu- mann-Heink, whose body was recently found buried in the yard of the singer's home, are being sought by the sheriff. The remains were unearthed by his dogs. igiS. The American Florist. 153 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for tlie trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading RetaUers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. GREAT BRITAIN WILLS & SEGAR ROYAL EXOTIC NURSERY, Onslow Crescent, S. Kensington, London FLORISTS BY APPOINTMENT TO H. M. KING GEORGE V and H. M. QUEEN ALEXANDRA We shall be pleased to carry out commissions from our American confreres to deliver Cut Flowers, Floral Baskets, Floral Designs, Etc. to American visitors in any part of Great Britain. Cablegrams-'TLOSCULO PHONE, LONDON." Chicago. Ratabllahed 1S57 'mM. FLORiST 745 Buckingham Place. Ij. D. Phone, Graceland 1112 Send us your retail orders. We Have the Best Facilities In the City Bangor, Me. Adam Sekenger FLORIST No. 32 NEWBURY STREET We cover all points In Maine. LOUISVILLE, K¥. THE F. WALKER CO. 310-312 West Cliestnnt Street CITY'S liARGEST PIX)WER STORE Albany, N. V. nOWERS OR DESIGN WORK DtfinteJ ii Albu; ud ridiil; « (ilegnphic order. 106 STATE STREET WASfflNGTON D. C. Gudes' CUDC BROS.Cak FLORIST} ■ lur 3TNW MAAMINtfTOHAa Hembers of Florists' Telegraph Deliveiy. juiiiflininiiniiiininiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiniiniDiiiuniflniinii g Cincintiati, O. I HARDESn & CO. I 150 East Fourth Street I TEOE BEST THAT GROWS. 3 EXPERTS TO ARRANGE THEM. '^nmninioiiniiiiiiiuiiiiiiiinniiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiNiiiiii ORDERS PHILADELPHIA IN OR J. J. HABERMEHL'S SONS A R 01 INH Flowers and Service ^\l\\/v/ill^ Conservatories, Diamond St. at 22nd. 'V*!" •I'V'I'W'i' vv^ NEW YORK I 785 Fifth Ave. J Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery + Hi^iiti4.4i. | i4.. H ii H i, H ilSON ST. mm*M OABVUCUt PABK CHICAGO For Wisconsin Delivery OF "Home Grown Flowers'* Get in touch with SBEBOTGA* WISCONSn Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. J. E. MAHHEWSON, Michigan. ""IX' cT^l'd %r"\7- HENRY SMITH Wholesale and R^all Florists of Grand Rapids Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. E. W. PEaRSON 38 State Street, Newbnryport, Mass. Covers All New England Points. igiS. The American Florist. 157 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS LEI KENS, Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the ILeading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. Madison Ave. and 55th St., New York Summer Season, 1 1 Bellevue Avenue, NEWPORT, R. I. Send your orders to me for prompt delivery and satisfaction. Uember of Florlit*' lelagraph SaUTcry, New York. 50 Broadway New York Malaodre Brothers 2077 Broadway, near 72nd Street 'Phone, Columbas 6883 Bnnclies: 7703 Broadway, 1664 Second Ave. The name "Malandre Brothers" on a boi of flowers is % Guarantee of Quality. Orders from other cities receive our per- lonal attention. Yonkers, N. Y. New York Floral Co. Cor. Manor Hotise Square and North Broadway New York G.E.M.STUMPP 761 FIFTH AVINUE Uember of Florists' TIelegraph Delivery. New Orleans, La. CHAS. EBLE Oldest Florist South 121 BARONNE STREET Member of Florists* Telegraph Delivery. San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Sncc€83or to Slevers ft Boland FLORIST 60 KEARNY STREET Rockford, lU. H. W. BUCKBEE. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, TERRE HAUTE, IND. THINK OF HEINL'S UTTLEFIELD, Florist WORCESTER, MASS. A. MEYER, NEW YORK 1062 Madison Ave., near 80th St. Phones, Lenox 2352—7019 Satisfaction Guaranteed. Boston, Mass. "Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Asi'n. 124 TREMONT STREET Orders in or Around WASHINGTON, D. G. Geo. C. Shaffer FLORIST 900 Fourteenth Street Worcester, Mass. Randall's Flower Shop Member of Florists' Tele^rapli Delivery. Washington, D. C. GEO. H. COOKE FLORIST Connectlcnt Avenne ond I* Street Buffalo, N. Y. S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street Anderson aervice means fresh, sturdy stock and promptdeliveriea inBaffalO.Lockport Niagara Falls and Western New York Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. DAYTON, OHIO 16 and 18 W. 3rd St Matthews the Florist Kstablished in 1883. Greenhouses and Nurseries in Riverdale, Kandolpli & McGlements Floral Experts 5936 Penn Av.. Pittsbnreh, Fa. UULUin hLOKAU CU. Chicago Detroit Central Floral Co. 132 North State St., CHICAGO, lUi. 85 Broadway, DETROIT. MICH. Special attention given to Telegraph and Mall Orders for delivery la either city and adjoining territory. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. St. Paul, Minn. L L. MAY & CO. Order Your Flowers for delivery in this section from the LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 E. MADISON ST. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. LOUISVILLE, KY. AUGUST R. BAUMER, MASONIC TEMPLE Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Springfield, Mass. Wm. Schlatter & Son Artistic Designs and Fresh Cut Flowers 422 MAIN STREET Greenhouses. 437 Bay Street. HEART OF Ji« «s W «••»■ •«»• . J^ • ^ • The Rosery Floral Co., 167 Market St.. at Broad St. Everjrthing in Flowers Prompt Delitcries lo any town or cily Telephone within 150 mUes of Newark. Market 494. 'WE NEVER SLEEP" IDLEWILD GREENHOUSES Memphis, Tenn. 89 South Main St. "Dp-to-tbe-Mlnute" Service and Execution. Every Flower in Season FREY & FREY» 1338 O Street. LINCOLN. NEB. Wholesale and Retail Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. 158 The American Florist. Aug. 10, The Seed Trade American Seed Trade Association. F. W. Bolgiano, Washington, D. C, Presi- dent; Wm. G. Scarlett, Baltimore, Md., First Vice-President; David Burpee, Phila- delphia, Pa., Second Vice-President; C. E. Kendel, Cleveland, O., Secretary-Treasurer. The thirty-seventh annual meeting will be held June. 1919. Burlap. The burlap market is steady at prese- ent and the demand is even lighter than is customary for this time of year. Calcutta is high in the market, and the prevailing price is 19 cents for light weight and 24y2 cents for heavy weight. The Bermuda lily bulb supply is very indefinite so far. Rutabaga Seed (]L.ong Island) is $2.00 per pound and very scarce. Visited Chicago : Watson S. Wood- ruff, Orange, Conn., returning from the west. Dutch growers report the tulip har- vest will be light, while hyacinths prom- ise a good yield. Newark, N. J. — Alexander Forbes, of Alexander Forbes & Co., is making a month's trip to California. Philadelphia, Pa. — A nephew of the late William Henry Maule, in the avia- tion service, was killed July 4. Onion Set harvesting in the Chicago district is progressing very favorably under dry, hot weather. Prices firm. Recent visitors to New York includ- ed Chas. P, Guelf, of the Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., Cambridge, N. Y.; S. F. Leon- ard, of the S. F. Leonard Seed Co., Chi- cago. Mes. L. D. WALLEm, of Guadaloupe, Calif., h£ts presented her husband with a nine-pound boy, and it is the present | intention to make a sweet pea specialist of him. Grass Seed. — Prices for grass seed on the Chicago Board of Trade August 7 were as follows : Timothy, $8.00 to $9.00 per lOQ pounds, advancing 75 cents to $1.00. the French bulb crop is said to be late in the digging. Some New York houses report cable advices of these bulbs having moved. Latest news in- dicates no material change in prices, but ocean freights are 20 per cent above last year's. According to Commerce Reports, to- mato growers at Mazatlan, Mexico, are interested in the purchase of suitable tomato seed for the planting' season which begins November 1. The Ameri- can consul at that place will supply a list of growers in the district upon re- quest. Toledo, O. — Cash clover was steady, August 6, at $18.50, closing at the same figure as on the previous day, and showing an advance of $1..50 during the week. Cash timothy gained 5 cents, selling at $4.40. September closed at $4.90, October .$4.72V2, December 4.77y2, March $4.90 and April $4'.80. Peas and Beans in the Northwest. General crop conditions in the vicin- ity of Livingston, Mont., are fairly good, although peas are not up to last year's standard. The Paradise val- ley will probably come through with half of the normal yield, while the Gala- tin, just west of that section, will prob- ably produce 75 to SO per cent of the average. The situation in the Bitter Root valley is poor, and the same is true of Washington, many crops being hailed out and much damage caused by the dry, hot weather in June. The sit- uation in northern Idaho is fairly prom- ising, but the yield of peas in the south- ern part of the state, especially in Twin Falls district, will be light. Bean crops in this section are quite good, but not out of danger. Aphis is reported in many crops of both peas and beans. New York Seed Trade. Lieut. Peter Henderson, grandson and namesake of the founder of Peter Henderson & Co., is now in the aviation service in Texas and is reported re- cently married to Miss Aline Manierre of Chicago. The lieutenant is 30 years of age and son of the late Alfred Hen- derson. He is a graduate of Yale, vice- president of the firm, having been iden- tifled with the advertising department since 1912. Charles Henderson and his son, Howard, are in California. Pat- rick O'Mara of this firm has returned from an extended vacation, spent in the Berkshires. and is looking well. Since Wm. Elliott & Sons went out of business at 42 Vesey street. H. P. Stanley, who was with them for 10 years, has had the store and has been doing business in plants. He expects to continue in the seed and plant busi- ness. James McHutchison is reported to be recovering his health at Kennebunk- port, Maine. The Misses Peek, of Vaughan's Seed Store, have the sympathy of a wide cir- cle of friends in the loss of their mother, who died August 5. son to believe that Dutch bulbs will arrive on usual schedule time, in his opinion, and, although growers are sub- ject there as here to the labor handi- cap, the stock is reported to be in good condition and sufficient to fiLU all orders. With French bulbs the situation is not so promising. Recent letters and ca- bles declare stock to be up to standard, but overland transportation to Mar- seilles, the only ocean shipping point, is made vers' difficult, as cars are not to be had for such freight, which must be shipped by inland waterways, motor trucks or wagons. The center of the French bulb industry is at Ollioules, where nearly 4,000 acres are devoted to the cultivation of Paper Whites, Ro- man hyacinths, freesias, early forcing Golden Spur, Lilium candidum and other French varieties. The distance to Marseilles is 90 miles. All shipping to the United States from this port is by the Fabre line, with but one vessel a month. Bulbs usually arrive the last of July or early August, but latest ca- bles say no vessel is just at present available and growers hesitate to lift their bulbs until they are assured of speedy shipment. Some growers have written that they were promised trans- portation by the middle of August at latest, and perhaps a week sooner. Mr. Gloeckner fully expects French bulbs to arrive during the latter part of Au- gust. The assurance that Lilium Har- risii will come through from Bermuda helps a little. When bulbs arrive here Mr. Gloeckner will advise growers to have all stocks sent by express, as freight deliveries last season were in many cases so delayed as to cause seri- ous loss. Fred Michell has just received a let- ter from Capt. Chas. P. O'Connor, of the 19th regiment of engineers, of which his son, Harry F. Michell 11, was a member, giving some details of his death, which occurred April 7, 1918. Mr. Michell was one of a party of five who were sent down the river on a raft. When in this comparatively helpless position, they floated through clouds of gas, were overcome, fell from the raft and in their helpless condition were drowned. None of the bodies of the five soldiers has ever been found. Capt. O'Connor did not -hear of the incident until a month after it happened, as he himself had spent two months in the hospital, recovering from a similar as- phyxiation. Japanese Lily Bulbs. Another hearing regarding Japanese lily bulb importations was held at Washington. D. C. July .31. The Jap- anese legation said that imports of greater importance demanded the full capacity of available tonnage on the Pacific, therefore exporters have little hope of a favorable result from the conference. Philadelphia Seed Trade. Carl Gloeckner, in charge of the bulb department of the Henry F. Michell Co.., talks interestingly of the situa- tion as it is today. There is every rea- Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED Gilroy, California Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Growers of Peas and Beans Grand Rapids, Mich. Grower for the Wholesale Trade Only. Onion, Lkttock.Cabbot, Parsnip. Parblet, Cblbht, Endive, Salsift, Named asd Mictd Gbandiploba and Spbnceb Sweet Pea and Shntlower. Braslan Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA g O HI p S H y igiS. The American Florist. 159 Early Bulbs American -grown Narcissus for an early start. Reliable, well-cured; now on the way. Per 100 Per 1000 Bmperor, Double Nose $3.00 $27.50 Emperor, fancy grade, round bulbs 2.75 25.00 Prlnceps Maxlmus, fancy grade.. 1.75 15.00 Blcolor Empress, fancy grade... 3.00 27.50 Blcolor Grandls (Grandee) 2.23 20.00 Obvallarls (Tenby Daffodil) fancy 2.00 18.00 Sir Watkin, fancy grade 3.00 27.00 Barrl Consplcaus, fancy grade.. 1.50 12.50 Jonquilla Rugulosus 1.25 11.00 Poetlcns (Pheasant Eye), fancy.. 1.00 9.50 Poeticus Omatus, fancy grade.. 1.25 11.00 DOUBLE NARCISSI Per 100 Per 1000 Alba Plena Odorata $1.35 $12.00 Orange Phoenix, fancy grade.... 1.75 16.00 Sulptiar Phoenix, fancy grade... 1 75 16.00 7% Discount off above to Seedsmen only. CALLA AETHIOPICA These can be grown at less expense during winter months, requiring less heat than other lilies. Should prove popular on account of coal restrictions. Ready Now. At Chicago At New York Per 100 Per 1000 Per 100 Per 1000 1 to IM in. . $ 4.50 $42.00 l>4to2 in... 7.00 65.00 $8.00 $75.00 8 102^^2 in... 9.B0 90.00 11.50 110.00 2y,in. up 11.50 110.00 15.50 150.00 Our Mid-Summer List of Seeds for Summer Sowing Is now ready Write for your coty. Vaughan's Seed Store CHICAGO NEW YORK Before Placing Orders for SWEET PEAS, Spencers, Grandl- floras, etc., ASTERS and FLOWER SEEDS in general; TOMATO, IjIMA and POLE BEANS, write JOHN BODGER & SONS CO., Contract 8e««i Growers LOS ANGBILES, CALIFORNIA GARDEN SEED Beet. Sweet Corn, Garden Beans, Onion Seta, and Seed 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 quoted you upon application to S. D. WOODRUFF k SONS, 82 Dey St , NEW YORK ind OBANGE, COITN. Mention the Avicrican Florist ^vhenlcr^ting I. N. Simon & Sod Garden Seeds 438 MARKET STREET Philadelphia - - Pa. ^ [_ [_ U ^ SpeciaUy Prepared for Export KELWAY'S IMPROVED FARM ROOT SEEDS IMPROVED VEGETABLE SEEDS IMPROVED FLOWER SEEDS Write for our SPECIAL PRICES stating, if possible, quantities required. Dnstrateii Caultgne Free. KELWAY & SON "'^^" LANGPORT, Eng. Cable Address: "KELWAY, LANGPORT." Mention the American Florist when writing. Seed Packets for 1919 Should be Ordered at Once We make all Packet sizes. I/arger bags for counter and package trade up to two pound or more. Catalogue Envelope.^. Return Envelopes. Coin Envelopes. THE BROWN BAG FILLING MACHINE CO. FITCHBURG, MASS. Mention the American Florist when writing. ESTABLISHED 1810 * * DENAIFFE & SON la.menLTRe j ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^■^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^■^i^^^^^ (AboDt 140 miles soatb-wesi of Paris) WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS FOR THE TRADE ONLY All the approved American varieties: Beet, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Leek, Lettuce, Mangel-Wurzel, Onion, Parsley, Parsnip, Radish, Rutabaga, Spinacli, Swiss Chard and Turnip. 1IV~ Prices crop 1918 ready about October 1 . Address all inquiries for same, orders and other correspondence to our sole American Agent and Representative CHARLES JOHNSON, - - Marietta, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing NEW «KENTIASEEDS« ARRIVED BELMOREANA and FORSTERIANA WRITE FOR PRICES. STATING Q D A N T I T Y R E Q D I R E D McHUTCHISON&CO., 95 Chambers Street, NEW YORK Mention the AmericanFlorist when writing. TOMATO SEED Grown for the Wholesale Seed Trtule. HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA. OAMFORNIA Mention the Amei-ican Florist ivhen xcriting For SEEDS Flower, Vegetable and Farm Send your inquiries to HURST & SON 152 Hounsditch LONDON, - - ENGLAND The Premier British Wholesale and Exporting Seed House. 75 YEARS ITORIVALLED REPUTATION. Waldo Rohnert GILROY, CAL. WHOLESALE SEED GROWER Specialties; Lettuce, Onion. Sweet Peas. Aster.. Cosmos. Mignonette. Verbenas In variety. Corrcstwudcnce Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing 160 The American Florist Aug. 10, piEilllllll'lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllillllllllllllllllllllllllll^^^ I w. s. s. I I What do you Watch for the | I Say it Second edition of | I Stands for? Same "next week" I Slliilllllllllllllllinilillllllllllllllilillllllillllllllllllllillim^ |||!!ll!ll||| IHIIIIIIUIIIIIIIIIIIII Illllllllllllllllillll lllllllllllinilllillllllllllllllllHI I ||ll!!|ll IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIWIII Illllill MICHELL'S PANSY SEED Michell*s Giant Exhibition, Mixed, a giant strain, which for size of bioora, heavy texture and varied colors and shades cannot be surpassed. Half tr. plvt., 30c; 50c per tr. pkt. : \\ oz., $1.25; $2.00 per H oz.; per oz , $7.00. Giant Trimardeau, Mixed. Laree flow- ering and choice colors. Tr. pkt., 30c; 81.25 peroz, AIsoGian' Prize and Regular sorts In separate colors. Also ail other seasonable Seeds, Bulbs, and Supplies. Send for Wholesale Price List. HENRY F. MICHELL CO. 518 Market Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention the American Florist when writing BAMBOO CANE STAKES Size NATURAL, 6 ft. 6- 9 ft. 9-12 ft. Prices ex wareho Tern 2000 600 400 $21.00 7.00 8.50 ]se New York. -Net uasli 30 days. McHUTCHISON S CO. 95 Chambers Street, NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing I.G. ROBINSON SEED CO. WATERIXK), NEBRASKA Rocky Ford, Colorado Contract growers of Cucoimber, Cantaloupe, Mention the American Florist ivhen loriting JAMES VICK'S SONS Growers of Flower and Vegetable Seeds Get tlie benellt of iiur 6il years' experience. All seasonable varieties. Our stocks are very complete. ROCHESTER, N. Y. The Flower City Mention the American Florist when writing m. C., ^1 e Gl LI^ & C O. — -*g .WHOLESALE SEED GROVIERS p==— SPECIALTIES IN VARIETY ONION - CARROT - BEET- RADISH - PARSNIP CONTRACT PRICES MAILED ON REQUEST SAN FRANCISCO '""^''^ ''°°""t.'Zl°o'''"^^^''" CALIFORNIA New Early-Flowering or Winter-Blooming GIANT PANSIES An entirely new and distinct strain of Pansies. The main advantage of tht^se new Fansies over all hitherto existing Pansies is the extreme earliness of flowering and its unusual hardiness, which enables them to withstand quite severe Winters and to bloom right on into the Summer. Sown at the same time as other Pansies. they begin flowering the early part of March or as soon as the snow is off ihe ground, many times hav- ing four or five large flowers to a plant, when all other Pansias are only showing buds. The flowers are large, well formed and fragn 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 blui 18. MIXED. The above four colors with other shades and variations. Each color sepjirate or mixed. 500 seeds, 25c; 1000 seeds, 40c; Vg oz., $1.10; ^ oz., $2.00; oz., $7.50. For description and prices of other Pansy Seed send for list. Mention the American Florist wJien W7'iting WESTERN SEED & IRRIGATION CO. Wholesale Seed Growers and Dealers ^PPriAITlP^' S**'^^*' Flint and Dent Corn; Cucumber, Musk and urCvlALlil^d • Watermelon; Pumpkin and Squash. FREMONT, NEBRASKA. Mention the American Florist when writing Contract Seed Growers Cnapiiiltlac ■ PcPPer, Mi plant. Tomato, opDUIdlllKi. vine Seed and Field Com. Correspondence Solicited. George R. Pedrick & Son, PEDRICKTOWTN, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet Com, Onion, Tur- nip, Radish, Beet, Etc. Branches: Michigan. Ull cnpn Pnuil Wisconsin and Idaho. miLrunU, bUHII. Mention the American Florist when writing I9i8. The American Florist. 161 FREESIA Purity Mammoth size, also ^.^ and up. Freesia refracta alba, \\ inch. Sweet William, single, mixed, fine strain. Cyclamen Seed. Finest American grown from the very finest strains. Prices on upplicalion. J. M. THORBURN & CO. 53 Barclay St., thro to 54 Park Place NEW YORK CITY R. & M. GODINEAU SEED GROWERS Angers, - France Specialties: Beets, Mangoes, Carrots, Cab- bages, Celeries, Parsleys, Parsnips, Tnmipa. Growing Crops Given Personal Attention. Lilium Giganteum 7-9 In. and 910 In., for Immediate dellTery. Write for Prices. Yokohama Nursery Co., Lti Woolworth Bldg., New York City Wo 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, m. Get Quotations From LANDRETH SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED Bloomsdale Bristol, PO. THE G. HERBERT COY SEED GO. VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB. Contract Growers of HIGH GRADE SEEDS J. Bolgiano & Son Pratt & Light Sts., BALTIMORE, MO. EDGAR F. HURFF I SWEDESBORO, N. J. I Grower of High Grade Seed. ; TOMATO. Pepper. Egff Plant. Squash, Pumpkin. Cucrumber and Watermelon Seed and Field Corn. on Contract. \ CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED Flower Seeds For Summer Sowing ASPARAGUS plnmosus nanus. 250 seeds Sl.OO; 1000 seeds. $3.00; 5000 to 10,000 seeds at $3.75 per 1000. Sprengeri. 250 seeds, 25c.; 1000 seeds, 75c.; 5,000 seeds, $3.50; oz., 50c. :1b. $5.00. CALCEOLARIA HVBRIDA, Vanghan's Extra Choice Mixture. Trade pkt. (1000 seeds), 50c.; 3 trade pkts, $1.40. CINERARIA, Vaughan's Columbia Mixture. Trade pkt. (500 seeds)50c. 3 Trade pks. for $1.40. DRACAENA IXDIVISA. Trade pkt., 10c. : oz. 30e.; lb. $3.50. SCHIZANTHUS., Grandiflorus Selected Hybrids. Superior in form and range of color to other Hybrids. Sprays in bud when cut and placed in water will open their flowers and remain in bloom for several weeks. Trade pkt. (500 seeds) 50c.; !^2 oz. $1.00. ^Visetonensls Mixed. Trade pkt., 25c. SMILAX. Trade pkt., lOc; oz., 35c.; % lb., $1.10; lb., $4.00. CYCLAMEN, Giant Engrlisli Grown, in variety and mixed sorts. ANTIRRHINUM, Majus. . Tr. pkt. Oz. Golden King, yellow, 14 oz., 25c $0.10 $0.80 Queen Victoria white 10 .80 Brilliant Scarlet 10 .80 Dark Rose, coral red 10 .60 Lovely, white with pink lip 10 .80 Delicate Pink, daybreak. .10 .80 Golden Queen, semi-tall. .10 .80 (ijueen of the North, semi- tall, white 10 .80 Purple King-., rich velvety purple red 15 1.00 Cottage Maid, pale pink white throat 15 1.00 Special Mixture, .15 .00 Winter-Flowering Stocks Giant Perfection — Cut and Come Again Wliite (Princess Alice), Pink. Dark Blue. Sky Blue, Scarlet, Canary yel- low. Each of above, trade pkt., 35c.; % oz., 50c. Mixed, all colors, trade pkt., 25c.; ^^ oz., 45c. Beauty of Nice. Tr. Pkt. Oz. Pink Vi oz. 60e.$0.25 $2.20 Mont Blanc, white Vs oz. 40c. .25 2.50 Crimson Vsoz. 35c. .15 2.50 Old Rose Improved Va oz. 50c. .25 Dark violet . . . . % oz. 50c. .25 Cote d' Azure, blue Vs oz. 40c. .25 Rich golden yellow 35 President Wilson, slate.. ..50 Queen Ale.xandra, lilac rose "k oz. 40c. .25 2.50 Monte Carlo, yellow % oz. 45c. .25 3.00 Abundance, lilac rose.... % oz. 40c. .25 2.80 Beauty of Nice, mixed... % oz. 40c. .25 2.40 Annuals For Greenhouses Annuals which are successfully grown from seed for Cut Flowers CALENDULA, Orange King. Lb., $2.40; oz., 25e.; trade pkt.. 10c. C.\LLIOPSIS Coronata maxima. Splen- did cut-flower. Pure golden yellow, 2 to 3 inches across, on long wiry stems, oz., 30c.; trade pkt., 10c. CANDYTUFT, Giant Hvacinth-floiv- ered. white. Lb.. $5.00: oz., 50c.; trade pkt. li>c. CENTAURRA CYANUS, Double Blue. Lb.. $5.00; oz.. 40c.; trade pkt., 10c. Double I.awson Pink. Oz., 80c.; trade pkt., 15c. GYPSOPHIL,\ elegnnM grandiflorn al- ba. Lb., 80c.; oz., 10c. : trade pkt., 5c. HUNNEMANNIA Fumariacfolia (Bush Escholtzia). Oz., 40c.; trade pkt.. 10c. LUPINUS hybridus roseus. Oz., SOc; trade pkt., 15c. MIGNONETTE, True Machet. Vaugh- an's Selected Stock. Trade pkt., lOc; Vi oz., 40c.; oz., 75c. New Y'ork Market. An extra choice strain for greenhouse. Our seed is greenhouse-grown, raised by a most careful grower. The plants grow from 2 to 3 feet high and produce flower spikes up to 20 inches long. Trade pkt. (1000 seeds), 50c.; V^ oz., $1.00; oz., $7.00. STATICE, Suworowli. Russian, Bright rose. Trade pkt., SOc. PRIMULA, Chinese Giant. Yauglian's International Mixture. This is composed of the most salable colors of single flowering Chinese Primulas, the best whites, pinks and reds, with a sprinkling of other colors, enough to give a large variety of colors, the most im- portant shades predominating. Trade pkt. of 250 seeds. 50e;. 3 for $1.40; per iV oz., $4.00. PRniULA OBCONICA Grandiflora. Mixed and in variety. Trade pkt.. 50c. Gigantea. Mixed, j'j oz., $1.50; 600 seeds, 50c. PRIMULA — Various Sorts Trade pkt. Malacoldes I'j oz. SOc $0.25 Alba A oz. $1.00 .25 Rosea tV oz. $1.00 .25 Deep Lavender. Very free blooming, flower clusters borne on long stout stem; individual flowers size of five cent piece 50 Pansies VAUGHAN'S INTERNATIONAL MIX- TURE. This is one of the Special- ties that has established the reputa- tion of Vaughan's Flower Seeds and one which we maintain most care- fully. Trade pkt.. SOc; Vs oz., $1.50; 1/2 oz., $5.00; oz., $10.00. VAUGHAN'S GIANT MIXTURE. This mixture includes the richest reds, coppers and bronzes, together with the most delicate rose and pink shadings, all the distinct colors of Trimardeau and the splendid Cassier strain. Trade pkt., 25c; % oz.. 75c; oz., $5.00; 14 lb., $18.00. VAUGHAN'S CUT FLOWER MIX- TURE. This mixtures is put up by ourselves and contains mostly light colored sorts. W© have sold this mixture for several seasons to some of our Chicago cut flower growers. Trade pkt.. 25c; H oz.. eOc; oz., $4.00. NEW EARLY-FLOAVERING GIANT. The new strain produces its giant flowers about four weeks earlier than other types. In JIarch, when the old type pansies hardly show any buds the plants of the new strain bear from three to five of their giant flowers. Early Flowering Giant WThlte, Yellow, Light Blue. Dark Blue and Mixed. Trade pkt. (500 seeds), 25c; 1/, oz.. SOc. CHICAGO PARKS BEDDING MIX- TURE. This is a mixture made by ourselves from 20 different and dis- tinct varieties of this type. While the flowers of this strain do not grow as large as those of the Giant Pansies they excel them by a much greater number of flowers to a plant. Trade pkt., 15c; H oz., 35c; oz., $1.15; H lb., $4.00. VAUGHAN'S P. P. (Popular Price) MIXTURE. This mixture, like all "Vaughan" mixtures, is made up by ourselves from separate colors and strains of the Giant and Chicago Parks Bedding types and will furn- ish a large variety of colors with a good proportion of giant flowers. Trade pkt.. 20c; U oz.. 35c; oz.. $2.00; 4 ozs.. $7.00. SEND FOR OUR SPECIAL PRICK LIST OF PERENNIAL SEEDS ^^•^^^icTgI?'''''*- VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE 41-43 Barclay St. NEW YORK 162 The American Florist. Aug. 10, Market Gardeners Vegetable Growers' Association of America. H. W. Selby, Philadelphia, Pa., President; C. W. Waid, Grand Rapids, Mich., Vice- President; S. W. Severance, Louisville, Ky., Secretary; Eugene Davis, Grand Rapids, Mich., Treasurer. Lenox, Mass. — An instructive lec- ture on the soy bean by Dr. Yami Kin, a Chinese authority, was a feature of the meeting- of the Lenox Garden Club July 29. A Long Island trucker Is growing 300 acres of Irish Cobbler potatoes, with a yield of 400 bushels to the acre. His auto trucks take 100 barrels to a load (in bushel sacks), the selling price being $4.25 per barrel of 165 pounds. Boston, Mass. — The community market in Horticultural hall opened July 30, but was a disappointment to more than l.OOO prospective purchasers, as, the home gardeners evidently hav- ing a market for their surplus stocks among their neighbors, few applications for space were received. According to the July crop report of the United States department of agri- culture the acreage of soy beans for 191S was 38.3,000 compared with 524,000 in 1917. Plantings of cow peas were .5.485.000 acres as compared with 7,019,- 000 last year, while velvet beans show 1,601.000 acres as against 4,686.000 the preceding year. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegetable. Chicago, August 6. — Cucumbers. 2- dozen box. .50 cents; celery, crate, .''5 to 60 cents; head lettuce. 2-dozen, $]..50 to .$2.00; radishes, per 100 bunches $.3.00; tomatoes, 4 baskets. 35 to 75 cents. New York, August 5. — Celery (state) , per bunch, 15 to 40 cents; cucumbers, 75 cents to $1.25 per basket; mush- rooms $3.00 to $5.00 per basket; toma- toes, per pound, 14 to 15 cents; lettuce, per package, .50 cents to $1.25; radishes, per 100 bunches, 50 cents to $1.00. Vegetable Markets. Reports to the Bureau of Markets. United States department of agricul- ture, of shipments and .iobbing' prices for the period July 30-August 5. show decreases in volume of movements, no- ticeably large in white potatoes and watermelons with prices on both these items tending \ipward. In onions, Washington and California sacked yel- low stock made a gradual advance of 10 to 1.5 cents, closing firm in markets in the middle west at $3.10-.S3.4O per 100 pounds. New Jersey yellows ad- vanced to .$2.75 per bushel hamper in New York. Supplies were generally light. .Sweet potato shipments are be- ginning to move earlier than last year. Total .shipments were 64 cars. Ala- bama stock opened well in middle west markets at .$3.00-3.25 per bushel. North Carolinas in eastern markets went at $8.50-$10 per barrel. New Jersey is supplying the bulk of the carlot move- ment in tomatoes. Prices dropped 25 to 50 cents in New York under heavy receipts, declining to $1.50 at the close. Iowa cabbage was fairly steady at $3.00-.$3.25 per barrel in Kansas City and Pittsburgh. Most northern m.ar- kets are being supplied by home-grown stock. Women Successful Farmers. Charles Lathrop Pack, in charge of the war gardens campaign at Lake- wood, N. J., sent eight farmerettes to Dixville Notch in the spring and the results of their efforts have been so successful that a government repre- sentative has been sent to make a report of their work. The young women have one of the best managed farms in the state. RODTZAHN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Sweet Pea and Nastuithm Specialists. Wliolesale Growers of full list of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS Mention the American Florist lolien writing Henry Fish Seed Co. Bean Growers for the Wholesale Seed Trade CARPINTERIA, CALIF. f FREESIAS FISHER'S PURIiy, California grown H to ^s in. Large ^8 " H " Mammoth % and up Jumbo CALLAS Grown in California Sandy Soil Not overforced Greenhouse Bulbs 1% to 2 in. White, tOGO per case LiLiUM GJGANTEUM and MULTIFLORVM uo^ Cold Storage New York & Chicago Write for Prices McHUTCHISON&CO. 95 Chambers Street, NEW YORK i ^ '^ X^ ^ J ^ J ^ J^^ ^^ FREESIA PURITY Vl inch, good grade per 1000, $ 7.50 % inch, extra fine bulbs.., per 1000, 13.60 % inch and up, mammoth bulbs per 1000, 17.00 ST. LOUIS SEED CO., St. Louis, Mo. BEANS, PEAS, RADISH AND ALL GARDEN SEEDS Booking contract orders now for future delivery. Write foE prices. LEONARD SEED CO. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE 226-230 W. Kinzie St., Telephone Main 2762. CHICAGO __g____ BRUYERES-LE-CHATEL (Seine et Oise,) France. (ESTABLISHED 1666) Wholesale Growers and Exporters of Choice Stocks of Vegetable, Flower and Forage Seeds SPECIALTIES Mangel-wurzel, Giant Half-Sugar Mangel Wurzels, Beet, Carrot, Celery, Dandelion, Endive, Leek, Lettuce, Radish, Swiss-Chard, Swede and Turnip. IMPORTERS OF Red-top, Meadow Fescue, Blue Grass, SunHower, Timothy and GARDEN PEAS. English Catalogue on Application. ENGLISH CORRESFONDENCE. tgi8. The American Florist. 163 .# Early Lavender Kin^ Gn atly leduced. Burpee's Sweel Peas New Winter Flowering Spencers. The coal problem is one of great concern to the commercial florist, and there appears to be no alternative, except to pro- duce such crops as can be grown with the smallest amount of heat. Sweet Peas can be successfully grown under conditions that would not allow production of other popular flowers. We recommend to our florist friends that they sow Sweet Peas under glass for a commercial winter crop Sweet Peas are the logical paying crop for the coming winter. They may be grown with very little heat. WHITE 3395 Burpee's Early Sankey. Magnificent white. Blaclv seeded. V, oz., 76c; oz., $1.25; M lb.. $3.75; lb., $12.50. 3396 Burpee's Early Snowstorm. The best of the white-seeded, early-tioweriiig .Spencers yet introduced. The flowers are of jireat size and subslance, beautifully v\:ived and are borne in great profusion. >4 oz., $1.00; oz., $1.75; V4 lb., $e.OO; lb., $20.00. CREAM 3381 Burpee's Early Canary Bird. This is a snienciid, rich, deep cream or primrose colored self. M 02., 76c; Vt oz., $1.25; oz., $2.00. 3391 Burpee's Primrose Beauty. An attractive and pleasing shade of deep primrose. Hushed with rose. ^ oz., 75c; oz., $1.25; V4 lb., $4.50; lb, $15.00. LIGHT PINK 3385 Burpee's Early LovUness. The color is white, the entire flower beiUK suffused soft pink until it reaches the edt'es. which :ire $1.25; ^4 lb , 3f pink jg more $1.25; shade distluctlv picoteed with rose-pink. H oz., 75c; oz., $3.75; ib., $12.50. 3397 Burpee's Early Sweet Briar. Color a'lovely throughout, but with a soft salmon or amber suffusion, this u accentuated in the younger flowers and buds. \\ oz.. 75c; H o; oz.,$2.00. DEEP PINK 3384 Burpee's Early Enchantress. It is a bright rose-nink. be- coming deeper loward the edges of standard and wings, gradually softening in tone toward the center .>t the flower. V, oz., 75c; oz., $1.25; ^ lb., $3.75; lb.. $12.50. 3390 Burpee's Early Pink Beauty. A soft rose-pink rn white ground, richer touard the edges, ^radually s jflening in color as it reaches the renter of standard and wings. Vi oz., 75c; oz., $1.25; Vi lb., $3.75; lb., $12.50. ROSE PINK 3383 Burpee's Early Empress. This is a magniHccnt flower of largest size. A most distinct and glorious shade of bright deep rose- pink. V, oz.. $1.00; oz.. $1.75; H lb., $6.00; lb., $20;00. CREAM PINK 3382 Burpee's Early Daybreak. The color is a pleasing shaJe of rich rose-). ink on cream izround. the color becoming deeper toward the edge of standard and wings, tj oz.. 75c; Vt oz., $1.25; oz., S2.00. 3396a Burpee's Early Sunburst. The color is a pleasing shade of rich pink, becouiiiig lighter toward the base of standard and winas. The entire flower is suffused willi soft amber and salmon. V- oz., 75c; oz..$1.25; U lb.. $3.75; lb., $12.50. Early Sankey. Greatly reduced CRIMSON and SCARLET I 3386 Burpee's Early King. .\ glowing, rich, bright crimson. U oz., f" 75c; oz., $1.25; hi lb.. $3.75; lb., $12.50. * 3394 Burpee's Rosy Mom. The color is a pleasing shade of rose £ with crimson-si'arlet standard, immense flowers. Hoz.,50c; oz., 85c; X '4 lb, $2.50. lb, $8.00. T ROSE % 3393 FordbOOk Rose. This lovely variety is a charming shade of * rosycarmine. h oz. , 50c; oz., 85c; M lb.. $2.50; lb., $8.00. T LAVENDER I 3389 Fordhook Pink. A distinct shade of pink suffused with lav- * ender throuiihout. Under artificial light it is particularly pleasing, y h 02.. 50c; o/.. 85c; M lb , $2.50; lb., $8.00. " * 3391a Burpee's Early Princess, lolor a lovely shade of soft laven- £ der suffused mauve. .\ color in great demand. The flowers are most ju aitra.-t vely fluted or waved. Vj 02., $1.00; oz., $1.75; V^ lb.. $6.00; X lb., $20.00. i|, 3399 Burpee's Early Zephyr. Urielly described as a silvery blue 4" self. V4 0z..75c;hoz.,$1.25;oz.. $2.00; «lb., $6.00. * 3392 Burpee's Early Lavender King. A flrst-class lavender has been * much wante.l in this type, therefore ^^ e have great pleasure in offering *|! the new Lavender King. 'I'his glorious new variety is a rich, true, deep * lavender through-out. ^ oz.. $1.00; oz., $1.75; Va lb.. $6.00; lb.. $20. T BLUE I 3380 Burpee's Early Blue Bird. This is a charming shade of blue. * Somewhat similar to Wedgwood. ^oz,,75c; V2 oz,, $ 1.25; oz., $2.00 T MAUVE ■ I 3388 Burpee's Early Mauve Beauty. Color a pleasing shade of T rosy mauv''. Obarming under artificial liyht. ^i oz., 75c; Hoz., $1.25; T oz,$2.oo. BICOLOR * 3398 Yarrawa. The color is a bright rose-pink with a clear, creamy T base. Floradalo-grown seei e.-iclusively. Oz., $0.75; M lb., $2.40; T lb., $8 00 T 3387 Fordhook Pink and white. This is the most popular color a inearlv-Ho^eiiug sweet feas. Having a bright, rosv-pink standard with A creamv white wings, lightly suffused rose. Oz., $"l.OO; Ji lb., $3.75; 4> lb $12.00. PICOTEE EDGED % 3384a Burpee's Early Exquisite. The •around color is a soft shade ^ of primrose, llie ed^e ut the standard and wings bt--ing beautifully j^ 'piootet d"' with deep rose-pink. A strong, robust grower, the large «{» no\\-»'rs fire freely borne on long stiff stems usually in threes and fours, a M o7... 75c; >! or., $1.25; oz.. $2.00. 4. I W. ATLEE BURPEE CO., Seed Growers, Philadelphia i Mention the AmeHcan Florist when ivriting sss Field Grown Carnation Plants Extra fine stock and a big bargain at the prices quoted Reinberg's field-grown carnation plants are noted for their fine quality everywhere, so if you want the best stock obtainable at the most reasonable prices send in your order as scon as you possibly can, today if convenient. 100 1000 Alice $5.00 $45.00 Rose Pink Enchantress . . 5.00 45.00 Enchantress 5.00 45.00 100 1000 Thenanthos $5.00 $45.00 Herald 5.00 45.00 PETER REINBERG 30 East Randolph St., Iwong Distance Phones: Central 601 and 2846. CHICAGO KSS .■■V.^'-llg Mention the Avjerican Floi-ist when writing 164 The American Florist. Aug. 10, Amertcan Association of Nnrserymen. J. R. Mayhew, Waxahachie. Tex., Presi- deut; J. Edward Moon, Morrisville, Pa.. Vice-President; Curtis Nye Smith, 19 Con- gress St. , Boston, Mass. , Secretary and Coun- sel. Forty-four annual convention will be held at Chicago in 1919. Chicago.— William Peterson, of the Peterson Nursery, is spending the gum- mer at Winona Lake. Ind. Rochester, N. Y.— The tussock moth has ag-ain made its appearance in ap- ple orchards in this vicinity. Los Angeles, Calif. — F. D. Butter- fleld, well known to the nursery trade in this vicinity, died here July IS. Macon, Ga. — The sixth annual meet- ing of the Georg-ia Horticultural So- ciety was held in this city, August S. Albucjeeque, N. M.— a "tree planting day" has been suggested when 1,000 business men would each plant a tree on a 200-acre tract available for the purpose. Roses at Bag-atelle. We have received a report on the new roses sent to the rose gardens, at Baga- telle, near Paris, for trial, and it is satisfactory to learn that both the gold medals have been awarded to roses sent from English-speaking countries — one to Howard & Smith, of Los Angeles, California, for their new variety, Los Angeles, and the other to William Paul & Sons, Ltd., of Waltham Cross for Paul's Scarlet Climber. Los Angeles is the result of a cross between Lyon rose and Mme. Segond Weber. It has the beautiful coloring of Lyon rose, with- out Its capriciousness, flowering all through the season. — London Garden- ers' Chronicle. American Dahlia Society. A list of special prizes has been an- nounced in Classes A to K inclusive for the e.xhibition of the American Dahlia Society in conjunction with the Massa- chusetts Horticultural Society at Horti- cultural hall, Boston, Mass., September 14-15. The following firms and indi- viduals are among the contributors: Henry F. Michell Co., Philadelphia, Pa.; Penn, The Florist. Boston; Fottler. Fiske, Rawson Co., Boston; Carter's Tested Seeds, Boston; R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md.; J. K. Alex- ander, East Bridgewater, Mass. Spe- cial silver and bronze medals are also offered by the American Dahlia Society for the finest general display arranged for effect, any or all types, to occupy a space of 50 square feet. Further in- formation may be obtained by com- municating with the secretary of the society, J. R. Lewis, 730 Riverside drive, New York City. Pomological Station In Brazil. Vice-consul Richard P. Momsen re- ports that the Brazili.Tn government has authorized the establishment of a pomo- logical station in Deodoro. The work of the station will comprise the produc- tion of domestic fruit trees and those foreign types already selected and ac- climated, the introduction of new for- eign species, the irhprovement of indig- enous fruit trees, the study of insect pests and methods of combating them, the study of better methods of packing and transporting plants and fruits, ex- periments to determine the most suc- cessful methods of conserving fruits and the question of distributing fruit to dealers. The school will be open to stu- dents who wish to pursue this branch of agriculture and to farmers who v/ish to observe practical demonstra- tions of modern pomological methods. Aesculus Parviflora. The last of the horsechestnuts to Hower, Aesculus parviflora, will soon be in bloom. It is a tall, round-topped, shapely shrub well suited to plant in large masses or as a single specimen. In good soil and when uncrowded by other plants it soon spreads over a large area. A native of the southeast- ern states, where it is found from South Carolina to Florida and Alabama, this horsechestnut is hardy in New Eng- land, and in cultivation at the north grows into a larger and finer plant than in its native wilds. The small white flowers are produced in long, narrow, erect spikes which stand up above the plant and make them con- spicuous during the last weeks of July. There is a mass of these plants at the northern base of the wooded hill on the right-hand side of the Meadow Road and in the rear of the horsechest- nut group. — Arnold Arboretum Bulle- tin. Gold Medal Roses. The British Horticultural Advertiser describes three gold medal roses shown at the exhibition of the National Rose Society of England, July 4, as follows : Col. Oswald Fitzgerad, H.T. (Alex. Dickson & Sons, Ltd., Newtownards, I.) — ^A well-formed flower, almost big enough for exhibition, of a deep glow- ing ci-imson ; the richest and most bril- liant H.T. we have seen. We are in- clined to consider this as the novelty of the day. Golden Ophelia (B. R. Cant & Sons, Colchester). — This combines the perfect form of Ophelia with rich yellow color. Lamia (W. Easlea, Danecroft Nur- sery, Leigh-on-Sea). — Rich apricot, the buds tinted red on outer pedals; well- shaped bud opening rather single. Not lai-ge, but a grand bit of color. Pax (Rev. J. H. Pemberton, Haver- ing-atte-Bower, Essex) . — ^Creamy-white, neat bud opening almost single. A hy- brid from the musk rose and with pleas- ant musk scent. Pretty, but not to our ideas a gold medal rose. Poppies in France. I can recall when summer hazed The sky, and all seemed in a trance. How the bright poppies burned and blazed Across the rolling fields of France. They made a glory of Champagne, Wave after wave of harmony; They spread a cloth of crimson stain On many a field in Picardy. Again the poppy blooms are fair Beneath the summer's haze-hung sky. But now (O poignant sorrow!) there Than theirs behold a deeper dye! — Clinton Scollaud. Orchids If you want Orchids for any purpose whatcTer we solicit your inquiries and orders for same. We do not grow or handle anything else but Orchids, fecial lists on application. LAGER Sc HURREHi, Summit, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing, PEONIES 30 acres. Can supply your wants. Write for Catalogue. Gilbert H. Wild Sarcoxie, - Missouri Mention the Americaih Florist ivhenwriting Specialists in Specimen Stocic FOR LANDSCAPE WORE. Hardy Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Box- TTOOds, Hollies and a complete line of Conlferona Srerereens. Write for Prices. COTTAGE GARDENS NURSERIES, Inc. ESTJRBKA, CALIFORNIA. Mention the American Florist whenwriting Hill's Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Small, medium and large sizes supplied. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co. Mention the American Florist whemoriting For the Best New and Standard DAHLIAS Address PEACOCK DAHMA FARMS, P. 0. Berlin, N. J. '^ilUamitown Jono., V. J. Mention the American Florist when writinp SNOW QUEEN CANKA Awarded Gertllic:ite of Merit at S. A. P. A O. H. New York Convention. And 100 other notable kinds. Alwaj'S ask lor SWASTIKA BRAND CANNAS. ™,„ pONARD fi 1=^=1 U/EST GROVE ™^ "JONES CO. IICI " PENN'A. M*l Ant. Win Plant Propagation, Greenhouse and Nursery Practice, B7 M. G. Kalns. 342 pages. Illustrated. Price. tl.BO. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHIOAOO I9i8. The American Florist. 165 Jeanne d'Arc. Couronne d' Or. PEONIES for FLORISTS WE have an exceptionally large stock of our own growing, Sti-ietly true to name, all in strong divis- ions, with from 3 to 5 eyes each. Varieties marked thus (*) are particularly suitable for Florists. WHITE AND LIGHT SORTS. Each Albiitre. L.arg:e, compact. Milk white center edg'ed carmine $0.40 Cnrneii Triumphans. Guards and crown pale pink, collar amber-white, fragrant, mid-season 25 Charlemagne. Lilac-white with blush center; fragrant, free. Late, extra.. .25 Couronue d'Or. Snow-white, yellow reflex, very large. Late; a splendid long distance shipper SO •Duohess de Xemonrs, (Calot). Sul- phur-white with greenish reflex, cup-shape "3 Duke o£ \VeIIinston. Very large well formed sulphur-white bloom, stems very firm and long; fragrant "iTt Fe.stlva. (Drop 'White). Large, full, rose-shaped bloom, creamy white flecked with carmine S5 Pestiva Maxima. Flowers of immense size. 7 to S inches in diameter, snow- white with red blotches on edges of center petals 25 Jeanne d'Arc. Soft pink, center sul- phur-white and pale pink, very frag- rant. Valuable for cut flowers 35 La Tulipe. Delicate rose, fading to creamy white, tipped with carmine; very large bloom, late '. . . . .iiO Madame Breon. Guards rosy-flesh, cen- ter creamy white, fading to pure white. Large long stem, fragrant, early 25 '->Ia€lame de A'erneTille. Guard petals sulphur-white, center delicate rose, one of the most desirable of the white Peonies for all purposes 25 Marie Lemoine. Large, compact, pure white, cream white center, carmine tips. Fragrant J50 3. 'Queen Victoria. White, center petals tipped carmine, large, full bloom; one of the best cut flower sorts, early ,20 1. LIGHT AND DARK PINK AND ROSE -'-Alexander Dumas, Light violet-rose, of medium size. A cre.amy white collar of narrow petals mingled with the white outer petals. A fine cut (lower variety and a good producer. Early 100 $S0.00 3.00 20.00 2.40 15.00 3.60 25.00 2.40 16.00 2.40 14.00 3.00 20.00 NURSERIES: Western Springs, 111. LIGHT AND DARK PINK AND ROSE-Cont'd. "Eusenle Verdier. Delicate flesh pink. Each Doz. 100 very tall, free and very beautiful. Midseason $0.30 $3.00 $20.00 Faust. Delicate llesh with a dark cen- ter.. Jlidseason ■-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.. .35 3.G0 25.00 '-Marsuerite 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 .60 6.00 40.00 •Souv. de G. Calot. Large satiny bloom, pink; splendid cut flower 2.5 2.40 18.00 Souv. de L'Exp. Universelle. Brilliant rose. One of the finest RED AND CRIMSON. *FcIix Crousse. One of the best red sorts, large double ball-shaped flow- ers. Free bloomer 40 4.00 30.00 Gloire de Doual, Immense, glowing, deep crimson 'La Grange. Very desirable on account of its striking red color, heavy stem, and large double flowers 35 Louis van Houtte. Deep carmine-rose tipped silver, with fiery reflex. Semi- rose type. Fragrant 25 M. Martin Cnhuxac. 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 2.23 M. Krelage. Large compact, dark sol- ferino red with silvery tips; strong, upright, free bloomer 35 *Oflieinalis Rulirn Plena. This is the old fashioned red; the most brilliant of all reds 25 UNNAMED PEONIES. Divided Foots of from 3 to 5 eyes. Doz. 100 Double «"hite, IMnk and Red $1.50 $10.00 Double Mixed, two to five eyes 1.20 7.50 PEONIES IN CASE LOTS. For several years we have sold specially packed cases. The roots are young and each has :i to 5 eyes, These cases contain B7 double white. 67 double pink and 66 double red, each color separate — 200 roots in all. Price, Case for $20.00. 3 Cases for $38.00. We cannot divide cases. CHICAGO NEW YORK 5.00 2.40 15.00 «.00 40.00 .30 ' 3.00 20.00 .30 3.00 20.00 3.60 25..00 15.00 3.60 25.00 2.40 15.00 VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Convention Number Next Week 166 The American Florist. Aug. 10, i«^^^^^^^^^i • ' Special Sale '*"'-J!Si«™^ These prices are made only for immediate acceptance. We also have the following sizes: 7-in. Boston Ferns . . 75c each 8 " " " . . $1.00 " 9 " " " . . 1.50 " Beautiful specimen plants, pot-grown, and will please you. I The GEO. WITTBOLD CO., 73H39 Buckingham Place, CHICAGO, ILL. L. D. Telephone: GRACELAND iiia _ lllllllllllllllllllllllilllllllllllllllllllll _ I "MORE AND BETTER | JKENTIASJ m than ever. m I Joseph HeacoGk Company | 1 WYNCOTE - - PA. ■ g WRITE FGR PRICES" m Plllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll Mention the American Florist when writing Alonzo J. Bryan VTholesale Florist Washin^on, New Jersey Grower of Geraniums, Fuchsias, Heliotropes, Cannas and all kinds of Bedding Plants, includ- ing Vegetable Plants by the bundi'eds of tbou- eands. See our display Adv. in American Florist, Apiil 6, page 612. Correspondence solicited. Mention the A7nerican Florist when writing. DAISIES Our Stock Has Been Carefully Selected. Per 100 Mrs. F. Sander, 2-in $2.00 Boston Yellow, 2-in 3.00 Alyssnm, Giant Double, 2-in 2.00 Geranium, Labeled, 2-in 2.00 Dracaena Indivisa, 2-in 2.00 ELMBR RAWLINGS, Allegany, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing gllUIIIIIIIUiniMllDIIUIUIIUll!IIIIIIIIIIIUIIllllllUUfllllllllUIIIIIIUIIIiUIIUIII| I Robert Craig Co... | 1^^ PALMS I and Novelties in l>ecoratlve Plants. g g Market and 49th 3is., Philadelphia, Pa. | giimBiiimimiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiMiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiB Mention the American Florist when writing. TO SEEDSMEN ONLY R. A. van der SCHOOT, Haiegom, Holland Begs to announce that he is prepared to book orders for season's shipments of FIRST QUALITY BULBS Inquiries and quotations may be addressed to the undersigned, who is the American representative of the House, and ready to furnish all information. No retail trade solicited. "STRICTLY WHOLESALE." A. M. van der SCHOOT me American Representative has vacated his Chicago Office for the present and is now at 10 Bridge Street, NEW YORK CITY Spring Stock Write for List of Soft Wooded Plants. GEO. A. KUHL, ""IK Sl.""'' Mention the American Florist when writing. GERANIUMS ROOTED CUTTINGS. For delivery Oct 1st. to Doc. 15lh S. A, Nutt, per 1000, $12,S0; Ricard and Poltevlne, per looo. $15,00. For de'iverv Dec. l-Sth. tii Feb. ISth. S. A. Kutt, per 1000. $i.5.ou; Bicard and Poitevine, per 100". $17.50. Parcel post delivery made at actual cost. liill sent with shipment. Cash for cuttings to accompany the order. ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, PA. CHAS. H. TOTTY MADISON, NEW JERSEY WHOLESALE FLORIST Chryjunthemain NoTcltle. my Specialty DAHLIAS A good assortment of the best all around vari- eties. 2 inch pot plants at prif.es runnine from $2.00 to $25.00 per 100. We will send 1000 in an assortment of 20 varieties, our selection for $20.00. Cash with order. R. VINCENT, Jr. S SONS CO. White Marsh, Md. Mention the American Florist when writing. CARNATIONS F. DORNER & SONS CO., Lafayette Indiana Mention the American Florist when writing. Trade Directory PRICE: $3.00 POSTPAID American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago Mention the .imerican Florist when writing. igiS. The American Florist. 167 Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. ASPARAGUS. CALLAS. Cailas, home grown, fine stock, ready In Au- gust. For sizes and prices, see advertisement on front cover of this Issue. S. S. Skldelsky & Co., 1004 Lincoln Bldg.. Philadelphia. Pa. DRACAENAS. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS SEEDLINGS, extra BtronB, $6.50 per 1,000. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicago and New York. DRACAENA TERMINAUS. Clean, healthy stock out of 214-Inch pots at $8.00 per 100; 3-lnch Iiots at $15.00 per 100; 4-lnch pots at $25.00 per 100. Cash with order. J. H. PIESSER, Nortti Asparagus plumosus, 2U-in., $3.00 per 100; 3-ln., $7.00 per 100. GE0EG13 0. DREW, Hy- CARNATIONS. FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. Positively the best obtainable. Order early. 100 loiio Dracaena Indivisa, 3-in., $7.00 per 100; seed- lings, $2.50 per 100. GEORGE C. DREW, Hy- anuis, Mass. Asparagus Sprcngeri. 2%-in., $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1.000. The Storra & Harrison Co., PaiDCsvile, 0. PERNS. Ferns. Bird's Nest, 6-ln., $1.60 each. Table, 214-in.. $4 per 100. Holly, 3-in.. $10 per 100; 4-ln.. $15 per 100; 5-ln., $3 and $4.20 per doz.; 6ln., $6 per doz. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove. 111. ASPLENIUM. Asplenlum Nidus Avis (Bird's Nest FernK We offer fine, well furnished plants at 50c, WIETOR BROS. 162 N. Wabash Ave. Chicago L. D. Phone Randolph 2081. 75c, $1.00 and $1.50 each. J. A. PETERSON & SONS, Westwood. Cincinnati, 0. Ferns, Cyrtomium Falcatum, 2iA-in., $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000; Aspidium, 2y,-tn., $3.00 per 100; Bird's Nest Fein, 2i/.-in., $8.00 per 100; 3-in., $15.00 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville. 0. BEGONIAS, Carnation plants, fleld grown. Extra fine stock and a big bargain at the prices quoted. AJice, Rose Pink Enchantress, Bnchantress. Tlie- nanthos and Uerald, $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1,000. Peter Beinberg, 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Begonia Vernon, 2-In.. $3.00 per 100. GEORGE 0. DRIJW, Hyannis, Mass. Ferns. Boston, pot grown, 5-in., $3.60; 6-in., $6; 7-in., ,f9; 8-in., $12; 9-in., $18 per dozen. The George Wittbold Co., 737-T39 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Carnations. All high grade stock. F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind. BULBS. Ferns, Boston, 2V4-in., heavy. $6.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1,000. A. Henderson & Co.. 211 N. State St., Chicago. Our Specialty. We grow acres of them. Our prices and stock will please you. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Hardy ferns. Illustrated descriptive list mall- PACIFIC BDLB CO. Chrysanthemum Manual, by Elmer D. Smith, Adrian, Mich., who has given his undivided at- tention for twenty-five years to the improve- ment of the chrysanthemum and its culture In detail. 50c, postpaid. Table Ferns, 2-ln.. assorted, $3.00 per 100. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids. Mich. Bulbs, Lily. For autumn and -winter, from storage. Giganteum, Speciosimi Album, Spe- cloeum Rubrum and Auratum. For sizes and Ferns, Boston, 2V4-in., $5.00 per 100, GEORGE C. DREW, Hyannis, Mass. issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and COIiEUS. FREESIAS. Coleus. Best bedding varieties. 2%-ln. pots, $3.00 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rap- ids, Micb. Bulbs. Lil. Giganteum, 7-9 and 9-10 In. for Immediate delivery. Write for prices. Yoko- hama Nursery Co., Ltd., Woolworth Bldg., New York City. FREKSIA PURITY. Best (^lifornia Grown Stock. ^-in. up $ 6.00 per 1,000 %-in. up lO.OO per 1,000 Also a few %-ln. at $16.50, sold only with CYCLAMEN. Bulbs. Lllium Giganteum, from cold storage, 7-9 (300 to case). Write for prices. Chas. Schwake & Co., Inc., 90-92 West Broadway, New York. alK)ve. Terms; Cash with order or C. O. D. Expressage is about 50c to 90c per 1,000. C. C. MORSE & CO. Bulb Department. San Francisco. Calif. Cyclamen, Wandsbek type, transplanted seed- lings, $7.00 per 100: $60.00 per 1.000. Seedlings, $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1,000. Salmon and Rococco repots, $1.00 extra: 2%-lnch, $8.00 per 100, $76.00 per 1,000. Six varieUes, equally divided. Cyclamen bulbs, mixed. Srat size, $10.00 per 100; second size. $6.00 per 100. ERNEST ROBER. Wiimette, 111. Bulbs, seeds, supplies, etc. Wholesale only. American Bulb Co.. 178 N. WabasU Avenue, Chicago. FREESIAS. Improved Purity. Jumbo % to 1 inch, i>er 1.000, $17.00; extra size, % to =4-inch, per 1,000, $12.00; >/4 to %-inch, per 1,000, $7.50; 14-inch plump, per 1,000, $5.50; % to H-lncl, per 1.000, $4.00. Write tor samples. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicago and New York. CAIiLAS. DAHLIAS. CiLLA AETHIOPICA. At present the only dependable new crop lily bulb for 1918-19. Prices at Chicago: Ijirge bulbs (1% to 2-lncb). per 100, $7.ntract 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 corn on contract. Edgar F. HurS. Swedes- boro, N. J. Seed, cyclamen. Finest American grown from the very finest strains. Prices on application. J. M. Thorburn & (3o., 53 Barclay St., New York. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, musk- melon, squash and pumpkin; sweet, flint and dent corn. The C. Herbert (3oy Seed Co., Valley, Neb. Seeds. For summer sowing. For varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere In this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York, Seeds. Sweet peas, asters, and flower seed In general; tomato, lima and pole beans. John Bodger & Sons Ck>., Los Angeles, Calif. Seeds, specialties: Pepper, eggplant, tomato, vine, seed and field corn. George R. Pedrlck & Son, contract seed growers, Pedrlcktown. N, J. Seeds. Flower and vegetable. AH seasona- ble varieties. Stocks are very complete. Jamei Vick'a Sons. Rochester, N. Y. Seeds. Wholesale price list for florists and xnarket gardeners. The W. Atlee Burpee C^.. Philadgjphla. Pa. Seeds, growers for the trade: Beans, peas, sweet corn, onions, turnip, radish, beet, etc. The Everett B. Clark Sfeed Co., Mllford, Conn. Seed. • Beet, sweet com, bean, onion sets, potato. Prices will be quoted upon application. S. D. Woodruff & Sons, 82 Dey St., New York. Seeds, wholesale field and garden seeds. J, Bolgiano & Son, Light, Pratt and Elllcott Sts., Baltimore, Md. Seeds, specialties: Lettuce, onion, sweet pea, aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena In variety. Waldo Rohnert, Gilroy, Calif. Seeds. Kentla Belmoreana and Forsterlana. New crop Just arrived. Write for prices. Mc- Hutchison & Co., 95 Chambers St., New York. Seed, Vegetable and flower, of every descrip- tion. The W. W. Barnard Co., 231-236 W. Madslon St.. Chicago. Seed. Mlcheil's Pansy. For varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere In this Issue. Henry F. Michell Co., 518 Market St., Philadel- phia, Pa, Seeds. Sweet, flint and dent corn, cucumber, musk and watermelon, pumpkin and squash. Western Seed &, Irrigation Co., Fremont, Neb. If You Do Not Find What You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. igi8. The American Florist. 169 SEEnS. Sfeeds. Flower and vegetables. Renowned spedalties. Sale to seed merchants only. JOS. PAQUET, seed grower. Nice, France. Seeds; specialties: Beets, mangoes, carrots, cabbafies. celeries, parsley, parsnips, turnips. R. & M. Godineau, Angers, France. Seeds. Bean, pea, radish, and all garden. Write for priecs. Leonard Seed Co.. 226-230 W. Kinzie St.. Chicago. Seed. Flower and garden seeds. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium a specialty. Routzahn Seed Co.. Arro.vo Grande, Calif. Seeds. Specialties in onion, carrot, beet, rad- ish and parsnip. R. C. McGill &. Co., San Francisco, Calif. Seeds. Vegetable, flower and forage. Simon Louis Preres & Co., Bruyeres le Chatel, Prance. SMILAX. SNAPDRAGONS. Snapdragon Nelrose, silver pink. 214-in.. $4.00 per 100. George C. Drew, Hyaunis, Mass. SOLANUM Solanumg. New dwarf Cleveland and Orange Qneen. ready now for growing on. 3-iii., $10.00 per 100; 4-in., ?15.00 per 100. Carl Hagen- burger, West Mentor, O. SPHAGNTJM MOSS. sphagnum moss and green sbeet moss. For florists and nurserymen. For spot shipment or contract. Write us. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chi- cago and New Yorlc. STEVIA. SWAINSONA. SWAINSONA, 4-in. pots, strong plants. $15.00 per 100. HENEY SMITH. Grand Rapids, Mich. VEGETABIiE PliANTb. CELERY PLANTS. Golden Self-Blanching (French strain); Giant Pascal; also The Grand, new. easy blanching, which la easy to grow; fine plants, ready for the field. $2.00 per 1,000. Cash. BRILL CEL.ERY GARDENS, Kalamazoo, Mich. Cabage. celery and parsley plants, field grown. 50c per 100, $3 per 1.000, prepaid; .'«;2.00 per 1,000. not prepaid. M. PATTINGTON, Sdpioville, N. Y, VINCAS. Vlnca variegat'ed, 2H-ln., $3.00 per 100; 3Ki-ln., $7.50 per loO. GEORGE C. DREW. Hyannis, MISCEIiliANKOUS. Greenhouse glass. Heavy In thickness, well flattened and annealed and especially manu- factured for greenhouse purposes. Write for prices. Okmulgee Window Glass Co., Okmul- gee, Okla. Seed packets for 1919. All packet sizes and larger bags up to two pounds or more, also catalogues, return and coin envelopes. The Brown Bag Filling Machine Co.. Fitchburg. Mass. Specimen stock for landscape work. Hardy rhododendrons, azaleas, boxwoods, hollies and a complete line of coniferous evergreens. Cot- tage Gardens Nurseries, Inc., Eureka, Calif. Hill's Evergreens. Best for over half a cen- tury. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nur- sery Co., Box 404, Dundee, lU. Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by CLAY & SON. Stratford. London, England. Nursery stock of all descriptions. Catalogues and price lists free on application. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Painesville, O. Dreer's "Riverton Special'* cedar plant tubs, all sizes. Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia. Pa. Catalogues. Large rung our specialty. Write for prices. Regan Printing House, 523 Plym- outh Place. Chicago. Baskets of every description. Write for cat- logue. Raedleia Basket Co.. 713 Milwaukee .ve., Chicago. Dreer's Peerless glazing points. 1.000. 75c, postpaid. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Pa. Boilers of high grade for greenhouses. Write for catalogue. GIblin & Co., Utlca. N. Y. CHIFFONS. Write for prices on our wide edge, plain, 4-ln. and 6-in. chiSon. Joseph Ziska & Sons, 169-75 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. 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. UL 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. 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. Spaulding Ave.j 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 Scbillo Lumber Co., 1560 Kingsbury St., Chicago. Greenhouse construction. We furnish every- thing for the greenhouse. Garland Manufac- turing Co.. Des Plaines, III. Greenhouse lumber, hotbed sash, pecky cy- press, square red cedar posts. Lockland Lum- ber Co.. Lockland. O. POTS AND PANS. Florists' red pots, all sizes: moss aztec ware, fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Reed Pot- tery Co.. South ZaoesTlUe, O. Neponset flower, vegetable waterproof paper pots. Vaughan'8 Seed Store, Chicago and New York. 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. Logan pots are best by test. Write for cat- alogue and discounts. The Logan Pottery Co., Logan, O. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 170 The American Florist. Aug. 10, INSECTICIDES. Apblne, $1 per qt. ; $2.50 per gal. Funglne, $1 per qt.; $3.50 per gal. Vermlne, $1 per qt.; $3 per gal. Aphlue Manufacturing Co., Mad- ison, N. J. CARNATION STAPIiES. SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES. Mend your split carnations. Finest article for carnation growers Introduced so far, 35c for 1,000; 3.000 for $1. postage paid. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE. 264 Randolph St.. Detroit, Mich. Carnation staples, 33c per 1,000; 3,000 for $1. Wm. Schlatter & Son, 422 Main St.. SpringlielU. Mass. Cane Stakes, standard grade, 6 to 8 feet, per 100, $1.25; per 50U, $5.35; $y.00 per 1,0U0. Pil>e stems, 4 to t! feet, per 100, S5c; per l,0Oo, $5.50. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORK, Chi- cago. Bamboo cane stakes. 6 ft., $21 per bale, 6-9 ft., $7 per bale; a-12 ft., $s.50 per bale. Mc- Hutchison & Co., b5 Cbambera St., New York. WIRE DESIGNS. Mfrs of wire designs for 35 years, for list. Joseph Ziska & Sons, Chicago. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS. Amllng Co.. E. C, Chicago. Angermueller Co., Geo. H., St. Louis, Mo. Bassett & Washburn, Chicago. Bereer Bros.. Philadelphia, Pa. Beming. H. G., St. Louis, Mo. Budlong. J. A., Chicago, Chicago Flower Growers' Assn.. Chicago. Erne & Company, Chicago. Fexy. I).. New York. Ford, M. C, New York. Ford, William P., New York. Froment, H. E., New York. Goldstein & B^ltterman. New York. Grossberg-Tyler-Finnermann Co.. Chicago. Hart, George B.» Rochester, N. Y. Henshaw Floral Co.. Inc.. New York. Hentz & Nash, Inc., New York. Hoerber Bros., Chicago. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Jones, Percy, Inc., Chicago. Kastlng Co., W. F., Buffalo, N. Y. Kennlcott Bros. Co., Chicago. Kervan Co.. The. New York. Kessler, Wm. A., New York. Krnchten, John, Cbicego. Knehn. C. A., S» Louis. Mo. Knbl. Geo. A.. Pekin, 111. Kuslk & Co.. Kansas City. Mo. Kyle & Foerster. Chicago. Mackle, William, New York. LATEST EDITION The American Florist Company's Trade Directory EOR 1918 Contains 529 Pages. Price $3.00 Postpaid. THE AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY'S Trade Directory for 1918, fully revised to date, with thousands of new names and changes of address, is now ready for distribution. It contains 529 pages, including extensive lists of the Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen of the United States, Canada, Central and South America arranged both by states and towns and all names alphabetically. Also lists of Foreign Merchants, Firms Which Issue Catalogues, Horticultural Supply Concerns. Parks, Cemeteries, Landscape Architects, Experiment Station Horticulturists, Botanical Gardens, Seed Growers, and much other conveniently indexed and invaluable trade information. PUBLISHED BY THE American Florist Co 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO WHOIiESAI^E CUT FLOWERS. McCallum Co., PlttsburEh. Pa. Meconi, Paul. New York. Miller & Musser. Chicago. N. Y. Cut Flower Exchange, New York. Neldinger Co.. Jos. G., Philadelphia, Pa. Niessen Co.. The, Leo, Philadelphia, Pa. Pappas. Nicholas G. & Co.. New York. Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange. Pierson, A. N.. Cromwell, Conn. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co.. Pittsburgh. Pa. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Chicago. Pollworth 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. WHOIiESAIiE CUT FliOWERS. Relnberg, Peter, Chicago. Rice Bros.. Minneapolis. Minn. Riedcl & Meyer. Inc., New York. ■ Busch & Co.. Gust., Milwaukee, Wis. Sheridan. W. F.. New York. Slebrecht, Geo. C, New York. Tonncr. O. A. & L. A.. Chicago. Totty Co., Cbas. II., Madison, N. J. Traendly & Schenck, New York. United Cut Flower Co.. New York. Vaugban, A. L., & Co., Chicago. Welland & Rlsch Co., Chicago. WIetor Bros., Chicago. Young & Co., A. L., New York. Younff & Co.. John, New Y'ork. Wlttbold. Geo., Co., Chicago. Zech & Mann, Chicago. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. jgiS. The American Florist. 171 KROESCHELL BOILERS IF YOU NEED A BOILER IN A HURRY, Telephone or Telegraph At Our Expense. SEND FOR CATALOG. Kroeschell Bros. Co.^ 452 W. Erie St., Chicago wm Wooden Soled Shoes The commonsense shoe to wear where floor or ground is damp or heavy work-shoes are necessary. Waterproof, shaped-to-foot wooden sole and flexible leather uppers mean dry, comfortable feet all day long. FLORISTS WEAR THEM and say they have no equal. Economical too. Cost less and outwear two and three pairs of leather shoes. All sizes. Shoes $2.50; slippers, $1.85, postpaid. Return if not satisfied. Write today for folder or send size and we will ship direct THK WORKO MFG. COMPANY, Dept. 208, RACINE, WISCONSIN REED & KELLER9 12B W. 25th SU NEW YORK. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work And NoTelties, and are dealers In Slassware, Pottery, Decorative Greens and Florists' Requisites. Mention the American Florist when writing. Rochester, N. Y. JULT CLOSES SATISFACTORIl,Y. Business was brisk during- the last half of July, in spite of the fact that the weather was very warm. Weddings occur frequently, although they are simple affairs and the call is for limited decorations and bridal bouquets. Glad- ioli are now being received in great quantities and find favor with flower buyers as well as being used to quite an extent in designs. Asters have also arrived and are of good quality for .so early in the season. Roses are scarce and the quality is becoming poorer daily, due to the warm weather. Car- nations are small and inferior. Garden flowers are still being offered. A garden exhibit will be one of the special features of the industrial exhi- bition to be held in this city in Septem- ber. Entries have already been an- nounced by a number of local florists. Nicholas Collates arranged a very at- tractive patriotic window last week, featuring miniature airplanes and army tanks. Baskets of flowers made a strik- ing background. Arthur Newborn is disposing of some of his surplus stock of superfine gypso- phila. Quantities of this flower were destroyed by the recent storms in this vicinity. J. B. Kellers' Sons have been busy with funeral work, with orders for many pieces for the Hart funeral. J. C. Murphy, 299 Plymouth street, has given up his store and will enter one of the. camps as a mechanic. Mi.ss Lillian Wheeler is spending her vacation at Lake Canandaigua. E. C. Armbrust has returned from Lake Canandaigua. Visitors: James Bates, Oakfield, N. Y.; Milton Selinka, New York. Chesteb. DREER'S "RIVERTON SPECIAL" PLANT TUBS No. Diam. Ea, $3.25 $37.50 3.1.00 26 00 22.U0 $287.50 2.75 237.50 225 195 00 40 14 in 1.9J 168.75 Doz. ICO $15.00 $110.00 10.50 77.50 8.25 6250 50 12in $1.50 60 lOin 0.95 70 Sin 075 168.75 The Riverton Tub is sold exclusively by us, and is the best ever introduced. The neatest, lightest and cheapest. Painted green and bound with electric welded hoops. The four larsestsizes are equipped with drop handles. Henry A. Dreer. s«ds. Phms. Baibs and Supplies. 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. The Recognized Standard Inaeotioide. A spray remedy for green, black, white fly, thrips and soft scale. Quart, $1.00 Gallon, $2.60 PUNGINE. For mildew, rust and other bllebts af- fecting flowers, fruits and ve;;etables. Quart, $1.00 GaUon, S3.60 VERMINE. For eel worms, angle worms and other worms working in the soil. Quart, $1.00 OalloD. $3.00 Sold by Dealers. APHINE MANUFAGTURING COMPANY UASIBOir. H. J. Order Now roR Present Shipping NEPONSET Uibt, Serriceable. Waterproof PAPER POTS Waterproof, Don't Break, Cost Little. Shippers may use them and save thesr customers many dollars in express charges. W^~ It will pay yon to use these. Earthen Pots Scarce, FREIGHTS SLOW. TADGHAN'S SEED STORE, Agents, Chiago and Hew York Mention the American Florist when writing. Mention the American Florist when writing. CAMBRIDGE World's Oldest and Largest ManDfactiirers ot FLOWER POTS A.H.HEWS6cC0., Inc. Cambridge, Mass. George Keller Pottery Co. SUCCESSOR TO 8E0.KELLER&S0N, Manufacturers of Red Pots Before buying write for pricer 2614-2622 Bemdon St.. cmcAGa Azalea Pots, HanffliiB Baskets, Laira Vaaea, Uma, Etc. Red Pots Refined Clayi — Skilled Labor. The Peters & Reed Pottery Go., so. ZANESVILLE, OHIO. "Moan Altec" Ware WM. M. WARRIN, 16 W. 23rd St.. New York. Mention the American Florist when writing. LOGAN POTS ARE BEST BT TEST Write na for Catalog and Diseoantl. Till Logan Pottiry Co., LOGAN, OmO. Mention the American Florist when voritino 172 The American Florist. Aug. 10, Index to Advertisers. AlfredLozierRoaery.156 Amer Bulb Co I AmlingECCo 147 Anderson S A 157 AnEermneller G H Co 147 ApbineMfsCo 171 Avenue Floral Co. ..155 Baer Julius 155 Barnard W W Co....lbl Bassett & Wash burn . 140 Baumer AueR 157 Baur Window Glass Co IV Bayersdorf er H&Co. 152 BeavenE A 147 Begerow's 154 Berger Bros 148 Berning H G 148 BodgerJ & Sons Co.. 159 Boland J B 1=7 Bolgiano J & Son..,. 161 Bramley & son 155 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 158 Breitmeyer'sJ Sons.. 154 Briggs Floral Co.. ..155 Brown A J Seed Co .. 158 Brown Bag Filling Machine Co 159 Bryan /ilonzo J Ibb Bucbbinder Bros. ...Ill BnckbeeH W 157 BndlongJ A 14b Burpee W A Co 163 Caldwell the Woods- man Co 147 California Florists... 15b Central Floral Co. ..157 Cbicago Feed & Fertilizer Co 172 Cbicago Flower Growers Assn 141 Clark £ BSeed Co.. 160 Clarke's Sons O l35 Clay &Son ill Conard & Jones Co.. 164 Cooke Geo H 157 Cottage Gardens Nurslnc 164 Cowee W J lU Coy H C Seed Co.. ..161 Craig Robt Co 166 Danker Fred A 155 DardsCbas 154 Dietscb A &Co IV Dooagbue Alfred. ..156 Uorner F & Sons Co. 166 Drakos Co 155 DreerHA Ill 171 Dnlutb Floral Co.. ..157 Dnnlop JohnH 154 Eble Charles 157 Edwaras Fold Box. 172 Erne & Co 145 Byres HG 153 Fallon Florist 153 Fexy D ibl Fisb Henry Seed Co.. 162 Flower Store The... 156 Foley Greenhouse MfgCo Ill Ford M C 151 Ford William P 151 FoiJ M & Son Inc.. 153 Frauenfelder C 156 Freeman MrsJ B....155 FreyCH 156 Frey & Frey 157 Friedman 156 Proment HE 151 Frost Cbas 160 Galvin TbosF 155 Garland Mfg Co IV Gasser J M Co 154 Gitalin & Co Ill Gilbanks 157 Godineau R & M....161 Goldstein & Fntterman 151 GorbBmPrinteryInc.172 Grakelow Chas H...154 Gr'nd RapidaFlaCo.lS6 Grimm & Gorly 156 Grossbcrg Tyler- Finnerman Co 142 Gnde Bros 153 HabermehlsSonsJJ.153 Hagenburger Carl. ..138 Hardesty & Co 153 Hart George B 151 .159 Hart Henry, Haven Seed Co The. 15 Heacock Jos Co 166 Heinl John G dmerina is "the Prow of the I/bssbI; thsrs may be mare onmfart Umidships, but we are the Srst ta tnucb Unknown Soas." CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, AUGUST 17, 1918. Vol. LI. No. 1576 TheAmerican Florist Established 1885 CopjriKht 1918 by American Flori_st Companj' Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891 at the Post Oflioe at ChiCiiRO, Illinois, under act of March 3, 1b79. Published Evebt Saturday bt AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone : Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address : Ameflo, Cliicago. SuliSLTilition, riiitnl Slates aii.l M.-lio, $1 .( a jear; Canada, $2. UO; Europe and Countrii's in Postal Union, $2.50. Volumes half yearly from August 3, 1901. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. OmcERS — C. H. ToTTT, Madison, N. J., President; Jules Bouedbt, St. Louis, Mo., Vice- President; John Young, 1170 Broadway, New York, Secretary; J. J. Hbbs, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer. The thirty-fourth annual convention will be held at St. Louis, Mo., August 20-23, 1918. Who Plants A Tree. Who plants a tree Plants not what is. but is to be — A hope, a thought for future years. A prayer, a dream of higher things That rise from out our doubts and fear; As seed or acorn from the cold And duugeon darkness of the mould To light upsprlngs. Who plants a tree Blesses earth's children yet to be. Toilers shall rest beneath its shade. Tlie dreamers dveani of golden hours And frolic youth and winsome maid Shall bless the shadow that it gives; So, happy birds among its leaves. And lowly flowers. Who plants a tree Plants aspliation heavenly; Youth, with eternal upward glanc And vigor, counting not the toil That raises life 'bove circumstance; Plants resolution absolute. And home-bred courage striking roo In native soil. Who plants a tree Plants beauty where all eyes may see. In mirror of her loveliness. How Nature fashions beauteous forms Through sunny calms and darksome sti-ess- A parable of human lite That grows to exeellence through strife Of beating storms.— Robert H. Adams Youth's Companion. Chicagoans Discuss Wholesaling. Interesting Views Presented at Meeting of Chicago Florists' Club. At the regular meeting of the florists' club, at Karthauser's grove. August 8, the feature of the evening was a discussion of conditions at present affecting the growers, wholesalers and retailers in the Chicago district and the relations existing between these branches of the trade. There was a spirited discussion entered into by a number of prominent wholesalers, their views being presented, in part, as follows : From Wholesaler's Standpoint. By John Mlchelscu, of E. C. Amllng Co. We have seen the Chicago flower marlcet progress from day to day and season to season. There are some things we can all be proud of, but there is still plenty of room for im- provement along all lines, especially under the present conditions. First of all, we must look after our supply of stock; this means the man who really is the foundation of our business, namely, the grower. Without him and his welfare looked after, all our efforts are lost, so he is conse- quently the most important. You can only obtain a price for his stock by ask- ing for it. We should impress upon him to keep a complete record of his produc- tion and receipts .so he can be able to tell, from time to time, when to mar- ket his crops to the best advantage; also, what varieties of stock to plant, in order to meet the demand. He must also produce the best quality possible, and if he can do this, he is bound to benefit by it, as the demand for qual- ity is always there. There is in spite of this, at times, an oversupply, and when this occurs he will lose money it his stock is not the best. The best grower never loses in proportion to the one who grows undesirable stock. This much for our supply. Now, how about the wholesaler who condemns the poor stock, and the re- tailer who comes to his store or calls up on the phone and is .promised the world with a fence around it and some- times only gets the fence? Do we al- ways size up our supply correctly? This is a vital point from a selling standpoint. Do not try to fool the buyer, as this hurts your demand very much and makes sales on the wrong- line of stock. Get your customer to push the varieties of stock you know you can supply. This will make money for the customer as well as the grower. Let us try to equalize the demand so all the stock will sell at a good price. No grower has ever lost anything on a higii market, so why worry about the items short on the market, but rather worry about the heavy cuts that we cannot get away from? Induce qual- ity that you generally find goes with the large cuts. We should always im- press on the retail florist that he can- not run a flower store without flowers, and that he loses money as well as a customer, when his competitor fills the order. His argument that he cannot afford to carry stock is not a good one, for his percentage of the profits should be so based, and he must also charge more money to cover the increased cost of operating. We should not handle stocks from surplus shippers, who as a rule, are our competitors on the shipping trade. In so doing we do two things^ help to load up the market and prevent the regular shipper from getting what belongs to him. and lower the prices in general. Growers who do not ship entire cuts to one house, keep us in the dark. You can only .nidge your supply by the daily cuts, and when you know that you have received all the stock there has been cut from a-ny one place from day to day, this is the only competition necessary without let- 174 The American Florist. Aug. 17, ting a grower make competition on his own stock in the same marlcet. We can do more shipping business if we do our business better than the flor- ists in other cities, not by selling cheaper, but by delivering better stock and in good condition. Many good re- tailers ar'v up against unfair competi- tion, due to our lack of collecting our money promptly from his competitor, who uses our money in furthering his business, while the other one pays promptly. The whole sum and substance of our business is that we need more real business and many other ways of doing things omitted. Do justice to your grower by trying to get the best prices possible to enable him to produce at a higher cost. He pays his commis- sion, or his selling expenses, by oper- ating his wholesale house. Do .iustice to the retailer by k'?pping down unfair competition. With this in the minds of all wholesalers, we can overcome the present as well as the future con- ditions. Increased Cost of Growing. Abstract of a paper by Otto W. Frese, man- ager cut flower department. Poehlmann Bros. Co. About 35 years ago, I marketed for J. C. Vaughan, the first flowers sold on the Chicago market on a commis- sion basis, the consignment consisting of a market basket of carnations, sweet alyssums and other garden va- rieties from a small town in Illinois. The entire lot was taken by one State street florist and other shipments fol- lowed. It was then that the commis- sion charge of 15 per cent was estab- lished, and this rate, based at that time on the comparatively small cost of handling has remained unchanged, despite increasing costs of labor, rent, fuel, boxes, etc., until the present day. But with practically everything that enters into the business advanced from 100 to 200 per cent, it is impossible that the same margin of profit can be maintained, and in my opinion, the wholesaler should receive at least 25 per cent under existing conditions. This can be done by classifying grow- ers according to the variety and grade of the stock they ship, creating a scale to apply to the different classes. If it were not for the sale of green and other supplies the wholesalers would find themselves running behind on the present basis. There should also be an exception to stock from outside markets when such comes in com- petition with local production to the extent of glutting the market and low- ering prices. A lar^e number of the growers are under the impression that they do not get full returns. It is my opinion, how- ever that the producer gets every penny — and sometimes more. The. trouble is some growers have very lit- tle confidence in the wholesaler as shown by their changing from one to another, becoming known as "switch- ers" and their stock naturally is not handled to the best advantage. I do not believe, however, that this feeling exists in the mind of the intelligent and competent grower, and the sooner the undesirables are forced out, or place more confidence in the whole- salers, the better it will be for all con- cerned and for themselves in particu- lar. The greatest cause of dissatisfac- tion is the price that stock is sold for and the question of raising prices on all good marketable stock should be worthy of earnest consideration. Of course, in so doing, there would be the protests of the retailers, claim- ing it would be impossible to make sales at higher prices. This is natural as the retailer aims to buy and also sell as cheap as he can, but then If the price was raised uniformly, the retailer would have to charge more and he could get better returns. Cut flowers have not increased in years, selling at the same prices, despite in- creased cost of production, but there must be a change if the growers are to stay in business. Flowers are as essential as a great many other com- modities. An increased wholesale cost would naturally result in higher sell- ing prices and in retail sales this addi- tional expense must not be lost sight of. David Llo.vd George and tlie Flower Girl. The argument has been advanced that growers should set the prices at which their goods should be sold. This would, however, be poor policy, as they are not in daily touch with market conditions. Sales, therefore, must be left entirely in the hands of the whole- saler, and he should at all times have the grower's interests in mind and strive to maintain prices. A great deal of favoritism is often shown and too much good stock is unnecessarily jobbed off. We are gradually advancing along different lines and are now doing things that were formerly thought impossible, and they are working out satisfac- toiily to everyone concerned. The public is paying higher prices for everything and naturally expect to pay more for flowers. It is not reasonable that they should be sold for the same price as heretofore. The grower must receive more for his product, and if he does not receive co-operation at the hands of the retailer, the situation will be far reaching and confronted with .a shortage of stock, the retailer will have to pay higher prices than he ever dreamed of. Stiffen up your backbone, Retailers. When you approach a cus- tomer and ask him $3 for roses that formerly sold for .$1.50 or $2, he will pay. He knows why you ask more. Profitable Prices for Grower. This is a subject which needs no in- troduction, as it has been discussed more or less thoroughly since the in- cipiency of the florist business. How- ever, up to the present time, it has not turned out to be a 100 per cent propo- sition from the grower's viewpoint. The following suggestions are sub- mitted for geiieral consideration : First — The production of a good average quality of flowers. We all know that some growers produce much finer quality than others, and conse- quently, should receive lietter returns for the stock sent to the market. Poor stock is uni^rofitable at all times for the grower and the middle man who handles the goods to sell to the retail trade. Second — Get the proper market value for the stock. This would be easy of accomplishment if the wholesaler and salesman were more thoroughly posted on the original cost of the stock, the grower's overhead expense, and the prevailing market conditions. Such knowledge is essential to insure the grower a fair profit on his investment and labor. The average retail buyer aims to secure his stock as cheaply as possible, after accomplishing his pur- pose by setting his own price, and in a good many instances overruling that of the salesman. A more general knowledge among salesmen of the grower's problem, would lead to better judgment in selling, in compromising, and in holding the price in accordance with market conditions. It Is well for the retailer to stop and consider, that unless the grower real- izes a profitable return for his flowers, he may discontinue growing them, and perhaps turn his attentions to the pro- duction of vegetables. Such has been the case in many instances within the past year, and furtherance of the same would not be conducive to the trade in general. What will the retailers do if this should occur? Is it not well to weigh this problem carefully, and stop the tendency to hammer down prices to the point while the retailer realizes an abnormal profit, and the producer suf- fers a loss? Never overlook the fact that one needs the other, and that neither should have all the profit. It should be fairly divided. Wholesale House of Future. Modern bvisiness is always aggres- sive. To spend intelligently in accord- ance to the needs of the business Is conservation. Let us introduce com- mercial ideas and practices found in other lines of activity. Some whole- salers have shown this spirit of ag- gressiveness where others fail to keep abreast of the times — standing still or losing ground. The cost of whole- saling has advanced steadily toward the 15 per cent commission allowance. To hold down the cost of doing a wholesale business, is to do more busi- ness. No reduction of cost or expense can be expected, and it is for that rea- son that some effective and practical plans be devised to "get the money" for the grower- — that's getting it for us and for the retailer, who must see the grower prosperous in order to have the producer raise the stock for him to do business with. Wholesale houses in the past could start with a little capital to do a 100 per cent business on a 15 per cent basis. The wholesale market is con- ducted any way any individual house may see fit to carry on its business. igi8. The American Florist. 175 SOME MEMBERS OF THE ST. LOUIS TRADE. John Moritz, Superintendent of Forest Park Greenhouses is Seen in the Above Illustration Holding the Silv- r Cup Presented to Him at the August Meeting of the St. Louis Florists' Club, in Appreciation of His Good Woriv in (jouneotion With the 1917 Spring Flower Show in That City. To His Bight is John Young, Secretary of the Society of American Florists, at His Left L. Jules Bourdet, Vice-President of the Same Organization. The Others in ihe Group are St. Louis "Live Wires". A wholesale commission house should have its limitations. It should not ac- cept consignments of "indoor and out- door" stock, except from such growers whose specialty is to commercially pro- duce for the wholesale market. The wholesale grower and the wholesale cut flower commission business should omit selling' direct to the consumer — otherwise known as the "Red Violet Business." Growers consigning; to any one house should organize and hold regular meet- ings to take up matters of interest to consignee and consignor, thereby pro- moting the welfare of both. License the commission firms and bond them for the proper conduct of their busi- ness — particularly for the Vienefit of the consignor and the prestige such supervision will carry to the distant buyer. Stop questionable methods of soliciting consignors. Increased overhead cuts closer into the 15 per cent allowance of the con- signor. Long credits will have to be discontinued. Each credit extended by a wholesaler uses that much more of the capital. No retailer has a .justifi- able reason to expect to use a whole- saler's capital to carry on his business. It takes from eight to twelve per cent for a wholesaler to do business. If col- lections are not within a fixed liasis of income, additional money of the whole- saler must be supplied. The expense of selling has increased without in- crease of commission income. Chicago is a natural "dumping ground" for cut flowers coming in from all parts of the country. While we .are obliged to accept them when express charges are paid or guaranteed, it is our privilege to charge 20 per cent from transient shippers. Retail deal- ers are attracted to this market only as we have the goods to advertise. The wholesale grower and the commis- sion wholesaler have done very little to create a demand for flowers with the consuming public. So long as the commission wholesaler exercises no control over his consignors to bring about better conditions of marketing, so long will we stay as we are. The grower who co-ordinates his green- houses with the commission wholesaler, broadens the responsibilities of such wholesaler, each co-operating with the other, yet each retaining the individu- ality. The grower should take into consid- j eration with his wholesalers the possi- bilities of the products he wants to grow — that the same are "good sell- ers." Growers should endeavor to pro- duce dependable, acceptable products to satisfy the retailer. Getting stock into the wholesale market in the best of condition is worth all it costs to the grower in entitling him to the highest prices with the least amount of trouble and effort in the handling of it by the wholesaler. All stock should be bunched and graded to run uniform in quality. Wherever prac- tical, it is advisable that the stock show some mark of identity of the shipper, since such stock when known to the buyer creates a demand for it- self with consequent higher prices. Only in mobilizing the resources of the Chicago market can we hope to obtain such regulation as will best serve the needs of the grower towards higher prices. Make buying in this market so invitin'g and prove up the strength of our "productive power." Let us make it easier for city retailer and distant buyer to buy cut flowers from this market because it is cheaper to get them from the Chicago market than it is for the retailer to grow' them for himself. Fewer wholesale houses and better ones, each big enough to do things as they ought to oe done, will aid towards equalizing the prices to serve the re- tailer and provide a guarantee of prices to "keep up" the earnings of the grower. Growers, large and small, with the re- tailer, bring about an understanding on the different phases of this market. Harmony will prevail among all classes of the trade. That is the wish of the "wholesale house of the future." The better understanding toward each indi- vidual member brings about unlimited possibilities to do good. Uniformity, standarization with a constant alert- ness towards progressiveness will make the cut flower industry of great- er influence in the business world. Controllingf Surplus Stocks. B.V C. L. Washhui-n, of Bassett & Washburn. The surplus of flowers, or gluts of flowers, can be partially controlled by I the grower in the following manner : The excessive supply of roses is largely caused by heat waves. The United States weather bureau issues a daily bulletin and weather map, which shows from 24 to 48 hours in advance the various changes of temperature that will occur. These predictions have been proven correct in such a large percentage that they can be depended upon as correct. If the growers will watch these maps and predictions, they can end the surplus supply of rosea by disbudding the short and medium stems and reduce the excessive supply during the warm weather, and in that manner let the shipments be more equal to the demand. The flower market is very largely a weather market. The cold waves cause a shortage, and the warm waves a surplus. As these Aveather maps are issued free, it is very important that the florist should get this valuable in- formation and they can save a good deal of money by guiding themselves by these weather predictions. The sup- ply of bulbous stock is hard to regu- late, except by planting in rotation. The supply of carnations is also an item that is hard to regulate. How- ever, with both carnations and bulbous 176 The American Florist. Aug. 17, stock, by throwing away the poor qualities, a much better price can be realized from the improved quality of stock to warrant the loss of the poorer grades. Stock grown outdoors such as gladioli, asters, etc., are very hard to control. There are certain sources that will buy flowers, provided the price is low enovigh, but whether these sources of disposal are advantageous to the mar- ket is hard to say, as frequently they come in direct competition with regu- lar customers, and cause the regular customers considerable loss. The main thing for the growers to do is to watch the weather reports and try to guide their production by the predictions which are given out in the-e reports. General Trade Suggestions. By Miss O. A. Tonner. of O. A. & L. A. Toiiner. It seems fitting at a meeting of this kind to mention a few things that have often been discussed, but no ac- tion ever taken. There is a necessity for improvement in all three divisions of the trade, but we cannot expect co- operation or protection unless we stand for sound principles in each individual division. Our biggest problem is to get a larger average price for the grower, but our attention, in this line, should be turned decidedly to the times when their heavy cuts come in; for at these times their stock is wasted. Flowers ought never to be sold so cheap, that the public, for the time being, turn their thoughts to something more fav- ored than flowers. Overstocking the larger wholesale houses ought to be considered. It is true, they are the first to send prices up, but they are also first in causing them suddenly to drop below normal, when their surplus in some lines, is found wanting for a market. We are depending on a retail trade to consume our stock; we should therefore protect them from that imfair competition, which does destroy their buying power • — sometimes for a week or more — and this has its detrimental effect on our general market as well. Can we look forward to a time when the surplus is handled in ways more profitable for all, through a local board whose duty it would be to promote ■ways and means of distributing the surplus, and keep a more normal mar- ket? An active committee, made up of and supported by all three divisions of the trade, undoubtedly could pro- duce favorable results that now seem farsighted. Higher Prices for Flowers. Abstract of a papei- by A. T. Pyfer, of A. T. Pyfer & Co. There is no line of business suffer- ing today as much as the flower busi- ness on account of low figures obtained for the product, and unless prices are advanced immediately, we will find many growers out of business before the end of another year. Many have already closed all or part of their houses, are devoting them to vegeta- bles, or planning to close them for the winter. Therefore, this decrease in supply, and a normal demand, will have a tendency to increase prices as the business is dependent almost en- tirely on supply and demand. We might say, entirely dependent, since we lack organization and strict co-op- eration among the wholesalers and ■growers, and so long as a grower will toe satisfied to get a lump sum at the end of the week, regardless of how CHARLES H. TOTTY, MADISON, N. J. Presidpnt Society of American Florists. much stock is sold, or at what price, these conditions will exist. The grower is the one who is losing the largest amount of money these days. Everything he uses in producing flowers has advanced, and he is paying the price, because whatever he buys is controlled by organizations who know the cost of production end charge accordingly. The grower can keep a record, and can know these things, and know all he wants to know, but he forgets the most important thing of all — system. It is just as im- portant to have a bookkeeper in your greenhouses, no matter how small your place, as it is to have expert knowl- edge of how to produce good flowers. Let the grower keep a record of his costs and demand an accurate and de- tailed report from his commission man, and you will have taken the first im- portant step toward getting what we must have in order to keep the flower business in existence — higher prices. Therefore you must employ someone, or take time each day, at least, to make a debit and credit entry in a ledger as regularly as you would water and cut your stock. Show the wholesaler what it is costing you to produce the 'stock and demand higher prices. The wholesalers lack all knowledge of cost of production in most cases, and are unorganized and do not co- operate with each other, each doing all he can to undersell his competitors. During the month of July most grow- ers have obtained better average prices for the month than they did last year, and yet they do not know if they have received cost or not, nor has the wholesaler obtained the highest price possible, as many times during the month there was a vast differ- ence in prices on the same kind of stock. Let the grower distribute his stock to as many houses as he thinks best, so that no one house will be overloaded and by several houses han- dling his stock, he can have a daily report of all stock sold and on hand and distribute his stock accordingly. Even in a glut the grower gets a bet- ter average and more stock is sold than when unloaded in one house and slaughtered, disregarding prices or cost of production. What kind of co-operation is there, or will there be, with the wholesaler and retailer? Here, too, there is lack of co-operation and a tendency to put prices down and sell to department stores in order to move the surplus or glut, "thus killing the market for several days for the retailer, who must in a way, meet department store prices, or at least be told about the low prices down town by many cus- tomers each day." The retailer wants higher prices and standard or uniform prices to all, and co-operation in sell- ing wholesale only; also to have the retailers buy everything from the wholesaler and get organized and over- come these underselling competitors. igiS. The American Florist. 177 L. JULES BOURDET, ST. LOUIS, MO. Vice-President Society of American Florists. PLANT NOTES. 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 can also be grown in rows running- across the beds, the rows being about three feet apart. This distance will be found necessary or the plants will get twined together, 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 thick, and one good strong plant to a pot and about eight inches apart in the row is about what should be left to grow on. It is often difficult to get good germination during the hot weather, therefore it is. well to plant enough 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 Ije watered very sparingly until they begin to climb on the strings. The white seeded varieties are often very difficult to start; a good way which we have found very successful is to sow the seed in the drills on top of the soil, throwing a little sphagnum moss over them until they begin to grow, when they can be lightly covered with soil, and when they begin to climb, the drill can be 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 weather sets in. They should be planted in a house that can be held at a cool temperature to procure the best results, a house that does not have a night temperature ex- ceeding .50 degrees, and even 45 de- grees is better. They will not bloom to any extent 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 in- fested with aphis unless guarded against. Nephrolepis. The Boston fern and its sports, which have been grown 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 an- other 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, leav- ing the young stock in the bench. They will soon start to grow, when they can be placed close together in flats and grown on in a fairly cool house until next spring, Avhen they will make ex- cellent stock for planting out. The plants that are lifted should be large 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 air. The call for these plants will begin by October 1, 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 gi-eatest 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. Hollyhocks. During August and early September is the right time to sow hollyhock seed for the next season's flowering. Seed sown in the spring will not croduce a plant that wiU flower to any great ex- tent that year, and they wUl have to be carrried over the winter to make good, large plants, but seeds sown now will make fine plants for next year For the last few years the fungus'that has attacked hollyhocks has made it difficult to carry the old plants over with any degree of certainty, but with late summer sowing much of this trouble is obviated. Be sure and pur- chase a good strain of double seed and sow m a shaded frame, and as soon as ^rge enough pot up in two-inch pots. Grow them in a frame until November I and then pot in three-inch or four- inch pots. These can be carried over the winter in a cold greenhouse or in well protected frames, and started in the greenhouse in March and nice plants for summer blooming be as- sured. Poinsettlas. The plants of poinsettias. in the northern section of the country, should be in the houses by September 1, for cool nights are apt to occur from that date on, and the successful culture of these plants requires an even tempera- ture. The early struck cuttings 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 pots. Give the plants a light location in full sunlight, and space out sufficiently to allow a good circulation of air around the plants. In potting the plants if there are no arrangements so that they can be watered with manure water later, leave a good inch of space at the top, so that they can be given a "topdressing 178 The American Florist. Aug. 17, when the bracts begin to form. An extra feeding at that time will greatly increase the size of the bracts and bril- liancy of the color. Close the ventila- tors 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 point a little fire heat will be necessary. The one great point in growing poinsettias is in keeping them at an even tempera- ture and growing rapidly. Marguerites. The marguerites for winter bloom- ing will soon have to be potted in their blooming pots. This can be done now at any time, and if they are becoming pot-bound the sooner the better. Nine and ten-inch pots are none too large if good flowers are to he grown, and the soil should be good and rich. Pot firmly, using a rammer that the soil can be made solid, and use good drain- age and keep the buds picked off until cool weather sets in; the blooms that are made during the warm weather are of inferior quality and no good flowers will be produced until the plants get a good hold in the new soil. The plants are far better plunged in frames for some time yet than in the houses, for they may become infested with red spider under the glass. The plants in the benches will need to be frequently sprayed to keep them free from insects and the blooms should be kept picked off of them for some time yet. When cool weather approaches allow the flow- ers to come along. Cuttings can be made at this time, which will make nice flowering plants about the turn of the year, at a time when the large plants seem to take a rest and do not bloom profusely. Tliis will insure a cut throughout the season. War-Time Economy. In these troubled times, each should do his or her best to relieve the situa- tion, in every way they can, to con- serve their energies, to give as little trouble as possible to their neighbors and the people with whom they do bus- iness. Harry Bayersdorfer. of H. Bayers- dorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa., is a level-headed business man. His firm prides itself on its service; many people however, take advantage of this liber- ality in being continually on the phone for little things that are invariably to be sent at once. The average florist is, he says, very shortsighted; he will not lay in a stock worth while, even of things which he requires every day, preferring to buy from time to time as his business demands it. He could do much better if he would order goods at quantity prices instead of buying one or two of a thing when needed. Many florists will only buy letters an inscription at a time, probably spend- ing 10 cents carfare and half an hour's time for a boy, when he was needed at the store. With a stock on hand, all this would be avoided. This is only an instance; many a sale is lost, he feels sure, because the goods wanted are not in the store to show customers. Florists who are responsible are often careless in settling their ao counts. seldom taking the benefit of the discounts allowed for prompt payment. At this time all should do their part to save every unnecessary expense, both in labor, in buying intelligently, and by settling their bills promptly earn the discount. K. JOHN YOUNG, NEW YORK. cTPt.iry So-iiety o' American Floris CHRYSANTHEMUMS Summer Work. With the outside temperature hover- ing around 90 in the shade nearly every day now, it is a hot proposition caring for the plants in the chrysanthemum houses, and those having the work to do are often tempted to put a shade on the glass so that the conditions will be more comfortable, but chrysanthe- mums do best under full light with plenty of air. If grown under shade or close conditions, the plants will make a soft, thin growth and the wood does not ripen well enough to produce fine flowers. During periods of terrific heat, the plants should be given a good syringing morning and afternoon to maintain a moist atmosphere and en- courage the growth. Care should be taken not to get the soil in the beds too wet, especially at times of thunder storms and heavy rains, which create a great deal of dampness inside and pre- vent the soil from drying out quickly. It is a mistake for the grower to allow the soil to remain in a wet state con- tinually; better results will be obtained if the soil is allowed to get fairly dry between each watering. Careful watering is one of the most important factors in growing chrysan- themums. The practice of the old- time gardener of rapping the outside of the pots when growing- the plants in pots to see if there was a good light rattle there before watering to some extent holds just as good today with bench culture. Examine carefully the condition of the soil before each water- ing. Every careful grower has noted that many times the best blooms are cut from the outside rows of the bench where the soil has a chance to dry out more than in the center. This is a good guide to go by, it being necessary to water the outside rows two or three times more often than the center ones. To watering haphazardly can be traced the cause of more inferior blooms than anything else. The month of August is a critical period in growing chrysanthemums. Before the month is very far along, some of the early-flowering and early- planted exhibition varieties will have their buds i-eady for taking; then when we get to the 15th and 20th of the month, most of varieties that mature in October will also have their buds ready, and so it will go to the end of the month and through the early part of September. To be prepared for the bud setting, the plants should receive careful attention from now on. Watch closely the work of removing the side growth, also to that of properly sup- porting them to enable the plants to grow uprightly. igi8. The American Florist. 179 J. J. HESS, OMAHA, NEB. Treasurer Society of American Florists. Another very important item is to make sure the plants are free from Hy. There is not any other time when the insects will do as much damage as now. If neglected, the fly will work down into the top g'rowth and badly- cripple the young shoot or bud which is devel- oping there. The weather conditions at this season of the year are favorable for the rapid increase of all kinds of insects. All kinds of fly are particu- larly abundant in the middle west this season. Roses, spiraeas and many other outdoor shrubs have been badly in- fested. This means that unless the spraying of the plants in the houses with the insecticide is attended to regu- larly, they also will be attacked. The writer has heard growers state that they do not spray their plants until there is a good crop of fly on them; then they applv a strong dose of insec- ticide and clean them off. This. I con- sider a poor policy, because a great deal of the young growths' strength has been sucked out. It is far better to keep the plants clean by systematic, regular spraying. The gi-een cabbage worm, hairy caterpillar and grasshop- per are other insects that attack the plants at this time. The best method that we have found to get the best of these creatures, is by hand picking, but it must be done regularly to be effective. All three of these pests do a wonderful amount of damage in a very short whil^. The cut-worm is another beast that we have to combat and is one that is hard to get under control, because they work mostly at night and hide down in the soil at the base of the plant during the daytime. Finely sifted lime or wood ashes, lightly col- ored with Paris green, dusted over tops of the plants is effective when daily syringings do not have to be done, but now when it is necessary to syringe, the poison gets washed off the plants be- fore it gets in its work. Another plan is to lay small pieces of board on the surface of the soil for worms to secrete themselves under, then catch them by hand. Also, when a plant has been attacked, the cut-worm usually can be found by rubbing away a little of the loose soil at the plant's base, but which- ever method is followed to combat these or any other insects, eternal vigilance is the only means of success. C. W. JOHNSON. FLORISTS' FERNS. Well Deserved. Visitor — "What's the reason all those people are honoring that old man over there?" Bellhop — "Why, he's invented a com- bination hammock and hoe so that the amateur gardeners can rest and hoe at the same time." Hot Weather Treatment. Several species of ferns that are popular in the trade, are nearly or quite hardy, and this fact shows the reason- ableness of the outdoor treatment ac- corded these plants during the summer by most trade growers. The majority of ferns are more or less subject to at- tacks of thrips during the hot weather, and this pest flourishes amazingly in the greenhouse, where ventilation can- not be so thorough as in a cold frame with the sashes elevated on a frame- . work one foot to 18 inches above the sides of the frame. By the adoption of this plan of shaded sash on an ele- vated framework, the plants are sufii- ciently protected from the sun and also from heavy rains, while getting abund- ant ventilation both day and night. Naturally it is not quite as convenient for watering in these frames as it is on the benches of a greenhouse, but with a conscientious man and a good hose the watering does not loom up as an obstacle to this method of culture. All the numerous species and va- rieties of pteris that are useful in 'the trade list, will grow admirably in the frames, and that standby for the fern dish. Aspidium tsussimense, will make more progress in the frames than in the greenhouse. The cyrtoraiums. or "Holly ferns" are also happier outdoors for Ihe summer, where they will make that short-stemmed gi-owth with dark.green foliage of heavy texture, that appeals so strongly to the decorator. That this particularly useful fern enjoys the con- ditions of the great outdoors is not to be wondered at when we remember that in many portions of Europe, and also in parts of our own country, Cyrto- mium falcatum is much planted in the hardy fern garden, and that C. Roch- fordianum is simply an improved form of the above. Young stock of the common adian- tums. for example, A. cuneatum, and tliose of the decorum type, to which group A. hybridum and A. Croweanum belong, are also well-suited in the frame for the summer. The nephrolepis may also be given outdoor treatment with good results, but with the larger sized plants, one cannot so readily care for them in the ordinary frame, and in addition to this, there may be some available bench room that needs filling for the warm season, and as the nephrolepis form a quick crop for fall sales, these ferns are commonly doubled up in 5-inch or 6- inch pots and hurried along in the greenhouse. Many and various have been the sports from Nephrolepis e.-cal- tata. but for the present, at least, N. Scottii and N. Teddy, Jr., seem among the most useful, both being good house plants, and of sufficiently compact growth to make a shapely specimen in a 6-inch pot. The cristate and laciniate forms of the nephrolepis, and of these there have been many introduced, are very beautiful, when well grown, bvit usually do not stand up so well as the Scottii type in the dwelling, and in conse- quence have enjoyed but a Heeling favor among the trade generally. The cibotiums also need a great abundance of air during the summer, for while these lovely ferns may be grown very rapidly under favorable conditions in the greenhouse, yet the growth is likely to be very soft and not nearly so well adapted for the florist's 1 window as the plants that occupy a 180 J HE AmERJCAiV tLORlST Aug. 17, A.H. Hummert. President St. Louis Florists' Club. lath shelter for three or four months of the warm season. But these ferns must be given plenty of space, and should also be elevated above the ground in order to keep their fronds clean, for once tlje fronds become muddy. It is not an easy matter to clean them, owing to the hairy surface of the leaves. Cibotium Scheidei Is really a remark- able fern, in the fact that it will stand so much exposure to wind and com- parative dryness without injury, where- as Dicksonia antarctica is a hardier tree fern in regard to temperature, and yet if allowed to get as dry as the cibo- tium, the dicksonia would lose all its foliage. It would seem as though there is an opening for the sale of a greater quan- tity of hardy ferns for outdoor plant- ing, for there are multitudes of homes in our country that have partially shaded corners that would be far more satisfactory with a permanent planting of hardy ferns than they are now with some unhappy flowering plants for a brief period in the year, and nothing else for the remainder of the seasons. But to bring such matters before the public in a manner to impress them, the florist must give an object lesson in the form of a hardy fern garden somewhere on his own grounds, and while these object lessons cost money to inaugurate, yet it would doubtless prove to be money well spent. A well made catalogue is undoubt- edly a business getter, but a well ar- ranged fern garden would also reach some people, and be even more con- vincing. Pl-ERIS. ORCHID NOTES. Summer Varieties ana Winter Plannnig As the summer season advances, the supply of orchid blooms dwindles. Cat- tleya gigas and C. Gaskelliana of the labiata section, with C. Harrisoniae, be- ing the most prominent, and to have these to perfection a well ventilated house with moderate shading is very necessary. Lealia purpurata and L. tenebrosa, when well grown, stand out boldly when used as cut flowers. These and the numerous Laeliocattleya hy- brids, which are becoming quite plenti- ful, are good for summer work. L. C. Fascinator (C. Schroederse + L. pur- purata), L. C. Canhamiana (L. pur- purata + C. Mossiae), L. C. Eudora (L. purpurata -f C. Mendelii) and L.. C. luminosa (L. tenebrosa -f- C aurea) are all fine for the hot weather, when used with Epidendrum radicans and the long trailing spikes of Oncidium Wentworthianum (yellow) and its light flowered companion, O. leucochilium. Amongst a batch of Vanda coerulea there can always be cut a few spikes during the hot summer months. The blue color of this orchid and a few other botanical varieties can always be used Nitrogfen Supply Increased. The largest experimental plant in the United States for the manufacture of fixed nitrogen from the air, with the exception of the ones now being con- structed for the war department, is in operation at the department of agri- culture experiment farm, Arlington, Va. At this plant the nitrogen from the air is combined with hydrogen to form ammonia which can be used in the manufacture of explosives and fer- tilizer. J. J. Beneke. . Vice-President .St. Louis Florists' Club. to advantage in any decorations that may have to be done at this season. The flowers from the above named will come from now on, but prepara- tion for the coming winter is what the florist or orchid grower should now at- tend to. This, indeed, in many cases will be found difficult, owing to unrest caused by the war, but to the genuine orchid grower it may prove a blessing, as there appear to be indications of the big importations of orchids from their natural haunts being entirely cut off for some years to come, thus weeding out automatically the orchid merchants from the orchid growers; for truly the reputations of many of the former have been gained purely from the contin- uous importations consigned to this country for years past. Also, the short- age of labor will no douVit revolutionize the methods that have for years been thought necessary to ameliorate, or foster, the raising of orchids. The question is : Have all the methods gen- erally followed been best for the suc- cess of the plants imported? The de- preciation, or deterioration, of so many orchids all over the country from year to year proves that orchid growing Is far from perfect. Take the plants shown at the annual flowers shows, and note how very few specimens come back in good shape the second or third time. It is safe to ssy newly imported stock always predominates, and when this supply is cut at the source how long will the orchid biusiness last, prof- itably? Even now the 50 per cent coal allowance means considerable crowding in, for better or worse. Yet, if the head grower will only become more obser- vant and trust less to assistants, the results may be better than ever before. In the first place, it is advisable for every man in charge of a collection of commercial orchids to get well ac- quainted with atmospheric conditions of the locality he sojourns in; the high and dry western districts want more care in ventilating than the low eastern sections, for if treated the same in this respect one might get too much ven- tilation and the other not enough. It is useless to try to write down instruc- tions for some low lying district, as in the past few months the humidity has been 100 several times; the mois- ture has been sufficient to keep most orchids going without any water for as much as 10 days. Yet a change may come, and a soaking of water is need- ed every three days. A safe way is to have a few ferns growing in pots in any orchid house, and about every third time these ferns dry out the orchids will need a soak too. Shading is a very important thing in growing orchid.'!; too much is as bad as not enough. In the first place, the plants remain wet too long after each watering, and in the second the plants dry so quickly that they take little good out of each watering. Some shade that does not get washed off with each heavy rainstorm is what is wanted. The perfect shade for orchids has not been found. The roller blind arrange- ments, whether made of wood slats or canvas, are a nuisance. They are both expensive to make and there is a great waste of time in operating them; and, now that help is scarce, there Is no gain in using them anyway when the plants will do just as well and In most cases flower better. J. J. Windier. Secretary St. Louis Florists' Club. igiS. The American Florist. 181 GARDEN VIEW AND PONDS, MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN, ST LOUIS. It is well to consider what a lot of unnnecessary work has been thought needful in the past in orchid houses. A lot of this labor has been handed down from one to the other; few have stopped to think if a lot of this was of any benefit until a time come.s. like the present, when one man has to do what two or three men used to do. A system worked out for ventilating and watering by each grower would do away with a lot of unnecessary damp- ing and syringing daily. No harm can he done to cattleyas if they are allowed to become fairly dry before they are watered. Then give a good supply, un- til the water trickles through the hole cut in the bottom of the pot. In water- ing this way, enough water gets on the benches and floor of the houses to last two or three days without further at- tention, with the exception of ventilat- ing. As Cattleya gigas. C. Mossisp. C. Men- delii and C. Gaskelliana pass out of flower, they need examining to find out if any require repotting, and with nny that need this operation take away the old back bulbs and tear away the old potting material (for it is unwise to put any cattleya in a new pot and leave the old roots and their soil un- disturbed ) . Use a good grade of peat, and pot each plant firmly, but do not give water for three days — then spar- ingly until well rooted. Denbrobium Phalipnopsis is now grow- ing rapidly and does well in the sun- niest spot in the cattleya house. It will require water in abundance until the flowers open. All other dendrobiums are growing fast; in fact, any orchid that is making good bvtlbs should never be allowed to lack water, but it is not a good plan to keep them in a sodden state all the time. Make a practice of letting each batch of plants become fairly dry before repeating. It is well to note the extra hours of daylight and see that the houses are not closed too early; leaving a little ventilation open all night is a plan that can safely be followed. C. Y. Pripede. Missouri Botanical Garden. From a recent address on the Mis- souri IJotanical Garden, St. Louis, by Dr. George T. Moore, director, we take the following : "The cultivation of plants for their healing qualities by the monks of the middle ages is generally supposed to have been the forerunner of the mod- ern botanical garden, although these medispval gardens doubtless had their origin in others of greater antiquity. In a recent treatise on embroidery and lace by a Frenchman, the ingenious theory is advanced that the ide.a of a botanical garden originated during the sixteenth century in Fi-ance. when the demand for flowers and fruits to serve as patterns for the designing of bro- cades caused the horticulttirist, Gene Robin, to open a little garden, with conservatories in which he cultivated strange and little known varieties. This proved to be such a success that Henry IV purchased the establishment and under the name of "The Garden of the King." it became crown property. In 102(1 the learned, Guy de Brosse sug- gested that medical students might r-tudy these plants without interfering with the designers of embroidery and tapestry. Hence the first Jardin des Plantes. with its natural history mu- seum, came into existence. This in- stitution served so many excellent pur- poses that other countries rapidly at- tempted to duplicate it— the author concluding with the naive statement. Who would have thought it possible for embroidery thus to come to the aid of science?" "Unfortunately for this notion as to the origin of botanical gardens, the Jardin des Plantes was founded by Louis XIII in 1(310 and although the aesthetic study of plants and of flowers must undoubtedly have appealed to those who visited the garden, just as It does today, it seems quite certain that such collections of living plants were primarily brought together be- cause of their real or supposed medi- cinal value. "The function of a botanical garden as an aid to scientific teaching and re- search did not develop much, if at all, prior to the middle of the seventeenth century, when those at Bologna, Mont- pellier. Leiden. Paris and Upsala be- came more or less noteworthy in this respect. The taste for ornamental and decorative plants had meanwhile slow- ly been gaining ground, as well as the desire to cultivate rare and unusual species. Many persons of wealth and influence, during the eighteenth een- tuiy, became, through the employment of men skilled in botany and horticul- ture, generous patrons of science. The world was searched for new and rare Iilants which were brought to Europe for cultivation and magnificent vol- umes describing these collections were published. The older gardens were essentially private institutions, but later many of the existing establish- ments, with an increasing number of new ones, were opened to the public, cither without charge or for a small admission fee. 182 The American Florist. Aug. 17, "The modern botanical garden has a number of functions which did not ap- pear simultaneously, but were a mat- ter of gradual development. Begin- ning with the utilitarian idea, there were added the sesthetic, the scientific and the educational, using these words in the broadest sen.se. Depending largely upon local conditions, these functions have been given different de- grees of prominence, some gardens be- ing essentially sesthetic, some mainly scientific, and others, combining in about equal proportions all of the ele- ments mentioned. Certainly the mod- ern tendency is to make the botanical garden something more than a 'mu- seum of living plants' which, however necessary, is to a large degree unin- teresting and -lacking in its appeal to the public. "Most botanical gardens in this coun- try are either connected with some m- stitution of learning, or maintained wholly or in part by the municipality. In this respect the Missouri botanical garden is unique, since it has no con- nection whatsoever with the city, pay- ing taxes on all its revenue-producing property and only indirectly being associated with Washington Univers- ity, through the graduate school of botany. . ^ ,, „ "The garden as it now exists is tne development of the private garden of Henry ShaAV, who came to this coun- try from England in 1818 and soon after settled in St. Louis. Acquiring a fortune within about 20 years, Mr. Shaw devoted the larger part of the remaining 50 years of his life to the enlargement and management of this garden, which, although freely opened to the public, remained his private property until his death. Seeking the advice of such men as Dr. George Engelmann, Sir William and Sir Jo- seph Hooker, and Professor Asa Gray, Mr. Shaw, in a will, remarkable for its breadth and farsightedness, left to a self-perpetuating board of trustees the administration of his property and. through a director, the management of the garden which he himself designated as the Missouri botanical garden. "It may truly be said that practically all the various aspects of the work of this garden at the present time, whether they be scientific, educational, or iBsthetic, were conceived by Mr. Shaw and provided for in a very def- inite manner by his will. As funds have become available, various ' as- pects of the work have been enlarged and it is possible that in some respects the development has proceeded further than Mr. Shaw imagined possible, but the germ of the idea may be found in his will and had be lived to the pres- ent time it seems more than likely that his own management would have pro- duced practically the institution as it now exists. "The garden comprises about 12o acres in the heart of the city, about fiO aeri;s of which are as yet unim- proved. It is in no sense a part of the park system, being enclosed within a stone wall or fence, and pleasure vehicles are not admitted. In addition to the ordinary landscape treatment of such a garden, including the usual plantations of trees, hardy shrubs, and flower beds, there are also special out- door collections comprising such fea- tures as the so-called 'North Ameri- can tract' in which are included a systematic arrangement of a consider- able number of plants hardy in the vi- cinity of St. Louis; a small arboretum; a medicinal garden; a large Italian garden, laid out on strictly formal lines; a so-called 'Linnean garden,' which takes its name from one of the older greenhouses, called by Mr. Shaw the 'Linnean house,' and which be- cause it is bounded on three sides by a wall, is patterned after some of the English gardens; a rose garden; an economic garden, in which are dis- played special collections of useful plants, such as rice, peanuts, tobacco, sugar cane, cotton, farm crops of vari- oi;." sorts, examples of vines, hedge plaittj, annuals and perennials suitable for growing in the vicinity of St. Louis; bee plants, herbs, small fruits and anything which can serve as a demonstration to the public of what may be accomplished in the growing of useful and ornamental plants. "During the last few years about 100,000 square feet of display green- bouses have been added, within which have been maintained permanent col- lections of palms, econonajc plants, ferns, desert plants, cyads, orchids, etc. ' "In addition to the outdoor and in- door collection of plants, the garden maintains one of the best botanical libraries and herbariums in the United States, and these two features serve as n:ost Important ai'junets to the Shaw School of Botany which, with aclcqa.'ite laboratory facilities, devotes its principal endeavor to the training of graduate students in botany, these students receiving their master's or doctor's degree from Washington I'ni- versity. This school, although largely "In addition to the graduate stu- dents, a school for gardeners is main- tained, which, because of the unique opportunities available, and the spe- cial character of the work, is perhaps not to be equaled elsewhere in this country. Young men and women who have received a high school training or its equivalent are admitted on ex- amination and devote three years, of 12 months each, to the practical and theoretical aspects of landscape design- ing, floriculture, horticulture, engineer- ing, etc. The courJes include such sub- jects as diseases of plants, entomology, soils, mechanical and freehand draw- ing, plant breeding, general and sys- tematic botany, as well as the various more strictly horticultural subjects. The morning of each day is spent In practical work, both indoors and out, and by the end of the third year the student has had an opportunity to be- come personally acquainted with the definite growing methods and manage- ment of such groups of greenhouse plants as orchids, palms, tropical eco- nomic plants, desert plants, etc., as well as the actual propagation, grow- ing and care of practically every sort of plant which can be grown out of doors in St. Louis. "While the plan and conduct of such a garden is essentially scientific, differ- ing from most private estates or parks, the public apparently appreciates the efforts being made since the attend- ance is constantly increasing. It has been amply demonstrated that a gar- MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN, ST. LOUIS. Fern House in the Kew Range. maintained by the funds of the garden is a department of Washington Uni- versity. A small experimental green- house, near the laboratory, provides the necessary working space for the graduate students. Under this green- house tl-.ere are cellars, devjted I" the experimental side of mushroom grow- ing, as well as a large pit in v.'hich investigations concerned with the rot- ting and destruction of timber are car- ried on. "The small museum and library building, erected by the founder, is now devoted to a remarkably fine collection of specimens illustrating the diseases of wood, and from time to time exhibi- tions of special intere?!t are shown here. den of this character will furnish rec- reation and pleasure to thousands who are not seeking merely for amusement, and every effort is made to have the collections, in so far as possible, in- formational if not instructive. Nat- urally, such a place must be attractive and the mere accumulation of numbers of botanical species, crowded together, will not answer the purpose. By main- taining floral displays of plants which are either little known, or because of the wealth of bloom and color cannot be .seen elsewhere, and by showing rare tropical plants which, because of their fruit or use in commerce, are known to the average individual, as well as the commoner things w^hich are fre- quently read about but seldom seen. igiS. The American Florist. 183 the garden is able to make a definite appeal to many. Such an institution, with the various enterprises referred to, is naturally expensive to maintain and it is impossible to do all in any one department that might be desira- ble. However, it is believed that the income will eventually be sufficient to support the various projects now un- der "way and that ultimately the Mis- souri botanical garden will become an even greater monument to the greatest patron of botany and horticulture that this country has ever known. Burtank's Superwheat. If Luther Burbank has developed a "superwheat," that will be, after a fashion, an answer to the "supercan- non" of the Germans, the news of his achievement is good and important news. But in spite of all that Mr. Bur- bank has done in the way of improving trees and lesser plants, announcements made by him are not received by every- body as promising a revolution in any domain of agriculture. That he is a man of genius in his own line is ad- mitted with only here and there a mur- mur of dissent, but that is largely be- cause, on the one hand, he does not follow the methods of orthodox science in making his experiments, and, on the other, because the commercial exploita- tion of his discoveries has not always been such as to commend itself to the part of the public attentive to such matters. In criticism of Mr. Burbank person- ally, however, nobody has a word to say, and it may very well be that he has evolved a strain of wheat better than any hitherto known. To increase the yield and quality of this most pre- cious of all the cereals would be a bene- fit to the world to which few, indeed, would be comparable in value. The present record of the United States as a wheat grower is wonderful as re- gards quantity, but our average pro- duction per acre is not at all creditable either to our intelligence or our skill. Our inferiority has been due to the abundance, until recently, of our new and cheap land. Of that we have no more, and better methods are sought of necessity. — N. T. Times. Why S. A. F. Conventions are Essential. Conventions are the focused eyes of business. Never have the constructive agencies of the nation been called upon for such duty of patriotism and eco- nomic service as now, because of the war. Probably no other broadly con- structive force eclipses in its potential- ities for good that great American in- stitution — the business convention. Persons who never really thought deep- ly in their lives before about condi- tions confronting the flower industry have begim to think now, as a result of the things the war has brought home to them. "We must today think in masses, and this naturally brings larger scope of reason and clearer vision. If the So- ciety of American Florists were not to keep up its end in the gigantic pace that is being set us by the progressive elements in business, politics, etc., in the world at large, we must see our- selves left hopelessly. Conventions are fundamentally as- semblages of men brought together to consider questions peculiar to their lines of endeavor. They discuss these things to find out just what a man in the same line, but with a different pair of eyes, has seen. They attack their problems; they discuss possibilities; they present abstract propositions which are the forerunners to realized things they must first conceive in the abstract. Above all, they discuss their activities with a view to bettering their business and their conditions as busi- ness men. Conventions in wartimes such as these are vitally essential. It will take Mrs. Julius Roehrs, Ruthersford, N. J. President Ladies' Society of American Florists, Mrs. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Secretary Ladles' Society of American Florists. all of the best brains in every line of peaceful endeavor, working at their top capacity, to see ahead and arrange to cope with the revolutionized condi- tions that will follow the war. For reasons as stated above, it is essential that the Society of American Florists' convention be held and that essential questions be discussed. It is question- able whether it would be wise to elim- inate business counsel, curtailing com- mercial activity and slowing up the rapid circulation of money, thereby re- tarding the ability of each dollar to do the maximum of work. As stated above, we must think in masses; think clearly and think with a vision, and this can be most easily done for our particular line of endeavor at the coming convention. J. J. WINDLER. THE ROSE. Roses Without Heat. Roses that will produce in quantity, flowers that are always in demand at top market prices, that require prac- tically no coal, in fact, can be grown entirely without this expensive mate- rial, are or should be in high favor in these troubled times. Such a rose is the Victoria, formerly Kaiserin Au- gusta Victoria, now rechristened. Be- fore the advent of Bride and White Killarney, this was the standard white variety of commerce, although it was always difiicult to manage when flow- ers were wanted in the dull, winter months. For this reason, and the fact that it bruises very easily, making it a difficult rose to ship, it was given up by many growers. Chas. F. Knorr & Bro. of Lawndale, Philadelphia, Pa., who have an envious reputation as growers of superb cut roses, have long made a specialty of the Victoria for the summer market. Their oldest stock has been planted for 16 years and is still producing from, five to six crops per season, which gen- erally begins with Easter, running well up into November, and some have been brought in as late as Christmas. The average is however, five crops. Their plants are all in ground beds, raised about one foot above the paths; these are dried off in late November and re- ceive no more water until started up in March in the first house for the Easter crop. About 3,200 plants are grown, divided into four houses. Through the winter, they aim to keep the temperature a little above freezing, although the past winter, when their coal ran out, the houses went down to 16° and the plants appeared none the worse for it. Before starting, the bushes, which for the most part have held their leaves, are cut back to a"bout 18 inches and the loose mulch or old manure from the top dressings is scraped off down to the hard soil. The beds are then given a light watering to softeo the soil and a six-inch mulch of fresh manure is applied and settled with a good, thorough watering to wash it in. The fresh manure does not hurt, as there are no leaves or foliage to bum. A little heat is given at this time to get them going, but except for an early Easter they do not require much; just a little to dry up the dampness or keep down mildew. Natural heat is much better than the artificial. This year on account of the scarcity of coal, they did not make Easter, the first flowers being cut in May. Proper ventilation is important; raised early in the morn- ing, it is partially shut off at .5 p. m., and closed finally about 6 p. m. Even in the hottest days of summer, the ven- tilators are never left open all night. At times in summer, the inside temper- ature rises to 110°. During these periods, they syringe the roses over the top and also wet the roof, which will drop the glass 10 to 12 degrees. 184 The American Florist. Aug. 17, The first crop is generally the best, although they get very fine flowers in the fall. Their oldest house was cut back last year to within six inches of the ground. The plants were later than the others in starting, but came in all right later, producing the best stock on the place in the fall. As they grow older, the plants appear to renew themselves, the old bearing wood dying as strong new shoots from the bottom take their place. Much of the blind wood that comes with every growth will break again from the first strong eye near the end of the shoot and pro- duce good flowers before the next crop is ready. The crops are produced in from five to six weeks. A top dressing of manure is given after each second crop is taken. A house of 1,500 plants had cut or produced 50,000 flowers last year. They are believed to pay quite as well as tea roses, as they take prac- tically no coal, and there is nearly al- ways a good demand, other roses being so poor for the most part of their sea- son. The beds look wonderfully well, those in full crop showing plenty of fine buds with stems 18 to 24 inches in length. At one time, this firm had quite a trade in rooted cuttings or young plants in 2y2-inch pots. Cuttings were taken in November, as then the wood was hard and rooted easily. But few growers make a specialty of this va- riety, which Mr. Knorr says is im- questionably the best white rose for summer, and if well grown and care- fully handled, would find a demand at good prices in any market. In a range of glass 50x150 feet, filled last winter with Killarneys which were frozen out. beets were planted about February 10. The rows were 12 inches apart, between which were planted radishes. The radishes were pulled first in six or seven "n^eeks. The beets were ready May 10. The radishes sold first at five cents, then four and three and one-half cents, per bunch of 10. The beets brought 10 cents per bunch of six. There was not much money in it, but as scarcely any artificial heat was necessary. It was something to help make up the loss. Unless there is a very careful selec- tion and succession of crops, Mr. Knorr thinks most greenhouse men would find vegetables a poor substitute for flowers, at least from a money standpoint. FLORISTS' PALMS. Larkspur Specialist. William Swayne, Kennett Square. Pa., makes a specialty of Ijarksp\ir Belladonna. The clumps are stored in a frame and brought into the houses to make successive crops. Thev are pl.inted on raised benches. Radi.shes between the rows are n catch cron bffore the larkspur shades the ground. The first larkspur is now being cut. The stock looks very promising, being covered with spikes which will soon be ready to rut free'v. A house of call.as wns a sight. These are grown in six-inch pots set close together on low. raised benches and plunged In cinders. As Ihey get root bound, a top dressing of cow manure gives .n needed "timulnnt. Three hundred and fifty flowers had been cut the day be- fore the photograph was taken. The average for the season is seven flow- ers to a plant. Houses of mignonette. Double White daisies, and pansies were Interesting. K. Reducing Temperatures. The combination of two evils, namely, shortage of coal and a period of excessively cold weather at the same time, made last winter a mem- orable one to many florists, and in some cases the situation was too pow- erful for the grower to» combat, and in consequence some establishments were closed entirely, while others were com- pelled to limit the area heated or re- duce the 9.verage temperature main- tained in the houses. The latter plan, that is. a reduction of temperature, may be carried out to a reasonable degree in the palm "houses without serious injury to the stock. December and January, especially. Ensign Carl Cropp. Son of Carl Cropp Vaughau's Seed Store, Chioas cover a comparatively dormant period in the life of these plants and thus makes it easier to lower the temper- ature somewhat without any serious loss. During normal times, when coal is plentiful and the season ordinarily sunshiny, one may overcome this ten- dency to cease active growth with some species of palms, and by main- taining a rather high temperature and moist atmosphere may induce some growth of both roots and tops, but at such a time as this fuel conservation demands that the palm grower, in common with his brothers in other lines of the business, shall sacrifice some of the advantages of abundant heat and make less effort to force growth in the winter. Then the ques- tion arises as to how much reduction in temperature may safely be made witiiout serious injury to the plants, and this reduction must take into con- sideration the varied needs of differ- ent species. The kentias, both Forsteriana and Betmoreana, will endure, for a reason- ( able time, a night temperature of 45* to 50°, but when these palms are submitted to such a temperature as this it is especially necessary that watering and syringing shall not be overdone and shall be finished as ear- ly in the day as possible, in order to have the foliage dry before night. La- tania borbonica will also bear a night temperature of 45°, but at such a tem- perature the foliage will lose color and the plants will get very hard. Phoenix Roebelinii and other mem- bers of that family will bear a reason- able reduction in temperature— for example, 48° to .50° at night, and somewhat lower than that if the plants are watered sparingly. Cocos Weddeliana is more impatient of low temperature than the various trade palms referred to above and is liable to lose its roots and get the yellows if given a lower temperature than 58* to 60° at night for any length of time. And this peculiarity of heat loving seems also to be natural to the seeds of the cocos, for a severe chill, without actual freezing, will affect the germinative power of such seeds in quite a marked degree. Areca lutescens is also a warm- house subject and will not bear a lower temperature than 50° at night with a very good grace, and will keep in better color and much more active condition at 58° to 60°. The livistonas, both L. rotundifolia and L. altissima, may also be counted among the tender subjects, and particularly so while in very young plants. Chamaerops and coryphas are quite cool house subjects and may be kept in good condition during the winter in a night temperature of 45°, but neither of these species is used very largely among the trade in this coun- try. As indicated already, these various palms are not likely to make growth under the conditions suggested, but that they may be safely kept through the winter at about such tempera- tures, or even lower for a short time, has frequently been proved, and as the weather improves toward spring these semi-dormant plants will again become active and soon progress in size, Of the two kentias, K. Belmoreana is the most susceptible to cold, and if one can so arrange it, it is advisable to place this species in the warmer portion of the house; but care in wa- tering is one of the essentials to suc- cess when keeping the plants cold, for they are less likely to get a serious check in low temperatures if the roots are slightly dry. W. H. Taplin. Changing: the Case. As far as possible the flowers in the case should all be looked over in the late afternoon or evening hours of the day. The busiest time in a flower store is generally the early morning. Cleaning up the stock and changing the water in the jars is to say the least a mussy job and should not have to interfere with the work on the early I orders. If gotten out of the way the night before and fresh jars of water made ready for the next day's stock, the store is clean and inviting for the early customer and all help is avail- able for the work in hand, or rush or- ders that often come in over the phone. igi8. The American Florist. 185 Fuel Oil for Steam Boilers. BY W. H. CDXP. When the price of coal is mounting higher day by day, the rapidly increas- ing use of petroleum as a substitute fuel wins wider attention than ever be- fore. The opening up of oil fields in a large percentage of states in the Union has made this new fuel more accessible and therefore cheaper. It has been used in place of coai for a number of years iu the proximity of extensive oil fields. Now it is used for heating pur- poses in a constantly widening area, as familiarity with its nature and use spreads. Florists in some states have used it to heat their greenhouses for some years. Others who have not ex- perimented with it will be glad to know how advantageous would be its use to them in the face of the soaring coal prices. I will state at the outset that for hot-water heating fuel oil is not prac- ticable unless the plant is sufficiently large to justify the installation of a small auxiliary steam boiler to supply the steam necessary for the operation of the burners. Hence in this article I shall treat the problem as applied to steam heating plants exclusively. At least 25 or 30 pounds of steam pressure on the boiler is necessary for the successful operation of a fuel oil burner. A greater pressure is better, and where a reducing pressure valve can be used to step down the pressure in the heating mains, and the boiler is sufficiently sound to carry it easily, a pressure of 50 pounds will be found most efficient. COMPARED WITH COAL. In comparing fuel oil with coal for economy, calculations can be based upon about three barrels of oil to one ton of good soft coal in heat units, with the following additional points in favor of fuel oil : First, steadiness of fire and inten- sity of heat, giving greater capacity from the same boiler. In our case, we have two boilers. If coal is used, the fireman must start the second boiler when the outside temperature falls be- low 20 degrees, requiring extra coal to get it going. With fuel oil, the first boiler carries the heat until the tem- perature outside drops to zero. The saving in fuel required to start the sec- ond boiler is important in itself. .Second, fuel consumption can be stopped when steam is shut off, or shortly before, and by closing chimney and air dampers closely and shutting off steam at 10 pounds, the boiler pres- sure will usually be sufficient to start the fire when needed in the after- noon. Ten pounds of steam will start the fire if care is used and it is watched until the pressure reaches 25 or 30 pounds, which it will do much more quickly than with coal — another sav- ing in fuel and time. Third, the labor of firing is greatly reduced. All that is required is attention to the pressure gauge, keeping the feed tank pumped full, and occasionally regulating the burners to hold steam at proper mark, or to free from clogging, sometimes caused by a clot of dirt in the oil, which is rare, or some water in the oil getting to the burners. This allows the night man time for whatever work that can be arranged convenient to the boiler room. EXPEN.SE OF EQUIPMENT. The cost of equipment need not be heavy. The burners and boiler room equinment of feed tank, pump, piping, furnace firebrick and labor should fall OILPlPFJij c^p^-i^'PE TO BURnear '"fAM~--;:^r-^f'*o" DOME FUEL OIL FOR STEAM BOILERS. LDgeraent of Firebox and Oil and Steam Supply. well within $25. If the florist does the work himself the cost will be even less. The storage tank is rather expensive. If it is placed outdoors, the oil is likely to give trouble by becoming so cold that it jellies and will not run. We avoid both these obstacles by a stor- age cistern of concrete. If you have a railroad switch, and receive oil in car- loads, the cistern or cisterns should have a capacity of one and one-half or two carloads. If your fuel has to be hauled to you, a cistern somewhat smaller will do, unless a storage ca- pacity is desired in order to take ad- vantage of quantity prices or special quotations. The most convenient form for this cistern is square or rectangular, of concrete walls and bottom four inches thick, with ceiling joists bedded in the side walls and covered with flooring. The digging should be done carefully, so as to give good backing to the con- crete walls. The concrete should be pretty strong, and the whole job, bot- tom and sides, should be handled con- tinuously — not allowed to stand partly done over night — to avoid cracks and leakage. As soon as the form-boards can be removed, the walls should be well brushed over with a thick, cream-like mixture of pure cement and water. A whitewash brush can be used. This coating will lessen the porosity of the concrete, and will be most effectual if applied while the concrete is still green. Several days later, after the walls are fairly dry, give a coat of a solution of a bar of strong laundry soap in about eight quarts of boiling water. A good brushing over of walls and bottom with this will prevent loss of oil through seepage. After the concrete has set hard enough so that it will not be damaged by the jar of hammering, the cover should be nailed to the joists. The cover should fit close down on wall and be dirt-proof. A trap-door of good size and carefully fitted should be pro- vided, and a pipe for filling — 3-inch is a good size — should be let through the cover. A 2-inch pipe, extending almost to the bottom and leading to the boiler- room, should be provided for filling the feed tank. Care should be used to keep the cistern absolutely clean before put- ting in the oil, for even a splinter will make trouble when it reaches the valves at the burner. 186 The American Florist. Aug. 17, TEED TANK FOR BURNERS. The feed tank should be set up in the boiler room or potting shed where it is warm — not much closer than 10 feet from the boilers, but not too far away. It should be placed five feet or more above the burners. The capacity may vary; 100 to 120 gallons is good. Our tank is galvan- ized iron, 30 inches in diameter by 44 inches high, holding the equivalent of about one ton of coal. The top is cov- ered except for an opening about eight inches in diameter, into which the 2- inch pipe from the filling pump is turned. The cover for this opening is trimmed to accommodate this pipe and also a cord attached to a light float in the tank, which passes over a pulley to an indicator which moves up and down on the face of a gauge outside the tank, thus showing the height of oil in the tank. We use a common thresher's tank- wagon pump, which is cheap, easily worked by hand and fully adequate. We recommend that the tank be re- filled when the indicator shows it to be one-third or less full. If this is done, the sediment in the bottom of the tank is not likely to be stirred up, and in case the oil in the cistern is cooler than that in the tank, the change in thickness will not affect its flow through the burner valves. The feed pipe from tank to burners may connect on either the bottom or the side. If attached at the bottom, it should be screwed through the open- ing until it projects upward nearly an inch from the inner surface of the tank. If screwed through the side, it should be connected at a similar dis- tance from the bottom of the tank. For the supply of two to four burners, this pipe should be %-inch. In addition to the outlet for the feed pipe, there should be another small opening as close to the bottom of the tank as pos- sible. This should be fitted with a % or %-inch pet or drain cock, and is for draining away water that is always present in small quantities, and which settles in the bottom of the tank under the oil. This cock permits the removal of the water before enough accumu- lates to get into the burner feed pipe and cause trouble. The feed pipe from tank to burner should be %-inch and carry ■ overhead with a slight fall to the front of the boiler, where it should end in a tee with an opening for a %-inch vertical pipe leading down to the burners. This vertical pipe .should have a stop cock at about the middle of its length or at a convenient point for frequent use. This stop cock should always be closed, as well as the valves at the burners, when the fire is shut off. THE BURNEE. The burner consists of a section of 1-inch pipe about 20 inches long for steam, inside of which is a %-inch pipe for the oil, and is made as follows : Take the piece of 1-inch pipe and cut a thread on each end. Provide a cap for one end, and in the center of this cap drill a whole that will just let the %-inch pipe through. About six inches from the end to be capped, drill three small holes equidistant on the circumference of the 1-inch pipe. These should be of proper size to be threaded for small stove bolts, which are to be used as set-screws to center the %-inch pipe and hold it true in the hole in the cap. For the other end of the 1-inch pipe, provide a tee with %-inch pipe opening on the side and a bushing reducing one inch to one-quarter inch. On one end of a section of %-inch pipe an inch or more longer than the 1-inch pipe already prepared, includ- ing tee and bushing, cut a long thread, so that when screwed through the bushing from the inside of the tee, the pipe will project out far enough for an elbow to be screwed onto it. After the tee and bushing and section of %- inch pipe have been set up together slip the 1-lnch pipe over the %- Inch pipe and screw it temporarily into the tee to get the exact length of the %-inch pipe, which should be cut off close to where it comes through the cap on the 1-inch pipe. The inner edge of the small pipe should be made smooth, and the outer edge filed down evenly, so that a thin knife point can easily pass all around the pipe when it is properly centered in the hole in the cap. If this orifice is too large, too much steam will be sent into the fire, deadening the latter, as well as wasting steam. PEEPAEING THE FIREBOX. In the common type of horizontal tubular boiler, with brick setting and firebox, I would set a burner in each of the fire doors. Although one burner is usually all that is used at one time, the other, being already set, is handy if the first needs clearing or cleaning. First, cover the grate with some old pieces of sheet iron, except an area about six or eight inches square at the front edge near each door, which affords air to the fire. On this grate covering lay a row of firebricks across the grates about two feet from the dead plate or front ends of the grate bars. After this course of brick is laid, fill behind them, back to the fire wall with fine coal ashes and cinders three or four inches purpose of the wall Is to hold the flame steady and spread It to fill the firebox. Next, cover the rest of the grate in front of the lattice wall with ashes and cinders, except the openings left in the sheet iron for air. Pile tipon this cov- ering next to the lattice wall coarse cinders and broken firebrick about six or eight inches high and eighteen inches wide, extending toward the fire doors about twelve inches. This pile should be against the center of the lat- tice wall. The lower edge of the flame will strike against it, making it almost white hot. Its intense heat instantly vaporizes any stray drops or sprays of oil that may occasionally fly from the burner tip, and causes more per- fect burning of the fuel. The door openings are bricked up. The first three courses may be laid straight across the opening. In the fotirth course a half brick should be omitted, to provide an opening through which to set the burner. This open- ing should be at the inside edge of the door, so that the burner may be nearly under the center of the boiler. These openings are also for observation of the fire, and should be covered with small sliding plates of sheet iron or tin, either clamped to the burner pipe or hinged on a pin at one corner for convenient use. SETTING THE BURNEE. The steam supply pipe should bo %-inch for a fifty horsepower boiler. and not less than %-inch in any case. It should come direct from the dome, and not from any pipe line leading from the boiler for any other purpose. It should turn down at the side of the boiler front, and have a globe valve at some convenient point, which should always be closed, in addition to burner valves, when fire is shut off. The pipe should come down to a point about on a level with the tops of the fire door openings, and end in a tee with side ^ 3SE-T SCREWS ' OR STOVE BOLTS TO CENTER OIL PIPE IN HOlf IN CAP FUEL OIL FOR STEAM BOILERS. ConstructioQ oC the Burner Showing Connections deep, to protect the sheet iron and grates from heat and to check unde- sirable air drafts upon this part of the fire. On top of the row of firebrick across the grate, build a lattice wall of fire- brick, lapping the ends about one and one-half inches. This lattice wall should extend entirely across the fire- box and up to a point about twelve inches from the under side of the boiler. It requires no mortar. The opening towards the fire doors, and with a short piece of pipe and pet cock in lower end of tee. Through the pet cock the steam pipe is drained each time before steam is turned into burner, thus preventing the spraying of con- siderable water into the firebox, which would be dangerous to the hot lining and brick walls. Out of the side opening in the tee head, lead a pipe across the front of the boiler, just above the fire door IQiS. The American Florist. 187 openings, reducing to %-inch for the first burner and continuing %-inch to second burner. Each of these should have a valve for regulating the steam volume to each burner, and a union between valve and burner. The oil pipe connections are made in the same way, the %-inch pipe being reduced to 14-inch for each burner, and valve and union employed on each burner. The oil pipe connections should each have an extra nipple and elbow, to give it a swing joint construction and so relieve strain likely to exist other- wise because of too rigid pipe lines. The burner should be set so that it lies near or in the inside corner of the opening left for it in the brickwork, and should point slightly towards the center line under the boiler. It should run in nearly level, never pointing up- wards. As a rule only one burner will be fired at a time, and set in this way, the flame will be most evenly distri- buted in the firebox. FOR FIREBOX BOILERS. For vertical and horizontal firebox boilers, which do not have firebrick lining, it is well to protect the side of the firebox opposite the door with a lining of firebrick, as the flame from the burner is very intense and should not impinge too directly upon the boiler plate. The location of the lat- tice wall may have to be slightly changed. In this type of boiler, also, it may be best to extend the burner into the firebox only enough to clear the door opening an inch or two. The idea in all cases is to fill the firebox with flame, without undue intensity at any one spot. TO OPEBATE BUENBK. Of course steam is necessary to oper- ate the burners. This necessitates get- ting up steam by coal or other means before setting the burner, and it is a difficult job to lay the grate covering and lattice walls in the furnace still hot from the coal fire. But, by using sticks, pokers, etc., it can be done. Where there are two boilers the mat- ter is simple enough. Equip one boiler for oil burning, and put in steam line so that either boiler may be fired from the other's steam. Then fire with coal under the other boiler and steam from it for the oil fire until it will take care of itself. Then the coal fired boiler maj' be allowed to cool and receive its equipment for oil. Or, if it is an auxil- iary boiler, it might be left for coal on emergency occasions. In starting the burner, after steam is turned on, the pet cock at the tee in bottom of steam line should be left open until live steam comes through. Then close pet cock, and open steam valve on burner. Let run for a mo- ment until burner is hot; then close, and introduce through opening at side of burner a lighted torch of asbestos soaked in oil on the end of a wire. This should be held slightly to one side of the end of the burner, to pre- vent the steam from blowing it out. Now turn on steam just a little, so that it barely blows from the end of the burner. Next turn on the oil — just a half turn of the valve. The oil should leave the end of the burner mixed with steam in a spray, and ignite like gas. If by accident it blows out the torch, turn off oil and steam — the oil first — and relight torch. The fire will not burn at its best until the firebox and lattice walls be- come thoroughly hot, and therefore will require more attention at first. The chimney draft can be run more closed than for coal. The ash-pit doors can be closed, or almost closed, the opening being determined by test. These doors can be used to regulate the introduction of air through the opening in the grate covering imder the ends of the burners. The chimney draft should be strong enough to draw the fire through the flues, and also draw enough air to feed it well, but not so much as to cool the fire. allow some of their heavy elements to separate and settle to the bottom of the tank, choking its outlets completely and causing no end of trouble until tank is taken down and completely cleaned. [Have you used oil for fuel? If so, the editor would like to receive an account of your e.xperience, in order to assist others who are studying this phase of the greenhouse heating prob- lem.] WAR SAVINGS STAMP WINDOW OF HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA, PA. When the fire is burning right, the flame is clear and almost white, mak- ing no soot and no smoke from the chimney, although in very cold weath- er there appears a white vapor just away from the chimney top. By watch- ing the chimney, one can tell much as to perfect combustion, and steam and oil valves on the burners and dampers and air inlets should be adjusted until proper results are obtained. With a cool firebox, or in starting up a burner, some smoke will probably be in evi- dence, but a properly adjusted oil burner should burn about as clean as gas. When shutting off steam we usually cut off the fire first, and when steam is down to ten or twelve pounds, cut off the steam. We close up all drafts and dampers at boiler, and are sure that all oil and steam valves to burners are also closed, for oil dripping in the fire- box might generate enough gas to blow out the boiler front. Bear in mind that ten pounds of steam will start the b urn er, and if during the day it threat- tens to drop below that point it will be little trouble to start the burner and run the pressure up to 20 or 25 pounds, which can be done quickly if outlet valves on top of boiler are closed. Unless the oil from the cistern is too cold to run from feed tank, do not heat it. A steam coil in the feed tank will do this. But heat it barely warm. If made too warm, some fuel oils will Dreer's War Stamp Window. We present herewith an illustration of one of two very attractive windows arranged by Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Phil- adelphia, Pa., in response to a request from the national war stamp commit- tee for all Chestnut street merchants in that city to aid in the campaign to boost the sale of war savings stamps. The display was made during the week, July 29-August 3. and the clever ar- rangement of both windows attracted much attention. Boudoir Gardening. "How is your wife making out with those onions she is raising in a flower pot?" "They're drooping. Stirring the soil with a hairpin was all very well, but I don't think perfume from an ato- mizer is the sort of irrigation they need." — Louisville Courier-Journal. Spaking of Lawn Mowers. Suburbanite (to inveterate borrow- er) — Sure! Glad to lend you my lawn mower, Smythe; but you'll have to use it here, as I never let it leave the place. —Life. Lincoln, Calif. — The Lincoln Pot- tery Co. suffered a heavy fire loss July 29, but will rebuild and continue busi- ness. 188 The American Florist. Aug. 17, Cyclamen Mite. The cyclamen mite, Tarsonemus pal- lidus Banks has for some time been classed as a serious floral pest, being widely distributed over the United States. It has attained quite a wide range, being found as far east as Con- necticut and as far west as Washing- ton and Oregon. The spread of this pest is no doubt effected by the ship- ment of seedlings and specimen plants from one locality to another. It often happens that a florist's stock of plants is killed for some reason, by fungus, or other trouble, or perhaps he is tardy in sowing his seed soon enough to se- their part results ordinarily in the ap- pearance of minute brown specks which may appropriately be termed a type of russeting. Owing to the in- jury caused by the mites, and the con- tinued growth about the damaged parts, the leaves become so shriveled as to give the plant a very dwarfed and shriveled appearance (figure 2). Often the leaves become very much thickened at the points immediately surrounding the injured parts. Where old cyclamen corms are preserved in the greenhouse, one may find mites about the corms throughout most of the year. CYCLAMEN MITE. -Three Leaves Showing the Severe Distortion Du to Attack of the Mites. cure plants for the holiday trade, and to meet this demand, he is forced to purchase seedlings or mature plants from an extensive grower. If the stock of a wholesale florist is infested with this mite, he can readily trans- mit the pest to other localities, either on the plants or in the soil in which they are shipped. Frequently, the plants are not heavily infested on leav- ing the wholesale grower, and show no signs of injury, but as the mites multi- ply very rapidly, under favorable con- ditions, the plants may become seri- ously infested a short time after reach- ing their destination. The cyclamen mite does not occur in a great variety of host plants, having apparently thus far confined its attack to a few species only. From data on hand, it would seem that the mites have a preference for cyclamen, al- though they have been reported on chrysanthemums, snapdragons, gerani- ums, and lobelias. NATURE OF THE INJURY. The work of the mite resembles a gall on the older leaves (figure 1) as well as on the young developing leaves. They do not generally attack the older leaves, but work mostly on the young unfolding leaves. The injury noticed on the older leaves is usually done while the leaves are small. The mites apparently shun the light and conse- quently penetrate to the innermost re- cesses accessible. Their color and size are such as to render their detection a matter of more than ordinary diffi- culty. With their styliform mandibles or mouth parts, they probe the tis- sues, in order, apparently, to imbibe the juices found there. This action on The writer found that the buds, both leaf and flower, are ordinarily badly infested. The most noticeable effect from the attacks of this mite i-s the dis- tortion of the leaves which stunts the plants, and the discoloration of the flowers. Flowers, which should have been a soft pink or red, come blotched and streaked (figure 3), and ultimately the blooms wilt and die prematurely. This injury to the flower parts is. of course, mainly noticeable when the flowers are in bloom. Most of the in- jury is accomplished, however, in the flowerbud stage. The mites in all stages of development may be found between the calyx and corolla, within the corolla and on the stamens and ovary. When the infestation of plants is severe, the plants do not bloom nor- mally and ultimately become so badly curled and distorted as to render them unsalable. CONTROL. As most of the species of mites have an extremely primitive respiratory sys- tem, it is often diSicult to control them satisfactorily by fumigation with vari- ous gases; hence sprays must be re- sorted to as a preventive or control measure. After older cyclamen plants become badly infested, there is not much hope of saving or improving them as the mites are usually con- cealed under the calyx and even to the innermost flower parts of the buds, so that it is quite impossible to reach them with a spray. When the older plants, particularly cyclamen, have be- come badly infested it usually will be advisable to burn them and sterilize the soil, but the growers should avoid getting their plants in this condition by exercising preventive measures while the plants are young. There are certain proprietary vola- tile liquid-nicotine extracts and non- volatile extracts on the market which may be used on cyclamen in the con- trol of this pest. In experiments car- ried on against this mite neither the volatile nor the non-volatile nicotine extracts, with the addition of a small quantity of soap (one ounce of soap to a gallon of solution), injured the young or older plants of chrysanthe- mum, snapdragon or cyclamen, when used at the rate of 1 to 1,0(X) (or a teaspoonful to a gallon of water). The formula to be used then in the control of cyclamen mite is as follows : Nicotine (40%) volatile or non-vola- tile, 1 teaspoonful. Soap, ] ounce. Water, 1 gallon. The non-volatile nicotine extracts and the volatile nicotine extracts are practically identical so far as killing properties are concerned. The non-vo- latile nicotine extracts are cheaper and whenever they can be tised without in- jury to the plants, they should be used. The volatile nicotine extracts, however are preferred by most florists because they can be used for fumigation pur- poses as well as spraying, and also be- cause they can be used on delicate strains and varieties which might be injured by non-volatile extracts. The addition of soap to the spray is essen- tial because it prevents the formation of small drops which roll off and thus do not perfetrate to and thoroughly wet the mites. In other words, soap causes the spray to cover surfaces in the form of a film, giving both better penetra- tion and sticking properties. CYCLAMEN MITE. -(1) Healthy Plant; (2) Slightly Infested; (3) Badly Infested Plant. igiS. The American Florist. 189 The florist should not wait until his plants are fairly grown before making an application of spray, but should start when the plants are quite young. Cyclamen seeds are usually sown in flats in rows Wz inches apart, about the middle of August with other sow- ings made, until January, depending on when the flowering plants are de- sired. In about eight or 10 weeks after the seeds are sown, the plants will be ready to be transplanted into other flats, or into 2%-inch pots, as the case may be. They will now be from 1 to 1% inches high; this is the time when the first sprayinjg should be made. Prom then on, the plants should be sprayed with either the volatile or staple nicotine extracts at the rate of a teaspoonful to a gallon of water, with the addition of a small quantity of soap, every 10 days, until the flower buds are well developed and begin to show color. Do not spray after this, as the solution has a tendency to dis- color the flowers, and the plants are then far enough along so that the miles cannot do material damage. Where geraniums, snapdragons and chrysanthemums are infested, the leaves do not usually become curled so that fewer sprayings will suflice. AVOID CKOWDING PLANTS IN FLATS. In transplanting into the flat, do not crowd the plants too much, ais it is difficult to get the spray on the devel- oping young leaves, as it is the young growth that should be protected. A good spraying apparatus for this pur- pose is a compressed-air hand outfit which will give sufficient force. The mites usually attack cyclamen first during the dry weather. Poor cul- tivation, Insufficient ventilation, and moisture encourage mite attack. Cy- clamens particularly need a great deal of attention and care for their proner development. Nevertheless, the mites will attack vigorous plants, and a pre- ventive measure should be employed. C. F. MOZNETTE. Advertising:, Motor Power of Industry. Relax in your advertising, and your business will eventually slow down to a standstill — and then what? Adver- tising serves to stimulate the buying public to greater needs and to awaken the desire for certain commodities that perhaps lay dormant in the mind of the prospective purchaser. It is absolutely necessary to carry on our advertising campaign to greater power than ever before, in order to stimulate more de- mand for flowers, for two reasons : First, because we have made a good start, and, second, because it will be the means of creating more sales for flowers — and that will solve the higher price problem so essential to the grow- ers to overbalance the increased labor cost and 50 per cent deficit in coal dis- tribution. This is the missing link that must supply the needed energy so essential for the furtherance of our business to a means that must make it profitable. With this is needed the individual ef- forts of the various florists throughout the country to back it up to get the fruitful results. Unless this is done on a broader scale than ever before, I can see only disaster for a good many of the florists In the near future; while the men who have courage and vision to go through will and must benefit, more now than ever. It would be most unpatriotic on the part of the florists of this country to even think of curtailing in this di- rection, as it would lead to still further inroads of depression, and eventually this would of necessity be the means of their not being able to participate in our Liberty Bond, Red Cross and other movements so essential to help win the war. This problem affords food for serious thought, and the gi'eatest thinking minds in the advertising world have de- creed that advertising, now more than ever, will be the motor power that will solve the problem — that of giving us maximum results for energy used. Boys, go to it stronger no-" than ever, and watch the results! Henry Penn, Chairman National Pub. Campaign. Cyclamen Mite. -Streaked Flowers Dut to the M.le. National Publicity for Flowers. The chairman of the publicity finance committee itrranged with the secretary to make a two days' visit to Chicago last week, for the purpose of making a canvas of the district in the interest of the campaign fund. The visit, necessarily, could not be extend- ed beyond the stipulated time, as the secretary was obliged to return to St. Louis or) Saturday evening, con- vention matters there requiring his at- tention, consequently it was only pos- sible to call upon a few outside of the wholesale district. As will be seen from the list of subscriptions, the wholesale florists freely contributed. These amoimts form an important addition to the list of subscriptions from Chicago already reported. The secretary was also assisted in his can- vas by Charles L. Washburn, of Bas- sett & Washburn; Paul Klingsporn, state vice-president for Illinois North, and Frederick Lautenschlager, chair- man of the Illinois publicity commit- tee and president of the Chicago Flor- ists' Club, who generously devoted their time to the work. Our campaign fund now lacks about $7,000 of the amount which we started out to raise — $50,000. Among the thousands of florists who have not yet subscribed, the required amount should be raised in a day or two. at any rate, prior to the convention. The trade pa- pers, all of them, are kind enough to give space to our weekly reports of the work being done by our publicity committees, therefore it would be hard to believe that there can be any florist in the land who is not familiar with I our campaign, with its objects and with the benefits already resultant, so far as reported. With the knowledge is has of the effort put forth to make every florist see the great necessity, for a campaign such as ours, our pro- motion bureau is satisfied that anyone who does not know of what we are trying to accomplish never sees a letter carrier and, worse still, never reads a trade paper. Why, then, cannot the few hundred dollars required to com- plete the fund be immediately forth- coming? That it will be forthcoming, eventually, there is no doubt whatever, but we want it now, before the conven- tion, so that the committees can report that our object has been attained. We know of several other industries, many of whose aggregate investments are not nearly as great as those in our own trade, who have created for a similar purpose far larger funds than the flo- rists are asked to create and are en- joying the benefit which they were pos- itive would result. Do you want to have the public be- lieve that flowers in their homes are not essential, or that their purchase for any purpose is an extravagance in wartime? Do you want to see the use of your products cut out at functions where they have always played a con- spicuous part? Do you want to see them denied admission to hospitals and other places where their cheering influence is beyond dispute? Of course you do not. Then subscribe to this fund, because it will be expended in a country-wide effort to prevent these very conditions, and without this ef- fort the future of our business would be dai'k indeed. So impressed are some of our subscribers with the value of our work that they are increasing their subscriptions. So, why hold back, Mr. Nonsubscrlber? The campaign is as much in your interests as in those of anyone else in the trade, and your re- turns are absolutely sure. The following additional subscrip- tions have been reported, annually for four years, unless otherwise stated : otto Sunder, St. Louis. Mo $10.00 J. W. Boei-m. St. Louis, Mo 10.00 Fred H. Weber, St. Louis, Mo 25.00 Thos. C. Carr. St. Louis Mo 25.00 St. Louis Seed Co., St. Louis. Mo 25.00 Sunny Slope Seed Farm, Independence, Mo. 5.00 Fromhold's Flower Sbop, Kansas City. Mo. 15.00 Chas. C Thomas. Kansas City. Mo 5.00 Joscpll Witek. St. Louis, Mo 25.00 Ed. A. Humfeld, Kausas City. Mo 10.00 Ostertag Bros.. St. Louts. Mo 5.00 Tlie Blossom Shop, St. Louis. Mo 5.00 Mrs. T. E. Diemer, St. Louis. Mo 5.00 Mrs. Ida Bruenig. St. Louis, Mo 25.00 W. W. Stertzing. St. Louis. Mo 5.00 John Held, St. Louis. Mo 5.00 A. J. Beutzen, St. Louis. Mo 25.f Department of Ag:riculture. "The Yearbook of the Department'of Agriculture, 1917," recently issued by the government printing ofEce, contains 853 pages and over 70 illustrations, among other interesting chapters in the contents being the following : The Soy Bean Industry in the United States; Production of Drug-Plant Crops; Fer- tilizers from Industrial Wastes; The Seed Supply of a Nation, and Co-oper- ative Marketing. John Young's Good Work. Secretary John Young's hurried tour of the leading- cities from the Atlantic to the Pacific has resulted in bringing the publicity fund of the Society of American Florists -up to $40,000, ap- proximately, and the addition of some 450 new names to the roll of member- ship. This would have been consid- ered grand work in our most prosper- ous days and speaks volumes for the optimism and business conditions of wartime. That's the spirit that wins in everything, commerce as well as armed combat. Keep it up. Personal. Ralph Cushman. son of E. H. Cush- man, the well-known gladiolus grower. Is in the military service. Window Glass Advances. Pittsburgh, Pa. — The 11% per cent advance in products announced by the American Window Glass Co. has been followed by a similar upturn in the out- put of the Consolidated Glass Co. and revision vipward will be announced within a few days by the Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co. and Johnston Broker- age Co. The 50 per cent curtailment in out- put has resulted in the stocks of win- dow glass being low. Society of American Florists. -»• ST. LOUIS PEOGRAM OF VITAL INTEBBHT. With the convention but a day or two away, it is pleasing to note the greatly increased interest in the sub- ject matter of the programme. There is every indication of a large attend- ance, and it would not be surprising if the number of visitors should exceed the number registered at any preced- ing convention. It should be borne in mind that the society's membership roll has been increased more than 25 per cent since our last convention, and, naturally, a large proportion of those making up this increase wili want to meet their fellow members, as well as to take some part in the proceedings, or to get information which will help them in the solution of business prob- lems such as beset us all in these troublous times. Never before did we have before us for discussion matters of such vital interest to our trade as those scheduled in our programme — publicity, with details' concerning the expenditure of a fund expected to ap- proximate $50,000; the fuel situation, which is fraught with perplexities as to what v,'e can and cannot do to keep our establishments going; credits and collections, which promise in the near future to engage our most serious thought, and the various other matters of general interest. St. Louis has the advantage of cen- tral location, consequently its draw- ing power should be greater than that of a city located remotely north, south, east or west. It is a city of high rank among our commercial "hub" cities, and its facilities for the care of large visiting bodies are excellent. Hotel headquarters will be the Jefferson ho- tel, conveniently located. The conven- tion will be held in Moolah Temple, easily reached from the hotel district. THE TRADE EXHIBITION. The trade exhibition, as already an- nounced, will be housed in the same building as the convention. A feature of this exhibition this year will be the display of florists' accessories "made in America." As might be supposed, imported goods will play a minor part In_the general display and their place will be filled largely by goods pro- duced at home. Visitors who are interested in bulbs will have an opportunity to bid on the splendid collection forming the exhibit of the Cottage Gardens Nurseries, Inc., of Eureka, Calif., which exhibit is to be sold at auction for the benefit of the Red Cross, proceeds to be turned in as the donation of the S. A. F. John Young, Sec'y. Federal Tax on Business Firms. Washington, D. C, August 13. — Ac- cording to a schedule inserted today in the draft of the $8,000,000,000 rev- enue bill by the house ways and means committee, proprietors of all businesses or professions, with only a few excep- tions, will pay an annual federal license, the schedule being as follows : "Under the occupational tax plan, the proprietors of any concern doing business of $2,000 a year or more will pay $10 annual tax and wholesale con- cerns doing business of $2(X),000 or more will pay a tax of $25 along similar lines. This does not apply to clerks or employes of concerns or to salaried men. Farmers, clergymen, school teachers and mechanics are also ex- empted." i9iS. The American Florist. 193 Wants,ForSalc,Etc. One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. For Plant Advs., Ser Ready Reference Section. where answers are to be mailed from this oflicd enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc. Help Wanted — A section man to take charge of roses. Wages. $20.00 to J25.00 per week, depending on ability. Ad- Key 918, care American Florist. Help Wanted — Competent grower of chrysanthemums and potted plants. Wages $21.00 per week. Address United states Cut Flower Co., Elmlra, N. Y. Help AVanted — Night temperature man: one who understands boilers; good wages to right party. Address United States Cut Floner Co., Blmlra. N. Y. Situation Wanted — As head gardener or supt. of private place or institution; now employed; wish to change; mar- ried. Best of references as to charac- ter, habits and ability. Thoroughly un- derstand all branches of gardening. Good reasons for leaving. Good com- mercial place considered where en- ergy and ability count. Expect good salary. No objection to distance. Ad- dress For Sale — Two greenhouses, 25x100 ft, modern construction, hot water heat. Located in hustling town of 3,000. Excellent business. Mrs. Adah M. Johnson, Carey, O. AGENTS WANTED To sell our liurdy, hitih grade nursery stock on salary or commission. Pay weekly. *35 a week easily made. Write for proposition. THE CASS NURSERIES, Desk, 364, GENEVA. N. Y. Help Wanted Young reliable grower for carnations, chry- santhemum.s and general line of pot plants; steady position and good wages. State age, experience and wages wanted in first letter. MILLER'S GREENHOUSES MUNCIE, INDIANA BOILERS FOR SALE CHEAP Second-hand Kewanee steam boiler (firebox) capable of heating 15.000 ft. of glass; Superior hot-water boiler, capable of heating 15,000 ft. of glass; one tubular boiler, capable of heating 10,000 ft. of glass. Also a large quantity of boiler flues for heating purposes. ^©nry Wittbolei NORTH EVANSTON ILLINOIS FOR SALE Glass, 16x18 in., $4.50 per box 16x24 " 5.00 " " Evans' Ventilating Machines, $8.00 each " Arms, 15c " " " Hangers, 7c " 1 inch Vent. Pipe, 5c per foot 2 inch Heating " 10c " " J. A. BUDLONG 184 No. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO Salesmen Wanted We pre'er preenhouse men for our salesmen. U you can make good selling an established line of greenhouse supplies, we have openings in our sales organization. Previous sales experience is desirable, but not necessary. What we want are greenhouse men who understand greenhouse problems and can talk intellig^-ntly to the green- house trade. In writing us, give age, references, salary expected and territory you are familiar with. Address Key 921, care American Florist. GREEINHOUSBS FOR SALE. In Denver, America's great health re- sort. Established florist's business in- cluding eight city lots; six greenhouses fully stocked and plants in excellent blooming condition; finely equipped cut flower store, with large refrigerator, marble top counters, large mirrors, safe, typewriter, auto delivery car, etc. Elegant nine room pressed brick resi- dence (furnished). All adjoining and heated together. No coal restriction; mines not far distant. A going busi- ness- good patronage; in a desirable location. Best of reasons for selling. Pi. bargain. Reasonable payment down, balance long time. Might use some clear real estate if well located to apply. Bright Spot Greenhonses, FiftU Ave., Denver, Colo. FOB SALE Greenhouse Glass 10x12 in., per box, $3.50 16x18 " " " 4.50 Wire Stakes 6 ft., per 1000. ..$12. 60; per 100 $1 25 Rafters, W'l and l^ inch wrought iron piping, Garland iron gutters and Evans ventilating machines. WRITE FOR PRICES PETER BEINBEBG 30 East Randolph St., CHICAGO Ten good live Rose Growers, preferably past the Draft age. Good opportunity for some to advance. Good work will be ap- preciafed . Also: Six Firemen — Pay $90.00 per month. POEHLMANN BROS. COMPANY MOKTON GROVE lUINOIS NOTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS MEETING CHICAGO, July 20, 191B. stockholders of the American Florist Company, You are hereby notified that the annual meeting of the stockholders of the American Florist Com- pany will be held in the.lefferson Hotel, St. Louis, Mo., Wednesday, Augustai, 1918. a 3o'clockp.ra. for the purpose of electing directors and officers for the ensuing term and for the transaction of such other business as may come before the meeting. J. C. VAUGHAN, Pres. M. BARKER, Sec'y. OFnCIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels Aotu&l Bize of leaf Z^^ba inches. FOR CUT FXOWERS: In two colors on gummed paper; your card, etc., in blacK and leaf adopted by the S. A. F. in red. Prices ; Per BOO, $3.35 ; per 1000 $5.00. Samples on request. Electro of leaf, postpaid, 11.60. Cash with order. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St» CHICAGO All Florists' Stocks and Supplies Should be Shipped as Early as Possible. There will be much congestion of freight and express this fall and all shipments will be subject to delay. Move Seeds, Bulbs, Plants and Supplies While the Conditions are Favorable. 194 The American Florist. Aug. 17, E. KRAMER. When you get into St. Louis (Remem- ber)make our store vour headquarters; direct your mail and telegriiins here, make use of our stenoErapbic, tele- phone and telegraph service. Autoists makinffthe convention see our parage mechanic if any serions trouble devel- opes on your car. Watch for ' he W. S. S. emblem— each wearer is one of your Allies. WINDIER WHOLESALE FLORAL CO 1310 Pine St., ST. lOUIS, MO. F. A. WINDLER.. Windler's Smiling Service We welcome you S. A. F. and o. H. Sirs and ladies. LEO VON-GRAEtFtN When vou get into St Louis (Remem- ber). Lookoverour"Naiural Foliaoe" line of wreaths. We are sole aUtrib- uters for ihe Natural Foliage Co., of this city. t.'ome in to see us and look us over. We show you in this ad only a few types of of our Smiles. If any- one we'arine a W. S. S. emblem does not Smile ask him how long he has been si' k. WINDL(R WHOLESALE FLORAL CO 1310 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. A. R. LOMMEL, AL. W. GUMZ.;L E. D. DOIZMAN. Missouri Pottery & Supply Co. ST. LOUIS, MO. We extend a hearty welcome to all representatives of the 8. A. F. Convention, and while here examine our Strong, Red, Porous, Smooth Pots We have a large stock of Standard Pans and Azalea Pots in all sizes. These arc displayed at the Convention Hall. Pittsbursfh. Pa. STOCK OF GOOD QUALITY LIMITED. Were there more good stock on the market, there would be good business for this time of the year. Gladioli are plentiful, but the quality is poor. Roses and asters are in the same class and go at very low prices. In fact, there have been no good outdoor flowers for the past three weeks, due to the ex- tremely hot weather. Some good lilies are being received and they command fair prices. American Beauties are still small in flower and open up so fast they are hard to dispose of. There are a few carnations to be seen, but no demand for them. AH of the local flor- ists have been ordered to reduce their ice supply 50 per cent, and it is in con- sequence hard to keep stock from one day until the next. NOTES. The outing of the local trade at Wal- nut Beach, April 7, was a much en- .joyed affair, being attended by about 2.50 persons. In addition to a well-ar- ranged program of sports, dancing and bathing were indulged in. Every per- son who entered the grounds was en- titled to a chance on a handsome lamp donated by the A. L.. Randall Co., of Chicago. This was won by George Pranks. A 10-weeks-old pig, donated by E. C. Ludwig, was won by Otto Min- zenberg, and Miss Edith Thompson won a French poodle presented by Chas. Dougherty, of McKeesport. Some wonderful pitching by Abe Krongold and a home run by B. Thompson were features of the ball game between the retailers and growers. John Harris went to Saltsburg, Au- gust 9 with a truckload of flowers for a funeral at that place. He arranged 40 designs and many bunches. Randolph & McClements used two truckloads of stock for a wedding in Beaver, Pa., August 10. M. igi8. The American Florist. 195 WELCOME TO ST. LOUS is the watchword of the St. Louis Wholesale Florists' Association. Come in and make yourself at home while attending the Society of American Florists convention. Our service is your service. GEO. H. ANGERMIUELLER, 1324 Pine Street. HENRY G. BERNING, 1402 Pine Street. C. X. KUEHN, 1312 Pine Street. WM. C. SMITH WHOLESALE FLOR'L CO. 1316 Pine Street. WINDLER WHOLESALE FLORAL CO. 1310 Pine Street. TA in 196 The American Florist. Aug. 17, CRAIG QUALITY STOCK will be the feature of the S. A. F. Trade Exhibition at St. Louis The quality of this stock has never been excelled. In spite of the unusual war conditions our large ranges at Norwood contain a wonderful stock of superior quality. Crotons and Dracenas Norwood Unquestionably the largest and finest stock in this country, Pandanus Veitchii, Ficus Pandurata, UTILIS CRAIG II. 40,000 Poinsettias The Sensational New Nephrolepis The Best of all the Crested Type. Scotti, Teddy Jr., Boston, Robusta, Sinitnily and other favorites in large quantities. All Sizes In Pots and Pans. 60,000 Cyclamen Wonderfully Strong and Vigorous. Our Mr. C. Van and L. J. Seiger will be on hand to welcome you. Our new Catalogue is now ready. Let us send it to you; a postal will bring it. Robert Craig Company PHILADELPHIA, PA. 4900 Market Street, NORWOOD, PA. J Mention the American Florist whenwriting . ■m t^ iM- " *^^ ■ If interested in I k 4 r M ^A: CHRISTMAS ^^§ W ^^S AAj HEATHER ^^i W^ Jm ^^^: Ai '^^M. It will be to your advan- tage to communicate with '1^^^^ ^^^„s Sii-'-'^ Wfg^^^^^k^m^^ ^^ffi^^^ Yours truly, "^^P ^K>c li^i ^S^^^^^m ^^^p^ A. L. MILLER 1 n f ^^ ^\ JAMAICA, N. Y. Don't forget the S. A. F. and 0. H. Convention at 5t. Louis, Aug. 20-22. Be there! Mention the American Florist lohenioriting Springfield, 111. IIUSINESS FAIt ABOVE COMPljVINT. The centennial fair, which opened Auffu.st 9 and will close Aupust 2G, has brousrht good business to all of the lo- cal flori.sts, with a splendid demand for everything seasonable, and this very satisfactory situation follows a very good trade for the season recently closed. Rain is very badly needed, es- pecially for nursery stock and outside plantings of florists' flowers are also suffering badly, gladioli and asters in particular. The coal situation is not causing much alarm among the grow- ers in this vicinity, most of them being within easy *iauling distance of the mines. NOTES. A. C. Brown reports better returns from his store than in other years and is very optimtistic. His stock of roses, carnations and a general line of pot plants in his greenhouses are looking fine for the fall and winter business. The Janssen Seed & Floral Co. has a fine display of palms, foliage plants and a general line of floral designs in the competitive class at the fair. The entire arrangement shows taste and ability. Hembreiker & Cole are showing their capabilities in the competitive fair dis- plays which change every three or four days. Miss Belle Miller has her establish- ment in fine shape for the fall trade and reports unusually good business this season to date. Rambleh?. igiS. The American Florist. 197 iiifliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii SPECIAL OFFER One Million Freesia Purity % to ^-inch % to ^-inch % to ^-inch ^-inch and up, mammoths $ 3.50 per 1000 5.50 per 1000 8.50 per 1000 15.00 per 1000 Compare this offer with all others. We are selling this million FREESIAS from one of California's largest growers, and experts say that it is the finest crop of bulbs grown in California this year, OUR TERMS ARE CASH with order or C. O. D , with privilege of your money back if you are not satisfied. We guarantee this offer for only two weeks. Pacific Florist Supply Company 18-20 Lick Place, San Francisco, Calif. 198 The American Florist. Aug. 17, Jeanne d'Arc. Couronne d' Or. PEONIES for FLORISTS WE have an exceptionally large stock of our own | growing, Strictly true tc name, all in strong divis- ions, with from 3 to 5 eyes each. Varieties marked thus (*) are particularly suitable for Florists. WHITE AND LIGHT SORTS. Each Alhatre. Large, compact. Milk white center edged carmine 30.40 Carnea Triumphans. Guards and crown pale pink, collar amber-white, fragrant, mid-season 25 Charlemagne. Lilac-white with blush center; fragrant, free. Late, extra.. .25 Couronne d'Or. Snow-white, yellow reflex, very large. Late; a splendid long distance shipper 30 ♦Uuehess de Nemours, (Calot). Sul- phur-white with greenish reflex, cup-shape 25 Duke of \Vellington. Very large well formed sulphur-white bloom, stems very firm and long: fragrant 25 Pestlva. (Drop ^Vhitc). Large, full, rose-shaped bloom, creamy white flecked with carmine Festiva Maxima. Flowers of immense size, 7 to 8 inches in diameter, snow- white with red blotches on edges of center petals Jeanne d'Arc. Soft pink, center sul- phur-white and pale pink, very frag- rant. Valuable for cut flowers La Tulipe. 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 ♦Madame de VerneTille. Guard petals sulphur-white, center delicate rose, one of the most desirable of the white Peonies for all purposes Marie Lemoine. Large, compact, pure white, cream white center, carmine tips. Fragrant •Queen Victoria. White, tipped carmine, large center petals full bloom; of the best cut flower sorts, early 30 25 30 100 $30.00 2.40 T5.00 3.0O 20.00 2.40 15.00 2.40 16.00 2.40 18.00 2.40 18.00 .25 2.40 100 15.00 2.40 16.00 3.G0 25.00 20 1.80 12.00 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 30 3.00 NURSERIES: Western Springs, III. LIGHT AND DARK PINK AND ROSE-Cont'd. •Eugenie Verdier. Delicate flesh pink.Each Doz. very tall, free and very beautiful. Midseason $0.30 *3.00 $20.00 Faust. Delicate flesh with a dark cen- ter.. Midseason •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 File. Very large globular flowers with broad imbricated petals, glossy pink, silver reflex. Fragrant .60 6.00 40.00 'Souv. de G. Calot. Large satiny bloom, pink; splendid cut flower 25 Souv. de L'Exp. Universelle. Brilliant rose. One of the finest 30 RED AND CRIMSON. •Felix Crousse. One of the best red sorts, large double ball-shaped flow- ers. Free bloomer 40 Gloire de Douai. Immense, glowing, deep crimson 30 *l,a Grange. Very desirable on account of its striking red color, heavy stem, and large double flowers .35 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 M. Krelage. Large compact, dark sol- ferino red with silvery tips; strong, upright, free bloomer 35 •Olflcinalis Rubra Plena. This is the old fashioned red; the most brilliant of all reds 25 UNNAMED PEONIES. Divided Foots of from 3 to 5 eyes. Doz. Double AVhite, Pink and Red $1.50 Double Mixed, two to five eyes 1.20 PEONIES IN CASE LOTS. For several years we have sold specially packed cases. The roots are young and each has 3 to 5 eyes. These cases contain 67 double white, 67 double pink and 66 double red, each color separate — 200 roots in all. Price, Case for $20.00. S Cases for $38.00. We cannot divide cases. CHICAGO NEW YORK .60 6.00 40.00 2.25 2.40 18.00 3.00 20.00 4.00 30.00 3.00 20.00 3.60 25..00 2.40 15.00 3.60 25.00 2.40 15.00 100 $10.00 7.60 VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Mention, the American Florist ivhemoriting Massachusetts Horticultural Society. The Massachusetts Horticultural So- ciety held an interesting and well at- tended exhibition of gladioli and phlox in Horticultural hall, Boston, August 10-11, in connection with which there were also excellent displays of fruits and vegetables. Among the principal exhibits in the flower section were those of H. E. Meader, Telle Roos, Thomas Cogger, Thom.Ts M. Proctor. S. E. Spencer and George N. Smith, (he latter receiving honorable mention for collection of herbaceous phlox. In fruits, awards were made to Hillcrest Farms, A. P. Smith, Mrs. Elbridge Terry, F. W. Dahl and R. T. Crane, Jr., and in vegetables to Hillcrest Farms, A. L. Stephen, Oliver Ames, .T. A. Neal and Mrs. Henrv Lvman. H. C. T. igi8. The American Florist. ,199 Wilibold's Special Palm Offer Latania Borbonica 4 inch pots, about 18 inches high, including pot, 1 to 2 character leaves at $2.00 per doz. $15.00 per 100 Boston Ferns Pot Grown Per doz. 5 inch $ 3.60 6 inch 6.00 7 inch 9.00 8 inch 12.00 9 inch 18.00 Include some of these with palm order. AH spec- imen plants. CYCLAMEN 4 inch $20.00 per 100 The Geo. Wittbold Palms You will need Palms to grow on or for Basket Filling as blooming plants will be scarce this season. Here is an offer you can- not afford to overlook. We have 200,000 Palms and as we need room we are making this SPECIAL PRICE for quick sales. The cuts truthfully represent this stock as they were made from photo- graphs. The prices are ao low that you could even use the green in funeral work. Kentia Belmoreana 5 inch pots, 3 plants in a pot, 22 to 24 inches high, including pot at $9.00 per doz. $75.00 per 100 PALM5 ARE SCARCE Our stock is fine. Prices extremely low. You need them. Our effici- ent packing system insures safe deliv- ery to all points. p 737-739 Buckingham Place, C\^.t»^xat\ Til X/U*« L. D. Telephone, Graceland 1112. V/lUdlgU^ 111* u A A 1/ L ] T ili The Amer ican Fl orist. Aug. 17, A SPECIAL INVITATION is extended to all visiting Florists passing through Chicago to the St. Louis Convention to visit our establishment while in the city. The office of the Supply Department will be open Sunday, August 18, for the convenience of all visitors when every- one is invited to inspect the finest display room in America. Be sure and see our exhibit at the St. Louis Convention — It will be worth your while. POEHLMA 72-74 E. Randolph St. igi8. The American Florist. 201 f INE QUALITY Of BEAITI[S Russell, Milady, Brilliant, Ophelia, Ward and White Killarney Roses Gladioli, Orchids, Valley, Lilies, Asters PLUMOSUS SPRENGERI ADIANTUN ASTERS GALAX FERNS GYPSOPHILA PLANTS Dracaena Massan^eana, 4-in. pot, $50 per 100. Dracaena Massangeana, 6-in. pot, 75{? to $1 ea. SINGLE PLANTS. Kentia Belmoreana, Bin. pot. $12 per doz, Kentia Forsteriana, 2i4-iD. pot. $12 per 100. Kentia Forsteriana, 6-ln. pot, $2 each. „..„.„„. „.„=„„s.=."-. - ."• Kentia Belmoreana, 2%-ln. pot $12 per 100. Kent.a Forsteriana, made up, 5-ln. pot, 75c to crotons, 4-in., $4.80 per doz Kentia Belmoreana, 3-m. pot, $20 per 100. *^ eacn. ,, 5 jn sg ner doz ir^ni-i. Tn,..toWo„» uin „„* «on „„- inn Livistona Rotundifolia, 4-ln., $6 per doz. - - ' -- ' Livistona Rotundifolia, 5-ln., $9 per doz. Livistona Rotundifolia, 6-in., $1.25 each. Phoenix Roebelenii, 5-in. pot. $1 each. Kentia Forsteriana, 3-in. pot, $20 per 100. Kentia Forsteriana, 4-in. pot, $6 per doz. Kentia Belmoreana, 4-in. pot, $6 per doz. Kentia Forsteriana, 5-in. pot, $12 per doz. Begonia Chatelaine 100 100 3M inch % 5.00 4 inch $15 1 3 inch 10.00 5 inch .. .. 35.00 Pandanus Veitcbii, 4 inch, 50c each " " 5-inch, 75c to $1.00 each. " " 6inch. $1.25 each. " " 7-inch, $3.00 each. , $1 to $1.60 each. English Ivy, 4-in., $15 per 100. Smilax, 2i4-in., $3 per 100. Primula Obconica. 3-inch per 100. $7.00 Baby Primula Malacoides. 2!4-inch per ICO, 5.00 22-in. Own Root Rose Stock Aaron Ward Killarney Brilliant White Killarney Milady Richmond $ 7.50 per 100; 70.00 per 1000. $ 7.00 per 100; 65.00 per 1000. Z\-\VL. Own Root Rose Stock White Killarney Ophelia Aaron Ward Sunburst Killarney Brilliant Milady Richmond $ 11.00 per 100; 105.00 per 1000. \ $ 10.50 per 100; I 100.00 per 1000. M BROS. CO. ;"ii:;^!f.r3''5''*"^' Chicago, ill. 202 The American Florist. Aug. 17, v^^Jvv^x^JVVJV^^^^^^^JV^^MV^^^^^•NVVVJV^^^f^JVJVVJVMV^MVm^JVVv^^^Mvv^^^ France asked to be remembered to all his friends in the trade in a recent letter from the front. C. L. Washburn, of Bassett & Wash- burn, says that the severe hot weather of the past two weeks has caused so much damage to the outdoor asters and gladioli that a shortage of stock may be expected in the near future. A. T. Pyfer & Co. have dressed up their store for the express benefit of the convention visitors enroute to St. Louis. Mr. Pyfer has attended a large number of the conventions, and is well acquainted with the trade at large. A. L. Vaughan was ably assisted at A. L. Vaughan & Co.'s store this week by Mrs. Vaughan, who is helping out during Miss Paradise's absence. Max Ringler is again on deck after enjoying a well-earned vacation. Joe WUtgen, formerly of Wiltgen & Freres, has been selected by his draft board in Kvanston to take up a special course of instruction at the Chicago Univeisity in aviation work. John Hoerber, brother of Fred Hoer- ber, and also a partner of the firm of Hoerber Bros., is in charge at the greenhouses at Des Plaines. Charles Drissler, manager of Wietor Bros.' shipping department, is back from his vacation at Niagara Falls. J. A. Peterson, of Westwood, Cincin- nati, O., was here on a combined busi- ness and pleasure trip this week. Miss May Schultz, of the J. A. Bud- long office force. Is spending her vaca- tion at Palm Beach, Fla. Frank Stuppy, of the Stuppy Floral Co., St. Joseph. Mo., was a welcome visitor August 10. Fred Price of the J. A. Budlong force Is home from a two weeks' vaca- tion. Peter Hoefelder of Kennicott Bros. Co. is vacationing at Lake Marie. igiS. The American Florist. 205 MEET -IN- ST. LOUIS August 20-22 ALLIE ZECH MATT MANN -OF— Z N E . A C*N H N Always Reliable Wholesale Florists 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii mmi 206 The American Florist. Aug. 17, iiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiyiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiMiiiMinMiiiiiii^ WIETOR BROS.I 162 N.Wabash Ave., L. D. Phone Randolph 2081 Chicago iriK^B> sxji'i'r^^K' oir Roses in All The Leading Varieties CURRENT PRICE LIST— ^S,X'u\VoW' MRS. CHAS. KUSSELL. Per 100 Fancy $8.00 to $10.00 Good 5.00 to 7.00 RICHMOND, KILLARNEY BRILLIANT. White— KILLARNEY— Pink. Per 100 Extra Special $8.00 Select 7.00 Fancy 6.00 Medium 6.00 Short $3.00 to 4.00 Select 7.00 Fancy 6.00 Good 6.00 Sliort 4.00 MINIAIUBE ROSES. Baby Doll $2.00 to $3.00 Elgar 2.00 to 3.00 ROSES, OUR SELECTION 4.00 CARNATIONS. Per 100 Fancy $3.00 Good 2.00 MISCELLANEOUS. Per 100 Valley $6.00 to $8.00 Lilies 12.50 to 15.00 New Ferns, per 1.000 3.00 Smllax, per doz. strings 2.60 Adiantum 1.00 Galax (bronze and green), per 1,000.. 1.60 Asparagus Sprengeri, bunch 60 Asparagus Flumosus, bunch 60 Boxwood, per lb 86 Other Green Goods Market Rates. IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlllll A. Bensen, who is now interested in the Lombard Floral Co., is on the job every day, but the writer is wondering how long- he will be able to resist the qall of the wild. Mr. Bensen has done considerable globe trotting, which in- cluded orchid collecting for Poehlmann Bros. Co. in South American countries. Poehlmann Bros. Co. will keep the office of its supply department open all day Sunday, August 18, for the benefit of the out-of-town visitors passing through here on their way to St. Louis. This firm has one of the finest display rooms in America, which everyone is cordially invited to visit. Morris Grossberg, of the Grossberg- Tyler-Finnermann Co., is back from a very successful business trip through Wisconsin and Michigan. Louis Fin- nermann, of this firm, leaves this week on a southern and eastern trip, which will include the St. Louis convention. ■ Charles Kohn, formerly assistant traffic manager at Wietor Bros.' store, writes in a letter to Charles Drissler from France, where he is with the American troops, that he is in the b_est of health and asks to be remembered to |all his friends. AUie Zech and Matt Mann, of Zech & Mann, and K. C. Pruner will attend the St. Louis convention, making the trip in Mr. Zech's auto, which has been com- pletely overhauled for the occasion. Mrs. Zech will accompany them. H. Van Gelder. president of Percy Jones, Inc., reports that the shipping demand is holding up remarkably well and compares most favorably with that of other years. His firm has a splendid supply of chiffon on hand. ' Paul Klingsporn, manager of the : Chicago Flower Growers' Association, i reports that his firm's sales show a 50 . per cent increase for the month of July over that of the same period of 1917. ■ The Misses O. A. Tonner and L. A. ■ Tonner are members of the Baconton Pecan Growers' Association consisting i of 85 members, which holds Its regular "meetings in the Tower building. I Fred Lautenschlager, of Kroeschell ■ Bros. Co., will be on the job at the St. I Louis convention with an exhibit as in other years, and will be pleased to re- new old acquaintances there. Walter Mott, representing Ham- I mond's Paint and Slug Shot Works, Beacon, N. Y., called on the trade here ' this week. He will attend the St. Louis '°°TheM^^i«ale Cut:l=PJwer A^el^fijl:' tlon will meet at the Wayside Inn, Mor- ton Grove, August 15, at 6 :30 p. m., when dinner will be served. Leonard Koehler is back on the job at Kyle & Foerster's store after spend- ing a delightful vacation at Indian Lake, Michigan. A. Miller, of the American Bulb Co., is back from a business trip to St. Paul, Minn. Peter Baumann is again attending to his duties at Peter Reinberg's store, after enjoying a two weeks' vacation. Visitors : E. G. Lempke, Grand Forks, N. D.; I. O. Kemble, Marshall- town, la.; J. A. Karins, representing Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa.; C. B. Knickman, representing McHutclii- son & Co., New York. Chicago Fl3rists' C'uD. - The regular meeting of the Chicago Florists' Club was held at Karthaus- er's grove, August 8, with a good at- tendance. President Lautenschlager in the chair. Six new members were elected, L. Flnnerman, 162 North Wa- bash avenue; E. A. Bending, Fort Scott, Kan.; D. D. Robertson, 4433 Og- den avenue; A. A. Craig, 120 South Wabash avenue; Sam Freund, 729 South Wabash aveirue, and Eric John- son, Wabash avenue and Lake street. Chairman Lautenschlager presented an exhaustive report of the advertising committee, covering the spring poster and posterette campaign. The report showed a substantial balance in favor of the club and Mr. Lautenschlager was accorded a standing vote of thanks for his splendid work on this commit- tee. The transportation committee an- nounced arrangements for the trip to St. Louis for the annual convention of the Society of American Florists, August 20-22. Club members and friends will leave Dearborn station, Monday, August 19, at 11 :30 p. m., via the Chicago & Eastern Illinois rail- road, due St. Louis the following morn- ■ Ing at 7 ;.37 o'clock. The rates of fare one way, including tax, are: In coach, $9.41: in sleeping car or parlor car, $10.97. There is no party rate or re- duction for thp round trip. Pullman fares, tax Included, are as follows: Lower berth, $2.20: upper berth, $1.76; drawing room, $7.70; parlor car seat. $1.10. Parties from other points pass- ing through the city are invited to join the Chicago deleeration on this tr.nln. .^Regarding sleepirtg- car-^ accomrnod^ dress "Sarh M. Childs, General Passett- ger Department, IDS West Adams street, Chicago. Telephone Harrison 5100. The visitors included James J. Kar- ins, the well-known representative of Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa., and E. A. Bending, of the Palmer Forced Draft Co., Fort Scott, Kan. Mr. Bend- ing gave an interesting account of his firm's apparatus, claiming it will per- mit greenhousemen to use low grade fuel at a great saving. The installa- tion, as we understand it, can be paid for in the difference between the cost of the old and the new firing systems. Louis Wittbold, who has tried the ap- paratus at his firm's Edgebrook plant, said it will increase the capacity 50 per cent to 100 per cent without injur- ing the boilers, with a saving of fuel from 15 per cent to 40 per cent. The appartus at Edgebrook has increased the capacity over 100 per cent, with a fuel saving of over 16 per cent. Routine matters closed the business meeting soon after and the assemblage was turned over to Chairman Waters, of the good-of-the-club committee who had arranged for a number of impor- tant papers by leading wholesale florists oS the local market. The pa- pers were then read in large part as printed elsewhere in this issue. Horticultural Society of New York. An exhibtion of plants and flowers will be held August 24-25, in the Mu- seum building. New York botanical garden, Bronx park. The premium list is arranged mainly for gladioli. Sched- ules are now ready for distribution, and win be sent on application to the secretary, George V. Nash, New York botanical garden, Bronx park. New York City. George V. Nash, Sec'y. Old Orchard, Me. — Patrick Welch, of Boston, and family are at their summer home here. Sturgis, Mich.— M. F. Wright has four acres of gladioli in bloom, making a fine display. LowviLLE, N. Y. — Mrs. William Keay has closed her florist business and will remove to Utica. Cleveland, O. — The sympathy of the trade Is again extended to George W. Smith, formerly proprietor of the Cleve- land Florists' Exchange, in the death of ifiS>fc!fTO«sf''*ORjT,flnfli^r^*ec( July 31, ''^m^ € m& ■years.^'4'i'JL''- ■ - - ' igiS. The American Florist. 207 TO BUY CUT FLOWERS is from us, for there is nothing in th e Cut FJowir and Green Line that we do not sell or handle, and besides we ^ive yoa as much actual value for your money as any firm in Chicago. OUR AIM at all times is to treat every one right and with this constantly in view we will surely be friends if you will but do your part. BIG SUPPLY of choice summer stock and every arrangement made for fall and winter with the best growers in and adjoining Chicago. A. L. VAUGHAN. Our Efficient Service Always Means A Great Deal To You. From now on our supply of Cut Flowers and Greens will be larger than ever so place your orders with us and we will see to it that they will be filled to your entire satisfaction. ^\ij2mi>ly A.=l Qtiallty COLUMBIA ■ - RUSSELL and other good Summer Roses. i NEW CROP OF CARNATIONS stems little short, but Flowers good. If You Want Good Stock and Good Treatment Send Your Orders To Us! Big cut of Columbia-Russell-Ophelia-Montrose-Sunburst-Hearst- Double White Killarney-Double Pink Killarney-Weiland-Killarney Brilliant-Pink Killarney-Rich- mond- Milady and Ward Roses to offer in addition to other seasonable stock part- icularly Gladioli -Valley-Asters- Candytuft - Gypsophila - Daisies - Galax - Feverfew - Harrisii-Asparagus-Sprengeri-Adiantum and other Seasonable Stock and Greens. i^'We have the only good White Killarney to be found in this market. YOU CAN INCREASE YOUR PROFITS AND BUSINESS BY SENDING ALL YOUR ORDERS DIRECT TO CHICAGO'S MOST UP-TO-DATE AND BEST LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE Quality Speaks Louder Than Prices. J. A. BUDLONG 184 North Wabash Ave,, Corner Lake St., CHICAGO. GUT FLOWERS Prices As Low As Others. ROSES, VALLEY wholesale and CARNATIONS WHOLESALE A Specialty GrOWCr of i^rSHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION. We are in daily touch with market conditions, and when a decline takes place you can rely upon orders ^ent us receiving such benefits. CSS ss^^sss Mention the American Florist ivhenwriting present outlook being promising. Fu- neral orders and flowers for hospitals are now the main features of the trade. Decorations for social functions consist principally of garden flowers and flags and bunting. The usual arrangements of the florists' stocks are lacking. With good rainfall during June and July, al- though below normal, following a dry and windy spring, plants coming on for winter, such as chrysanthemums, gera- niums, carnations, etc.. are looking well. NOTES. Some of our most experienced florists, among others Chas. Mann of the Mah- lon estate, advocate the discontinuance of snapdragons for at least two years on account of the numerous pests that have attacked these flowers during the recent winters. The outlook for con- certed action, however, is not prom- ising. Oscar Tweed will be in active harness again soon. He has been quite ill since spring, and the continued hot and dry weather has delayed his recovery some- what, but his many friends will be glad to hear of his rapid improvement. G. Fleischer & Son have been en.1oy- ing a good trade. A new member has been added to this firm. He arrived at the Minnequa hospital a few days ago. This firm has its indoor chrysanthe- mums all in good shape. While sweet peas and pansies have not done well in the open, Chas. Stuck- wisch, florist at the Colorado State Hos- pital, boasts of some splendid pansy beds raised from the well-Jtnown "mile high" strain. No. 1 Sizel 1000 $1.50 3000 4.00 JLVf.V'.iS 5000 6.25 ^/iVikdJS i^ ."« 5^?M No. 2 size ^_,^^ 1000 $1.25 '^Ca^S 1 OBV 3000 3.25 __ _ No. 2 Rosebud sticker ^,^ 5000 5.00 Electros of either size, $1.00 ea. ,/\rtfIT FLOWER The JOHN HENRYGO. No. 1 Rosebud Sticker I'l-inted in blue ink on gummed paper. LANSING MICHIGAN Mention ihe American Florist when writing. Louis Gallow, formerly florist for the J. A. Thatcher estate, is now identified with the Fountain Floral & Nursery Co. as its head. He reports business is booming and is well satisfied. Jacob Pistorius, in charge of the flori- cultural features at the Thatcher es- tate, has some especially fine Neph- rolepis bostoniensis that will make a fine showing this winter. The Bolt Floral Co. report very satis- factory business. This firm has re- cently added a new auto to its delivery service. . J. P. 212 The American Florist. Aug. 17, gilll(il[i]13][g[iiii5iiiiiiiiKiMiHi[lllllliliasil[il!lllliHiiaB!iHjHii@[g!iiiiiiaii^ You Are Invited to make our store your headquarters before or after returning from the St. Louis Convention. The Ladies will find this a pleasant place, for we have the only Wholesale Cut Flower and Supply House in the city conducted exclusively bv women. We handle everything in Supplies and Cut Flowers and would be pleased to have you inspect our line whether you are in the market for any goods at present or not. O. A. & L. A. TONNER 30 East Randolph St. Phone central 6284 CHICAGO, ILLINOIS San Francisco. LARGE SUPPLY BUT DEilAND DROPS. During- the early part of the week, business was very good, but it dropped off again toward the end. Of all sea- sonable flowers, there is a large supply. Ophelia is in heavy cut just now. as is Shawyer, which, by the way, is the best dark pink rose on the market. Ulrich Brunner is supplanting American Beauty largely just now. The outdoor cut of this rose is very line. In white roses, Kaiserin is the best. There is an abundance of Cecile Brunners arrivinsr, both" from under glass and outside stock. A few Baby Doll are also com- ing in. Just now, Russell is not very plentiful, due to the fact that it is too early for the new crop to put in an ap- pearance. There are great quantities of carnations on the market and good stock can be had very cheap. For some reason or other, the call for them is very limited and most of the supply finds its way to the street peddlers. Very few good sweet peas are to be had. Most of the stock is short stemmed and off color. One grower is sending in fine stock, which sells readily at $1.00 per dozen bunches. During the first part of the week, gardenias were very scarce, but the supply has shown a de- cided increase during the past few days. There are no cattleyas to be had. and only a few laelias. Lily of the valley is practically out of the market. The supply of Lilium auratum contin- ues to be very fine and is in good de- mand. Some extra good rubrums are coming along. Both of these lilies are selling well and at remunerative figures to the growers. Gladioli can now be said to be at their best. America seems to be the most popular, although Fran- cis King is also a good seller. The first chrysanthemums of the season ap- peared during the week. The variety was October Frost. They were very good quality on fairly long stems and sold out quickly. Dahlias are still com- ing in, but their keeping quality is not of the best during this season of the year Zinnias are improving in quality daily and are in much demand for basket and decorative work. A few Marie Louise violets were noted during the week. The flowers are very fra- grant, but inclined to be rather small. There is a large supply of outdoor gar- den flowers, such as scabiosa. stocks and pvrethrum. The quality of adian- tums is now at its height and is all of fine quality. Asparagus and greens of early description are plentiful. CAR LOADS ARRIVING«$s«s.'&g«- Flowers Essential In the Home. Seedsmen who handle flower seeds exclusively fear they will be put out of business by the decision of the coal administrator that flower seeds are non- essential. There are several establish- ments who deal exclusively in flower seeds, and one in particular has built up a large business, the result of many years of labor, in which considerable capital is invested. A widow is owner of half or more of this business. To discontinue the business of this par- ticular establishment for a single year would mean loss and damage that it may be unable to recover from. No money is spent by V\.'a con'-e'-n iVi' "'^^ vertising. and The Sun has no business dealings with it, so these remarks are from a purely disinterested source. Seedsmen handling vegetable and flower seeds will carry on their business as usual, but concerns handling flower seeds exclusively will be allowed no coal, and therefore will, they fear, be unable to heat their buildings. Let us hope some way may be found to over- come this difficulty. In the introduction to his Floral Guide for 1 882. when the writer was working night and day in horticulture, a profession with which no other seems so interesting and none more important, James Vick said : "I have labored to teach the people to love and cultivate flowers, for it is one of the few pleasures that improves alike the mind and heart, and makes every true lover of these beautiful crea- tions of Infinite Love wiser and purer and nobler. It teaches industry, pa- tience, faith and hope. We plant and sow in hope, and patiently wait with faith in the rainbow promise that har- vest shall never fail. It is a pleasure that brings no pain, a sweet without a snare. We gaze upon the beautiful 214 The American Florist. Aug. 17, 99SSii9Sii$iii!;i9iSS6!)!tSIS9!liilt!f>!>9!)!^^ Summer Business Booster IN CUT FLOWER BASKETS ^^ ^ Tumbler Baskets with paraffine liners, all ierican Florist ivhenict^itUig WEiMND-RiscnCbt FLOWER GROWERS TELEPHONE ^ci klU/ADACIl *VC CHICAGO CENnui.879 194 N.ItAPAjiI Aft. Illinois Mention the American Florist whenwriting George Reinberg WHOLESALE FLORIST Extra fancy Ophelia, Sunburst, Hichmond, Kil- larney, White Killamey and KUlamey Brilliant roses. All orders given prompt attention. Try U8, 162 N. Wabash Av.. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist lohenwriting E.C.AMUNGCO. The Largest, Best Equipped, Most Centrally Located WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER BOUSE IN CHICAGO 169-75 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO L. D. Phones CENTRAL 1977 and 1978. Mention the American Florist whenwriting VlioMe Hover MM-lteU Chi. CURRENT PRICE LIST. Per doz. Roses, Beauty, specials $5.00 48-in 4.00 36-in 3.00 30-in 2.50 24-iD 2.00 18-in 1.60 Mrs. Chas. Russell 1.00(g 4.00 100 Hoosier Beauty 4.00@10.CO Killamey Brilliant 4.00@10.00 Columbia 4.00@2o.00 Ivillarney 4.00@10.00 White Killamey 4.00@10.00 Richmond 4.00@10.00 My Maryland 4.00@10.00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer 4.00(f|10.00 Milady 4.00@10.00 Sunburst 4.00@10.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward 4.00@10.00 Hadley 4.00@10.00 Opbella 4.C0@10.00 Double White Killamey. 4.00@10.00 Mrs. Moorefleld Storey.. 4.OO@lo.0O Champ Weiland 4.00@10.00 Stanley 4.00@10.n0 Tipperary 4.00@10.00 Francis Scott Key 4.00@10.00 Cecile Brunner 2.00® 3.00 George Elgar 2.00@ 3.00 Baby Doll 2.00® 3.00 Nesbit 2.00® 3.00 Our Selection 3.00 Carnations 2.00® 3.00 Cattleyas per doz. 9.00@10,00 Daisies 1.00@ 2.00 Lillum Harrisil 10.00@15.00 Valley G.OO New Ferns per 1000, $2.50 Calendulas 2.00® 3.0O Gladioli 3.00® 8.00 Asters 2.00® 4.00 BRIGHT, BRILLIANT OATvAX Wholesale and Jobbing Trade Solicited J Li banner, Miniezuma, NO. Mention the American Florist whenwriting HUCKLEBERRY FOLIAGE $1.75 per Case. Natural Log Moss, per bag (100 square feet), $1.75. Perpetuated Sheet Moss, per bag (lOO square feet), $3.50. Caldwell The Woodsman Co. EVERGREEN. ALA. Mention the American Florist whenwriting PLAIN CHIFFON (About 35 to 40 .yards to bolt.) Can be had in any color. 2 in. wide, per yd., 3V4c 6 in. wide, per yd. . . 7c 4 in. wide, per yd .. 6o 10 in. wide, per yd.. .lOo Geo. H. Angermueller Co. wholesale Florists. 1324 Pine St., St. LouiS, Mo Mention the American Florist whenwriting ZECH & MANN WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO Telephone Central 3284 Mention the American Florist whenwriting 216 The American Florist. Aug. 17, C. W. WARD=MATCHLESS= ALICE Field-grown Carnation Plants Extra fine Plants $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. Our Guarantee goes with every Plant we send out. THE LEO NIESSEN CO., 1201 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa. PhUadelphla. QUALITY FALLS BELOW NORMAL. The feature of the past week has been the record-breaking' weather. The oldest inhabitants have been compelled to say that they have never experi- enced such extreme heat. The highest mark recorded by the weather man was 106.4. Under these conditions not much was to be expected in the way of business, while the quality of the stock in nearly all lines fell far below normal. Roses were either very tight or wide open. Russells and Pri- ma Donna were the best, and Victoria appeared in fairly good shape. The great flood of gladioli appears to be over for the time being, but there is still more than enough for the demand. Asters have been hard hit by the extreme heat, much of the stock coming- in browned on the edges. There appears to be a ready demand for all the best of this stock that is offered, but fully half of the flowers sent in will hardly bring express charges. Easter lilies do not seem to mind the weather and are quite up to standard, selling better than most any other flowers. There were also plenty of rubrums of good quality. "The king is dead; long live the king!" The old carnations went out last week and this week ushered in the new— very good stock, indeed, under present weather conditions. They all sold readily at $3 per hundred. It is the general concensus of opinion that, under the trying conditions of the past week, business held up remarka- bly well. EARLY CLOSING HOTJBS. Early closing hours are now ear- nestly "discussed, and an effort is be- inp made to have all the trade close voluntarily at 6 p. m. This is reason- able for the central city stores, all of which close during the summer. With some it is an hour earlier and half- day Saturday. Those of the trade, however, whose stores are in the resi- dence districts object to this early closing, particularly in the winter sea- son, as much of their good trade is then at night, people coming out after supper to do their shopping. The Wan- amaker store has announced that from August 12 their business hours would be from 10 a. m. to 4 :.30 p. m.. which action, it is said, will be followed by all the other large retail establish- ments. This is done as a war meas- ure, to save coal and light and better distribute the carrying capacity of the street cars during the early mornmg and late afternoon rush hours, so as to provide room for the workers in the various war industry plants of the government. NOTES. Mole street now boasts of a service flag containing 2.5 stars, arranged in the shape of the letters "U. S." The inscription at the top is "Our Boys of the Neighborhood." Four of the stars stand for Edward Riley, of the "Wm. J. Baker force; Jos. Cousins: John Lodge, from the Jos. Heacock Co.. and Wm. Sible, of John Welch Young, who made his headquarters with the the Wm. J. Baker Co., all true blues who will give a good account of them- C il. Liggit, wholesale plantsman. finds a' general disposition among the Good Summer Roses, Asters, Gladioli, Easter Lilies. Ml seasonable Flowers. This la the exclusWo shop, only one block from Express Depots, 1619-1621 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA* V$S!S:$$$$$$S!SiS!S!^S!^S^Si$Si^S!^$S$S^^$$$$^?^^?$^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^y^^$S$^W^gfi^^^f^r^K>^>N^ VlioMe Hover M(irKeU Cincinnati, Aug. 14. Per 100 Hoses, Killamey 2.00® 6.00 Mrs. Chas. Eusaell 4.00(312.00 Opbelia S.OOQ 8.00 RIcbmond 2.00@ S.OO " Sunburst 2.00@ 8.00 LlUnm Glganteum 8.00ra)10.0 Stuart Miller and family are spend- ing their vacation at Atlantic City. The Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange finds business very good for the first week of August. E. N. Kroninger, Allentown, is first in this market with new crop carna- tions, sending quite a consignment to- the Leo Nissen Co. August .S. Edward Reid is well satisfied with the August business. Asters will be- a specialty here for the next month. The new crop promises well. The first Columbia roses in this mar- ket are now being received by the Jos. Heacock Co. The longest are 15 inches; they look very promising. K. I9I8. The American Florist. 217 EVERYTHING in the line of Cut Flowers, Plants and Florists' Supplies. MILWAUKEE, WIS. HOLTON & nUNKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. RICE BROTHERS Wholesale Florists and Supplies 318 North Fifth St. Send list In for quotations. Fort Wayne, Ind. EXCKLLENT AUGUST DEMAND. Business was surprisingly brisli last week, the demand showing an increase over any previous week since June. We have been laboring under the most ditiicult weather conditions, 102 degrees being registered August G. Naturally the quality of all flowers has suffered considerably. Gladioli are showinpr the effects of the heat, as they are soft, and many of the buds do not open. However, they are standing the high temperatures better than many other Uowers. Asters, so far, have suffered little, the flowers arriving on the mar- ket being large and of excellent qual- ity. Roses are showing the results of the heat to quite an extent. Russell is off crop at present, and Shawyer pre- sents a faded appearance. Other va- rieties have suffered greatly, with the result that there is a gi'eat scarcity of good roses. Lilies are also on the short side, and the demand for them has been very active. The carnations be- ing offered by the wholesalers are of very poor quality and few of the re- tailers are handling them. Orchids are scarce. KOTES. W. J. & M. S. Vesey are cutting: a fine crop of asters, which are of the best quality, and a good crop of sum- mer roses. They report the demand excellent, greater even than the sup- ply. Lily plants and fine large vases and baskets of gladioli were featured at the store of A. J. Lanternier last week. This firm had a heavy run on funeral work. Good summer roses, particularly in the Ophelia and Sunburst varieties, are being cut in fine large quantities at the greenhouses of the Flick Floral Co. A fine crop of gladioli and asters is being cut at the New Haven Floral Company's plant at New Haven, Ind. Ed Wenninghoff is showing some ex- tra fine asters and gladioli in attract- ive basket arrangements. H. K. Saratoga Springs, N. T. — John Ralph's Greenhouses report having a busy spring, with a complete clean vip, and present demand is holding up well in both cut flower orders and funer.al work in addition to a number of large decorations. A few of the smaller houses will be closed during the winter ns a means of fuel conservation. GUST. RUSCH & CO. Wholesale Florists Jobbers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Phone Main 1245. P.O.BOT206 444-«a MiiwaokeeJis. Milwaukee St, I FANCY FERNS, Special Picked LEAVE AN ORDER WITH US FOR REGULAR SHIPMENTS Manufacturer of I (J^ ^^ KUChU, WHOL ESALE FlOrlSt \X/TDp' riF^ir^MQ All Seasonable Cut riowers ▼ ▼ 11X1_I Ut-t>Jl.\^\.^vJ Mfr. and Dealer in "Florlsi's" (Brand) Supplies Write for Price List 1312 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. VftoMe Hover MM*lteU Philadelphia, Aug. 14. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 25.0"' WHOLESALERS 1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing phone] III! [farragut WM. KESSLER, WHOLESALE FLORIST 113 WEST 28TH STREET Bet Sixth and Seventh Aves. NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing N.Y. Cut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg., titH Av. and W. 26tii, New York. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning. Desirable wall space to rent for advertising. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary Mention the AmericanFlorist when writing. The Kervan Co. Fresh Cut Decorative Evergreens Highest Standard of Quality. Largest stock in America. Send for illus- trated caliilof: of Greens and Florists' Supplies. 119 West 28th St., NEW YORK GEO. B. HART WHOLESALE FLORISTS 24-30 STONE STREET, ROCHESTER, NEW YORK. Mention the ArnericanFlorist when writing. M.C. FORD 121 WEST 28TH STREET NEW YORK Tel. 3870-3871 Farragut Tie Lamcsi stuptti ana Ktceini ol Cut Flo wets A complete assortment of the best in the market can always be relied upon. Mention the A^nerican Florist when writing. D. FEXY Wholesale Commission Florist 106 West 28th St., New York Consignments Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing 220 The American Florist, Aug. 17, THE Florists' Supply House of Smerica Norih South East West In every state in the Union Bayersdorfer's Supplies Are the first choice of the best shops. On account of transportation difficulties in securing and forwarding stock we had to forego our usual large convention exhibit. Our representatives, Martin Reukauf and I. M. Bayersdorfer will, however, be present to greet all our friends and with a fine line of novelties give assurance that we can fill all orders satisfactorily. Protect yourself against advancing prices and delays in delivery by ordering at once. Right Now is the Time to Buy ^^^ Let us have your order. We will do the rest. '^^® H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. 1129-1131 Arch Street, vanSerbluTgre PHILADELPHIA, PA. Branch Factory, 709 First Avenue, New York Omaha, Neb. NOTES. Quite a number of florists from this city and Council Bluffs will attend the S. A. P. convention at St. Louis, Mo., August 20-22, among others C. R. Wolf, city park florist; J. J. Hess, of Hess & Swoboda, treasurer of the national society; John Bath, O. H. Herman and Secretary Gardener, of the Omaha and Council Bluffs Florists' Club. Tom Evans, long employed by Hess & Swoboda, in their retail store on Farnham street, is now in training at Jacksonville, Fla. He expects to get "over there" in the near future. He is a corporal in the quartermaster's de- partment. The local trade is contemplating an outing at Lake Manawa this month. It has been suggested, however, tb-it the money raised for this purpose be donated to the Red Cross. Lee Larmon expects to go to war and will leave as soon as he can secure competent help to take charge of his business. Business in this city has been ex- ceptionally good of late, due largely to funerals of a number of prominent per- sons. Lewis Henderson has suffered another slight stroke of paralysis, but is able to be about again. George H. Swoboda and family are taking a vacation, motoring through the mountains. Chas. Eterer and family are en.ioy- ing an auto trip in the-.western part of the state. J. J. Hess expects to drive his car to .St. Louis and will take his family with him. Ernest Sweet has established a flow- er .shop in the Hamilton apartments. A. Donahue now has a branch store in the Centi-al market. A. E. L. CROP 1918 WINTER-FLOWERING SWEET PEAS New Zealand Grown The Large Flowering Waved or Spencer Type We have been very fortunate to secure the entire crop of one of the best growers in New Zealand. New Zealand grown seed has always produced the earliest and best blooms, and seed started in August will produce flowers from Thanksgiving until March; requiring a low temperature, these make an ideal crop for the Florist this year. SCARLET. Always a good seller. FINEST MIXTURE. All the best colors. PINK and WHITE. Blanche Ferry type. YARRAWA (true ) Bright rose pink with light wings. Write for further particulars. JULIUS ROEHRS COMPANY RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY igi8. The American Florist. 221 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 1857 ^mSM:. JFLORiST 745 Buckingham Place. L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112 Send us your retail orders. We Have tbe Best Facilities In the City Mention the American Florist when loriting. Bangor, Me. Adam Sekenger FLORIST No. 32 NEWBURY STREET We cover all points In Maine. 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. Albany, N. Y. FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK Dtlircred b AOaa; aod ndnily on telegraphic order. 106 STATE STREET Mention the American Florist when writing •rASHiNOTOKOa WASHINGTON D. C. Gudes' Members of Florists' Telegraph Celivery, Mention the .American Florist when writing m Cincinnati , O I HARDESTY & CO. f I 150 East Fourth Street I S THE BEST THAT GROWS. 1 S EXPERTS TO ARRANGE THEM. J %niiiiniiiniiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiuiiiui# Mention the .American Florist when icriting New York G.E.M.STUMPP 761 FIFTH AVENUE Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. ORDERS IN OR AROUND PHILADELPHIA J. J. HABERMEHL'S SONS F1nurAi*c anH CAi*irir4*4*4>4 Max Schling l>***4 r v v V 'I" V T NEW YORK 785 Fifth Ave. | Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery i Mention the American Florist when writing. BRANCHES: RITZ-CARLTON and VANDERBILT HOTEL KOTIMILLER Mention the American Florist when writing. 426 Madison Ave., NEW YORK ROANOKE, VA. PALLON, Florist Mention the American Florist when writing. Mention the AmericanFlorist when writing. Galesburg and Central 111. L L PILLSBURY choice cut flowers and designs Patentee and Manufacturer of PILLSBURY'S CARNATION STAPLE Member of Florists' Tfelegraph Delivery. Mention the AmericanFlorist when writing. Young & Nugent Telephone 4265-4266 Farragut 42 West 28th Street. And give special attention to steamer and tbe- atie orders. Prompt delivery and best Stocli in tlie mariiet. Members of Florists* Telegraph Delivery. Mention the AmericanFlorist when writing. Milwaukee, Wis. J. M. Fox & Son, Inc. 437-39-41 MUwaukee St. Members Florists' Telegraph D'elivery Association. Mention the AmericanFlorist when writing. Springfield, Mass. Wm. Schlatter & Son Artistic Designs and Fresh Cut Flowers 422 MAIN STREET Greenhouses, 437 Bay Street Mention the AmericanFlorist when writing. ALEXANOEBMcCOHNELL 611 FIFTH AVE.. COR. 49TH STREET. NEW YORK CITY TELEGRAPH ORDERS forwardea to any part of the United States, Canada and all principal cities in Eu- rope. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steamships or elsewhere receive special attention. Reference or Cash must accompany all orders from unknown correspondents. Code Address: Alexconnell. Western Union Code. Mention the American Florist when writing. Brooklyn, N. Y. JAMES WEIR, Inc. FLORIST sat Fulton St., cor. Pierrepont Ti-lesra[)h orders rei jnid prompt attention. ve our usual good care Phones. 270-271 Main. Mention the American Florist when writing. BuflFalo, N. Y. S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street Anderson lervice means fresh, sturdy stock anil promptdeliveries i n Buf IalO,I.OCkpOrt Niagara Falls and Western New York Merabera of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the AmericanFlorist when writing. 222 The Americai^ Florist, Aug. 17, 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. Established 1874 DARDS 341 Madison Ave., New York Help do your bit to-day by selling Thrift and War Saving Stamps Stand behind The Food Conservation Laws Display prominently patriotic posters. DO IT NOW Mention the American Florist whenwriting St. Paul, Minn. Holm & OlsoD 20-22-24 W. Fifth St. We flU orders for any place in the Twin Cities and forall points in theNorthwest. 1 he Larg- est Store in America; the largest stoclj; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive night and day. Mention the American Florist whenwriting SEATTLE, WASH. HOLLYWOOD GARDENS Seattle's Leading Flower Shop 1536 SECOND AVE. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist whenwriting Newark, N. J. Begerow's 946 BROAD STREET Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries throughout the state and to all steamship docks in Hoboken, N. J., and New York. Mention the American Florist whenvjriting Pittsburgh, Pa. iW.SmithCo. KEENAN BLDG. Lar-RPst Flornl Esttibllshment in America. I'7Ktiil)llsbert 1874. Inoorpornted 1EHJ9. Mention the American Florist whenwriting Philadelphia, Pa. The London Flower Shop 1800 Chestnut Street Mention the American Florist whenwriting City Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y.— ETyres, 106 State St. Albany, N. Y. — Banker's. Bangor, Me. — Adam Sekenger, 32 Newbury St. Boston, Mass.— Thos. V. Galvin, Inc. Boston, Mass. — Penn. The Florist. Brooklyn, N. Y.— Hugo H. Jahn. Brooklyn, N. Y. — Joseph Trepel. Brooklyn, N. Y. — James Weir, Inc. Buffalo, N. Y. — S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St. Buffalo, N. Y.— W. J. Palmer & Sons, 304 Main. Chicago — Bi-lggs 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. Chicago — Schiller, The Florist, 2221 W. Madison. Chicago— G. Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham Fl. Cincinnati, O. — Julius Baer. Cincinnati, O. — Hardesty & Co. Cleveland, O. — Bramley & Son. Cleveland, 0.— Smith & Fetters Co. Cleveland, O. — The J. M. Gasser Co. Colorado Springs, Colo. — Pikes Peak Flo. Co. Dallas, Tes. — Lang Floral & Nursery Co. Dayton, O. — Matthews, The Florist. Dayton, 0. — J. W. Rodgers. Denver, Colo. — The Park Floral Co. Des Moines, la. — Alfred Lozler Rosery. Detroit, Mich. — Central Floral Co., 35 Broadway. Detroit, Mich. — John Breltmeyer's Sons. Duluth, Minn.— Duluth Floral Co. Duluth, Minn. — J. J. Leborius. El Paso, Tex. — Potter Floral Co. Grand Rapids, Mich.— Grand Rapids Floral Co. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith. Hackensack, N. J. — House of Flowers. Harrlsburg, Pa. — Charles L. Schmidt. Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray. liansas City, Mo. — A. Newell. Kansas City. Mo. — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. Uncoln, Neb.— C. H. Frey. Lincoln, Neb. — Fi-ey & Frey, Little Rock. Ark. — Paul M. Palcz. London. Eng. — Wills & Segar, Onslow Crescent, S. Kensington. Los Angeles, Calif.— 0. C. Saake. Los Angeles — Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson. Louisville, Ky. — August R. Baumer. Louisville. Ky.— The F. Walker Co. Uartinsburg, W. Va. — The Flower Store. Memphis, Tenn. — Idlewild Greenhouses, Milwaukee, Wis.— J. M. Fox & Son, Inc. Nashville, Tenn. — Joy Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Begorow's. Newark, N. J. — Phillips Bros. Newburyport, Mass. — E. W. Pearson. New Orleans, La. — Metalrie Ridge Nursery Co. New Orleans, La. — Chas. Bble. New Orleans, La. — The Avenue Floral Co. New York — Dards', 44th and Madison Ave. New York — Hesslon. New York — A. Meyer, 1062 Madison Ave. New York— Alex. McConnell, 611 5th Ave. New York — David Clarke's Sons. New York— Drakos Co. New York — Henry Hart, Inc. New York — Kottmiller. New York — Lelkens. New York — Malandre Bros. New York — Nicholas G. Pappas & Co. New York— Thos. F. Galvin, Inc. New York— Max Schllng. 785 Fifth Ave. New York — G. E. M. Stumpp. New York — Young & Nugent. Omaha, Neb. — Alfred Donaghue. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Farnnm St. Omaha, Neb. — Lewis Henderson. Philadelphia, Pa. — Charles H. Grakelow. Philadelphia, Pa. — J. J. Habermehl's Sons. Philadelphia, Pa. — The London Flower Shop. Pittsburgh, Pa. — Randolph & McClements. Pittsburgh, Pa.— A. W. Smith Co., Keenan BIdg, Pittsburgh. Pa.— Mrs. E. A. Williams. Roanoke, Va. — Fallon, Florist. Rochester. N. Y.— J. B. Keller Sons. Rockford, III.— H. W. Buckbee. Sheboygan, Wis J. E. Matthewson. Springfield. Mass.— Wm. Schlatter & Son. St. Louis, Mo.— F. H. Weber. St. Paul, Minn- Holm & Olson. St. Paul. Minn.— L. L. May & Co. San Francisco — J. B. Boland, 60 Kearny St. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchl. Seattle, Wash. — Hollywood Gardens. Steubenvllle, 0. — Huscroft's Flower Shop. Terre Haute, Ind. — J. G. Heinl & Sons. Tacoma, Wash.— California I'lorlsts. Toledo. O. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Toronto — Dunlop's. 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St. Washington, D. C. — Geo. H. Cooke. Washington, D. C. — Louise Flower Shop. Washington, D. C— The Flower Store. Washington. D. C. — Gude Bros. Washington, D. C. — Geo. C. Shaffer. Worcester, Mass.— Llttlefleld Florist. Worcester. Mass. — Randall's Flower Shop. Yonkers, N. Y. — New York Floral Co. Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Broadway and Gratiot Avenues. Artistic Designs. High Grade Cat Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members of Florists' Telegraph DeBvery. New York. nfn°o"x'3822 HENRY HART, Inc. FLORIST 1000 Madison /venue In the Heart of most excluiive residentiai section. Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda i FLORISTS 1501 and L1582 Member, of Florists' Telegraph DellTwy. THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY in' EUCLID AVENUE Members of Florists' Itelegraph Delivery. Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable florist Only the Best 8 and 10 West Adelaide Street Dunlop^s Flowers EellTered Anywlere, PlonB, 1952 BeWoid HUGO H. JAHN PIX>RI8T 710 Nofstrand Avenue Cor. Prospect Place, BROOKLYN, N. Y. Brooklyn Representatives of National Floral Corporation Philadelphia Orders Cha$. ti. Grakelow Broad St., at Cnmberland Mention the Avjerican Florist when writing. I(^i8. The American Florist. 223 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Lieading Retailers in the dtiea indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. Send your orders for Chicago' ^__ -^ . All orders earefullv flfled ljJJ™^^^5St under the •uperviiion ol ^^?p^S2:-^ GEORGE .HSMU8.Hgr. ^ wire. Write or Phone West 822 Member of Florists' Te'egraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist whemvriting THOS. F. GALVIN NEW YORK BOSTON I S6l Fifth Avenue Park Street 799 Boylston Street and All Eastein Points Brooklyn, N. Y. JOSEPH TREPEL BROOKLYN'S LARGEST FLORIST SEVEN STORES. Main QQ^ I ay,;, iwa Telephone Store- SO* L*"'* A»B., No. 1150 Bedford Telegraph orders delivered to all parts of New York City, Brooklyn and Long Island. Toledo, 0. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A, BeinI) 336 Superior St., Toledo, O. Both Phones. S27 Special attention to mall and Telegraph Orders. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clmton Avenue N Rochester Phone 606. Long Dist.. Bell ph. 2189. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Cleveland, 0., and Vicinity. BRAMLEY & SON 1181 E. 71st St. The Largest Growers of Flowers in the City. Duluth, Minn. J. J. LeBORIOUS Seventeen large Greenhouses. Deliveries everywhere in Minnesota. Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Penin- sula of Michigan. All orders ftiven prompt attention and filled with strictly fresh stock. Mention the Avierican Florist loli en writing El Paso, Texas. Potter Floral Co. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Albany, N. Y. The Best Service Chicago. BRIGGS FLORAL CO. 228 W. Madison St. 801 Sheridan Road. Specia! attention paid to telegraph orders io Chicago and vicinity. One of our stores is located in the heart of the city and the other in the select north side residential district. NEWARK, K I Philips Bros. 938 BROAD STREET Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, New York. EstaUUheJ 1849 David Clarke's Sons 2139-2141 Broadway, cor. 75th St. Orders By Telegraph Prompfly Filled Phones 1652-15S3 Ck>lumbns Kansas City, Mo. Established over 20 years. N. E. Ck>r. iOtb and Grand Ave. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. WASHINGTON, D. C. Louise Flower Shop Connecticut Ave. at N. St. N. w. Miss Louise W. Daugberty, Proprietress. Pbones— Franklin 3579, 3841, 3841 J W. RODGEBS Elks' Building, n»vtnn O 4 South JeHerson street, UayiUll, Vf, LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist 1519 Farnam St., Omaha, Neb. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Hession Madison Ave. and 76th St. NEW YORK Quality Flowers TWO GREENHOUSES ON PREMISES Plant Specialists ••••o-jiiif^eno. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Cincinnati. JULIUS BAER FLOWERS Mail and Telegraph orderscarefully filled. 138-140 Fourth St.,East Denver, Colo. yhc Park B. E. GUUS, Proiilail. l^lOi Cll wO. L P. NEIMAH. Secretaiy. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 2^-226 Grant Avenue HACKENSACK, N. J. House of Flowers HENRY WEISSMANN, Manager. )&fn)03ll( A""^*"' Fmeral Desisos. Flowers for all occasions. I TeL 1673 Hackensack MAIN and BRIDGE STS. 'Branch: 214 Hackensack Ri. RiJgefield Park, N. J. New York. DRAKOS CO. FLORISTS 2953 Broadway, opp Columbia College Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Lang Floral £c Nursery Co, 1214 Main Street. Dallas, Texas. Write or wire beatlquarters for flowers for Te.xas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, New Mexico. Nc orders too large, none too small. Member of Florists* Telegraph Delivery 224 The American Florist. Aug. 17, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the I/eading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. Kansas City, Mo. Samvel Murray, 1017 Grand Avenue Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Los Angeles, CaUf .* O. C. SAAKE FLORIST We Solicit Telegraph Orders. Regular Trade Discount. 215 W. FOURTH STREET Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson Out Flower Merchants We policfit telegraph orders. Regular trade disct. 239 WEST THIRD STREET. Little Rock, Ark. PAUL M. PALEZ FLORIST All oiTlprs carefully filled and delivered to all parts of the city, Arkansas and the Southwest. St. Louis, Mo. F H.WEBER N. B. Cor. Taylor and Olive Stiu nowei-B delivered in City and State on short notice. Meraljer of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Tacoma, Wash. California Florists Mill take carr of all telegraphic orders. Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. Colorado Springs, Colo. Orders Carefully Execnted Pikes Peak Floral Co. AVholesale and Retail Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Steubenville, Ohio. Huscroffs Flower Shop E. E. McCAUSLEN, Prop. 173 North Fourth Street All Orders Promptly Executed Cleveland, 0. The Smith & Fetters Co., LEADING FLORISTS 735 Euclid Ave. CLEVELAND .•.V.FLOWERS.V/. 522 SO. MICHIGAN BLVD.. Aoditoriam Aimei. CHICAGO Pittsburgh, Pa. MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS 621 Penn Ave. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Omaha, Neb. Alfred Donaghue 162a Harney St. Established 1866 CHARLES L. SCHMIDT 313 Market St., Harrisbnrg, Pa. I mFRED ^R( For St. Louis WIRE Grimm & Gorly KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. ±loWers Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Aas'n. C. n. TREY Wbolesalt and Ritiil Florist 1133 St., LIMGOLN, NEB. Will nil orders for the West on short noUc Trade discounts. First-class stock. Mariinsburg, W. Va. Washington, D. G. 134 West Kin; Street Ull aid Hamrd Sis., N. W The Flower Store J. A. PHILIPPS 3343 Wo MADISON ST. CHICAGO For Wisconsin Delivery OF "Home Grown Flowers'* Get in touch with J. E. MAnilEWSON, TS Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Orders will be ear«> fully cared for by Michigan. HENRY SMITH Wholesale and Retail Florists of Grand Rapldf Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. E. W. PEARSON 38 State Street, Newburyport, Mass. Covers all New England Points. igiS. The American Florist. 225 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the citlea indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. LEIkENS, Madison Ave. and 55th St., New York Summer Season, 1 1 Bellevue Avenue, NEWPORT, R. I. Send your orders to me for prompt delivery and satisfaction. Member of Florists' Tele^aph SellTuy, New York. 50 Broadway f^^ New York Malaodre Brothers 2077 Broadway, near 72nd Street 'Phone, Columbus 6883 Branches: 7703 Broadway, 1664 Second Ave. The name "Malandre Brothers" on a bol of flowers is & Guarantee of Quality. Orders from other cities tective our per- sonal attention. Yonkers, N. Y. New York Floral Co. Cor. Manor House Square and North Broadway New Orleans, La. CHA5. EBLE Oldest Florist South 121 BARONNE STREET Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. San Francisco, Calif. J B. BOLAND Successor to Silvers & Bolaod FLORIST 60 KEARNY STREET Rockford, 111. H. W. BUCKBEE. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. TERRE HAUTE, IND. THINK OF HEINL^S LITTLEFIELD, Florist WORCESTER, MASS. A. MEYER, NEW YORK 062 Madison Ave., near 80tb St. Phones, Lenox 2352—7019 Satisfaction Guaranteed. Boston, Mass. "Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Deliver/ Ass'n. 124 TREMONT STREET Orders in or Around WASHINGTON, D. G. Geo. C. Shaffer FLORIST 900 Fourteenth Street Worcester, Mass. Randall's Flower Shop Member of Florists' Ttelegraph Delivery. Washington, D. C. GEO. H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street DAYTON, OHIO 16 and 18 W. 3rd St. Matthews the Florist Established iu 1883. Greenhouses and Nurseries in Riverdale, Randolph & McClements Floral Experts 5936 Penn Av., Pittsburgh, Pa. DULUTH FLORAL CO. 200 miles in any direction n||| ||-ril UIUU Wearethecenterofthegreat UULUIH, miHII. Northwest. Daily deliveries o Superior. Wis. Chicago Detroit Central Floral Co. 132 North State St., CHICAGO, EOL. 35 Broadway, DETROIT, i>IICH. Special attention given to Telegraph and Mail Orders for delivery in either city and adjoining territory. 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 NORTHWEST Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 E. MADISON ST. Member of Florists' Tele^aph Delivery. LOUISVILLE, KY. AUGUST R. BAUMER, MASONIC TEMPLE Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery* The Rosery Floral Co., 167 Market St., at Broad St. Everything in Flowers Prompt Deliveries to any town oi within 150 miles of Newark. Telephone Market 494. "WE NEVER SLEEP" SusEs Memphis, Tenn. 89 South Main St. "np-to-the-Minute" Service and Execution. Every Flower in Season FREY & FREY» 1338 O Street, LINCOLN, NEB. Wholesale and Retail Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. 226 The American Florist. Aug. 17, American Seed Trade Association. F. W. Bolgiano, Washington, D. C, Presi- dent; Wm. G. Scarlett. Baltimore, Md., First Vice-President; David Burpee, Phila- delphia, Pa., Second Vice-President; C. E. Kendel, Cleveland, O., Secretary-Treasurer. The thirty-seventh annual meeting will be held June. 1919. Carload shipments of fertilizer must be equal to car capacity. New crop Long Island grown Savoy spinacli seed is quoted at 50 cents per pound wholesale. Bermuda steamer freight rates are now $1.40 per usual bulb case, against 27 cents last year. Some New York importers have re- ceived advice that Dutch bulbs are coming via England. Rutabaga seed, Long Island grown, of new crop, is quoted from first hands at $1.50 to $2.00 per pound. Carl Cropp, of Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago, left August 10, for California, where he will make a tour of the seed growers. Visited Chicago : A. J. Brown, of A. J. Brown Seed Co.. Grand Rapids, Mich., returning from a three-weeks' tour of the western and California seed growing districts. Philadelphia, Pa. — I. Rosnosky, rep- resenting Vaughan's Seed Store, was in the city the past week, and incidentally made a trip to the firm's New York Barclay street house. New York. — Vaughan's Seed Store is moving early American grown narcis- sus bulbs. — ^A. Hogewoning has been drafted, and after the busy season closes, will go to camp. Onion Sets. The harvesting of onion sets in the Chicago district has just commenced, and it is too early to tell what the final crop will be. Prom present indi- cations, it is thought the crop will be considerably shorter than last year. On the south side, where about two- thirds of the sets in this district are grown, conditions are generally bad. The crop has been seriously injured by hail, maggots and disease. The aver- age yield there is about three and one- half bushels to one pound of seed sown. On the north .lide conditions have been somewhat better, and it is estimated that the yield will be about five bushels per pound sown, which is about the normal yield. The average for the en- tire district appears to be about four bushels to one pound of seed sown. The sets apparently are of good qual- ity and, if harvested under favorable conditions, should keep well. Because of thin stands, there is more than the usual percentage of sets that run too large for commercial use and that are sold ordinarily for pickling onions. The crop of onion sets in Oregon this year is short. It is estimated that the crop of brown and yellow sets will be about 35 to 40 per cent of normal and the crop of white sets about 15 per cent of normal. The estimated total production of onion sets for Oregon this year is from 500,000 to 600,000 pounds. — Government Seed Reporter. Hall la the GaUatin Valley. One of our well informed correspond- ents writes as follows regarding the recent heavy hail storm in the famous Gallatin valley pea district : "On the night of August 4, a most disastrous hail storm visited Bozeman, and, in fact, covered almost the entire Gallatin valley from one end to the other. This was the most severe hail storm the district has suffered for many years and the damage is extreme. The pea crop is affected from 50 to 75 per cent, 'many of the most promising pros- pects being entirely ruined. In addi- tion to the peas, the grain is just about destroyed. Many lots of seed oats and barley will produce no grain at all, and it harvested, will be saved simply for fodder. It looks from reports received, j as though there would be practically no harvesting in the entire Gallatin valley this year. "It is not understood that this hail extended into other valleys than the Gallatin. The Ruby and Bitter Root valleys evidently were not caught by this storm, although earlier in the sea- son, slighter storms have injured small sections in each district. The Montana pea cjop, as a consequence of the early drought and the hail storm above men- tioned, without doubt, will be the small- est in recent years. A yield even less than in 1917, unquestionably will be obtained." Peas and Beans. A. J. Brown, of the A. J. Brown Seed Co., Grand Rapids, Mich., who returned last week after an extended tour of the western and California pea and bean sections, says : "I found the crops of peas in the state of Montana very disappointing, and now we have bad news of heavy damage done by hail in the Gallatin valley. This is going to cut quite a figure, as we had counted on Montana helping vis out, since Washington had another very dry season, almost as bad as last year. "Conditions at the last reports from northern Idaho were favorable for a fair yield of peas, but the southern part of the state and Utah will be very light. Michigan, on the other hand, is coming through with a fairly good crop, which will help some, but does not cut very much of a figure, as the acreage is comparatively small, com- pared to the large plantings in the west. "The crops in California are very short, and in some sections were al- most a complete failure. Beans, on the other hand, promise very well in that but it must be remembered that it will be four or five weeks before the crop Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED Gilroy, California is harvested, and much damage could happen during that time, such as hall or early frost, which might affect some of the late planted fields, many of which are now only just in bloom. "There is a fair prospect for a good yield of beans in Colorado, except for the damage tha.t has been done recent- ly by hail. To what extent the crops in the vicinity of Greeley have suffered I cannot advise you at this moment, but hope to have early information as- to the actual loss. "I have one report stating the loss by hail was so bad that the large crop of beans that was looked for was practically ruined, but I think this is somewhat exaggerated. The crop in Michigan up to the present time is looking quite good, and if we have fa- vorable weather from now until harvest should come through with very fair returns. "The intense hot weather early this week did not last long enough to do any particular damage to crops. Some showers throughout the state since the hot wave have improved conditions." Onion Set harvesting in the Chicago district has been almost completed. The hot sun has caused some scald damage to the sets in crates, but on the whole the crop is generally satisfactory. Latest French bulb cables report crop of GO per cent of normal and grad- ing of stock smaller than usual because weather conditions have not been fa- vorable to producing large bulbs. Growers maintain, however, that these smaller bulbs are developed to good flowering maturity. Mattituck, N. Y. — J. M. Lupton & Co. say that farmers in Suffolk county are making big money growing spin- ach seed at 40 cents per pound which before the war was imported and docked at New York for six cents per pound. Cabbage seed has jumped to $1 per pound. Toledo, O. — Clover was steady, Au- gust 13, at $17.10, closing 10 cents higher than on the previous day, and showing a drop of $1.50 during the week. Cash timothy gained 5 cents, selling at $4.45. September closed at $4,821/2, October $4.75. December $4.77%, March $4.00 and April $4.90. Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Growers of Peas and Beans Grand Rapids, Mich. Braslan Grower for the Wholesale Trade Only. Onion, Lkttdce, Cakrot, Parsnip, Pabslet, Cklbet, Endivb, Salbipt, Named and Mizbd Gbandiplora and Spencbb Sweet Pea and Sunfloweb. Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA C O HI D O D V [gi8. The American Florist. 227 Michell's Winter-flowering Spencer Sweet Peas EARLY FLOWERING LONG SEASON SPENCEKS Oz Early Heatherball. Mauve lavender ^vlX Early Hercules. Soft rose pink \-^ Early Liberty. Deep sunproof crimson J'jo Early Meadow Lark. Rich cream ^'^J Early Melody. Rose pink on white ground . ;■■;■■: -^^ Early Morning Star. Deep orange scarlet in standard with rich, orange-pink wings \^ Early Snow Flake. Large pure white I? Early Song Bird. Pale pink on white ground .JS Early Songster. Rich lavender l'2S Early Spring Maid. Llffht pink on white ground .75 Early Sunset, Rich, mauve pink on white ground 1.25 Early Warbler. Rich, mauve purple 1'26 OTHER VARIETIES OF WINTER BLOOMING SPENCERS Oz. ^' "^^ Asta Ohn, Rich lavender ^J'ot Helen Lewis, Orange pink 1'25 Lavender Nora *f Lavender Pink Orchid "J> Mrs. A, A, Skaach. Clear, light pink 75 Mrs, M. Spanolin. Puro white 75 Mr?, William Sim Orchid, Salmon pink 76 Pink and White Orchid 76 Red Orchid "» Rose aueen. Flowers freely on long stems, large size, ;ind usually four flowers on a stem. Color a most attractive shade of pink Greenhouse grown seed 3.00 Outdoor grown seed 1,26 Venus White, blushed pink 76 Wedgewood, Lovely clear blue 1.25 White Orchid Yarrawa. I^owers exquisitely waved, and of large size. Color, a bright rose pink with lighter wings 76 Mixed Colors 60 Vi Lb. Lb. ?2.60 $ 8.00 3.50 12.00 3.50 12.00 3.50 12.00 2.50 8.00 2.60 8.0O 2.50 8.00 2.60 8.00 3.50 12.00 2.50 8.00 3.50 12.00 3.50 12.00 CERS % Lb. Lb. $3.60 $12.00 3.50 .75 2.50 2.50 8.00 2.50 8.00 2.50 8.00 2.50 8,00 2.50 8,00 2.50 8,00 10.00 35,00 3.60 12.00 2.60 8.00 3.50 12,00 Headquarters for FREESIA BULBS 10>3 1000 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Seed PURITY (fine). First size. FRENCH. First size $1.25 . 1.10 $10.00 9.00 1000 Seeds,, $ 3.60 10.000 Seeds. .$30.00 FRENCH. Mammoth . 1.60 12.60 i)<1<10 Seeds.. 15.50 25.000 Seeds.. 72.60 FRENCH. Monster . 1.75 15.00 Send for our New Wholesale Price List if you do not get a copy. Henry F. Michell Co. New Sweet Pea Q°::„ I 518 Market St. PHI LA., PA. Before Placing Orders for SWEET PEAS, Spencers, G rand l- floras, etc., ASTERS and PliOWEB SEEDS in general; TOMATO, LIMA and POLE BEANS, write JOHN BODGER & SONS CO., Contract Seed Growers LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA GARDEN SEED Beet. Sweet Corn, Garden Beans. Onion Sets. and Seed Potatoes in variety. Also other items of the short crop of this past season, as well as a full line of Garden Seeds, will he quoted you upon application to S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS, 82 Dey St , NEW YORK and ORANGE, CONN. Mention the American Florist whenwriting RODTZAHN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Swiet Pea and Nasturtism Specialists. Wholesale Growers of full list of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS Mention the American Florist ivhemcriti7ig Benry Fish Seed Co. Bean Growers for the Wholesale Seed Trade CARPINTERIA, CALIF. Mention t!ie American Florist whenwriting. 3 L L D ^ Specially Prepared for Export KELWAY'S IMPROVED FARM ROOT SEEDS IMPROVED VEGETABLE SEEDS IMPROVED FLOWER SEEDS Write for our SPECIAL PRICES stating, if possible, quantitieE reouired. lUasimted Catalogue Free. KELWAY & SON "^^M^' LANGPORT, Eng. Cable Address: "KELWAY, LANGPORT." Mention the American Florist when writing. Seed Packets for 1919 Should be Ordered at Once We make all Packet sizes. Larger bags for counter and package trade up to two pound or more. Catalogue Envelope.'). Return Envelopes. Coin Envelopes. THE BROWN BAG FILLING MACHINE CO. FITCHBURG, MASS. Mention the American Florist when writing. 228 The American Florist. Aug. 17, Flower Seeds for Florists PANSIES St. Louis Seed Co/s "Nonpareil" Mix- ture — L.ai'ge-llowering. This is cer- tainly one of the grandest collec- tions of the rarest and most beau- tiful varieties, Yi, oz., $2.00; 1 oz., $7.50. .Masterpiece — This grand giant Pansy is remarkable in having the bor- dei;s of the petals waved or frilled, Vi oz., $1.40; 1 oz., $5.00. Grinnt Trimardeau, Mixed — Large flowering and choice colors, V4 oz.. 75c; 1 oz., $2.50. Cassler's Giant 5 Spotted Mixed — One of the largest blotched varieties, 14 oz., $1.00; 1 oz., $3.60. Bugnot's Giant Mixture — % oz. $1.25; 1 oz., $4.00. ST. LOUIS SNAP Greenhouse-grown Seeds This new giant snapdragon is the finest "winler-blooming variety, the spikes are large, growing 5 to 6 feet high, the color a beautiful lavender pink, tr. pkt. $1.00. ASPARAGUS Plumosns Nanus — 100 seeds, 50c; 1,000 seeds, $3.50. Sprengreri — 100 seeds, 15c; 1,000 seeds, 85o. CINEFARIA Grandiflora Priie Strain — '/-. tr. 60c; tr. plvt., $1.00. pkt. PRIMULA Tr. Pkt. Olieoniea Grandiflora $0.50 Chinensis (Chinese Primrose). . .50 Malaeoides. Extra 25 ST. LOUIS SEED CO , 4IU13WaslilnglgnAinue, St. LouiS, No. BAMBOO CANE STAKES Size Number Price to bale Per bale NATURAL, 6 ft. 2000 $21.00 6- 9 ft. 600 7.00 9-12 ft. 400 8.50 Prices ex warehouse New York. Terms— Net cash 30 days. McHUTCHISON & CO. 95 Chambers street, NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing J.G. ROBINSON SEED CO. WATERLOO, NEBRASKA Rocky Ford, Colorado Contract growers of Cucumber, Cantaloupe, Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin Seed; Sugar, Flint and Field Seed Corns. Mention the American Florist lohen writing JAMES VICK'S SONS Growers 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 Mention the American Florist when writing jainiiiiiinuiiiiiuiiiDiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiidiiiiiiiiniiiiiii^ I BDRPEE'S SEEDS | I Philadelphia I § Wholesale Price List for Florist* S g and Market Gardeners = %iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiniiiiiiiiiiimiiiiini«^^ I. N. iiiinon & Son Garden Seeds 438 MARKET STREET Philadelphia - - Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing. R. C. >I e GIIjT^ & C Q.. -^€ ^WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS >=- — SPECIALTIES IN VARIETY ONION - CARROT - BEET- RADISH - PARSNIP CONTRACT PRICES MAILED ON REQUEST SAN FRANCISCO "'"" *°sT.'?';:'"LT'"'''°" CALIFORNIA WESTERN SEED & IRRIGATION CO. Wholesale Seed Growers and Dealers WFriAlTIP^* ^^^®*» *"'^*"* *"** ^^^^ Corn; Cucumber, Musk and jr£vlAjLll£j • Watermelon; Pumpkin and Squash. FREMONT, NEBRASKA. Mention the American Florist when writing Contract Seed Growers Qrto^i oH-Joo • Pepper, Egsplant. Tomato, OpCCidlHeS. Vine Seed and Field Corn. Correspondence Solicited. George R. Pedrick & Son, PEIDRICKTOWN. JV. J. Mention the American Florist when writing TOMATO SEED Grown for the Wliolesale Seed Trade HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA, OAXIFOBNIA Mention the American Florist ivhen writing Waldo Rohnert GILROY, CAL,. WHOLESALE SEED GROWER Siiiiiultio.s: I.ottiice, Onion. Sweet Peas, Asters, Cosmos, Mignonette, Verbena in variety. Correspondence Solicited. For SEEDS Flower, Vegetable and Farm Send your inquiries to HURST & SON 152 Hounsditch LONDON, - - ENGLAND The Premier British Wholesale and E.xportinp Seed House 75 YEARS UNRIVALLED REPUTATION Mention the American Florist when writing The Everett B.Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Tur- nip, Radish, Beet, Etc. Mention the American Florist when writing igi8. The American Florist. 229 FREESIA Purity Mammoth size, also ^g 3-^fl ^P- Freesia refracta atba, % inch. Sweet William, single, mixed, fine strain. Cyclamen Seed. Finest American grown from the very finest strains. Prices on application. J.M.THORBURN&CO. 53 Barclay St., thro to 54 Park Place NEW YORK CITY R. & M. GODINEAU SEED GROWERS Angers, - France Specialties: Beets. Mangoes, Carrots. Cab- bages, Celeries. Parsleys. Parsnips. Turnips. Growing Crops Given Personal Attention, Lilium Giganteum 7-9 In. and 9-10 In., for immediate delivery. Write for Prices. Yokohama Nursery Co., Lt(L Woolworth Bldg., New York City 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, lU. Get (^notations From LANDRETH SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED Bioomsdale Brlstol, Pa. THE C. HERBERT COY SEED CO. VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB. Contract Growers of HIGH GRADE SEEDS J. Bolgiano & Son CAREFUL SEED GROWERS AND SEED DIS- TRIBUTORS FOR ONE HUNDRED YEARS. Write for our I9i8 Special Catalogue to Market Gardeners and Florists. Pratt S Light Sts., BALTIMORE, MD. EDGAR F. HURFF SWEDESBORO, N. J. Grower of High Grade Seed. TOMATO. Pepper, Egg Plant. Squash, PumpMn, Oaffumber and Watermelon Seed and Field Corn, en Contract. CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED Flower Seeds For Summer Sowing ASPARAGUS plnmosns nanus. 250 seeds $1.00; 1000 seeds. ¥3.00; 5000 to 10,000 seeds at $2.75 per 1000. Sprengeri. 250 seeds, 25c.i 1000 seeds, 75e.; 5,000 seeds, $3.50; oz., 50c.;lb. .fs.oo. CALCEOLARIA HYBRIDA, Vaughan's Extra Choice Mixture. Trade pkt. (1000 seeds), oOc; 3 trade pkts, $1.40. CINERARIA, Vaughan's Columbia Mixture. Trade pkt. (500 seeds)50c. 3 Trade pks. for $1.40. DRACAENA INDIVISA. Trade pkt, lOe.; oz. 30c.; lb. $3.50. SCHIZANTHUS., Grandiflorus Selected Hybrids. Superior in form and rang-e of color to other Hybrids. Sprays in bud when cut and placed in ^yater "will open their flowers and remain in bloom for several weeks. Trade pkt. (500 seeds) 50c.; s^ oz. $1.00. "Wisetonensis Mixed. Trade pkt., 25c. SMILAX. Trade pkt., lOc; oz., 35c.; Vi lb., $1.10; lb., $4.00. CYCLAMEN, Giant English Grotrn, in variety and mixed sorts. ANTIRRHINUM, Majus. . Tr. pkt. Oz. Golden King, yellow, % oz., 25c $0.10 $0.80 Queen Victoria white 10 .80 Brilliant Scarlet 10 .80 Dark Rose, coral red 10 .60 Lovely, white with pink lip 10 .80 Delicate Pink, daybreak. .10 .80 Golden Queen, semi-tall. .10 .80 Queen of the North, semi- tall, white 10 .80 Purple King-., rich velvety purple red 15 1.00 Cottage Maid, pale pink white throat 15 1.00 Vaughan's Special Mixture, extra 15 .00 Winter-Flowering Stocks Giant Perfection — Cut and Come Again White (Princess Alice), Pink, Dark Blue. Sky Blue, Scarlet, Canary yel- low. Each of above, trade pkt., 25c.; Vsi oz., 50c. Mixed, all colors, trade pkt., 25c.; % oz,, 4oc. Beauty of Nice. Tr. Pkt. Oz. Pink % oz. 60c.$0.25 $2.20 Mont Blanc, white i/s oz. 40c. .25 2.50 Crimson %oz. 35c. .15 2.50 Old Rose Improved l^ oz. 50c, .35 Dark violet .... % oz. 50c. .25 Cote d'Azure, blue Vg oz. 40c. .25 Rich golden yellow 35 President Wilson, slate.. .50 Queen Alexandra, lilac rose Vs oz. 40e. .25 2.50 Monte Carlo, yellow ^i oz. 45c. .25 3.00 Abundance, lilac rose.... Vs oz. 40c. .25 2.80 Beauty of Nice, mixed... Vs oz. 40c. .25 2.40 Annuals For Greenhouses Annuals which are successfully grown from seed for Cut Flowers CALENDULA, Orange King. Lb., $2.40; oz., 2oc.; trade pkt., 10c. CALLIOPSIS Coronata maxima. Splen- did cut-flower. Pure golden yellow, 2 to 3 inches across, on long wiry stems, oz., 30c.; trade pkt., 10c. CANDYTUFT, Giant Hyacinth-flow- ered, ■JThite. Lb.. $5.00; oz., 50c.; trade pkt. 15c. CENTAUREA CYANUS. Double Blue. Lb., $5.00; oz., 40c.; trade pkt., 10c. Double Lawson Pink. Oz., 80c.; trade pkt., loe. GYPSOPHILA elegans grandlflora nl- ba. Lb., 80c.; oz., lOc; trade pkt., 5e. HUNNEMANNIA Pumariaefolla (Bush Escholtzia). Oz., 40c.; trade pkt., lOc. LUPINUS hybridus roseus. Oz.. 80c.; trade pkt., 15c. MIGNONETTE, True Machet. Vaugh- an's Selected Stock. Trade pkt., lOc; % oz., 40c.; oz., 75c. Ne^v York Market. An extra choice strain for greenhouse. Our seed is greenhouse-grown, raised by a most careful grower. The plants grow from 2 to 3 feet high and produce flower spikes up to 20 inches long. Trade pkt. (1000 seeds), 50c.; Vs oz., $1.00; oz., $7.00. STATICE, Suworowii, Russian. Bright rose. Trade pkt., 50c, PRiaiULA, Chinese Giant. Vaughan's International Mixture. This is composed of the most salable colors of single flowering Chinese Primulas, the best whites, pinks and reds, with a sprinkling of other colors, enough to give a large variety of colors, the most im- portant shades predominating. Trade pkt. of 250 seeds. 50c;. 3 for $1.40; per .^s oz., $4.00. PRIMULA OBCONICA Grandiflora. Mixed and in variety. Trade pkt.. 50c. Glgantea. Mixed, s'j oz., $1.50; 600 seeds, 50c. PRIMULA — Various Sorts Trade pkt. Malacoldes -h oz. 50c $0.25 Alba 3^ oz. $1.00 .25 Rosea A oz. $1.00 .25 Deep Lavender. Very tree blooming, flower clusters borne on long stout stem; individual flowers size of five cent piece .50 Pansies VAUGHAN'S INTERNATIONAL MIX- TURE. This is one of the Special- ties that has established the reputa- tion oi: Vaughan's Flower Seeds and one which we maintain most care- fully. Trade pkt.. 50c; % oz., $1.50; Vi oz., $5.00; oz., $10.00. VAUGHAN'S GIANT MIXTURE. This mixture includes the richest reds, coppers and bronzes, together "with the most delicate rose and pink shadings, all the distinct colors of Trimardeau and the splendid Gassier strain. Trade pkt., 25c; Vs oz., 75c; oz., $5.00; ^ lb., $18.00. VAUGHAN'S CUT FLO^VER MIX- TURE. This mixtures is put up by ourselves and contains mostly light colored sorts. We have sold this mixture for several seasons to some of our Chicago cut flower growers. Trade pkt., 25c; % oz., 60c; oz., $4.00. NEW EARLY-FLOAVERING GIANT. The new strain produces its giant flowers about four weeks earlier than other types. In March, when the old type pansies hardly show any buds the plants of the new strain bear from three to Ave of their giant flowers. Early PloTvering Giant AVhite, Yellow, Light Blue. Dark Blue and Mixed. Trade pkt. (500 seeds), 25c; i/g oz., 80c. CHICAGO PARKS BB3DDING MIX- TURE. This is a mixture made by ourselves from 20 different and dis- tinct varieties of this type. While the flowers of this strain do not grow as large as those of the Giant Pansies they excel them by a much greater number of flO"wers to a plant. Trade pkt.. 15c; ',4 oz., 35c; oz., $1.15; 14 lb., $4.00. VAUGHAN'S P. P. (Popular Price) MIXTURE. This mixture, like all "Vaughan" mixtures, is made up by ourselves from separate colors and strains of the Giant and Chicago Parks Bedding types and will furn- ish a large variety of colors with a good proportion of giant flowers. Trade pkt., 20c; % oz.. 35c; oz.. $2.00; 4 ozs.. $7.00. SEND FOR OUR SI'ECIAL PRICE LIST OF PERENNIAL SEEDS 31-33 W. Randolph St. CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE 41-43 Barclay St, NEW YORK 230 T.iE American Florist. Aug. 17, Market Gardeners Vegetable Growers' Association of America. H. W. Selby, Philadelphia, Pa., President; C. W. Waid, Grand Rapids, Mich., Vice- President; S. W. Severance, Louisville, Ky., Secretary; Eugene Davis, Grand Rapids, Mich., Treasurer. Memphis, Tenn. — Eight thousand war gardens were planted by negroes in this city. Ostrich Egg is a new name for Honey Dew mglon, not a new variety, as stated in these columns last week. Santa Rosa, Calif. — Luther Bur- bank is serving- as a member of the national war garden commission. Washing-ton, D. C. Wilkes-Babre, Pa. — The city park department is now supervising more than 1200 war gardens in addition to many children's gardens. "Tomato Growing in Michigan" is the subject of Special Bulletin No. 89, recently issued by the Michigan Agri- cultural College experiment station, East Lansing. Los Angeles, Calif. — More than 1,000 women have enlisted to work in the fields and orchards in this vicinity under the direction of the Women's Land Army of America. THE United States department of agriculture has issued Farmers Bulletin 978 entitled, "Handling Barnyard Ma- nure in Eastern Pennsylvania," treat- ing of the importance of securing the greatest possible return from the ma- nure supply of the country during the present crisis. Veffe table Growers' Meeting: Abandoned. The annual convention of the Vege- table Growers' Association of America, to have been held at Detroit, Mich., September 10-13, has been abandoned. No meeting of the organization is scheduled for this year. Fashions in Female Scarecrows. Women in wartime have reached another point of utility. A truck farmer near Park Ridge, III., has a natty female scarecrow in his tomato patch. She wears a sailor hat, white sheer waist, and a black taffeta skirt. Chance for another fashion depart- ment: "What Our Scarecrows Are Wearing." — Chicago Tribune. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegetables Chicago, August 13. — Cucumbers, 2- dozen box, 50 cents; celery, crate, 35 to .50 cents; head lettuce, 2-dozen, $1.50 to .$2..50; radishes, per 100 bunches, $2.50 to .$3.00; tomatoes, 4 baskets, 50 cents to $1.00. New York, Aug. 12. — Celery (state), per bunch, 15 to 40 cents; cucumbers, 75 cents to $1.75 per basket; mush- rooms, $1.50 to $2.50 per basket; toma- toes, per pound, 3 to 7 cents; lettuce, per package, 75 cents to $2.25; radishes, per 100 bunches, 50 cents to $1.00. Irrigfation. The term irrigation to the average gardener means mechanical or over- head watering, and reduced to still plainer terms, the Skinner system of watering. There are other systems, but we believe the Skinner system has come into more general use than the others, and gardeners as a class owe Mr. Skin- ner a gTeat deal for the development of a practical watering device, such as it is. We would certainly hesitate to get along without the help of mechan- ical watering after having become ac- customed to it. While we have heard criticisms and complaints, these are generally the result of faulty installa- tion, faulty water supplies, or improper use. Under faulty installation we may mention those attempts where an ordi- nary hand force-pump is jacked to a. gasoline engine of doubtful reliability, thus inviting breakdo-nns and delays. However, we have seen some of these make-shifts in the hands of careful men produce wonderful crops. An- other feature of faulty installation may be small pipe diameter, either mains or distributing pipes. It is always poor policy to crowd water too much. Faulty water supply covers a variety of sins, the two main ones being dirty river or lake water and sandy well water. As a general rule, we look with sus- picion upon the average river water, as too often such streams carry water unfit for distribution through nozzles. A good well is best in the long run, provided sand is not present to clog the nozzles. Where fine sand is unavoid- ably present, some receiving tank should be used as a mud-dam to permit the sand to drop to the bottom before the water enters the mains. Improper use, means the application of water in insufficient quantity, or at the wrong time. Now, in regard to the wrong time, there is in our mind, just one wrong time, and that is when water is not really needed. When it is needed, lose uo time: 24 hours a day is right, and apply until the subsoil is saturated. With us, this means generally two days of continuous application. We allow the soil to dry up a little and then cul- tivate. For succession cropping, we soak before plowing — plow and fit when the moisture is right, and often raise a new crop without any further water- ing. In this connection, we wish to say that some of our lines are on the move all the time. They are suspended on low posts temporarily, and moved on as needed. There are many crops, such as sweet corn, tomatoes, and potatoes, that need a big lift only for a week or two, hence a permanent pipe is not needed. Markbtman. Winter Onion $ets Vau|hi|SeeJ|re FREESIA PURITY Vz inch, good grade per 1000, $ 7.50 5^8 inch, extra fine bulbs per 1000, 13.50 % inch and up, mammoth bulbs per 1000, 17. CO ST. LOUIS SEED CO., St. Louis, Mo. BEANS, PEAS, RADISH AND ALL GARDEN SEEDS Booking contract orders now for future delivery. Write for prices. LEONARD SEED CO. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE 226-230 W. Kinzie St., Telephone Main 2762. CHICAGO SIMON LOUIS FRERES & CO. BRUYERES-LE-CHATEL (Seine et Oise,) France. (ESTABUSHEO 1666) Wholesale Growers and Exporters of Choice Stocks of Vegetable, Flower and Forage Seeds SPECIALTIES Mangel-wurzel. Giant Half-Sugar Mangel Wurzels, Beet, Carrot, Celery, Dandelion, Endive, Leek, Lettuce, Radish, Swiss-Chard, Swede and Turnip. IMPORTERS OF Red-top, Meadow Fescue, Blue Grass, Sunflower, Timothy and GARDEN PEAS. EngUsh Catalogue on AppUcation. ENGLISH CORRESPONDENCE. igiS. The American Florist. 231 Now Ready for Early Orders FALL BULBS For Early Forcing and Counter Sales We can make prompt shipments from Chicaeo or New r orlt on tliese Narcissus Bulbs Order now for store sales or early forcing. DAFFODILS AMERICAN GROWN EMPEROR. Double Nose. Per 100 Per 1000 Emperor, Doul.le Nose $3.00 $27.50 Emperor, fancy grade, round bulbs 2.75 25.00 Prlnceps Maximns, fancy grade.. 1.75 15.00 Blcolor Empress, fancy grade... 3.00 27.50 Blcolor Grandis (Grandee) 2.2i 20.00 Obvallarls (Tenby Daffodil) fancy 2.00 18.00 Sir Watkin, fancy grade 3.00 27.00 Barrl Conspicaus, fancy grade., l.go 12.50 JonquiUa Rugulosus 1.25 11.00 Poetlcus (Pheasant Eye), fancy.. 1.00 9.50 Poeticus Ornatus, fancy grade.. 1.25 11.00 FREESIAS IMPROVED PURITY Size Jumbo, ^4 in. and up . Sj to 34 in., extra fine Vi to ?s In., good grade . Vi in., plump bulbs . . . 3 8 to V2 in., regular grade DOUBLE SORTS Per 100 Per 1000 Alba Plena Odorata 41.35 $12.00 Orange ehoenix, fancy grade 1.75 16 00 Sulphur Phoenix, faiicy grade 175 16.00 7% Discount off above to Seedsmen only. CALLAS Per 100 1 tomin $4.50 l!4to2 in 7.00 - to2(.'2in 9.50 2'^2in. up 11.50 Per 1000 $17.00 12.00 7.50 5.50 4.00 LILIUM HARRISII New Crop— Bermuda 6-7 inch \ Write for 7-9 inch * Prices. Now on the way. COLD STORAGE LILIES GIGANTEUM Per case 7 to 9 in. (300 to case ) . . $20.00 10 to 11 in. (180 to case).. 27.00 SPECIOSUM ALBUM Per case 8 to 9 in. (200 incase) ..$18.00 9 to 11 In. (HOto.ase)... 17.00 SPECIOSUM RUBRUM Per case 9 to II in. (140 to case) $14 00 lOto 11 in. (135 tocase) 15.00 11 to 13 in. ( 90 to case).. 15.00 AURATUM Per case 8tO 9in. (160 tocase) $11.00 1 1 to 1 3 in. ( 7.5 to casf). . 1 3.00 Valley Pips DUICH GROWN Per 1000 $27.50 AU Prices F. O. B. Chicago. CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE NEW YORK Menlun [he American Florist when writing. ^ l^^,Zj^i^'^>& IBB^ '^^^4^3Hflii^^ip>/ The Bird's Nest Fern Perfect and saleable in every size, very efiective as single specimens or in plant basket combinations. Our stock from the smallest sizes up is strong and vigor- ous, all symetrical plants without a blemish. PRICES: Per 100 l\i inch pots $12.50 2!4 inch pots 20.00 3 inch pots i'25.00 4 Inch pots 50.00 Sold by the dozen at per hundred rates Per 100 5 inch pots $ 75.00 6 inch pots 100.00 7 inch pots 2O0.00 W. K. HARRIS 55th and Springfield Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. | IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIUIIIIUIIIIIIIII Mention the American Florist when wrtting. !;!i|!i!illll!ll 232 The American Florist. Aug. 17, American Association oCNnrserjrtnen. ' J. R. Mayhew, Waxahachie. Tex., Presi- dent; J. Edward Moon, Morrisville, Pa.. Vice-President; Curtis N.ve Smith, 19 Con- gress St., Boston, Mass., Secretary and Coun- sel. Forty-four annual convention will be held at Chicago in 1919. Looms, CALIF. — The Magee Whole- sale Nurseries have incorporated with a capital stock of $100,001). Grand Rapids, Mich. — Superintend- ent Eugene V. Goebel has an attractive display of aquatics in John Ball park. Macon, Ga. — The state horticultural .society held an interesting and well at- tended meeting in this city, August S-9. Rochester. N. Y. — Claude Ludington of this city has bought the nursery bvisi- ness formerly conducted by W. W. Wy- man. E. Y. Teas, the veteran nurseryman, who retired from business three years ago, is still enjoying good health in his eighty-ninth year. New Aubany, Ind. — The cottony ma- ple scale has made its appearance in this vicinity and threatens the destruc- tion of many fine shade trees. Cleveland, O. — The annual conven- tion of the National Association of Gardeners will be held at the HoUenden hotel, this city, September 24-26. Yazoo City, Miss. — Farmers in this vicinity are being interested in a plan of Farm Demonstrator Ritch to purchase fruit trees on a cooperative basis. THE Georgia State Forestry School, Athens, has arranged a one-year course in practical logging-engineering to meet the war emergency for skilled workers. Coevallis, Ore. — Entomologists from Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Utah and British Columbia met here August 5-7 to discuss the control of insect pests of the northwest. Des Moines, Ia. — The Coliseum has been chosen for the Midwest Horticul- tural 'Exposition to be held here Novem- ber 4-7. The flower and plant section will be one of the interesting features. National Association of Gardeners. The St. Louis members of the Na- tional Association of Gardeners have arranged for an executive meeting and conference at the convention of the Society of American Florists in that city, the gardeners' meeting to be held in the convention hall at Moolah Tem- ple, Lindell and Vanderventer avenue, August 21. at 8:30 p. m., which date will not interfere with the convention programme of the S. A. F. .^n invitation is extended by the St. Louis gardeners to all interested to attend this meeting, at which a dis- cussion of topics of interest will bo held. G. H. Prino, Cor. Sec'y., St. Louis Ass'n of Gardeners. ROSES now ready in strong plants from 2H-in. pots. Am. Beauty, A voire, K. R. Patzer, K. A. Victoria Meteor, Mrs. C. Hall, P. and W. Killarney, Radi .nice, IfS.OO per 100; iMS.OO per 1000 H. Beauty Mrs. F. Dennison, Red Radiance, Tipperary .VVard.$5.50 i.er 100; S50.00 per 1000. Mrs. Chas. Russell. Kose-Pink Ophelia, Mme. E. Rostrand $10.00 per 100; lf90.00 per 1000. * ^ LL L U LL \sPRIMGriELDOHIO-J Mention the American Florist xvhemvriting PEONIES 30 acres. Can supply your wa"^ ts. Write for Catalogue. Gilbert H. Wild Sarcoxie, - Missouri Mention the American Florist ichenwriting Specialists in Specimen Stocl( FOR LANDSCAPE WORE. Hardy Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Box- noodM, Hollies and a complete line of Coniferous Evergreens, Write for Prices. COTTAGE GARDENS NURSERIES, Inc. EURE3KA, CAIilFORNIA. Mention the American Florist tohemvriting Hill's Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HAIF A CENTURY Small, medium and large sizes supplied. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co. liaatm SpeciaDds Urges! Growers 'a Aneria Box 404. DUNDEE, ILL. For the Best New and Standard DAHLIAS Address PEACOCK DAHIilA FARMS, p. 0. Berlin, N. J. WiUiamatown 7nno., S. J. STAR BRAND ROSES "American Pillar" and nearly every other good hardy climber. Send for our list. ,T,„ PONARD 6 m UIEST GROVE ™e U JONES CO. I'^l " PENNA. Robeil Pyle, Pres. L_J AnL WinlKr, Vice-Pres. Plant Propagation, Greenliouse and Nursery Practice. By M. G. Kains. 342 pages. Illustrated. Price. $1.50. American Florist Co. 440 8. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO PERENNIALS, HARDY SHRIBBERY, EVERGREENS PERENNIAIiS: — We have a fine lot of stock, both one and two-year-old. field grown. Here are a few items, with prices attached, in one-year stock. Will wrap each plant In paper with dirt to insur DELPHINIUMS, assorted 5c IDIGITALIS " 5c CAMPANULA " 5c HOI,LYHOCKS " 5c PLATYCODON « 5c SNAPDRAGON " 5c safe arrival. DAISY, Shasta 4o ....".. .Engrlish 5c SEDUMS. assorted 6c RUDBECKIA, Purple 5o COREOPSIS Lanceolata 4c VERONICA Spicata •5c HARDY SHRUBBERY: — Extra heavy, field grown, given plenty of room for development, each plant a specimen, dug and packed carefully. 2^3 3-4 3-4 ft. 500 LONICEHA Frag 10c 13c 800 " Morrowi .....10c 13c 300 " Grandiflora ..10c 13c 500 " Bella Albida. .10c 13c 100 " Tart. Red. ...12c 15c 200 " Tart. White.. 12c 15c 2000 PHILADEL. Coronarius ..10c 13c 400 " Grandiflora ..10c 13c 300 ELDER, cut leaved 10c 12c 300 FORSYTHIA Suspensa ..10c 12c 1500 " Verdissima .. Sc 10c lOc 10c 12c 10c 13c 10c 12c 10c lOr 2-3 in. ft. ALTHEAS, assorted 6c 8c 15-lS 18-24 3000 rORSYTHIA Intermedia. Sc 2500 SNO«'BERRY Red Sc 1500 " White 10c 3000 FORSYTHIA Fortuni Sc AVEIGELIA, assorted 10c SPIREA Van Houtte Sc " Opulifolia 10c Billardl Sc DEUTZIA, assorted Sc lS-24 SPIREA, A. W. ...12c 15c EVERGREENS: — We have a large assortment of Same in small sizes, just the kind to grow on into specimen plants on your own grounds. You know how required. Get some that are more than re specime i-d it half flni.shed, and ARHOR VITAE — 3000 7000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 500 500 600 fion 300 200 Pyramidalis. .18-24 in. .15-18 in. Hoveyii 15-18 in. 12-15 in. American 2-3 ft. ...18-24 in. ...15-18 in. Globosa 10-12 in. " 8-10 in. Tom Thumb. .10-12 in. Pumilla 15-18 in. Siberian 15-18 in. Verbaeneana 15-18 in. 32c 22c 35c 25c 30c 22c 12c 45c 35c 25c 40c p,all and burlap extra at cost of same. 200 200 500 500 700 100 600 400 RETINISPORA — Plumosa 3-4 ft. •■ •• 2-3 ft. 18-24 in. ....15-18 in. ....12-15 in. Plumosa JUNIPER Irish. Sabina Stricta ■Vurea. 2-3 ft. ■' 18-24 in. •• 15-lSin. 18-24 in. 15-18 in. . . .15-18 in. . ..18-24 in. . .2-3 ft. lS-24 in. 15-18 in. $1.00 .75 .50 .35 .25 .75 .50 .35 .30 .25 .50 FARMERS NURSERY COMPANY, Troy, Ohio igid. The American Florist. 233 To growers and the Trade SPECIAL OFFER OF NEW AND RARE DAFFODILS King Alfreil, Weardalc PerfecUon, Lord Roberts, Van Waverens GianI First Size Bulbs, True to Name, 35, - per 100, £15 per lOJC, I'ackage free for casli. These are money maker'. Giant Trumpet Daffodils These are tlie best coniiuercial Dnffodils and real- ize highest prizes in London markets. «J. L)lv:, $12.50: Ricard and Poitevine. per 10er KK): second size. $6.00 per 100. ERNEST ROBER. Wilmette. 111. DAFFODILS. Daffodils. For varieties and prices see dis- play advertisement in this issue. J. Dickson. 30 Carlisle St., Belfast, Ireland. DAHLIAS. DRACAENAS. Ferns, Cyrtomlum Falcatum, l^-'va,, $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000; Aspldium, 2%-in., $.i.00 per 1(X); Bird's Nest Fern, 2H-ln., $8.00 per 100; 3-in., $15.00 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnesville. O. Bird's Nest Fern. Perfect and salable in every size. For sizes and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. W. K. Harris. .JOth and Springfield Ave., Philadelphia. Ferns, Boston, 2l4-ln.. heavy. $6.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1,000. A. Henderson & Co.. 211 N. State St., Chicago. Dracaena Massangeana and Fragrans. For sizes and prices see display advertisement els Ferns. Bird's Nest. 6-ln., $1.50 each. Table, 2H-in.. $4 per UK). Holly. 3-in., $10 per liiO; 4-ln., $15 per 100: 5-ln.. $3 and $4. 'JO per rtoz.; 6-in., $6 per doz. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. ilorton Ferns. Boston, pot grown, 5-ln., $3.60; 6 in., $0; 7-In., $9; 8-ln., $12; 9-ln., $18 per dozen. The George Wlttbold Co., 737-739 Buckingham Place. Chicago. FREESIAS. fr::fsia pdrity. Best California Grown Stock. U-in. up % 6.00 per 1,000 %-in. up 10.00 per 1,000 Also a few %-in, at $16.50, sold only wit iKive. Terms: Cash with order or C. 0. D. B\pressage is about oOc to 90c per 1,000. San Francisco. MORSE & CO. Bulb Department. FREESIAS. Improved Purity. Jumbo % to 1 inch, per 1.000, $17.00; extra size, % to %-Inch. per 1,000, $12.00: V> to %-inch, per 1,000. $7.50; ■/.-inch, plump, per 1,000, $5.50; % to %-lnch, per 1.00 1, $4.00. Write for samples. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicago and New York. Freesia Purity. %-ln., good grade, $7.50 per l,0t:0; %-ln.. extra fine, $13.50 per 1,000; %-ln. and up, $17.00 per l,OoO. St. Louis Seed Co., St. Louis, Mo. Freesia Purity, mammoth size, also %-in. and up; refractra alba, %-in. Prices on applica- tion. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 53 Barclay St.. New - York. Fressia bulbs. For sizes and prices, see ad- vertisement elsewhere In this issue. American Bulb Co.. 172 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago. GENISTAS. Genista, 5-in.. special stock, well trimmed and heavy, $30.00 per 100. The Storrs & Har- rison Co.. Palnesville, O. GERANIUMS. Geraniums. 3 In., $3.50 per 100; $30 per I.I.W. 2 In.. $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1,000. I It Vincent Jr. & Sons. Co.. White Marsh. Md. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us Aliout It. 236 The American Florist. Aug. 17, GERANIUMS. Geraniums, rooted cuttings. S. A. Nutt. $10 per 1,000; Ricard and Poltevine. $12.50 per l.OOO. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. HEATHER. Christmas Heather. If Interested it will be to your advantage to communicate with A. L. Miller, Jamaica, N Y. HYDRANGEAS. Hydrangea, French type; Hamar Vibraye, Chautavd and E. Mouliere, 5-in., 3 to 4 branches. $30.00 per 100, 4-in., 2 to 3 branches, $20.00 per ion. Heavy field grown for tubs, 7 to 10 branches, $40.00 per 100. The Storrs & Har- rison Co., Painesville, 0, PEONIES. HYDRANGEAS, French varieties, 2%-lnch, $4.00 per 100: 5-inch. $20.00 per 100; Otaksa, 5-inch. $25.00 per 100. Ernest Rober, Wil- mette. 111. GREENS. Greens. Huckleberry foliage. $1.75 per case; natural log moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.), $1.75: perpetuated sheet moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.l, $3.50. Caldwell the Woodsman Co., Efvergreen. Alabama. Greens. Huckleberry foliage, $1.75 per ease; natural log moss, per bag (100 sq. ft.), $1.75; perpetuated sheet moss, per bag (100 eq. ft.), $3.50. E. A. Beaven. Evergreen. Ala. LANTANAS. Lantanas, mi.xed varieties; pink, yellow, and red, 2-inch, strong plants, $4.00 per HX>. ERNEST ROBER, Wilmette, 111. MYOSOTIS MYOSOTIS. The earliest and finest winter- blooming Forget-me-not. Grow along the car- nation benches. 2>4-in. plants, $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1.000. FRED H. LEMON & CO., Richmond, Ind. ORCHIDS. PAIM8. Peonies. 30 acres. Write for Catalogue, coxie, Mo. Can supply your wants. Gilbert H. Wild, Sar- Peonles. Festiva Maxima, $10, and others. CONAED & JONES CO., West Grove. Pa. POINSETTIAS. HASSALL & CO.. orchid growers and raisers, Soulhgate, London, England. Cattleyas. Laello- Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order so- licited. Orchids of all kinds, established and semi- established. Lager. & Hurrell, Summit. N. J. POINSETTIAS. 4-inch stock plants, $12.00 per 100; 3-inch. $8.00 per 100; 2%-inch cuttings, $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1.000. ERNEST RO- BER. Wilmette. 111. Palms. Latanla Borbonlca, 4-ln.. 181n. high, 1 to 2 leaves. $2.00 per dozen. $15.00 per 100. The George Wittbold Co., 737-739 Buckingham Place, Cbleago. Palms, high class, and novelties In decorative plants. Robert Craig Co., Market and 49th Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. PANDANUS. Poinsettias, 2^4-In., $6.50 per 100, $60.00 per 1.000. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, PRIMUI.AS. PRIMULA OBCONICA. Fine strain. Plenty of red, strong 2yo-in., ready for 4 in., $5.00 per 100 Primula Chinesis, strong .4-in.. $10.00 per 100- strong 3-in., ready for a shift, $5.00 per 100. Cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS. Kalamazoo, Mich. PRIMULA MALACOIDES ROSEA. Fine Plants from aVi-in. pots, August and September. $3.50 per lOO: $30.00 per 1,000. FRED H. LEMON & CO., Richmond, Ind. Primula Obconica, assorted varieties. 2H-in.. $4.00 per 100. HBNKY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Primula Obconica, 2% -inch. $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1.000. A. Henderson & Co., 211 «. State St.. Chicago. ROSES. EXTRA FINE 2V4-INCH ROSE PLANTS. 100 1.000 White Killarney 4.00 3^.00 Sunburst 5«0 ^"-'^ George Elgar 4.00 WIETOK BROS.. 162 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago. L. D. Phone, Randolph 2081. Roses. Own root, 2%-in. for benching. Aaron Ward Ophelia. Killarney Brilliant. White Kil- larney, and Sunburst. $7.50 per KW. $7(^.00 per 1 000 Milady and Richmond, $7.00 per lOO, $fio per 1,000. 3%in. stock, $35 per 1.000 add - tlonal. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, III. HOSE PLANTS, own roots, good strong Planting stock. Pink and White Killarney. Maryland, Kaiserin, Richmond, Mock and Sun- burst. 3-in., $6.00 per 100; 4-ln., $8.00 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. SEEDS. Seed. Michell's winter-flowering Spencer sweet peas. For varieties and prices see advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. Henry F. Michell Co., 518 Market St.. Philadelphia, Pa. Seeds. Flower for florists. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. St. Louis Seed Co., 411-413 Wash- ington Ave., St. Louis, Mo, Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, canta- loupe, watermelon, squash and pumpkin seed; sugar, flint, and field Co.. Waterloo. Neb. Roses. Winter-flowering. For varieties and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this Issue. F. R. Plerson, Tarrytown, N. Y. SEEDS. J. C. Robinson Seed Seeds. Tomato, pepper, eggplant, squash. pumpkin, cucumber and watermelon seed and field corn on contract. Edgar P. Hurft. Swedes- boro, N. J. Pandanus Veltchll, nicely variegated, large specimens only, at $2.00. $2.50, $3.00. $4.00 and $5.00 each. J. A. PETERSON & SONS, West- wood, Cincinnati, O. PANDANUS VEITCHII, fine plants, well col- ored. $1.00. $1.50. $2.00 and $3.00 each. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids. Mich. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS SEED. New crop. California lathhousc-grown, now ready: *. Kn Per 1.000 seeds *^-"" ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI SEED. Per 1.000 seeds *"•''' ASPARAGUS ELONGATUS SEED. Per 1,000 seeds .•••• ......$0.uu Write for prices by the pound. H. N. GAGE CO., INC.. MONTBBELLO, CALIFORNIA Seed New early-flowering or wlnter-bloomlng Giant Pansles; Winter Sun, Ice King, Celestial, Queen, Charm of March, and mixed. 500 seeds. 25c; I.O'IO seeds, 40c; % ez- Sl-W: V* oz $2: oz., $7.50. Chas. Frost. Kenllworth, N. J. Seed, cyclamen. Finest American grown from the very finest strains. Prices on application. J. M. Thorburn & Co.. 53 Barclay St., New York. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, musk- melon, squash and pumpkin; sweet, flint and dent com. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co., Valley. Neb. Seeds. For summer sowing. For varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New Seeds. Sweet peas, asters, and flower seed in general; tomato, lima and pole beans. John Bodger & Sons Co., Los Angeles, Calif. Seeds, specialties: Pepper, eggplant, tomato, vine, seed and field corn. George R. Pedrick & Son, contract seed growers, Pedricktown. N. J. Seeds. Flower and vegetable. All seasona- ble varieties. Stocks are very complete. Jamei Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. .Seeds. Wholesale price list for florists and market gardeners. The W. Atlee Burpee Co.. rhiladejphia. Pa. Seeds, growers for the trade: Beans, peas, sweet corn, onions, turnip, radish, beet, etc. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co., Mllford, Conn. Seed. Beet, sweet corn, bean, onion sets, potato. Prices will be quoted upon application. S. D Woodruff & Sons, 82 Dey St., New York, Seeds, wholesale field and garden seeds. J. Bolgiano & Son. Light, Pratt and EMlcott Sts., Baltimore, Md. Seeds, specialties: Lettuce, onion, sweet pea, aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena In variety. Waldo Rohnert, Gllroy, Calif. Seeds, KentIa Belmoreana and Forsterlana. New crop just arrived. Write for prices. Mc- Hutchison & Co., 95 Chambers St., New York. Seed. Vegetable and flower, of every descrip- tion. The W. W. Barnard Co., 231-235 W. Madsion St.. Chicago. Seed Michell's Pansy. For varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue, Henry F, Michell Co,, 518 Market St., Philadel- phia, Pa. Seeds. Sweet, flint and dent corn, cucumber, musk and watermelon, pumpkin and squash. Western Seed & Irrigation Co., Fremont, Neb. Seeds. Flower and vegetables. Renowned specialties. Sale to seed merchants only. JOS. PAQUET, seed grower. Nice, France^ Seeds; specialties: Beets, mangoes, carrots, cabbafies. celeries, parsley, parsnips, turnips. R. & M. Godineau, Angers, France. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. igi8. The American Florist. 237 SEEPS. Seeds. Bean, pea. radish, and all garden. Write for prices. Leonard Seed Co., 226-230 W. Klnzie St.. Chlcaeo. Seed. Flower and garden seeds. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium a. specialty. Routzahn Seed Co.. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Seeds. Specialties in onion, carrot, beet, rad- ish ami parsnip. R. C. McGill & Co., San Francisco. Calif. Seeds which succeed. Get quotations from Landreth. Bristol. Pa. SPHAGNUM MOSS. Sphagnum moss and green sheet moss. For florists and nurserymen. For spot shipment or contract. Write us. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chi- cago and New Yorli. 8WAINSONA. VEGETARLE PLANXSs. CELERY PLANTS. Golden Self-Blancblng (French strain); Giant Pascal; also The Grand, new, easy blanching, -which la easy to grow; fine plants, ready for the field, $2.00 per 1,000. Cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS, Kalamazoo, Mich. Cabage, celery and parsley plants, field grown, 50c per 100, $3 per 1,000, prepaid; S2.00 per 1,0110, not prepaid. M. PATTINGTON, SdplovUle, N. Y. MISCEIiLANROUS. Greenhouse glass. Heavy in thickness, well flattened and annealed and especially manu- factured for greenhouse purposes. Write for prices. Okmulgee Window Glass Co., Okmul- gee, Okla. Seed packets for 1919. All packet sizes and larger bags up to two pounds or more, also catalogues, return and coin envelopes. The Brown Bag Filling Machine Co.. Fitchburg, Mass. Specimen stock for landscape work. Hardy rhododendrons, azaleas, boxwoods, hollies and a complete line of coniferous evergreens. Cot- tage Gardens Nurseries, Inc., Eureka, Calif. Rosebud stickers. For sizes and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. The John Heury Co., Lansing. Mich. MISCELLANEOUS. Hill's Evergreens. Best for over half a cen- tury. Price list now ready. The D. HiU Nur- sery Cf., Bos 404, Dundee, 111. Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by CL^AY & SON. Stratford. London, BSigland. Nursery stock of all descriptions. Catalogues and price lists free on application. The Storrs & Harrison Co., PainesviUe, O. 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 Plym- outh Place. Chicago. Baskets of every description. Write for cat- alogue. Raedlein Basket Co., 713 Milwaukee Ave.. Chicago. Dreer's Peerless glazing points, 1.000, 75c, postpaid. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Pa. Boilers 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. 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 glass. Baur Window Glass Co., Eaton. Ind. Cut flower boxes. Edwards Folding BOJ: Co., Philadelphia. CHIFFONS. Write for prices on our wide edge, plain, 4-ln. and 6 in. chiffon. Joseph Ziska & Sons, 169-75 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. We handle a general line of florists' supplies, ribbons, chiffons and wire designs, etc. Joseph Ziska & Sons, 175 N. Wabash Ave. Chicago. 111. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction. Builders of all kinds of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and sketches submitted on request. A. Dietscb Co., 2642 Sheffield Ave., Chicago. 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. Spaulding Ave.j Chicago. Greenhouse construction. Write us for aB estimate and sketch on your proposed green- house. Ickes-BrauD Mill Co., 2340 Wabansla Ave., Chicago. Pecky Cypress drop siding, ship lap. flooring, white cedar posts, etc., everything in lumber, Adam Schillo Lumber Co., 1560 Kingsbury St., Chicago, Greenhouse construction. We furnish every- thing for the greenhouse. Garland Manufac- turing Co., Des Plaines, 111. Greenhouse lumber, hotbed sash, pecky cy- press, square red cedar posts. Lockiand Lum- ber Co.. Lockiand, O. POTS AND PANS. Florists' red pots, all sizes: moss aztcc ware, fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Reed Pot- tery Co.. South Zanesville. O. Neponset flower, vegetable waterproof paper pots. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. 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. Logan pots are best by test. Write for cat- alogue and discounts. The Logan Pottery Co., Logan, O. INSECTICIDES. Aphlne, $1 per qt.; $2.50 per gal. Punglne, $1 per qt.; $3.50 per gal. Vermine, $1 per qt.; $3 per gal. Aphlne Manufacturing Co., Mad- ison, N, J. Nikoteen, excellent for spraying. Aphla Punk for fumigating. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis. CARNATION STAPLES, SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES. Mend your split carnations. Finest article for carnation growers Introduced so far, 35c for 1,000; 3.000 for $1. postage paid. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE. 264 Randolph St.. Detroit, Mich. Carnation staples, 35c per 1,000; 3,000 for $1. Wm. Schlatter & Son, 422 Main St., Springfield. Mass. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 238 The American Florist. Aug. 17, I Cane Stakes, standard grade. 6 to 8 feet, per lOO, $1.25; per 600, $5.35; $9.00 per 1,000. Pipe stems, 4 to 6 feet, per 100. 85c; per 1,000, $6.00. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Chi- cago. Bamboo cane stakes. 6 ft.. $21 per Bale, 6-9 ft.. $7 per bale: 9-12 ft.. $8.S0 per bale. Mc- Hutcblson & Co.. 95 Chambers St., New York. WIRE DESIGNS. WHOLESALE CUT FLOAVERS. Amling Co.. E. C„ Chicago. AngermucIIer Co.. Geo. H., St. Louis, Mo. Bassett & Washburn, Chicago. Bereer Bros., Philadelphia, Pa. Bemin?, H. G., St. Louis, Mo. Budlong, J. A., Chicago. Chicago Flower Growers' Assn., Chicago. Erne & Company, Chicago, Feiy, p.. New York. Ford, M. C, New York, Ford, William P., New York. Froment. H, B., New York, Goldstein & Futterman, New York, Grossberg-Tyler-Flnnermann Co., Chicago. Hart, George B., Rochester, N. Y. Henshaw Floral Co.. Inc., New York. Hentz & Nash, Inc., New York. Hoerber Bros.. Chicago. Holton & Hunkel Co.. Milwaukee, Wis, Jones, Percy, Inc., Chicago, Kastlng Co., W. F., Buffalo. N, Y, Kennlcott Bros, Co.. Chicago. Kervan Co., The, New York. Kessler, Wm. A.. New York. Krucbten. John. Chicago, Kiiehn. C. A., S< I»uis. Mo. Euhl. Geo, A., Pekin, 111. Kusik & Co,, Kansas City, Mo. Kyle & Foerster. Chicago. Mackie. William. New York. McCalium Co., Pittsburgh. Pa. Meconi. Paul. New York. Miller & Mus.ser. Chicaao. N. Y. Cut Flower Eschangc, New York. Neldinger Co.. Jos. G., Philadelphia, Pa, Nlcssen Co., The. Leo, Philadelphia, Pa. Pappas, Nicholas G. & Co., New York, Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange. Plerson. A. N Oromwell, Conn. Pittsburgh Cut newer Co.. Pittsburgh. Pa. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Chicago. PoIIworth Co.. C. C, Milwaukee Wis. Polykranas. Geo. J.. New York. Pyfer & Co.. A. T., Chicago. Randall Co.. A. L., Chicago. Reld. Edward. Philadelphia. Pa. Reioberg. George. Chicago. Reinbere, Peter, Chicago. Rice Bros.. Minneapolis. Minn. Riedcl & Meyer. Inc.. New York. Rusch & Co., Gust.. Milwaukee. Wis. Sheridan. W. F.. New York. Siebrecbt, Geo. C, New York. Tonner. O. A. & L. A.. Chicago. Totty Co., Chas, H., Madison, N. J. Traendly & Schenck, New York. United Cut Flower Co.. New York. Vaughan, A. L., & Co., Chicago. Welland & Rlsch Co.. Chicago. . Wietor Bros., Chicago. Young & Co., A. L., New York. Young & Co.. John, New York, WIttbold. Geo., Co., Chicago. Zech & Mann, Chicago. GREENHOUSE MATERIAL GREENHOUSE HARDWARE You may not build new houses this year but find it advisable to put your present ones in good repair. We can supply you promptly with all the necessary material. Particularly use our Patent LE K=PROOF locked gutter, as others have done to their full satisfaction. You will find it to be a real improvement. ICKES-BRAUN MILL CO. 2340 Wabansia Ivenue CHICAGO, ILL> Near Western and North Avenues J ESSE L AKE P OTASH Should be specified in all fertilizers bought. Its quality has been proven by three years of active production. The Potash content is all in the form of Carbonate and Sulphate. Guaranteed to be free from borax. Your fertilizer will cost you no more if you buy only goods in which JESSE LAKE POTASH is used. POTASH REDUCTION COMPANY oma^hT I^^ebrSa )reei's PMrless^ Glazing Points For Greenliaiises Drive easy asd true* becios* botll beveli are OQ the tam» •Ids. Can't twiit and biealc the elail In drirlot. Galvaa- Ized aad will Dot nuu No risliu ot leht. The Peeilen Ctazinz Point llpateated. No othen like , It. Oidei trom rout dcaJei ot dliect liDia 0*. 1000. 7$c. poatpald. f ftamplcs free. BEHST A. DKEZB.I n« Chutast StrMt>s rMl»n«ip»»i> The RegaH Printing Honse LARGE RUNS OF CATALOGUES . OUR specialty- write; FOR PRICES 52.3 Plymouth Ct., Chtcai^o Trade Directory PRICE: $3.00 POSTPAID AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago '^ IMP SOAP Sure lnsG~ct Killer THE use of Imp Soap Spray on fruit trees, garden truck, ornamental trees, shrubs, etc., will positively destroy all insect pests and larva de- posits. Quite harmless to vegetation. Used in country's biggest orchards and estates. Very economical— one eal. Imp Soap Spray makes I rom 25 to 40 gafs. effect- ive solution. Directions on can. Pt. 40c; Qt., 60c; 1 Gal., $2.10; 5 Gals,, J9.00; 10 Gals., $17.25; Bbls. per Gal., $1.70. F.O.B.Boston. Genuiueoan has Ivy Leaf trade mark. Your money back if Imp Soap Spray doesn't do as claimed. Order direct if your dealer can't supply. F. E. ATTEAUX S CO., Props. Eastern Chemical Co. BOSTON, MASS. REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25tli St., NEW YORK FLORISTS' SUPPUES We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work and Novelties, and are dealers in Glassware, Pottery, Decorative Greens and Florists' Requisites. if You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us Aliout It. igiS. The American Florist. 239 t GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL Woodwork, Glass, Paint, Oil, Putty, Construction Fittings, Hardware, Pecky Cypress, Ventilation Apparatus, Pipes, Valves, ete. Write for our new catalogue. — It is instructive to every greenhouse grower. Let us quote you on your Hotbed Sash requirements. A large stock ready for immediate delivery. Good Sash at low prices. A. DIETSCH COMPANY DEPARTMENT "A" 2642 Sheffield Ave., Chicago, 111. I CAMBRIDGE World's Oldest and Largest Hamiraclnrers ol FLOWER POTS A. H. HEWS & CO., Inc. Cambridge, Mass. George Keller Pottery Co. SUCCESSOR TO SEO.KELLER&SON, Manufactnrers ol Red Pots Before buying write for prlcer 2614-2622 Herndon St.. CHICAGO. LOGAN POTS ARB BEST BT TEST Write OS fof Catalog and Dlaeonntl. The Logan Potttry Co., LOGAN, OHIO. Mention (he American Florist lo/ten voritino Order Now roR FALL Shipping NEPONSET Light, Serviceable. Waterproof PAPER POTS Waterproof, Don't Break, Cost Little. Shippers ma; use them and save their cnstomers many dollars ID express charges. 1IV~ It will pay yon to nse these. Earthen Pots Scarce, FREIGHTS SLOW. VAUCHAN'S SEED STORE. Agents. Chicago and New York Mention the Amencan Florist when writing. Azalen Pots, HanglnK Baskets, Laivn Vases, Urns. Btc. Red Pots Refined Clays — Skilled Labor. The Peters & Reed Pottery Co., so. ZANESVILLE, OHIO. "Moss Astec" Ware WM. M. WARRIN, 16 W. 23rd St., New York. Mention the American Florist when writlny. The Beco^ized Standard Insecticide. A spray remedy for green, black, white fly, thrips and soft scale. Quart, $1.00 Gallon, (2.60 PUNGINE. For mildew, rust and other bllKhta af- fecting flowers, fruits and vegetables. Quart, $1.00 Gallon, SS.eO VERJUNE. For eel worms, angle worms and other worms working in the soil. Quart, $1.00 Gallon. $3.00 Sold by Dealers. APHINE MANUFAGTURIN6 COMPANY HASISOM, H. I. DREER'S Florists' Specialties New Brand New Style "RIVERTON HOSE" Furnished in Icnsiths up to BOO feet without spiim or joint. The HOSE for lie FLOIUST- •Si-m.-h, pi-rft 19o Reel of 600 ft 18V,o 2 Rnels, ICOOft 18c H-inch, per ft 16o Reel of 500 ft I5Uc Coupling's furnished without charge. HEintY A. DRIER 714-716 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, Pa. ilention the American Florist when writing. 240 The American Florist. Aug. 17, Index to Advertisers. AlfredLozierRo8ery.224 Amer Bulb Co I AmliDBECCo 215 Anderson 6 A 221 Aneermueller G H Co 195 215 Aphine Mfg Co 239 Atteaux Co 238 Avenue Floral Co. ..223 Baer Julius 223 Barnard W W Co.. ..229 Bassett & Washburn . 2u2 Banner J L 215 oaumer Aug R 215 Uaur Window Glass Co IV BayersdorferH&Co.220 BeavenE A 2l5 Beeerow's 222 Berger Bros 216 BerninK H G....195 216 Uodeer J & Sons Co. . 227 Boland J B 225 Bolgiano J&Son....229 Boston Florist Supply Co II Braoiiey & son 223 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 226 Breitmeyer s] Sons. .222 BriEgs Floral Co. ...223 Brown A J Seed Co.. 226 Brown Bag Filling Machine Co 227 Bryan /\lonzo J 233 Buchbinder Bros. ...Ill Buckbee H W 223 Budlong J A 211 Burpee W A Co 228 Caldwell the Woods- man Co 215 Calitornia Florists. ,.224 Central Floral Co... 2^3 Chicago Feed & Fertilizer Co 240 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 204 Clark E B seed Co.. 228 olarke's sons L) 223 Clay &Son Ill Conard & Jones Co..2:t2 Cooke Geo H 225 Cottage Gardens IN ursine 232 Cowee W J Ill Coy H CSeed Co. ...229 Craig Robt Co... 1% 2j3 Danker Fred A 223 uardsChas 222 Dickson J 233 Uietscn A &Co 239 Donaghue Alfred. ..224 UornerF & Sons Co. 233 Drakos Co 223 DreerHA ...234 238 2^9 Uaiuth Floral Co.. ..225 Ounlop JohnH 222 Eble Charles 225 Edwaras Fold Box. 24U Erne & Co 214 Eyres HG 221 Fallon Florist 221 Fexy D 219 Fisn Henry Seed Co. .227 FarmersNursery Co. 232 Flower store The .. .224 Foley Greenhouse Mfg Co Ill Ford M C 219 Ford William P 219 Fox J M & son Inc.. 221 Franenfelder C 224 Freeman MrsJ B 223 Frey CH 224 Frey & Frey 225 Friedman 224 Froment H E 219 Galvin ThosF 223 Garland Mfg Co IV Gasser J M Co 222 Gitalin & Co Ill Gilbanks 225 Godineau R & M 2i9 Goldstein & Futterman 219 GorhamPrinteryInc.24U Grakelow Chas H...222 Gr'ndRapidBFloCo.224 Grimm & Gorly 224 Grossberg Tyler- Finnermann Co.. 210 Gude Bros 221 HabermehlssonsJ J. 221 Hardesty & Co 221 Harris W K 231 Han George B 219 Hart Henry 222 Haven Seed Co The. 228 Heacock Jos Co .233 Heinl John G& Son. 225 Henderson A & Co .. I Henderson Lewis... 223 Henry 00 The John. 211 Henshaw Floral Co ,219 Hentz £(Nasb 218 Herr Albeii M .233 Hess & Swoboda....222 Hession 223 Hews & Co A H....'239 HUlUNursoo .232 HoerberBios .215 Hollywood G'rdens.222 Holm & Olson ,222 Holton&HunkeICo .217 Hort Advertiser 240 House of F''lowers...223 Hum Edgar F 229 Hurst & Son 228 Huscroit G. L 224 Ickes-BraunMillCo IV 238 IdlewildGreenhs 225 Illinois Pipe & Mfg Co. .240 Jahn Hugo 222 Jones Percy 208 Joy Floral Co 224 Rasting W F Co 1 Keller Pottery Co Geo 239 Keller Sons J B 223 K.elway & Son 227 Kennicott Bros Co.. 213 Kervan Co The 2i9 Kessler Wm 2l9 Kottmiller A 221 Kroeschell BrosCo. Ill Kruchten John 2l5 KuehnC A 195 217 Kuhl Geo A 233 Kyle & Foerster 2l5 Landreth Seed Co. . .229 Lang Flo &Nur Co. 223 Lange A 225 LeboriusJ J 223 Leedle Floral Co. ...232 Leikens 225 Leonard Seed Co 230 Liggit C U 233 Litiiefield Florist ...225 Locklana Lum Co.. IV Logan Pottery Co. ..239 London Flow'rShp .222 Louis Simon Freres &Co 230 Louise Flower Shop. 223 McCallum co 217 McConnell Alex 221 McGmRG&Co....228 McHutchi5on&Uo...228 Mackie William.... 219 Maiandre Bros 225 Matthews toe Fla'st.225 MatthewsonJE 224 May & Co LL 225 Meconi Paul 219 M etairieRidge Nnrs. 224 Meyer A 225 Michell Henry F Co. .227 Miller A L 196 Miller & Musser 215 Missouri Pottery & Supply Co 194 Moninger J C Co.. . 4th Special Cover Murray Samuel 224 [ Nat Flo B of Trade.. IV ' NeidingerJosGCo...2i6 Newell A 223 N Y CutFlowerEx..219 N YFloral Co 225 Nicotine Mfg Co Ill Niessen Leo Co 2 6 Oechslin Frank 234 (jkmulgee Window Glass Co Ill Pacific Florist Supply Co 197 Palez Paul M 224 Palmer W J & Son. ..224 Pappas Nicholas G. .218 GREENHOUSE BEST BRANDS SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO., 2263 LUMBBR ST., CHICAGO, ILL. ParkFloralCo 22^ Peacock Dahlia Fr,. 232 Pearson E W 224 PedrickGR&Son..228 PennThe Florist.. .225 Peters & Reed Poty.. 239 Philadelphia Whole- sale Floral Ex 217 Philips Bros 223 Pierce FO Co IV Pierson F R Co 1 Pierson AN(Inc).. . 1 Pieters- Wheeler Seed Co .226 Pikes Peak Flo Co... 224 Pillsbury I L 221 PittsburgCutFloCo.216 Podesta&Baldocchi.223 PoehlmannBrosCo 200 201 Pollworth C C Co ...217 Polykranas Geo J 219 Potash Reduction Co 238 Potter Floral Co.. ..223 Pulverized Manure CoThe 2nd Special Cover Pyfer AT «e Co 209 RaedleinBasket Co .214 Randall A L Co.. 215 225 Randall'sFlowShop. 225 Randolph & Mc- Clements 225 Rawlings Elmer 233 Ready Reference.... 235 Reed & Keller 238 Regan Ptg House 238 Reid Edw 216 Reinberg Geo 215 Reinberg Peter. 203 234 Rice Bros 217 Riedel&Meyer 219 Robinson J CSeed Co . 228 RockWmLFIwrCo..224 Rodgers J W 223 Roehrs Julius Co. ...220 Rohnert Waldo 228 Rosery The Floral Co 225 RoutzabnSeedCo ..227 RuschG & Co 217 SaakeOC 224 Schiller the Florist. 22f Schillo ALnm Co.. IV Schlatter W&Son. 221 240 SchlingMax 221 Schmidt Chas L 224 Scbwake Cbas& Co. 218 Sekenger Adam 221 ShaSerGeo C 225 Sharp Partridge &Co240 Sheridan Walter F..219 Siebrecht George C. 219 Simon & Son I N....228 Situation& Wants.. .193 SkidelskySSS Co. I Smith AW & Co. ...222 Smiths Fetters Co.. 224 Smith Henry 224 Smith Wholesale Flo Co WC 195 SmokeabateCo Ill St Louis Whole4aIe Cut Flower Co ...209 St Louis Seed Co228 230 Storrs & Harrison. ..233 ^tumpp G.E.M....221 Thomson Wm & Sons IV ThorburnJM & Co. 229 Tonner O A&L A. .212 Totty Chas H 233 Traendly&Schenck.219 Trepel Jos 223 United Cut Flo Co. .219 Vaughan AL & Co.. 207 Vaughan's Seed Store I 198 212 229 230 231 239 Vick'sSonsJas 228 Vincent RJr &Son8 Co I 233 WalkerFCo 221 WeberFH 224 Weiland&Riscb....215 Weir James 221 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 228 Wietor Bros 2(6 Wild Gilbert H 232 Williams MrsE A ..224 Windier Wholesale Floral Co.. 194 195 WittboldGCo.II 199 221 Wolfskin Bros & Morris Goldenson.224 WoodruaSD&Sons.227 YokahamaNursCo..229 Young A L&C0....2I8 Young John & Co. ..219 Young & Nugent .221 Zech & Mann... 205 215 A LL Nurserymen. Seedsmen and Flo- rists wishing to do business with Europe should send for the "florticnltnral Advertiser" This is the British Trade Paper, being read weelily by all the horticultural trade; it is also taken by over 1,000 of the best continental houses. Annual subscription, 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. IMoney or- ders payable at Lowdham, Notts. Address EDITORS OP "H. A.," LOVVDHAM, NOTTS, ENGLAND. 422 Main Street, Springfield, Mass. i- ► CUT FLOWER BOXES lEDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO PHILADELPHIA, PA. 4- y Mention the American Florist whenwriting The Chrysanthemum ^M^^'i^ NEW AND REVISED EDITION Price 50 Cents. Cash with Order. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO ULTIMATELY YOU'LL iPPiei DEMAND BRAND When Ordering Fertilizer Of Your Supply House. WHY NOT DO IT NOW. CHICAGO FEED S FERTILIZER CO., U. S. YARDS, CHICAGO. Eastern Office G. G. Green, Jr.. Real Est. Trust Bldg., PhiIa.,Pa. Mention the American Florist whenwriting Send Ten Cents and get a copy of the Kaiser's Last wi It'sgreatl Somethineentirelynew. It will make you I.AFanci LAFaiid LAP, and your friends will LAFwithynii. Printed in two colors. Size, 9x14, GORHAM PRINTERY, B42 South Dcarcorn Street, Chicago. Agents wanted everywhere. Mention the American Florist whenwriting NEW P I P £ USED BOILER TUBES All sizes— any quantity ILLINOIS PIPE 6c MFG. CO. 2101 S. Jefferson St., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist whenwriting Bmerica is "the Praw nf the UbssbI; there may be mare comfort Amidships, but we are the Srst to taucb Unknown Seas." Vol. LI. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, AUGUST 24, 1918. No. 1577 TheAmerigan Florist Established 1885 Copyright 1918 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. PuBLisuED Evert Saturday et AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Lonjl Distance Plione: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address : Ameno, Chicago. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1 .10 a year: Canada, $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, 12.50. Volumes half yearly from August 3, 1901. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Opficers — C. H. ToTTT, Madison, N. J., President; Joles Botjrdet, St. Louis, Mo., Vice- President; John Young, 1170 Broadway, New Yorlj, Secretary; J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer. The thirty-litth annual convention will he held at Detroit, Mich., August, 1919. Thirty-sixth annual convention at Cleveland, O., 1930. ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN CEMETERY SUPERINTENDENTS. Next annual convention. Rochester, N. V., September 11-14. 1918. W. N. Rudd, Mt. Green- wood, Chicago, President; Wm. B. .Ioneb, High- wood, Pittsburgli, Pa., Secretary-Treasurer. AMERICAN DAHLIA SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition. New York, September 24-26, 1918. Officebs— Richard Vincent. Jr., White Marsh, Md., President; Jasper R. Lewis, 736 Riverside Drive, New Yoric, Secretary. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Next Annual Convention and Exhibition- New York, November 6-8, 1918. Wm. W. Vert, Greenwich, Conn., President; C. W. Johnson, 2242 W. 109th Street, Chicago, Secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Oppicbbb— Benjamin Hammond, Beacon, N. Y., President; Wm. J. Keimel, Elmhurst, 111., Vice- President; Prof. E. A. White, Cornell Univers- ity, Ithaca. N. Y., Secretary. AMERICAN SWEET PEA SOCIETY. Officers— G. W. Kerr, Doylestown, Pa., Presi* dent; Wm. Grat, Bellevue Rd., Newport, R. I., Secretary. Next annual exhibition, June 1919. THE ST. LOUIS CONVENTION Next Conventions, Detroit, Mich., 1919; Cleveland, O., 1920. OFFICERS FOR 1919: President, J. F. Ammann, Edwardsville, III. Secretary, John Young, New York Treasurer, J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb. Good Attendance and Successful Meellngr. The thirty-fourth annual convention of the Society of American Florists was, consideringr the unsettled conditions due to the war, surprisingly successful, par- ticularly in point of attendance, there being over three hundred delegates at the opening session, four-fifths of whom were from out of town points. Moolali Temple, while quite a distance from the center of the city, was an ideal build- ing for the meeting, tbe auditorium being well planned and commodious, with good accotistic properties. The in- terior bad been handsomely decorated Avith flags, bimting and plants, all of which, in addition to baskets and vases of gladioli on the platform, made verv attractive displays. On account of the mayor being delayed the opening ses- sion was not called to order until 2 :3n. August H. Hummert. vice-president of the St. Louis Florists' Club railed the meeting to order, and after voicing his pleasure in seeing so many present, introduced Vice-President L. Jules Bourdet, who made a cordial address of welcome. He referred to the absence of a number of well-known members who were unable to attend on account of the existing conditions, and out- lined the entertainment that awaited the visitors after the business sessions were over. Mayor Henry Kiel followed, and in a cordial manner extended the freedom of the city" and voiced the pleasure cf its citizens in having the convention held there. He spoke of the refining influence of flowers and plants, .nnd what great pleasure thev gave to .nil, particularly in the beautiful parks of the cities, which conditions were largely brought about by the efforts of the society. He" added he was espe- cially pleased to see so many ladies present. J. F. Ammann, Edwardsville, III., on behalf of the society, thanked the mayor for his cordial welcome and good wishes, and called attention to the fact that this was the third time the society had honored St. ILiOUis. He said that while the florist industry had been declared by some ill-advised individuals to be non-essential, and not counting in warfare, it was the greatest enterprise in the making of peace in the country, flowers bringing cheer through life in all its various stages and tempering the last sad blow. He added that in times of war we should prepare for peace and hoped that the victory which was sure to come would not be long de- layed, that the men from east, west, north, south, and Canada, now fighting side by side, might enioy the fruits of what thev had sacrificed so much to win for all mankind. President Totty was then introduced nnd was received with great enthu- siasm and cheers, all standing. Before reading his address, he referred to war difliculties under which the trade had labored, but stated that these condi- tions were being nobly met. as all were .•\mericans first, and florists afterwards. He proposed that a verse of America be sung and this was done with a will, ,T. F. Ammann leading. A telegram, placing the society behind the president of the T''nited States in his great work, was endorsed with a silent prayer, all standing with bowed heads. A tele- gram of congratulations from the Ca- nadian Horticultural Association was then read. The elaborate decorations 242 The American Florist. Aug. 24, were especially pleasing' to President Totty who said he felt that everything in the surroundings was ideal and pre- saged a most successful convention. He then read his address which was a most carefully prepared review of the society's work during the year and full of suggestions for the future. President Totty's Address. "We are assembled today for the thirty-fourth annual convention to greet each other as friends and fellow- horticulturists, and to derive mental and physical benefit from contact with associates, all engaged in the same business of growing and distributing plants and flowers; a business that is one of the finest on earth since its sole and only mission is to elevate and im- prove, not only its members, but the world at large. We are meeting today under the handicap of war; the old, happy, carefree note of previous con- ventions will be absent. Meeting facts, face to face, with an earnest endeavor to keep an even keel on the troubled "Sea of Business," demands at this time much thoughtful and careful con- sideration. Let us, first of all, as good loyal Americans, reaffirm our faith in the leadership of our splendid president, Woodrow Wilson, and let the world know that we as florists, individually rind collectively, are back of hitf so that "Government of the People, by the People and for the People" shall con- tinue to flourish. NATIONAL LEAGUE FOB WOMAN'S SBEVICE. The times through which we are passing are momentous ones for the florists. In the eyes of some people, since war has been declared, we have been regarded to a certain degree as "non-essential," since our product is not necessary to the winning of the war. Physically, flowers are not neces- sary, but their influence on the soul of the people has been 2ind will be, of in- estimable benefit, during the coming winter. In this connection, one of the finest illustrations is the work being done by the National League for Woman's Service, which works with and through the Red Cross. This move- ment was organized for the express purpose of presenting our wounded soldiers in the hospitals throughout the country with fresh flowers. Distribu- tions have been effected on a large scale in the New York section for some months and will be spread throughout the entire country as base hospitals may be erected in the different states. Wherever the National League for Woman's Service establishes a branch, I trust the local florists will organize to keep that branch supplied with flow- ers. Could you hear, as I have, the stories told by Mrs. Curtin. president of the league, regarding the way the sick soldiers crave for fresh flowers, pre- ferring them even to any delicacy in the line of food or drink, you would realize that here was a chance for the florists that are too old to fight, to do their share toward alleviating pain and helping out the country, and I trust this convention will go on record as ofliciaUy endorsing this splendid move- ment. LABOR QUESTION. The question of help today is an im- portant one. Possibly every florist es- tablishment here represented has con- tributed by enlistment or through the draft some of their best men to our splendid army. In some cases, this will mean a radical curtailment, while others are endeavoring to help out by the use of other kinds of labor, but we will overcome this handicap and others much worse, if our government feels it will be necessary on our part in order to win the war. COAL SITUATION. In this connection, the coal question is the momentous one for the florist. The original government order limiting us to 50 per cent of our average annual consumption for the last three years, has since been modified to allow florists the use of wood and fuel, providing same does not have to be transported by rail. The small florist also is kept in business by permitting him to get his entire quota of coal, providing same does not exceed 40 tons, which con- vinces me the government is only too willing to keep us in business, if it is at all possible to do so. We have a coal expert here from Washington, who will speak to us on tlje coal situa- tion later. OUR WASUINGTON REPRESENTATIVE. We were fortunate, indeed, to have in Washington during the past year such a representative man as Wm. F. Gude. His report, when you hear it, will be found to cover many points of close contact between the florists and gov- ernment, notably on the questions of bulb importation from Japan and Ber- muda, not to mention the importations from Europe to the seed stores, manetti and other products. Mr. Gude gave his time unselfishly and loyally to the S. A. F. Those of you who have been to Washington to interview the different boards, can testify to his work in this respect. Many organizations who have not succeeded in doing nearly as much in Washington as this society, main- tain a highly paid organization in that city. Mr. Gude did this work ■(vithout any recompense, his only satisfaction being it was work he could do and necessary for the well-bei"ng of the trade in general. I fee! some more tangible recognition should be awarded him than a simple vote of thanks. NAT'L PLANT, FLOWER AND FRUIT GUILD. Another organization that has done, and will do, a great deal of good for our soldiers, is the National Plant, Flower and Fi-uit Guild, which has been operating in New York for 10 or 12 years previous to the war, largely among the crowded tenements of the East Side. This society has now under- taken to beautify with flowers and plants the cantonments and camps in the United States. While it is too late now^ to do much this summer, it is { planning to make a big start for an- other year. It will undertake to pro- vide the funds necessary to transport plants and shrubs contributed, to the different cantonments, and will see that same are properly taken care of and planted. Any of the members of this society who are in a position to contribute stock for this purpose will please get in touch with the organiza- tion at its New York office. 70 Fifth avenue, and help out as much as pos- sible with donations of growing plants and flowers. By the aid of this guild and the National League for Woman's Service, florists get in direct contact with our troops. The government has no time to look after what is called "the sentimental side" of the war, but it is willing for other organizations to do this, where possible. Those of you who have been through the different cantonments in different states know what a wonderful improvement a few plants and shrubs judiciously placed would make in the appearance of the camp for the summer. LIBERTY BONDS AND WAR SAVING STAMPS. The florists as a body are not of war- like tendencies. ■ The business they are engaged in tends to induce a philo- sophic state of mind, rather than a combative one, yet every florist can help his government, and I believe is doing it to the very fullest extent, by the purchase of Liberty Bonds and War Saving Stamps. Let us never for- get our country is entitled to our all, and should the government fall, there certainly would be no need for florists, therefore, every dollar we can possibly spare must be used to help our govern- ment. FLOWER SHOW. It is a matter of regret we did not have the convention In the spring in conjunction with a national flower show, as originally planned. Circum- stances, of course, rendered this impos- sible, but personally I would like to state to the florists of St. Louis that postponement of a flower show does not, to my mind, mean abandonment as some of you seem to think, and I look to see the next flower show in St. Louis just as soon as times are pro- pitious. PUBLICITY CAJfPAIGN. Undoubtedly the greatest thing un- dertaken by this society during the last year is the publicity campaign, which was launched so auspiciously in New York at the last convention. The work of the publicity committees under the able leadership of Henry Penn and George Asmus has been, with the lim- ited amount of funds at their disposal, simply phenomenal. It would be the greatest of pities if this work would be permitted to drop or drag at this season. Let us make plans at this con- vention for a vigorous fall offensive in advertising, so we may not lose the benefit of the work already done. One thing alone, the connection of the flor- ists directly with the war, and the adoption of our publicity slogan, "Say it with FHowers," by the Xveague for Woman's Service, is worth more money as a cash proposition to the florists than the whole of the publicitv fund. This league will use over 20.000 signs in its work, and "Say it with Flowers." before another year has passed, will be a household word in every home in the country. You have all seen the good work done by this committee in the Saturday Evening Post and other na- tional publications, and the report which these committees on publicity will make will be interesting. NEW YORK OFFICE. The New York office of the publicity committee seems to fill a long-felt want. Every member of the organiza- tion who drops into New York, steps into the office, to receive the latest news, to get mail, and if necessary, to have a conference with other fellow- members on business matters. It also furnishes a dignified place for commit- tee members to hold committee meet- ings when conferring with other in- terests. It is being used also to an increasing extent by newspaper men for verifying reports relating to our business and for acquiring knowledge along horticultural lines. From indi- vidual personal contact. I can testify to the usefulness of this office. The joint publicity and finance committees, in session last March, decided that the tgiS. The American Florist. 243 secretary should travel around to see members personally. This necessitated the employment of an office manager in Mr. Young's absence, which office has been competently filled by J. H. Pepper. No one not personally ac- quainted with the New York office has any idea of the enormous ajnount of detail attached to the secretary's office, particularly since there has been added to it the work of the publicity bureau. In this connection the secre- tary's report will doubtless speak for itself. CREDITS AND COLI.ECTIONS. Another committee whose work is of special value at this time, is the com- mittee on credits and collections. I trust this committee will be in shape to formulate some definite plans of cred- its and collections so that the florists' business may be put on the plane where it rightfully belongs. In this connection, I would like to call the at- tention of this committee to the system of trade acceptances, which, so far, seems to have gained very little head- way in our business. It has been esti- mated there are four billion dollars annually tied up in credits, which could be released by the operation of trade acceptances. The other day, I noticed in the papers that fifty million dollars in credits would be released on that day, which were drafts drawn under that credit, by merchants in France on American banks, for goods purchased in America. It would have been im- possible without the use of these cred- its to finance the war in its colossal proportions. Someone may ask, what is the difference between a trade ac- ceptance and a note? It must be borne in mind that a trade acceptance is given in return for goods actually sold, whereas a note may represent money borrowed for any one of a thousand things. Trade acceptances are only given in exchange for merchandise. In the case of a trade acceptance, the local bank can rediscount that accept- ance through its federal bank and thereby keep its funds liquid and re- heve the congestion at all points. Beverly Harris, in a recent address in New York, said : "Here let me impress upon you the fact that in our open- account system, merchants, in borrow- ing to carry their credit customers, are usurping the functions of bankers and carrying an unnecessarily heavy load. Is there a means at hand to remedy the situation and transfer the load where it belongs — to the bankers, and through them, to the federal reserve bank? There is — the trade accept- ance." I trust this convention will go on record as approving this method of financing. FLORISTS' BANK. Continuing on the subject of finance, the day should come when the florists should have a bank for themselves. The average bank little understands the florists' business, and sometimes applications for loans from worthy ap- plicants are turned down where an- other application, not nearly so secure, goes by and is allowed by the bank, to its futiu-e loss. If the florists had a bank of their own, with men high in office, thoroughly familiar themselves with florists' business, I am sure It would be a good thing for the trade in general. Some of the largest banks today have been built up in such a way, instancing the Chemical National. Shoe and Leather, Corn Exchange banks and others organized originally to take care of some particular line of busi- J. F. AMMANN, EDWARDSVILLE, ILL. President- Elect Society ol American Florists. ness. I presume the charter of this society would not permit it to go into the banking business, but it is a matter that may well receive your earnest attention. sociirrY puBLicixy organ. I am of the opinion that the time ha.s come when the society should have a medium of its own for the publication and circulation among its members of such news, announcements and other matter, as may be of interest to them. Few organizations having as large a membership as the S. A. F., are with- out a publicity organ, or some medium or means by which the views of mem- bers may be circulated within the membership fold. TVe have for a num- ber of years expended large sums of money on the publication in book form of the proceedings of our annual con- ventions, and our own organ could very well include these proceedings in its own columns and the numbers bound into a yearly volume. The publication could be made very useful to the so- ciety. Properly managed, it would l5e likely to increase our membership, for it certainly could be used for mission- ary work; and I am sure that the so- ciety's work would be constantly before tlie members and the other matters wliich could be carried in the columns, would tend to keep up individual in- terest in all our imdertakings. The organ could be made of especial serv- ice to the F. T. D. and to our promo- tion bureau in its publicity work. We could have heart-to-heart talks through its columns every month, and it could be made a medium of communi- cation between members. In mak- ing this recommendation, I am not be- littling the very great service ren- dered the society by the trade papers who have always shown a willingness to publish anything that might be sent to them, but there is much that could be published for members alone, and not scattered broadcast to those who do not feel that they should sup- port the society to the extent of taking out a membership, and there are many such. JNly own idea of such a publica- tion would be a paper of convenient size, say 6x9 inches, something easily accommodated on an ordinary book- shelf. It need not, necessarily, carry any advertising, although I do not see why it might not include a few cards, provided they did not encroach too much upon the reading space. The income from such cards, with the money saved through running our pro- ceedings through the publication, would go a very long way toward meeting the entire expense, and the management of the paper could, perhaps, be well placed with our promotion bureau. Such a publication could, I understand, be mailed to our members at regular newspaper rates, and it seems to me it mil eventually become necessary to our publicity campaign. 244 The American Florist. Aug. 24, MEMBERSHIP. While the increase in membership is satisfactory perhaps, in comparison with recent years, it is nothing com- pared with what it should be, when one considers all the society has done for the florists generally. An organi- zation to keep virile, must keep taking in new blood, and it we can devise some means of going out into the "highways and byways," to compel the florists who are not members to come in, it would be as much or more for their own benefit than it would be ours. Meanwhile, let us all "pull together" and use every honoi-able endeavor to increase our business, to lielp each other, and stand shoulder to snoulaer as florists and citizens in tliis great country, serene and conttdent tnat tne present clouds will pass a>vay, and tne future of the florist is certam to be a ' glorious one. Following the address of President Totty, the minutes of the executive committee, having been printed, and a copy of which was in. the hands of dele- gates, same were, upon motion of George Asmus, Chicago, endorsed witn- out reading. The president then ap- pointed George Asmus, A. T. De La Mare, New York, and E. G. Hill, Rich- mond, Ind., a committee to report on recommendations on the president's ad- dress. Secretary Young then read his report, which showed the society to be in splendid condition with a very en- couraging increase in membership. The report of Treasui-er J. J. Hess showed that owing to heavy purchases of Lib- erty bonds it required some transfer- ring of investments to active accounts to carry on the work of the society. Secretary Young's Report. In view of the many disturbing con- ditions which have confronted us since our last convention, some of which have peculiarly affected the florist in- dustry, it is most gratifying to me to be able to report that our society has made very substantial progress; in fact, it is safe to say that the advance- ment made would, be considered rather remarkable even in most normal times. OUK MEMBEESHIP. My report made at the convention in New York last August showed that, presuming all those members who were in good standing at the close of lUlti would qualify for iyi7, the total mem- bership of the society might be taken as covering 1,694 annual, 490 life and 25 pioneer members, a grand total of 2,215. ~ When it became necessary again, early this year, to record our member- ship in good standing, the number of lapses wiis found to be more than or- dinarily large, so much so that, with the same presumption applied to the 191S list, we have 31 life, 1,780 annual, and 24 pioneer members, a total of 2,3o5. Since last convention, we have taken in 568 new annual members and 35 life members, a rather remarkable influx, but sadly needed to make up the loss through lapses. As explained, our strength can only be reported year after year on a presumptive basis, and our increases must be shown in that way. A member is not in good stand- ing unless he has paid the current year's dues, so we are obliged to as- sume that it is the intention of all in the list of members in good standing for the year previous to qualify for the current year. While perhaps nearly half of the splendid addition to our membership | was due to my across-country trip in the interests of the publicity campaign fund — which resulted in 225 new mem- bers — the increase otherwise has been highly satisfactory. Still, our roster represents only a .small part of the trade in this vast country. OUR WORK FOB ALL. It is to be hoped that the work of the society in these trying times will suiJiciently convince the small florist mat its results are for his benetit. fully as much as for me norist with larger interests. 1 should not, perhaps, toucn Mpeciflcally upon details of tuis worli, as they are oetter aealt with in tne reports of our most etucient commit- tees. But I cannot help pointing oui tne fact that, but for the action of the society in the interests of the whole traae, very many of the smaller florists would in the coming winter possibly And themselves forced to seek other means of livelihood because they would not be able to profitably operate their small areas of glass on the restricted fuel supply which tne government orig- inally ordered. Many of these crafts- men did not hesitate to invoke the aid of the secretary's oliice in a con- tingency which vitally concerned them, even though not members. With refer- ence to this condition, I cannot, of course, suggest anything as to limita- tions, for the nature of our work pre- cludes the drawing of any line, but 1 do think that many of our state vice- presidents could wield much influence in their respective territories — if they would only get into action — looking to a better appreciation of the objects and work of our society, and consequent endorsement of our efforts through membership. I have made reference to our state vice-presidents and the influence which they could exert for the advance- ment of the society. I might go fur- ther, and say that from my own expe- rience, I have found large numbers of florists through the country quite ready to join us when the advantages of the membership are fully explained; it is the little personal touch that counts, mere appeals by letter must not be de- pended upon. I do not mean by this that a state vice-president is expected to cover in person the wide territory of the average state, but in these days of automobile travel, anyone can easily during a year come in contact with his brother florists within a wide radius of his home town. It is strange that the great majority of our state vice-presi- dents use no part of the appropriations provided for this work. The following have sent in one or more names for membership since tin- last convention : National Publicity Campaign 20 Florists' Telegraph Delivery .17 ■T. C. Lindbloom i Max Schllng 2 W. R. Nicholson 1 J. W. Duncaa 1 \V. Bi'own 1 Wm. Detblefg ] Sam'l Murray 1 P. W. Popp 2 L. J. Bourdet 35 E. f?atow ] P. Welcb 2 r>on Foster 1 W. J. Pilcher 37 Paul Reden 1 A. S. Cerny 2 CbflS Schenck :! Olias. H. Totty 2 Wm. F. liJkas 1 P. R. Newbold 1 Geo. B. Hart 1 •S'. A. Anderson 2 B. .Tuerjens 1 E. Ashley 1 T. W. Grandy. Jr ] A. T. De La Mare 1 Geo. Asmus 1 M. Earlier 1 W. J. Kelmel 4 W. F. Gude 1 U. C. Reidel '. i .loliu R. Van Bocbove 1 A. L Miller ;( U. W. Knight '2 1''. C. W. Brown 'u W. G. Badgley i .1. H. Fiesser , . \ H. J. Dudley .2 i'. B. Honaker 4 A. F. Faulkner 1 .1 . 'r. D, Fulmer. ....''. 3 OUR ADMINISTRATION OFFICES. As may be judged from the reports presented at this convention the finances of the society are in excellent condition. While we have had unusual calls upon our ti-easury, in expenditures for our common benefit, our financial strength is practically unimpaired. One very necessary itpm of expense I may particularly refer to, is that cov- ering the establishment of our adminis- tration oiBces in New York. For a long- time the business of the society was conducted in quarters and under con- ditions wliich sadly hampered routine work, and made ineffective the plans of your administration for the greater usefulness of the society as a business organization. Your board of directors, therefore, at its January meeting was unanimous in a decision to establish permanent ofiices which should be ade- quate for the society's own and kin- dred interests. The launching of the publicity campaign, too, made larger business quarters absolutely essential, consequently, under the direction of the board, the present administration otEces in the Johnston building, 1170 Broadway, New Y^ork, were leased and furnished, and now present not only all the required facilities for the trans- action of the society's business affairs, but pro-yide a place of meeting for its own committees and for committees of auxiliary bodies with whose work -we are more or less identified. Any mem- ber visiting New York may use the so- ciety's ofiices as his business headquar- ters during his stay, being assured of a most cordial welcome and the exten- sion of any courtesy which is -within the SC0D6 of the office. THE TRADE EXHIBITION. It is obvious to all in attendance at this convention that our trade exhibi- tion has suffered through conditions which are affecting all lines of indus- try. Very many concerns who have in the past, through their generous dis- plays, been conspicuous at these exhi- bitions, were unable to put in an ap- pearance this year. Lack of staff assistance and transportation condi- tions, necessitated or caused by the requirements of our government in the prosecution of the war now in progress, have been chief among the reasons for the smallness of the 1918 trade exhibi- tion. Extraordinary effort was put forth from the secretary's oflice to build up an exhibition which should at least be representative, and.it is grati- fying to realize that the report covering the exhibition will contain the names of several concerns who evidence them- selves as devotees to the policy "Busi- ness as usual," and who have enabled the society to continue an important feature of its conventions which many thought impossible tinder existing cir- cumstances. THE FUEL SITUATION. I have referred indirectly to the so- ciety's activity in regard to the fuel situation, and while I do not wish to trespass upon the subject matter of the reports which, undoubtedly, our Wash- ington representative and others will present, I feel tha,t I should make some reference to the matter here. Never i jgiS. The American Florist. 245 before in the history of the society has a situation of such momentous impor- tance confronted us as that presented by the United States fuel administra- tion in its efforts to conserve fuel. Since the time when the first intima- tion was made that the florist business might be classed as nonessential the secretary's ofEce has been besieged with inqviiries and appeals for action by the society. It would seem that the value of our organization has been widely appreciated in this emergency, and the truth has gone home — that no line of industry today can stand before conditions it is likely to meet without organization. Individual effort counts for nothing. The Society of American Florists is strong as the representative organization of our trade, but its strength ought to be many times greater. When our delegations visited Washington to enter protests against what was felt to be unjust discrimina- tion, the government recognized our organization as a body with whom it could treat in matters of this kind, and what we were able to accomplish will be detailed to you at the proper time. Our work weis such as to carry the strong endorsement of every florist in the country, and should certainly be the means of increasing our member- ship very largely. None of us knows what we may be called upon to meet in the near future, therefore it be- hooves us to make our organization as strong as possible. THE PUBLICITr CAMPAIGN. As the work of the secretary's office in connection with our publicity cam- paign will be detailed in the report of your promotion bureau to be presented at the session of the convention set apart for the discussion of such mat- ters, I need refer to it only briefly. The efforts of the society in the launching of a campaign looking to publicity for flowers, which should result in an in- creased demand for them, are appre- ciated by florists who give any thought at all to their individual interests. This appreciation is confined to no par- ticular territory; it is general and widespread. North, south, east and west, I have found, by personal contact with the trade, that our work is valued at the full, and you have evidence of the sincerity of this statement in the published lists of subscriptions to the campaign fund. Taking this into con- sideration, it is safe to assume that when all the florists clearly understand our plans there should be little difli- culty experienced in doubling the .$50,- 000 now aimed for to be spent annually in this work. The unanimity of opinion that the movement is one worthy of all possible support is really marvelous. THE NATIONAL FI-OWER SHOW. The preparatory work in connection with the fifth national flower show pro- posed to be held last spring in St. Louis was quite active until the project was, at the meeting of the executive board in January, indefinitely postponed. While the necessity for such action is to be deplored, the work was discon- tinued with a due regard to the possi- bility of its resumption in the near future. MAINTENANCE OF MEMBERSHIP. In determining, at the end of a year, the status of those on our membership roll, it is occasion for regret to be obliged to remove the names of many who through carelessness have allowed their membership to lapse. With fir.st class mail at three cents per letter the matter of billing is expensive, and when repeated three or four times there is an obvious waste, which should not be countenanced by any who have the so- ciety's interests at heart. The annual dues are very small, therefore unneces- sary postage should be eliminated, and many members can help in this by mak- ing prompt remittance upon the receipt of the first bill. In a great majority of cases, there surely can be no reason for withholding remittance. THE TRADE PRESS. I must again express my deep obli- gation to our trade papers for their very cordia,l co-operation with the sec- retary's office in the publication of no- tices and articles in connection with the society's work. During the past 12 months, they have been called upon to render services of more than ordinary Carnations Grown by Juneau Florists, Juneau, Alaska. value to the society and to the trade, and it is most fitting that I should here attest to the very great assistance they have given us in all our projects. PLANT REGISTRATIONS. Since the last convention the follow- ing new plants have been registered : No. 654 — September 10, 1917. Rose Ophelia Supreme, by Dailledouze Bros., Brooklyn, N. Y. No. 655 — September 3, 1917. Fern President Wilson, by Frederick H. Dressel, Weehawken, N. J. No. 656 — November 3, 1917. Primula malacoides Townsendii, by A. L. Miller, No. 657— November 3, 1917. Capsi- cum Christmas Joy Pepper, by A. L. Miller. No. 658— November 3, 1917. Delphin- ium America, by Richard F. Gloede, Evanston, 111. No. 659— November 3, 1917. Delphin- ium Prof. James Hatfield, by Richard F. Gloede. No. 660— November 3. 1917. Delphin- ium Mrs. Ida W. Gloede, by Richard F. Gloede. No. 661 — November 3, 1917. Delphin- ium Grace Darling, by Richard F. Gloede. No. 662 — November 3. 1917. Delphin- ium Evanston, by Richard F. Gloede. No. 66-3 — November .3, 1917. Delphin- ium Mrs. D. C. Presler, by Richard F. Gloede. No. 664— November 3, 1917. Delphin- ium Randolph Culver, by Richard F. Gloede. No. 665— November 3, 1917. Delphin- ium Miss Gertrude Lane Mogee, by Richard F. Gloede. No. 666— November 3, 1917. Delphin- ium Richard F. Gloede, by Richard F. Gloede. No. 667 — November 3, 1917. Delphin- ium Mrs. Cody Hoops, by Richard F. Gloede. No. 668 — November 3, 1917. Delphin- uim Little Bob, by Richard F. Gloede. No. 669 — November 3, 1917. Delphin- ium Charles Speed, by Richard F. Gloede. No. 670— May 18, 1918. Fern An- thony Wayne, by Lanternier, Florist, Fort, Wayne, Ind. No. 671. — Jvme 1, 1918. Hydrangea Mrs. Woodrow Wilson, by Frederick No. 672 — August 17, 1918. Rose Pre- mier, by E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. No. 673— August 17, 1918. Rose Vic- tor, by E. G. Hill Co. No. 674— August 17. 1918. Rose Golden Rule, by E. G. Hill Co. No. 675 — August 17, 1918. Rose Mme. Butterfly, by E. G. Hill Co. The amendment to the by-laws cov- ering plant registration, upon which you are called to vote at this conven- tion, is designed to correct a common misunderstanding in regard to what should properly be considered a "new plant." NECROLOGY. We have lost through death : J A. Valentine (lite), Denver, ColcOct. 15, 1917 Wm. Nilsson (life), Woodlawn, N. Y Oct. J^. lyit B A. Beaven; Evergreen, Ala Oct. 22, 191T THor Zetlitz. Lima, O ..••..- ■■J>^<^- \- 1«" Christi-in Eisele, Philadelph.a, Pa-Mar-,. ^ ■ Jli^g Joseph HeacoclJ, Wyncote, Pa Mar. 18. 1918 J. Hai-vison Dick. New York. ...; .Mar. 2o, 1918 J B McArdle, Greenwich, Conn.. . Apr. 29. 191S Mm Satterthwaite (life). Denver, (~.^j^j Jun. 9. 191© Thos. 'Thnmpsoiii ' Santa Cruz, Callt.Jun. 13, 1918 J Van Lindley, Pomona, N. Jun. 13, 1918 \Vm. H. Evans. Colorado Springs, Q„\f, July 10, 1918 James' Dein '(life), Fi-eeport. N. Y.July 10, 1918 John Berry, Denver, C_olo. ii' ' nV iq^T F. C. Bartels, Roclsy River, b-ep. lo. 191T SECRETARY'S FINANCIAL STATEMENT. January 1st to July 31st, 1918. January 1st, balance on hand * *-j^ Dues, i915— S at $3.00 9.0O Dues. 1916— 16 at 3.00 48.00 Dues, 1917- 52 at 3.00 „ 156.00 Dues. 1918-SS2 at 3.00 "'^n^ Dues. 1919— 10 at 3.00 30.00 Dues. 1919— On account ■,;^-\. Fees and dues new members— 402 at ^ ^^^ ^ Fe'es life ' member's— '27'at "$23.66 675.00 Rebate, national flower show, office fur- niture, St. Louis 9^.io $5,674.50 Remitted to treasurer. Permanent fund *. XAS'S ««'''"■'" '""" i:!??:!^$o,674.5o Treasurer's Report. Treasurer J. J. Hess presented the following report for the year endmg July 31, 1918 : Cash on hand. Dec. 31. 191,: General fund *^?'?Mci «««'P» ^•'®*'^* $22,443.50 Permanent fund $23,941.19 Receipts 1,112.50 Publicity Campaii Receipts $25,053.69 Disbursfements. General fund $6,916.35 Nat'l Flower Show 2.053.98 Nat'l Pub. Campaign 29.176.48 246 The American Florist. Aug. 24, Berelopment of American Products. Owing to my time beinfr employed to the utmost in pushing the Cottage Gar- dens Nurseries project in California, the most I can do is to record the progress made in developing the growth of American florists' products in Cali- fornia during the past year. I am also writing Jno. H. Dunlop, Wallace R. Pierson. Jos. H. Hill and F. R. Pierson. sending them each a copy of this re- port, and asking them to add as much as possible concerning the development of the same matter in their localities. At present, we have in woi'k on the various farms belonging to the Cottage Gardens Nurseries, the following com- prehensive list of bulbs and plants : 15,000,000 Holland bulbs, .-| liptospermums, 25,000 hydrangeas, 2,000,000 miscel- laneous florists' plants, totaling 3,000,- 000 florists' plants, 15,000,000 bulbs now being harvested; also 100,000 glass house bulbs, gloxinias, begonias, etc. Vie have sold 5,000,000 Holland bulbs and all the glass house bulbs, also all azaleas and rhododendrons which are of saleable size. Sales for the coming year will amount to .$160,000 to $175,- 000, and will nearly double in 1920. We own 800 acres of land and have sold 1,000,000 bulbs to neighboring growers, who v.'ill eventually plant 100 acres or 10,000,003 bulbs as soon as they can secure the planting stock. Our stock of bulbs now being dug is the best quality we have ever grown and the yield is fine. No better bulbs have ever been grown. We have cut production costs down one-third and improved both quality and yield. We aim to import 10,000,000 bulbs from Holland this year and increase our plantings to 25,000,000, if possible, by purchasing more American grown stock. We are satisfied that we can produce better goods at less cost than any foreign growers, Belgian, Dutch. French or Japanese. We have three acres under glass, 60 acres under the Skinner system of irri- gation, and 200 acres of additional bvilb land under preparation. Our dairy herd has increased to 120 head of pure bred Jerseys and is now on a paying basis. Sales are increasing steadily. We are increasing our cap- ital stock to .$600,000 and offering .$200,000 at par. A dividend of 20 per cent was declared on all outstanding stock on July 1, 1918. Our surplus is $204,000. Inventory of saleable goods and in work amounts to .$485,000. It has been a source of wonderment to me why the American florists and nursery- men do not invest more freely in Cot- tage Gardens shares. Here is an Amer- ican concern, controlled by American capital and managed by Americans of unquestioned repute, yet American growers have so far invested in only one-tenth the number of shares that have been taken by Holland growers. Considering that this industry means the preservation of an important busi- ness that has been destroyed in Europe, and is insuring a supply of much needed articles, it would seem as if it should receive the hearty support of the American growers who will be most benefited by its continuation and enlargement. Thus far, only the owners adjacent to the Cottage Gardens properties are taking hold of bulb culture, but these are beginning in a substantial way, and in a few years some 100 to 200 acres will be planted by these men. The chamber of commerce of Belling- ham. Wash., is desirous of securing the industry for their section and are nego- tiating with us with that in view. They claim to have 1,000 acres of the finest bulb land available, and if they succeed in interesting a suHicient num- ber of their substantial citizens, no doubt the industry will be largely in- creased, and an output several times our aim in Humboldt county will be the result. The coastal region of northern Cali- fornia, Oregon and Washington should produce all the bulbs and florists' plants required by the American trade. The conditions are right and all it needs is capital, managerial capacity and nerve, to bring this about, and the American growers should back this idea \ip to a finish and insure the early consummation of a result that will be of the utmost benefit to all engaged in the trade. C'HAS. W. Ward, Chairman. Committee on Convention Garden Report. Your committee on convention gar- den, regrets exceedingly not to be able to report satisfactory progress and re- sults froni its earnest efforts to create interest and secure support in the con- vention garden work, both for this and next year's conventions. Plans for a garden at this year's convention city were abandoned after careful consulta- tion with the St. Louis representatives. As the convention was to be held in the early spring, in connection with the national flower fshow, it was gen- erally agreed that it would be unwise to attempt any outdoor display and ex- hibit. When the date for the conven- tion was changed, it was too late to prepare plans and solicit exhibits, and difliculties of transportation were such as to convince all of the futility of such an undertaking, even if the plans and grounds had been prepared. For the Detroit convention of 1919, the committee secured through its local member, Philip Breitmeyer, the free use of all the land necessary for as large a garden as it might be possible to secure the necessary planting mate- rial for. In April, at the committee's request, the secretary sent out a cir- cular letter to growers and dealers in all parts of the country, a copy of which is hereto attached, asking for support and information as to the class of plants they would wish to exhibit and the amount of space required. With that information on hand, the committee intended to prepare the necessary plans and allot the required space. ITie response to the secretary's letter was most imsatisfactory, and the answers received, with very few excep- tions, were to the effect that for va- rious reasons no exhibit would be made. It is. therefore, quite evident to your committee that under the present dis- turbed general conditions of the coun- try, it will be impossible to secure ma- terial enough to make a creditable and worth-while exhibit, such as a conven- tion garden of our national society should contain and display. Mr. Breit- meyer has expressed his opinion that it might be possible to secure sufficient planting material of perennials and annuals from the district within rea- sonable shipping distance of the con- vention city to make a creditable display, if the cost of planting and maintenance were defrayed from local sources. He has offered to work along those lines. The committee appreciates this generous offer of assistance, but feels that such a display would not properly represent the spirit of nation- wide professional competition and par- ticipation which the society had in mind to create and to foster when the convention garden idea was worked out and adopted. In view of these facts, your commit- tee wishes to suggest that the Detroit authorities in charge of the arrange- ments for the 1919 convention be given free hand to arrange for such outdoor exhibits and floral decorations as thev may be able to secure and arrange, and that they be in full and sole charge of the garden so produced and main- tained; that the exhibits in such gar- den be judged by judges appointed by the proper authorities of the S. A. F., ,T.nd that the usual awards be made by such judges for the society. Your committee feels that the con- vention garden undertaking for future conventions should by no means be abandoned, and that when normal con- ditions are again established after the war, the response from the trade in general toward this instructive and progressive work will again manifest itself in such a manner as to insure its success as an undertaking worthy of the standing of our national society. Y^our secretary, a little over a month ago, visited the convention garden of 1913, still in existence in Minneapolis, Minn., and he is able to testify that our national society, through the creation of that garden, built itself a memorial in that city of the northwest which is still greatly appreciated and valued by its citizens. That similar results can be achieved in the future is the sincere and strong belief of the members of the committee which you have in- trusted with this, in their opinion, im- portant work. Theodore Wirth, Chairman. Philip Breitmeyer, Clarence L. Brock. School Gardens Committee Report. Regarding school gardening and home gardening, from correspondence which has come to hand, it would seem as if it would be out of fashion not to engage in vegetable raising, but the home cry is, "Well, I want some flow- ers," and there is one thing certain, the love of flowers or the cultivation of flowers will not die out in the United States and Canada, The past year, in many places, has been a trying one for florists, but with an attention to home and school gardening, the department of agriculture at Washington and other institutions have strongly pushed this work. To every state department of education in the United States, the Society of American Florists has put Itself on record, that the florists of thel United States are the people whosej training fits them to aid in this bene-j flcial work. To every town, village 01^ city where there is a member of the S. A. F., we sent the spring call to local school officials calling attention to thia practical work, and the many replied which were received, scattered froE east to west, and north to south, shov unmistakably, the deep rooted interesfl taken in this work. When Robert Farquhar brought thisl work before the society at its annual] convention, in the city of Washington, in 1892, no general interest had been I taken in it as a work for schools, but! igi8. The American Florist. 247 times have changed, and what was not thought of much account then, has developed far and wide : with this set- tled policy of home g-ardening-, which has come to stay, it means local busi- ness to those florists who will pay a bit of attention, as far as they can. to furnishing plants and seeds for small gardens, and the grower of a small garden is. in nearly all cases, an ad- mirer of flowers To illustrate, for some years past. I have received through our congressman, packages of both vegetable and flower seeds, and distributed them annually to our school children, and rarely when a package of vegetable seeds was handed out but ■what came back the request. "Cannot we have some flower seeds too?" This is actual fact, noted and kept track of. In Quebec, the department of chil- dren's gardening, under the direction of J. Charles Magnan. gives most in- teresting results, with all the havoc of war and stress of work; nevertheless do not imagine the faculty for appre- ciating nice things and beautiful things will die out of American character — far from it. In letters and cards sent from France by young soldiers, in three different cases, they have mentioned how nice the peasants kept their- yards. Florists are a class of tradespeople whose occupation tends to make every town or village where they are located the more desirable as a home town, and tbe effort to push the instruction of cultivation among children, backs up nature study with its broadening thought and action, and makes of a florist, a person to be looked up to. Your committee on school gardening has gone as far as means permitted in pushing the good w^ork from ocean to ocean. This is a big country. BEN.JAJIIX H.\MMOND, Chairman. Michael Bahker, Lex)nakd Barbou, Irwin Bertermann, a. j. lovele.ss. Smith Memorial Committee Report. We have the honor to report that the fund in bank to date for the proposed "V^■illiam R. Smith memorial amounts to .SI. 804. 10. The committee regrets to report the death of one of its honored members, J. A. Valentine, of Denver, Colo., since our last meeting. He was a lifelong friend of the late William R. Smith and a member of this committee since its organization, and an ardent worker at all times. As time goes on, the members of this society can more and more appreciate the splendid work accomplished by the father of our charter and the wonder- ful foresight of this noble man. which should inspire more contributions to this memorial fund. Anyone who has not subscribed may send remittance to the chairman of the William R. Smith Memorial Committee, Washington. D. C- ■\^■.^r. F. GUDE. Charrnian. 1 Mother of Society Honored. ] Irwin Bertermann, Indianapolis, Ind.. I in a high tribute to womanhood, called the "mother of the society" in the per- son of Mrs. Richard Vincent. Jr., White Marsh. Md.. to a seat on the stage. Mrs. William F. G\ide, Washington. D. C. 1 W'as similarly honored and they were then each presented with large baskets of flowers. Wm. F. Gude. Washington represent- ative of the society, gave a full and complete report covering action in the coal situation, matters pertaining J;o bulb importations and information re- garding rose and other test garden work. Amendments to Constitution. The amendments to constitution and by-laws, as printed in the programme were presented and after being read and their purpose being explained by President Totty, were duly adopted. One was an amendment to Article II, Section 2 ( b ) Elections and appoint- ments as affecting directorship on the board of directors of societies having 100 or more members in the S. A. F. The other, an amendment to Article VII. which simplified and helped to pre- vent duplication in the work of plant registration. 1920 Meeting: at Cleveland. The selection of the place for the 1O20 convention being in order, a letter extending- an invitation to come to that ^^ «^^ 4i i 9 M i Dahlias Grown by Juneau Florists, Juneau, Alas. city was read and ably seconded by President Carl Hagenburger of that or- ganization and by Robeit Weeks, their claims being well presented. There be- ing no other invitations, the secretary was, on motion, directed to cast one ballot in favor of Cleveland, after which the meeting adjourned and the members gathered in a group in front of the hall to be photographed. President's Reception. The president's reception, which was held in the large parlor of the Jeffer- son hotel. Tuesday evening, was most enjoyable. President and Mrs. Totty and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. F. Gude re- ceived the guests and extended greet- ings. After the more or less formal ceremony, there were refreshments and dancing. Norainailon of Officers. At the Wednesday morning session, the following nominations for oflicers for 1919 were announced : J. F. Am- mann, Edwards ville. 111., president; E. A. Fetters and Robert Rahaley. both of Detroit, Mich., vice-president; John Young, New York, secretary; and J. J. Hess. Omaha, Neb., treasurer. The fol- lowing nominations were made for di- rectors : Joseph H. Hill. Richmond. Ind.; John A. Evans. Richmond. Ind.; J. S. Wilson. Des Moines. la.; Chas. L. Baum, Knoxville. Tenn.; C. C. Poll- worth. Milwaukee, Wis. Following the nomination ot officers. F. S. Webb. Chicago, read his very able paper on "National Credits and Col- lections." for which, on motion of Wm. F. Gude, he was given a rising vote of thanks. R. C. Kerr, chairman of the committee on national credits and col- lections, made an interesting report, which showed a careful study of the subject, and asked for the endorsement of the work of the committee and for afliliation with the Wholesale Florists' Credit Association of Chicago. He also requested that a committee of three be appointed to work with the association as a matter of policy. This was. after some debate, unanimously adopted. A letter was received and read from Wm. J. Stewart, wishing the conven- tion every success and Wm F Gude moved that through the Florists' Tele- sraph Delivery a bouquet of flowers be sent to Mr. Stewart conveying the best wishes of the society. This was unani- mously adopted. A letter was also re- ceived from Theodore Wirth, Minne- .T polls, Minn., chairman of the commit- tee on convention garden, asking for donations of new roses to be tried out in the test gardens in that city. The morning session then adjourned. The Trade Exhibition. This important feature of the con- vention was held in the commodious basement hall of Moolah Temple the cement-floored room being well suited tor the purpose, abundantly ventilated and with good illumination from the ceiling. As was predicted and ex- pected, war conditions had their ef- fect on a portion, at least, of the rank .-md file of the exhibitors whose dis- plays have always been an important feature of former conventions. A few of those of whom most was expected kept Secretary Young on the anxious bench for a .vhile and. finally, when pressed for a decision, dropped out Transportation and other difficulties due to shortage of labor and scarcity of supplies made it very difficult to trans- act business satisfactorily, and. as they had all the orders they could handle at present, they felt they did not care to exhibit until conditions became more settled. There were, however, a num- ber of prominent firms, whose various displays embraced the entire line of plants, pottery, manufactured florists' supplies, ribbons, etc. Florists' supplies, which are usually the best represented, had but five ex- hibits. The most elaborate was the dis- play of Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Chicago, who made a truly representative show- ing of everything required in a cut- flower shop. The space was against the wall, which was utilized with a well arranged velvet background on which was a center of novelty flower holders, representing various figures of bride, groom, butterfly, soldier, wings of Lib- erty supporting a service flag, and oth- er fancy designs, all hand painted, and having at the rear a tin container for water. These ranged from six to 12 inches in height. Art panels of urbanis grass cloth, which were additionally featured with two immense sunflowers made of ribbon, with red. white and 248 The American Florist Aug. 24, blue streamers, added to the pleasing effect. There was a large assortment of cut flower and plant baskets, some of which were tied with elaborate bows of ribbon. Lattice boxes, basket jar- dinieres and wicker baskets in vari- ous shapes were prominent. On either side of the entrance to this exhibit were grouped well grown palms, crotons, dracsenas and other foliage plants, while overhead was a replica of the Liberty Bell tied with tricolor ribbon. The en- tire, display, in variety of stock and arrangement, was well worthy of this progressive firm. Those in charge were Miss M. Grothe, whose artistic ability brought out the ribbon effects, hand- painted panels and novelty holders; E. C. Pruner, who arranged and had charged of the plants; Gust Martial, who had supervision of the supplies; J. C. Nielsen in charge of the order book, while "Tim" "Waters was "gen- eralissimo" over all. The Ove Gnatt Co., La Porte, Ind., staged a good line of florists' supplies, being particularly strong on artificial flowers and all kinds of prepared foli- age. This firm also displayed a nice variety of baskets, some in large sizes, and many of the smaller ones were filled with its specialties. Christmas wreaths. Japanese chenille and pre- pared ground pine were also displayed. George Hussman and H. W. Miller were the representatives. The Burlington Willow Ware Shops. Burlington, la., made a full showing of all kinds of florists' baskets and in- side window boxes. These were very practical, the odd shaped handles and unique colorings giving them a very at- tractive appearance. A. F. Longren was in charge. The A. L. Randall Co., Chicago, ex- hibited a nice line of florists' plant and cut flower baskets, all with metal con- tainers. There were also wicker jar- dinieres on stands and a large speci- men of this character over which was suspended a wicker birdcage. Large figures of a soldier and a sailor, behind which were vases for long-stemmed flowers, were features. The represent- atives were Ed. Jacobs and H. O. Nich- ols. The S. S. Pennock Co., Philadelphia Pa., staged a full line of ribbons, cor- sage ties and pins, together with cut flower and plant baskets in variety Jack Monshard was there with the glad hand. There were two old, reliable ribbon houses who never miss. "Sprinkle- Proof" Sam Seligman represented Schloss Bros., 31-33 East 28th street. New York. His was a full display of all the standard, as well fancy, novel- ties in florists' requirements, together with a fine line of chiffons, a leader be- ing in tricolors. All were arranged in Sam's best style. Wertheimer Bros., also of New York, had their usual fine assortment of ribbons, made especially for the florist trade; new lines suitable for baskets, corsages and spray decora- tions being prominent. Fancy chiffons were also a feature. Arthur S. Cohen and Samuel Eintrocht were in charge. In the plant section, there were five exhibitors, all of whom made cerdita- ble displays. The Robert Craig Co., Philadelphia, Pa., brought a very good line of foliage stock, prominent fea- tures being Pious pandurata. Drac«nas Massangeana and Warnekii, variegated pineapples, Norwood, Scottii and Ted- dy, Jr.. ferns, Otaheite oranges, cycla- mens and gardenias. As usual, there was a fine line of crotons, which were arranged decoratlvely in a large round bed. All of the stock showed a high state of cultivation, being particularly well grown. L. J. Seiger and C. Van welcomed the visitors. The display of Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa., contained samples of most of their florists' stock in foliage plants and ferns, all the picture of health and vigor. Kentias, dracsenas, crotons, cocus and others in variety, together with sample ferns in all sizes, were seen. Both of these exhibits were sold before they were staged, there be- ing numerous bidders in both instances. The Joseph Heacock Co., Wyncote, Pa., filled its space with superb kentias, splendidly grown, strong, vigorous stock that made a fine showing. There were a number of sizes, both in made- up and single specimens. Well done Miss Bertha Meinhardt, St. Louis, Mo. First Vice-Prest. Ladies' Society of Am. Florists. cibotiums were also a feature. This exhibit also had a number of eager buyers on hand before the representa- tives, James Heacock, and Theodore Schober, arrived. W. A. Manda, South Orange, N. J., had an interesting line of novelties, among them being tradescantias. Poly- podium Mandiana, cut fronds of the same, and a crested form of Japanese nephrolepis. Draccenas and a new Be- gonia Rex were prominent. Mr. Manda was in charge. J. A. Peterson & Sons. Cincinnati, O., had their usual line of fine, well grown Adiantum Farleyense, bird's- nest ferns, Pandanus Veitchii, flowering begonias and cyclamens, all high-grade stock. J. A. Peterson looked after their welfare. The Peters &; Reed Pottery Co., Zanes- ville, O., made a display of its fancy moss Aztec jardinieres, fern dishes, or- namental fern and btUb pans and cut flower vases. The designs and moss- green tones were rich and very pleas- ing. Florists' red pots were also a feature. D. W.Worthington had charge here. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York, made the only extensive dis- play of gladioli, filling a large space with seedlings and standard varieties. A large vase of 100 blooms of Chicago White, a good florists' flower, was con- spicuous, as were other similar vases of America and Halley. A ruffled white seedling, raised on their Michigan farm, is a very promising variety. Another pure yellow seedling, called Owosso, is a winner. A number of Primulinus seedlings were decidedly dainty and beautiful. American grown Paper White and Emperor narcissi, callas and freesias were also features. There was also a good collection of florists' foliage plants of the small varieties. T. D. Long, assisted by George Mohn, were the representatives. The American Bulb Co., Chicago, ex- hibited bulbs of their improved freesia. Purity. There were medium to extra large bulbs, very plump and good look- ing stock. Several cases of large spec- imen cold-storage bulbs of Lilium ros- eum appeared of a splendid quality. A. Miller was in charge here. The J. A. Evans Co.. Richmond. Ind., exhibited a section of its well known greenhouse construction and ventilat- ing apparatus. In addition, an adjust- able roller, steam-pipe carrier and de- tachable roller-bearing hanger, which can be placed over the main ventilator shaft pipe without taking it down, were interesting features. This display was presided over by John A. Evans. The Missouri Pottery & Supply Co., St. Louis, Mo., had an excellent display of sample pots in all sizes, the exhibit being in cliarge of C. E. Mandeville. The Iowa Pottery Co. also showed sam- ples in small sizes. The Spokane Concrete Flower Pot Machine Co., Spokane, Wash., exploited pot making by the individual florist and distributed literature descriptive of their machines. The Chicago Carton Co.. Chicago, had a very attractive display of their flower boxes arranged against a velvet background. Julius Maas represented this firm. The Kroeschell Bros. Co., Chicago, had a good sized space with photo- graphs and literature. Fred Lauten- schlager welcomed the visitors here. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia. Pa., with Martin Reukauf and I. Bay- ersdorfer in charge, distributed litera- ture from their space. The Duro Paper Products Co., Chi- cago, represented by Samuel Freund, exhibited florists' folding boxes. Convention Notes. Quite a ntimber of the delegates mo- tored to St. Louis, President Totty, with his wife and daughter, having the longest run from his home in Madi- son, N. J. Several days were spent in the run through New Jersey, Pennsyl- vania and at Wheeling, West Va. A day was spent at Richmond, Ind., where there was a reception at the Country Club. It was a very enjoyable trip with no mishaps. Wm. F. Gude reported the sum of about $1,200 on hand for the William R. Smith memorial. He also told of the work done by the legislative com- mittee in meeting various departments of the government throughout the year. The new questionnaire of the commerce commission was also read to prepare the members and help them in making their answers. E. G. Hill, Richmond, Ind., called at- tention to the fact that he had said in igi8. The American Florist. 249 the early days of the society, that it would never become a power until it had a financial backbone, but as he lis- tened to the report of the treasurer, he realized it had come at last, and pre- dicted a g-reat future for the organiza- tion in its work.' F. R. Newbold, president of the Hor- ticultural Society of New York, was voted $500 with which to assist in the maintenance of automobiles in hospital service in France. The autos had been given by the New York Florists' Club and Hhe horticultural society, and are driven by chauffeurs from that city without pay. The automobile ride for the ladies Wednesday afternoon was very enjoy- able, the weather being delightful There were 40 cars, which took a route through all of the parks and far out into the country, stopping at Sunset Inn, where luncheon was served. The return trip landed all at the Temple at five p. m. Joseph H. Hill. Richmond, Ind., pro- posed a service flag to be displayed at all meetings showing the number of members now in the service of our country; also, that all dues of such be remitted during the period of the war. This met with instant approval. W. A. Manda, South Orange, N. J., in sympathetic words, proposed a tele- gram be sent to Wm. J. Stewart. Boston, Mass., voicing the sentiment of the convention that he was sadly missed and hoping for his speedy re- covery. This was heartily approved. Secretary Esler, of the Florists' Hail Association, said he had attended many meeting.s of the S. A. F., but he never remembered one in which better attention was given to the proceedings, particularly at the opening session. Matt Mann and AUie Zech. of Chi- cago, who started out to make the trip by auto, found the roads heavy and left their machine at Bloomington. ar- riving in St. Louis on the afternoon of the opening day. J. A. Peterson and wife, of Cincin- nati, O., motored to Detroit and through the western cities. They, how- ever, had considerable motor trouble and bad roads, but survived it and arrived on time. Many of the old familiar faces were missing, J. C. Vaughan, F. R. Pierson, Patrick Welch, W. J. Stewart. P. J. Foley, John Fotheringham, E. J. Fan- court, and others. Several letters were read, one from Mrs. R. E. Darbee, San Francisco. Calif., who was among the others un- able to be present. A. F. Amling, Chicago, with wife, son and friends, made the trip by auto by way of Mammoth Cave. Ky., arriv- ing Tuesday. W. A. Kennedy, wife and party, of Milwaukee, Wis., came on by auto, reaching St. Louis Tuesday night after a hard trip. An appropriation of $250 for the use of the committee on school gardens was also voted. St. Louis hospitality has lost none of its old-time vigor in all the rigors of war. Everybody attended the opening- meeting and stayed to the close. Cleveland had it all her own way as to the convention of 1920. The salesmen in the trade exhibition hall reported business good. H. C. Irish was on hand to welcome his many old friends. Trade Visitors. The following registeied duiiug the days of tUe couventiou: Jas. .\ldous, Iowa City. la. Mlltou Alexamlei-. New y'oik. Albert F. AmiiDg, Maywood, 111. E. C. Amling. Maywood, 111. Paul Amling, Maywood, III. W. H. Amling, Cbit'ago. J. F. Ammann, Edwaidsville, III. George Asmus, Chicago. J. M. Aiige. Ft. Madison, la. M. Barker, Chicago. W. J. Barnes, Kansas City, Mo. Chas. L. Banni, IvDoxville, Tenn. A. F. J. Baur, Indianapolis, Ind. I. M. Bayersdorfer, Philadelphia, Pa. O. P. Beckley, Harrisburg, Pa. E. A, Bending, Fort Scott, Kans. Irwin Bertermann. Indianapolis, Ind. Geo. H. Blackman, Evansville, Ind. J. H. Blixeu, Bdwardsville, 111. D. A. Brown, Cincinnati. 0. P. C. W. Brown, Cleveland, O. L. C. Bunch, Fredonia, Kans. Fred Burki, Gibsonia, Pa. J. J. Cairns, Philadelphia, Pa. A. E. Kunderd, Goshen, Ind. President .Vraerican Gladiolus Socie(\ Samuel Cape, Pittsburgh, Pa. George W. Cohen, New York. Walter W. Coles, Kokomo, Ind. O. B. Critchell, Cincinnati, O. Frank J. Daut. Decatur, 111. A. T. De LaMare, New York. Edwin Denker, St. Charles, Mo. Joseph Deutschmaun, Kirliwood, Mo. G. Denys, Kirkwood, Mo, Alfred Dietsch, Chicago. H. B. Dorner, Urbana. III. L. F. Duntelmann. Belleville, III. George Dysinger, lona. Micb. John G. Esler, Saddle River, N. J. John A. Evans, Richmond. Ind. E. A. Farley, New Orleans. La. Louis Finnermann, Chicago. P. J. Foley, Chicago. Samuel Frennd. Chicago. Fi-ank Friedley, Cleveland. 0. J. F. D. Fulmer, Des Moines, la. J. W. Furrow, Guthrie, Okla. D. S. Geddis, St. Louis, Mo. B. B. George, Painesville, Ind. E. G. Gillett. Cincinnati. O. Edward Green, San Antonio. Tex. V, S'. Griffin. Hannibal, Mo. G. W. Grossart. Belleville, III. Wm. F. Gude, Washington, D. C, W. A. Gunn, Fort Scott, Kansas. Carl Hagenburger, West Mentor, O. Benjamin Hammond, Beacon, N. Y. H. O. Hanna, Sherman, Tex. Chris. Hauser, Jr., San Antonio, Tex. Charles H. Heacock, .Austin, Tex. James W. Heacock, Wyncoti', Pa. L. C. Hecock. Elyrla. O. Fred G. Hciul, Terre Haute. Ind. Johu Helfrich, Paris, 111. Wm. J. Hembreiker, Spriugfleld, III. I.eo Hermann, Chicago. J. C. Hess. Omaha. Neb. J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb. 1'7. G. Hill. Richmond. Ind. Joseph Hill. Richmond. Ind. H. B. Howard, Chicago. John H. Imlay, Zanesville, 0. E. A. Jacob, Chicago. George W. Jacobs, Canton, III. A. F. Jablon.^ky, Olivette, Mo. Chas. J. Johann, CoUinsville. 111. Eric Johnson, Chicago. T. K. Joy, Nashville, Tenn, Bruno Juergens, Peoria, III. B. Katzwinlile, Mendota. 111. W. J. Keimel. Elmhurst. III. \V. A. Kennedy. Milwaukee, Wis. R. C. Kerr, Houston, Tex. A. R. King, Winuipeg, Can. Paul Klingsporn, Chicago. S. A. Kost, Buffalo, N. Y. R. E. Kurowski, Chicago. H. Kusik, Kansas City, Mo. Otto Lang, Dallas, Tex. Fred Lautenschlager, Chicago. Lena, the Florist, Springfield, Mo. T. D. Long, Chicago. A. F. Longren, Chicago. Chas. Loveridge, Peoria, III. T. McAllister, Chicago. A. H. McDonald, Milwaukee, Wis. P. L. McKee, Pana, III. R. A. McPherson, Litchfield, III. W. A. Manda, South Orauge, N. J. Matt Mami, Chicago. A. A. Marshall, Chicago. 0. C, May, Sappington, Mo. Chas. Meier, Webster Groves, Mo. Johu Michelsen, Chicago. A. Miller, Chic'ago. A. L. Miller, Jamaica, N. Y. George Mohn, Chicago. Jack Monshard. Philadelphia, Pa. E. A. Moore, Harvard, Ills. C. A. Morgan, Henderson, Ky. Frank L. Morris, Bloomington, Ind. James Morton, Chicago. Walter Mott, Beacon, N. Y. Chas. P. Mueller, Wichita, Kans. A. H. Nehrling. Crawtordsville, Ind. C. J. Nicholsen, Chicago. J. C. Nielsen, Chicago. T. J. Noll, Kansas City, Mo. P. F. O'Keefe, Boston, Mass. Samuel Pierce, Chicago. W. J. Pilcher, Kirkwood, Mo. 1. L, Pillsbury, Galesburg, Ills. Albert I'ochelon, Detroit, Mich, Adolph H. Poehluiauu, Chic'ago. August Poehlmaun. Chicago. Walter G. Poehlm.ann, Chicago. C. C. Pollworth. Milwaukee, Wis. E. O. Pruner, Chicago. James Pseuicka, Gross Point, Ills. G. M. Reburn, Chicago. Martin Beukauf, Philadelphia, Pa. Wm. L. Rook, Kansas City, Mo. ■ Julius Roehrs, Rutherford, N. J. W. A. Rowe, Kirkwood, Mo. W. J. Schaffltzel, Springfield, Mo. Rudolph Scheile, Chicago. Max Scbling, New York. .lohn Sehnabel. Glen St. Mary, Fla. Pierre Schneider, Webster Groves, Mo. Theodore Shober. Wyncote, Pa. Samuel Seligman. New Y'ork. R. F. Smith, Nashville, Tenn. J. C. Steinhauser, Pittsburg, Kaos, J. S. Stewart, Anderson, lud. James N. Stokes, Springfield, Mo. W. Stoklass, Chicago. Frank X. Stuppy, St. Joseph, Mo. C. S'ummerfleld, Spriugfleld, Mo, Louis E. SutlifE, Elyrla, 0. A. M. Terrill, Calgary, Alta. Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. Frank H. Traendly, New York. Richard Vincent, Jr., White Marsh. Md. John W. Vogt, Sturgis, Micb. C. L. Washburn, Chicago. P. L. Washburn, Bloomington, Ills. T. B. Waters, Chicago, P. S. Webb. Chicago. Robert Weeks, Cleveland, Ohio. George C. Weiland, Chicago, .\. F. Weller, New Orleans. La. C. O. Wilcox, Chicago. J. S. Wilson, Des Moines, la. R. J. Windier, Chicago. Claude Wisly. Murphysboro, Ills. J. W. Worthington. Zanesville, O. M. C. Wright, Chicago. John Young, New York. Allie Zech, Chicago. Ladies. Mrs. Ceo. II. Blackman. Evansville, lud. Miss M. Grothe. Chicago. Mis. Wm. F. Gude. Washington. D. C. Miss JI. C. Gunterberg, Chicago. Jlis. James Hancock, Chicago, Mr.s. J. J. Hess. Omaha, Neb. Miss Marguerite Hess. Omaha, Neb. Mrs. W. .Tl Keimel, Elmhurst, Ills. Mrs. Lillian Mohler, Pine Bluff, Ark. Mis. .1 f, Xi.'lsen, Chicago. \Ii~. ic II Su.kcs, Springfield, Mo. Ml. I li.i- u. Totty, Madison, N, J. \h.- I'.. II, Madisou. N. J. Ml-. ,\ni ic i:. Vinc^ient. White Marsh. Md. Mrs. r. L. Washburn, Chicago. Mrs. AUie Zech, Chicago. 250 The American Florist Aug. 24, Florists' Telegraph Delivery. The meeting of this live auxiliary of the S. A. F. was held in Moolah Tem- ple, in one of the smaller halls, which had been handsomely decorated with flowers, pennants and flags. There was a splendid attendance of some 150 per- sons, members of the F. T. D. and • others, who were all interested in the business. L. Jules Bourdet, vice-presi- dent of the S. A. F„ welcomed the dele- gates and President A. H. Hummert, of the florists' club, also voiced the pleasure of the St. Louis brethren in having" the convention come to St. Louis and promised the visitors the time of their lives. Irwin Bertermann, who was loudly applauded, spoke of the great and rapid improvement in the importance of the society, as evi- denced by. the large gathering in these troubled times. This, the greatest country in the world, he said, was strong" enough to uphold its principles, and that there would be greater busi- ness after the war than ever, which, under the organization of growers, wholesale and retail men, would go forward wonderfully. A business of over $2,000,000 annually was now transacted and worked up entirely through the F. T. D., and still grow- ing with a bright future. President W. F. Gude then took the chair and amid cheers and applause PRESIDENT GUDE'S ADDRESS. This is not a time for an annual ad- dress, as that is scheduled for our an- nual meeting, which will be held at Cleveland, O., beginning at 10 o'clock on the morning of October S, at which we hope to have the largest gathering of retail florists and the largest num- ber of new ideas and practical thoughts to be worked out ever brought to a florist convention. This meeting is called to give an op- portunity to the local members, and those members from distant places who come to attend the meetings of the S. A. F. convention, our mother soci- ety, and who may not be able to attend the convention of the F. T. D. in Oc- tober, and to that end we ask you to becorne thoroughly acquainted with one another, rub shoulder to shoulder with each other. Do not be afraid to ask questions, because there is a great deal to be learned. None of us know it all. Consider that we are almost 1.500 miles from either coast, and the north and south, east and west, the great difference in climate and the great difference in cultural production, and the comparative ease and trouble- less times of the man in the south (where frost is practically unknown) as compared with the fellow who is fighting for his very existence with the thermometer far below zero, where, no matter how fine his flowers are, they may freeze before his customer gets them. Rub shoulder to shoulder with the pessimist, if there are any present, and I want to assure you that the warm, hearty welcome of the St. Louis gen- tlemen accorded us on former occa- sions permits no pessimism for the present. No doubt you have met the so-called florist who knows that had he gone into any other business he would have been rich in dollars and cents today and instead of having to work so hard everything would have been serene and beautiful. The trouble in securing coal and getting good stock, trouble with his help, trouble with his customers, trouble with his collections, and everything seems to be wrong; anything would have been preferable to the business that he is pursuing. Contrast that with the man who la- bors with the conviction that he who serves best, profits most, and by putting that into execution morning, noon and night he acquires a host of friends, a host of satisfied customers, and his business grows. He does not know how, but it just simply grows. He goes to bed at night and sleeps sound- ly, is able to pay his bills, while the pessimist never saw things so dull and does not see how they could be worse. Why, ladies and gentlemen, so far as the United States of America is con- cerned, to the best of my knowledge and belief, there never was, or is today, a more pleasant occupation than that of the retail florist, whose greatest de- sire should be to express sentiment in the most practical way, forming the connecting link between the finite and the infinite,, cfind consequently, irre- spective of dollars and cents, they are the happiest people on the face of the earth, conscious of the fa_ct that each morning brings us a new duty, a new commission to extend sympathy for someone else and convey lovely greet- ings to others, and, in short, to deal with the great humari family on a plane of higher ideals, which should tend to make us all better, morally, spiritually and mentally, if not financially. The F. T. D., in the last three years, has made phenomenal strides and, thanks to the powers that be. the un- canny forebodings that flowers should be shut out as non-essentials in war- times proved to be a myth, because flowers, while this terrible war is go- ing on, are really more essential than ever, and so considered by all the rea- sonable thinking, well meaning people, for flowers from time immemorial have been the power of carrying messages of love and sentiment such as no lan- guage up to date has been able to con- cur secretary has worked hard and long and secured for us a large increase in membership— maybe not as large as we had hoped for, but, with your as- sistance, the membership will continue to grow and our usefulness become more effective. Our finances are in fine shape, as shown by the treasurer's report and detailed statment of receipts and expenditures from August 1. 1017, to July 31, 1018. So, from present in- dications, we have nothing to complain about and everything to be thankful and happy for. Our association has correspondents in all parts of the world, and, with the assistance of the individual members, it will be only a short while when it will be just as easy to have an order delivered by cable to Egypt, England, France or any other foreign country as it is now to telegraph to any part of the United States or Canada. Going from this meeting, I wish to leave this thought with you: Individ- ually, we can accomplish little; collec- tively, nothing is impossible. So feel that, no matter how small your business may seem, that you as an idividual can find something to benefit your fellow florists and by doing that little, will greatly benefit yourself. Kindly re- member this, and do something and you will all feel better for it. We hope to meet you on the convention floor, October S next, at the big get-together business meeting in the beautiful city of Cleveland, O. Bring all your ideas, suggestions and criticisms, and come prepared to exploit and substantiate them, and thereby help to make our association better for yotir being a I member. OTHER LIVE WIRES SPEAK. Secretary Albert Pochelon said he wanted a plan to get more out of the selling plan through telegraph delivery and that there should be a way to en- courage more notice that orders could be sent by mail and the business of the organization would be wonderfully in- creased. He also wanted the collec- tion system improved so that the first delayed bills should be sent to the or- ganization, paid by them, and the delinquent members automaticfilly dropped. He added that every effort should be made by all members to get at least one live member In every com- munity, which would greatly increase the efficiency of the organization. This live wire, as he w^as introduced by President Gude, describes the selection of the new design selected from 185 sketches as the best submitted. He said he looked forward to a great meet- ing in Cleveland in October. Irwin Bertermann, who was asked to take a seat on the platform, again ad- dressed the members and said their of- ficers were the cream of the flower trade, the liveliest bunch of men in the business. He spoke of the great work or the late J. A. Valentine, and the members all arose and stood for a minute bowed in his memory. Treas- urer Wm. L. Rock defended the Mer- cury emblem of the society which had become associated with its work, and said with some minor changes it would probably be the most efficient. Presi- dent Gude impressed the importance of acknowledging orders as soon as re- ceived and paying bills promptly. George Asmus praised the slogan, "Say It With Flowers." and that adver- tising men had said it is the best of any trade emblem in the land. He felt it should in some way be worked into the F. T, D. emblem. There would be a great field in furnishing flowers and plants for memorial services held for the heroes killed abroad in every community, he believed. They had felt the impetus in Chicago and florists everywhere should be alive to the op- portunity these services presented. Robert C. Kerr spoke in the same vein,, and .said the Red Cross in his city, Houston, Tex., had undertaken to send flowers to all such bereaved families. The publicity movement had been greatly helped by John Young's ap- peal during his recent tour of the country, Mr. Kerr stated, but only two per cent of the whole trade had con- tributed, which he thought very un- fair, as all were alike benefited. Edward Green, San Antonio, Tex-, urged that a limit be placed on orders of not less than $3.00, which was dis- couraged by President Gude and others. Secretary Pochelon said anybody would gladly take an order for $1.00 in his own store and should do the same for his other members. Max Schling, of New York, impressed the importance of doing small things well, as they often grew into matters of much im- portance. In giving the service at any cost on an order for even 25 cents, willingly filled, had grown a business of $10,0.!I0. leaving a balance on hand of .$19,44.j.0.''). The total number of members on the date of closing the report was 1,589. "In Hess' Garden." The following with accompanying illustration, appeared recently in Con- cord "Con," an Omaha, Neb., publica- tion devoted exclusively to winning the war. The gentleman referred to is, of course, none other than J. J. Hess. Prof. A. C. Beal, Ithaca, N. Y. Secretary American Gladiolus Society. treasurer of the Society of American Florists and member of the firm of Hess & Swoboda, well-known florists of the Nebraska metropolis : A little gncii bug .-iiiil a i-uHvorm and gnil. Set out to do battle one day, To find a new garden witb flowers and things To be their legitimate prey. The little green bug like an airship flew n.uiid .\nd spotted the greenest of shoots. The cutworm attacked with his vicious trench knife. While the grub submarined for the roots. The flowers and plants just wilted from frlglit. .\ud the trumpet vine tooted for aid; .\nd Hess was alarmed at the racket and fuss. — He was working nearby with a spade. litwo he crushed 30U organized. >n the bug. 'neatb the heel of hi And pickled the grub In a jug. nd this is the reason, oh. Concorders all, Why Hess was enabled today o dJil us all np like a .Tune wedding feiis In Ills matchless and flowery way. American Gladiolus Society. GOOD ATTENDANCE AND EXHIBITION. The ninth annual meeting- and exhi- bition of the American Gladiolus So- ciety, brief announcement of the open- ing of which was made in last week's issue, page 192, was held in the Iro- quois hotel, Buffalo, N. Y.. August 14- 17, the attendance being very good and the displays of excellent quality, the local florists giving- liberal assistance. At the close of the exhibition- the flow- ers were donated to various hospitals. Considering- wartime conditions, the purpose of the convention to encourage the growth and culture of this pretty flower and to assist the interest of the members of the society doubtless ac- complished much. At the business session, following the address of the president, A. E. Kunderd, of Goshen. Ind., Professor -K. C. Beal of Cornell University. Ithaca, N. Y.. was elected permanent secretary of the society, he having filled that office since the death of the late Henry Youell, who had been the secretary since the organization of the society. PRESIDENT KUNDERD's ADDRESS. Not being blessed with great orator- ical ability It has been a matter of considerable concern to me as to how to address you on this pleasant occa- sion, for it is indeed pleasant to meet so many fine people, as one always does, at the annual convention of the American Gladiolus Society, and enjoy with them their wonderful display. We all know what is by common con- sent "The Queen of Flowers," and I am sure I need not tell you what flower is very rapidly becoming by common con- sent, "The King of the Garden." It is not necessary to tell the members of the American Gladiolus Society of the value and importance of our splendid flower, but I feel the importance of repeating on this occasion a few things which have already been better said by- others. No class of citizens more keenly appreciate the value of conser- vation in everything these troublous times than do the members of our society, but many, who have not had the time to consider the subject, have not yet realized the vast importance of floriculture as the handmaid of the agriculturist and grower of the pri- mary necessities for the table. As the musician is the great inspirer of the men who do more serious fighting, so is the grower of flowers equally or more the inspiration and clieer of those who do the patient and arduous labor of growing the products which furnish the food, and give the strength to those who do the fighting for the cause of our great nation. In England. France and other na- tions, these great principles are fully appreciated, as witness the increasing- culture of flowers among the common people; even on the battlefront, the soldier has his garden where flowers are grown, and soon in our own coun- try the same need will be better un- derstood. The soldier on the battle line can only use the weapon, but where wounded, his comfort is the nurse, and his greatest cheer are the flowers which are brought to his bedside. This is. in brief, our best reason for the grow- ing and showing the people our favorite flower, and I would say to our mem- bers. "Do not be discouraged, be of good cheer, you will soon reap your reAvard in the appreciation of a grateful peo- ple." Nothing is so restful to the busy man of affairs as his gardening, and who could bear to grow a garden with- 252 The American Florist. Aug. 24, out flowers. The essentials, so called, of the garden are the food of the body, but the flowers are the food of the soul. The essentials of the field were intended for food, but flowers to give us cheer; and when was man ever in such need of cheer as now? We all are hoping for early victory and hon- orable peace, when our loved ones shall return to their homes. Can you imagine a greater disappointment to a returned hero than to be taken by you to your gardens and he find therein no flowers? I speak the sentiment of our miembers who love the gladiolus (and who does .not?), in expressing their appreciation to the mayor and to the people of Buffalo for the many kindnesses shown us during our stay. To the iiress, our thanks for its presentation of our ob- jects and aims- I am sure we cannot forget the great efforts for the success of our exhibition on the part of Profes- sor A. C. Beal, our kindly secretary, and Madison Cooper of the Flower Grower, for his great enthusiasm and encouragement. Every grower appe- ciates fully the toil and sacrifice of all our exhibitors, for certain it is that in a financial way, there is only a loss. The greatest reward to our exhibitors in such times as these is in the knowl- edge of having contributed to the noble work well done. I hope I have made clear our principal aim in coming to- gether during such trying times. ^ In conclusion, I desire to say a few words to our visitors, and the general public, and invite them to join in the work of our splendid society, and par- ticipate in its benefits. To those not yet so well acquainted with our organi- zation, iet us say, that our society was organized in Boston nine years ago. Its aims and objects are in part to pro- mote tlie interest and welfare of its members, to encourage local exhibi- tions all over our beloved country, to the end that a greater interest may be cultivated, not only in the gladiolus, but for all that is beautiful in flowers, and in life in every way. Our oflScial organ is the Flower Grower, of Cal- cium, N. Y., a very ably edited monthly devoted to the gladiolus, as well as to an interest in other beautiful flowers. Every grower of a garden should be a subscriber as, among its contributors, are many of the leading authorities of our own and other countries. Our membership consists of many people prominent in the best in floriculture fi-om all over the world. It is for your benefit I ask you to join our society, and become an active member. Aid us for the good of our fellowmen in mak- ing it one of the most valuable and important floricultural societies in the world. Our secretary, Professor A. C. Beal, of Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y., will be pleased to give anyone more detailed information. Much as I regret that we are holding this year's conven- tion under the dark clouds of a sad war, I sincerely hope to be with you again next year under the happy skies of an honorable peace. SECRETARY BEAL'S REPORT. This is the ninth annual meeting of the American Gladiolus Society, and it is our hope that it will be productive of plans and measures for making the tenth year the most effective in results of any in the history of the society. Let us one and all lend our efforts in making the coming year yield great re- sults in the advancement of the glad- iolus. If we look back over the past 10 vears, we can see the very considerable advance that has been made. There is a greater work for this society to do. We should do all we can to stimulate interest in the organization by offering our medals and certificates to the local shows. The question is sometimes raised, whether it is desirable to offer the medals without restrictions as Is the case at present. If a local society could affiliate in some way with our or- ganization, it should be helpful to both. We might' also offer our medals through such state fairs as have a worthy flower exhibit. It would seem as if no award should be made unless the winning exhibitors are members of our society. Supplying the Flower Grower to the members appears to meet the very ap- parent need of an official organ for the society. No dotibt it can serve a very useful purpose in keeping in touch with our members. To accomplish this pur- pose, the advisability of having a _col- umn in the Flower Grower for the pub- lication of items of special interest to the members is something that may appeal to you. If the society had the financial sup- port, it could do many things not possi- ble to carry out now. A complete cata- logue of all varieties with name of originator, introducer, year of intro- duction, with a brief, clear-cut descrip- tion, would be very useful to our mem- bers. This is a work for the future. The last annual meeting took action toward the appointment of a publicity committee, and J. J. Lane, who became chairman of this committee, conducted an active campaign for new members. Although operations were not started until too late to get much publicity for the society, through the catalogue cir- culation of the commercial growers, and notwithstanding war conditions, we have received 165 new members. Several of these are in Canada, New Zealand and Australia. The late secre- tary reported 10 new members last year. When I took over the secretary's office, I found 83 paid members on the roll. Since that time 16 old members have paid up. Some of those living abroad, have paid two years' dues. The total membership at present is 264. This is a very substantial gain, but it would seem that we ought to be able to have a society of at least 500 mem- bers, and I have faith to believe that when the war ends, it will be possible to build up the membership to that number. The credit for the increase in new members is largely due to the excellent work of the president, A. E. Kunderd, J. J. Lane and Madison Cooper, editor of the Flower Grower. The society certainly owes them a debt of gratitude for their good work which brought such results in these difficult times. The fact that the society makes a return to its members by sending them the Flower Grower has been a material aid I. am sure. The American Gladiolus Society sus- tained a severe loss in the death of its late secretary, Henry Youell, who had been an officer in the society from its inception. His extensive knowledge of the gladiolus, gained during a lifetime made him an invaluable member in the councils of the organization. Another veteran in the gladiolus world. Mat- thew Crawford, passed away during the year. As a writer on horticultural subjects, as well as the pioneer grower of gladioli, he was favorably and widely known. These men did much to advance the interest in the gladiolus as a garden flower and as a florists' cut flower. Their passing leaves it to us to "carry on." The members of the American Glad- iolus Society owe it to themselves as well as to the society to rally against the foolish sentiment found in some quarters that flowers have no place In our lives during war time. We are or- ganized to promote the interests of a flower suitable to every home garden, where it can send out its message of peace and hope and even joy to anxious hearts that long for loved ones far from the home scenes. Let us then, while doing our part in this struggle, seek the consolation and the joys of growing flowers. THE AWARDS. Open to All Classes. Best collection of 20 v,irietjes. five spikes ejich — C. Zeestraten, Eemiis Point, N. Y., first; Madison Cooper, Calcium, N. Y., second. Best 12 varieties three spikes each — .lohn Schcepers & Co., New Yorli, first; Madisou Cooper, second. Best 12 varieties, one spilie each — Madison Cooper, first; C. Zeestraten. second. Best five varieties (five vasesl. 10 spilies each, predominating color yellow, John Sc'heepers & Co.. first; Madison Cooper, second. Primulinus hybrids. 25 spilies, orange — Madi- son Cooper, first; The Grullemans Co.. Avon-on- the-Lake, O.. second. Primulinus hybrids. 25 spikes, any other color — C. Zeestraten, first; The Grullemans Co.. sec- ond. Best six spikes, white — C. Zeestraten, first; John Scheepers & Co., second. Best six spikes, yellow — John Scheepers & Co.. first; Madison Cper. second. Best six spikes, pink or blush — C. Zeestraten, first; John Scheepers & Co., second. Best six spikes, crimson or red — John Schee- pers & Co.. first; Madison Cooper, second. Best six spikes, blue, purple or lavender — John Scheepers & Co.. first; Madison Cooper, second. Best six spikes, ruffled — Madison Cooper, first; John Scheepers & Co., second. Best seedling never before exhibited — John Scheepers & Co.. silver medal; Austin Coleman Co.. bronze medal. Best and most distinct: seedling, never before exhibited before the American Gladiolus Society — John Scheepers & Co., Burpee silver cup; H. E. Meader, cash prize. Best 10 spikes, Mrs. Watt — The Grullemans Co. Best new yellow variety — The Grullemans Co. Best vase any red variety — Grullemans Co. Best six spikes. Gretchen Zang — Austin Cole- man Co. Best three spikes any new seedling never be- fore shown— The Grullemans Co. Best six spikes. Purple Glory — John Scheepers & Co. Best six spikes, Myrtle — Madison Cooper. Best six spikes. Mrs. Frank Pendleton — Mrs. H. H. Boyce. Buffalo. N. Y., first; John Schee- pers & Co.. second. Best display of Kunderd varieties — Madison Cooper. Non-Commercial Classes. Collection 10 varieties, three spikes each — Madison Coper, first; A. A. Rosin. Rochester. N. Y., second. Largest collection ruffled varieties, three spikes each — Madison Cooper. Best six spikes, white — A. A. Rosin, first; Madison Cooper, second, Efest ;sLx spikes, yellow — Madison iCooper, first; O. C. Curtis. Le Roy, N. Y., second. Best six spikes, pink or blush — Madison Cooper, first; O. C. Curtis, second. Best six spikes, crimson or red — Madison Cooper, first; Mrs. H. H. Boyce. second. Best six spikes, blue, purple or lavender — A. A. Rosin, first; C. W. Clapp. Kenmore, N. Y., second. Best six spikes any other color — 0. C. Curtis, first; Madison Cooper, second. Best three spikes, white — Mrs. H. H. Boyce, first; Madison Cooper, second. Best three spikes, yellow — Madison Cooper, first: A. A. Rosin, second. Best three spikes, pink or blush — C. W. Clapp, first; O. C. Curtis, second. Best three spikes, crimson or red— Madison Cooper, first; A. A. Rosin, second. Best three spikes, blue, purple or lavender — O. C. Curtis, first; Madison Cooper, second. Best three spikes, any other color — Madison Cooper, first; H. E. Chriswell, Buffalo, N. Y., second. Primulinus hybrids. 10 spikes, orange — Mad- ison Cooper, first; Mrs. H. H. Boyore. second. Primulinus hybrids, 10 spikes, yellow — Mad- ison Cooper, first; 0. C. Curtis, second. Primulinus hybrids. 10 spikes, any other color — Madison Cooper. igi8. The American Florist. 253 Best 32 spikes, pink or blush — Madison Coopei-. Best 12 spikes, red or crimson- -Madison Coo- per. Best 12 spikes, yellow — Madison Cooper. Best 12 spikes, blue, purple or lavender — Madison Cooper. Best 12 spikes, any otber color — Madison Cooper. Best six spikes. Myrtle — Madison Cooper. Best six spikes, all different — Madison Cooper, first; Mrs. H. H. Boyce, second. Best six vases, six varieties, blue, purple or lavender — Madison Cooper, first; Mrs. H. H. Boyce, second. Best display of 10 to 20 spikes — George Mes- sing, Buflfalo. N, Y., first; H. E. Chriswell, sec- ond. The Garden Magazine Acbievement Medal- Madison Cooper. Best three spikes, Mvrtle— Madison Cooper, first; O. C. Curtis, second. Best three spikes. Purple Glory — Madison Cooper. Best three spikes, Mrs. F. Pendleton — C. W. Clapp, second. Best three spikes. Pride of Goshen— C. W. Clapp. Best three spikes. Rose Glory — Madison Coo- per. Best display of Kunderd varieties — H. E7. ange and shell pink. Award of Merit to The GruUemans Co., for general display of high-quality stock. Award of Merit to John Scbeepers & Co., for display and arrangement of excellent stock. Award of Merit to C. Zeestraten, for general display of fine stock. Award of Merit to W. £7. Kircboff. Pembroke, N. Y., for general display and quality. This exhibit was well staged by W. J. Palmer & Son, one of Buffalo's leading florists. Honorable Mention of vase of five spikes. G. Dracocephalus, which promises to be valuable for further hybridization. Special mention made by the judges of the high quality of the Primulinus hybrids shown, which illustrated the remarkable advance that has recently been made in this class. J. J. GrRULLEMANS, E. A. Slattery, Joe Coleman, Judges. THE VISITORS. Amoug the out-of-town visitors were noted tlie following; A. H. Austin and wife, Ravenna. O. E. Barmwater. iNew York. A. C. Beal, Ithaca, N. Y. John Brown, Lancaster, N. Y. H. J. Child. Toronto. Ont. J. J." Colegrove, Sheffield, Pa. Joe Coleman, Wayland. O. Madison Cooper, Calcium, N. Y. J. C. Crombie. St. Thomas, Ont. J. W. Crow. Guelph, Ont. R. M. Curtiss and wife, Ravenna, O. H. L. Davis, Rochester, N. Y. Chas. L. Dole, Lockport, N. Y'. A. Gilchrist and wife, Toronto. Ont. J. J. GuUemans and wife, Avon-on-tbe-Lake, 0. R. Harcourt, Welland, Ont. C. R. Hinkle. St. Joseph. Mich. Mrs. M. L. Hoover, Goshen. Ind. John B. Humphrey, Logan, O. H. L. Hutt. Georgetown, Ont. E. C. Kesslcr, Jamestown, N. Y. W. E. KircliofT. Pembroke, N. Y. A. E. Kunderd. Goshen, Ind, Wm. Lawrence, Toronto. Ont. D. Lumsden. Ithaca, N. Y. Mrs. Gertrude L. Miner, Boston, Mass. Miss F. E. Pollard. Tillsonburg, Ont. Miss I. Preston, Guelph, Ont. John J. Pi-onty. Baldwinsville, N. Y*. H. G. Reading and wife. I'l-anklin. Pa. R. H. Roberts, Westfield. N. Y. A. L. Rosiu, Rochester, N. Y. A. Ryuveld, Lisse, Holland. H. W. Scarff. St. Thomas, Ont. Dr. U. W. Schuaer, Kitchener, Ont. U. M. Schulz. Mentor. O. A. A. Spangenberg, Hamburg, N. Y. P. C. Thomann, Rochester, N. Y. Jacob Thomann, Rochester, N. \'. John H. Umpleby, Derby, O. C. B. Yates, Mentor, O. C. Zeestraten, Bemus Point. N. Y. The American Girl. She's charming "suited" for the street. Or "dolled" to make a round of calls. Or garbed for golf, or gowned for balls. Or In her kitchen apron neat. But now on her the burden falls Of garden work, that folks may eat. Behold the farmerette complete From wide-rimmed hat to booted feet! She never looked one-half so sweet As right now in her overalls! —Walter G. Doty. THE RETAIL TRADE Condncted by- Robt. Klft, Pblla., Pa. Next Week In the Flower Shop. The routine of the work in the Hower shop is much the same one week as another these dull August days, and there will not be much change for the better in the demand for flowers until well into September. The thing- to do now is to make the best use of this spare time. The wide-awake man sees to it that every day pays at least its of standing pieces. Growers of Easter lilies, with a good stock of bulbs on hand, would do well to ease up a bit now and come in later when they will command their own price, as the glad- ioli are a splendid substitute. Asters are now a factor. These should be presented at their best, which is, of course, true of all flowers. To pack them closely together in jars in the case may be all right for storage, but it does not show the beautiful and graceful lines or feature them in any way. A flower that is worth while carrying in stock, should have Its place to the front with others. All should be GENERAL VIEW OF JUNEAU FLORISTS' ESTABLISHMENT, JUNEAU, ALASKA. own expenses, — in very few shops is this possible with current business, but on the principle that every penny saved is a penny earned, he is now busy every spare moment in filling a large order which he obtained by going over his last year's Christmas business and duplicating and adding to the stock which is such a factor and indis- pensable at that busy time. He kn.iv,— he will be short handed the coming season, and that all the magnolia and | oak leaf wreaths and crosses, immortel and chenille that are put up at this time, will be on hand ready to be brought out and displayed, relieving the extra night work and strain of that busy period. It will be very easy to earn the run- ning expenses of the store these idle days, with work of this character, and while no money comes in. It is earned .iust the same, and is sure to come back with interest in the near future. Hydrangea paniculata is now in one of the summer's flowering shrubs. A good, in fact, an apparent overstock should be kept constantly on hand throughout the season. As a deco- rative feature about the store or in the window, either by itse'f or in com bination with gladiolus. Golden Glow or other outside flowers, it is indispensa- ble. For close set design work, there is nothing better, the white foundation making an admirable background for a decorative finish in any color. Gladioli of the better varieties are well worth the dollar or two extra per hundred. It is the flower that is .iust a little better than the ordinary that attracts attention, which is half, if not all the way to the sale. Nothing could be more choice than the large pure white spikes of this flower for sprays or design work, particularly in the foot invitingly displayed, some perhaps more conspicuously than others. The fibre or galvanized iron jars are all right for storage, but fancy stone or glass vases and vase handle baskets are now used in the flower cases of most of the up-to-date shops to show their stock to the best advantage. As- ters or roses are just as easily sold or handled in these baskets a;s in jars, while the decorative effect obtained adds considerably to the appearance and selling value, as frequently with a slight addition, the basket is included in the sale. This is a good time to get up a pic- ture or display frame of good size in which at various times, particularly during the winter months, there ran be shown vases of choice flowers, the first of the season, or baskets or other artistic work. The frame can be cov- ered with magnolia leaves, which if neatly placed and gilded present an appearance quite as effective as those of the gallery. A box 12 to 1.5 inches deep attached to the back with a mov- able top so that various colored back- grounds may be arranged, completes the frame. Concealed electric lights at top or sides inside the box are neces- sary to get the best effect. .\s a win- dow ornament, particularly at night, when the store is closed, it is sure to attract and call attention to the store. Juneau Florists, Juoeav, Alaska. The establishment of the Juneau Florists is, we believe, the only com- plete establishment of its kind in Alaska, and as can be readily seen by the accompanying illustration, their product is well handled. Included in their July offerings were carnations and dahlias of fine quality. 254 The American Florist. Aug. 2i, THE CARNATION. Bringlns: In Field Plants. The planting- season for the field plants of carnations is now on, and every effort should be put forth in the work of transferring the plants from the field to the greenhouse benches as quickly as the quarters are in readiness and the weather conditions will permit. Before commencing the planting, be sure that every part of the work in the field has been properly taken care of, and do not let any other work interfere with the care of the plants until the last one has been brought inside, be- cause every plant has got to count this year. It has been usually the habit, (particularly when there was a surplus of plants), to let up a little on the at- tention given the field plants. This ought not to be allowed this year when there is such a heavy demand for the plants. The fuel restrictions and changed conditions will cause the growers to practice entirely different methods the coming winter in running their estab- lishments so as to get the best results from every foot of space. This is the time, before the plants go into the benches, to figure on this; map out the plans, and be governed accordingly. As an example, take a house of plants intended to be run with a low tempera- ture to conserve fuel during the winter months, and with the idea of obtaining the main crop of flowers in the spring, when it will not be necessary to use as much fuel to keep up the temperature, a house under this plan, can be selected. In the smaller plants also, should there be a surplus on hand, two can be planted together. The larger plants, depended upon to produce the main crop of flowers throughout the winter, can then be planted in a separate space by themselves. Another impor- tant consideration is that of color; the heavy demand in the spring is for white and the rose pink colors, such as Mrs. C. W. M^ard and Rosette, while for Christmas, reds are most called for, very few of the reds or scarlets being in demand in the spring. Light pink, white and assorted colors should form the bulk of the plants for continuous cutting throughout the season. If the planting field is very wet, it is best to wait a few days for the plants to dry out and harden up a bit before lifting. Carnation plants recover bet- ter, and become established quicker, if lifted when the ground is a little on the dry side; wet ground at this time of the year, quickly causes a soft growth, which is very hard to recover from in the transplanting. Lifting the plants in the field is one of the parts of the work that cannot be too carefully done so as to save as many of the roots as pos- sible. Place a man in charge of the digging who understands his work and give him enough help to do the .iob properly." After the plants are lifted, a portion of the soil should be carefully shaken from the i-oots and the plants set upright in flats, the roots moistened and the flats carted to the greenhouse as soon as a load is ready. Do not allow them to remain out in the air any longer than Is necessary to make the load. Allowing the plants to wilt from exposure at time of lifting gives them a severe check and causes much of the lower grass to shrivel and dry. Every preparation on the inside should be complete before attempting to lift any plants, so as to enable the planters to keep steadily ahead of the diggers. Put a mud shade on the glass to break the full rays of the sun, and have the benches of each house filled up and levelled oft in readiness to re- ceive the plants. Be particular about the planting; the plants should not be set any deeper than they were growing in the field. Also, spread out the roots as much as possible and plant firm. Allo^v a little basin to remain directly at the base of each plant, so that they can be watered at the roots for the first two or three waterings without the rest of the soil in the bench becom- ing saturated. One of the secrets of a bench of carnations doing well from the start of the season, is due partly to allowing the roots to have plenty of fresh soil to work in. Take pains to have the rows planted straight both ways, so that every part of the bench is working, and to make it easier to attach the wire supports as well as when the job is complete and you can be justified in being proud of your work. Water the plants as each bench is planted, then when the house is completed do not consider the job finished until all the walks have been cleaned up and all the rubbish removed from the house. After the first watering, the plants can be kept from wilting by syringing lightly two or three times a day, according to the weather, but do not allow any of the conditions in the houses to become extremely wtt or dry. It takes about a week under favorable conditions for the roots to start out enough for some of the shade to be re- moved from the glass. Do not let up in the care of the plants after the houses are filled, but be just as particular in attending to the gen- eral routine of the plants' care as ever. C. W. JOHN.SON. Unselflsh Leaders. ARE YOU ON THE LIST? "There is not a single selfish ele- ment, so far as I can see, in the cause we are fighting for. We are fighting for what we believe and wish to be the rights of mankind and for the fu- ture peace and security of the world. To do this great thing worthily, suc- cessfully, we must devote ourselves to the service without regard to profit or material advantage, and with an energy and intelligence that will rise to the level of the enterprise itself." WooDRow Wilson, President of the United States. Note the comparison! Does not this inspiring message of our president also express the senti- ments of all those who have unselfish- ly contributed to our publicity cam- paign fund? Those who have given will have the full knowledge and satisfaction that the cause is worthy, and that we are raising and elevating our own stand- ards to such a high plane that they will not only reap the benefits but also the thanks of the entire floral craft for the beginning of what we hope in later years -wWX be one of the best ef- forts since the origin of the S. A. F. — the publicity campaign. Now, to those who have as yet not contributed : Can you afford to stay out of this tmselfish movement which is for the general good of the entire trade? Send in your contribution now, so that our publicity finance commit- tee, under so able a leadership as our good friend. Chairman George Asmus, will feel that the members of the S. A. F. are doing their full duty and appreciate the efforts given. Henry Penn. Chairman, S. A. F. Publicity Committee. Greenhouse Management— II. The first of tbis series o£ interesting articles by L. C. Corbett, Horticulturist. Bureau of Plant Indiistr.T, United States Department of Agriculture. Washington, D. C, was printed in our issue of August 10, pages 130-131. Another will appear at an early date. During the summer months, the greenhouse heating plant should be thoroughly overhauled and put in con- dition to insure its operating at maxi- mum efliciency during the firing period. There are several ways in which the efliciency of the plant may be increased, the first of which is by cleaning the boiler so that no heat will be lost through soot covered tubes or fireways in the boiler. This is especially neces- sary when bituminous coal is used. Records show that a very thin film of soot on the fireways or tubes of the boiler will, in the majority of cases, prevent the transmission of 25 to 35 per cent of the heat in the fuel. This means that this heat passes up the stack and is lost. In locations where the water con- tains lime or other scale forming ingre- dients, it is wise to clean the boiler thoroughly with some scale removing compound, as a very thin film of scale is liable to cause undue loss of heat. Scale is not as liable to form in hot water boilers as in steam boilers, but if the water contains lime or some other ingredients, scale will be depos- ited in even the hot water heating boiler. Good draft is essential to the. econom- ical consumption of fuel. The boiler should have sufficient draft so that the damper in the smoke pipe can be kept nearly closed most of the time. A boiler of such size that it can be oper- ated without being forced, will, in most cases, be more economical than a boiler that must be forced continually, to do the work. The capacity, within certain limits, of any boiler depends very largely on the size and height of the stack. The accompanying table gives the size and height of stacks recom- mended for different size boilers. Rating of hot water boiler in square feet 400 500 700 S.-|0 1000 1200 1350 1500 1700 2100 2400 2700 30O0 3400 3700 The height of the chimney, or stack, must be determined by the height of surrounding buildings or trees, whether the plant is located on a hill or in a valley, and by other factors. To insure good draft, it is necessary that the chimney extend several feet above any surrounding obstruction, otherwise poor draft is liable to result. If the present chimney is too small, it may be pos- sible to increase the draft by increasing the height of the chimney. In many cases, a few feet increase in the height of the chimney, will provide the neces- sary extra draft. Of course, forced draft apparatus may be resorted to, but anything that depends upon mo- tive power of any sort for its success- ful operation, is to be avoided if pos- sible. As a rule, it will be far better policy to secure the needed draft through an increase in the height or size of the chimney than by the instal- Size of stack in inches Round Square 8 8x8 8 8x8 8 8x8 10 8x12 10 8x12 10 8x12 12 12x12 12 12x12 12 12x12 12 12x12 14 12x16 14 12x16 14 12x16 14 12x16 16 16x16 16 16x16 IS 16x20 18 16x20 I9i8. The American Florist. 255 lation of forced draft apparatus. This is particularly true of hot water heat- ing' plants, as in this case, no steam is usually available to operate the ongine or turbine to supply the draft. In the case of larger plants, a practice fre- quently followed is to have one boiler In the plant operated on a steam basis at high pressure, for the pvirpose of furnishing steam for the pumps and other uses- When this is the case, forced draft apparatus can be used to good advantage. Hot water heating plants, depending upon gravity circulation, must, to in- sure economical results, be very care- fully planned, and in addition to this, the pipes and radiation manifolds must be kept in perfect alignment if good circulation is to be insured. Green- houses are liable to settle, allowing the heating pipes to get out of alignment, thus interfering with the rapid circula- tion of the water. The water in a hot water system is used merely as a me- dium for transferring the heat from the coal to the greenhouses themselves. For this reason, the faster the water circulates, the more efBcient, as a rule, will the system be. Time spent in re- aligning the pipes so that they have a imiform grade, will be a material aid in economical operation of the plant. In many cases, the efficiency of a hot water heating plant may be very mate- terially increased by re-locating the expansion tank. In most hot water heating systems, the expansion tank is located at the highest point in the sys- tem, which in the case of gravity systems, is as a rule, near the boiler. In former years, it was the custom to rim the pipes up hill to the far end of the houses and back to the return inlet of the boiler. This necessitated the location of the expansion tank at the opposite end of the houses from the boiler. It has been found, however, that by taking the flow pipe from the boiler, and carrying it to a point as near the ridge of the houses as possible, and then allowing the pipes to drop gradually to the far end of the house and back to the boiler with the expan- sion tank immediately under the roof of the boiler room, gives better results. The higher the expansion tank, the greater the pressure on the system, and the higher it is possible to carry the temperature of the water. Many plants utilize closed expansion tanks located at any convenient point in the boiler room, these tanks operating upon exactly the same principle as a pneu- matic water supply system tank. The expansion line from the heating system enters the tank at the bottom, and as the water expands and enters the tank, the entrapped air is compressed, thus increasing the pressure on the entire system, and. of course, making it pos- sible to carry the temperature of the water tip to 240 to 250 degrees without trouble. This as a rule means a more efficient system. The same results may be secured by connecting the heating system to the city water works system, thus insuring that the system will al- ways be filled and that the expansion will be taken care of in this manner. This places the same pressure on the heating system as is carried on the city water system, enabling the operator to carry the temperature up to 220 or 240 degrees, the temperature depend- ing on the pressure carried on the city water system. In many cases, it is impossible to make any extensive changes in the plan of the heating system, but the re-location of the expansion tank need involve but very little expense, and will, in many cases, improve the efli- ciency of the plant 1.5 or 20 per cent. In systems where the pipes are not properly graded and where there is dif- ficulty in getting the water to circulate, it is possible to Install at moderate cost, a simple type of pump for aiding the circulation of the water. Several types of pumps are used for this pur- pose. A type of circulating generator, consisting of a propeller so arranged that it may be operated by a belt from a motor, is a simple piece of apparatus that can be made from pipe fittings at very slight cost. The parts are easily secured at any plumbing supply house, and the amount of power required to operate this device is very small in- deed. Centrifugal pumps, operated by elec- tric motor, gasoline or steam engines, are in many cases, used to increase the rapidity of the circulation in the sys- tem. These pumps are very satisfac- tory, and are very widely used. The cost is comparatively low, and in many cases, they soon pay for themselves in fuel saved and in better results secured by more uniform heating of the houses. Direct acting s_team pumps are per- haps more widely used for increasing the circulation in hot water heating systems than any other type of pump. They have the advantage of extreme reliability, and are installed in some of the largest and most up-to-date hot water heating plants in the country. The steam used to operate these pumps is, as a rule, taken from one boiler of the plant, and after passing through the pumps, is discharged into a hot water heater connected with the main heating system so that no heat is lost by using the pumps. Repacking and fitting of the valves of these pumps will increase their ef- ficiency and be of considerable assist- ance in fuel economy and it should be the aim of every operator of hot water heating plants to put every single piece of equipment in the plant in first-cla^s order so that it will operate to the maximum efficiency. The aggregate saving to be had through this attention, will, in many cases, save at least one- quarter to one-third of the fuel ordi- narily used. In steam heating systems, it is par- ticularly desirable that the boilers be located lower than the system itself so as to insure the condensation re- turning to the boiler. Many plants are so constructed that the condensation must be pumped back to the boilers. This is an un-economical method, and it would often pay growers to turn their heating system right-side up, in- stead of leaving it upside down as it now is. While this would involve con- sideraljle re-arrangement of the piping system, and would of course mean moving the boiler room and boilers, yet from figures on file in this office, it is very apparent that this would, in many cases, pay. From a comparison of re- sults secured from two plants of abovit the same size, one of which has the boiler room properly located, the other with the boiler room at the highest point on the uphill side of the houses, it has been shown that the plant with the boilers improperly located, uses al- most twice as much fuel for the same area as the other plant. Good draft is essential to economical burning of fuel, and the same factors hold true in the case of steam plants as in the case of hot water heating plants. This has been brought out in a previous paragraph. One of the easiest ways of improving the efficiency of a steam heated plant, is to install automatic air valves in the lines wherever there is a possibility of a pocket of air forming. These air valves remove air from the system automatically and insure good circula- tion. The installation of these valves is very simple, it being necessary only to drill the pipe, tap it out and screw the air valve in place. The most promising method of sav- ing fuel is by practicing economy in the boiler room, by careful and intelli- gent firing, and by keeping the boilers clean and in good condition, and. as will be discussed in another article, by the substitution of cool crops wherever possible for crops demanding high tem- peratures. By following these sugges- tions, greenhouse men should be able to get through the coming season with- out suffering any material loss. In fact, they may be able to make the year as successful as any in the past. The Truth About Merchandise. There was a message from one of the big western cities the other day that was printed in a New York paper. Its heading ran, "No New Dresses for Loan Workers" and its sub-head an- nounced "1,000,000 Women to Be En- rolled on Economy Basis." The text gave voice to the slogan of "No New Dresses," and included the statement from a woman prominent in the public eye that she had not had a new dress for the past three years. It was the voice of women who apparently know little of business conditions in the mer- chandise world today, for to kill busi- ness is to kill the goose that is con- sistently laying the golden egg. These women emphasized that thrift must be- come fashionable. Let us assume for a moment that all the women in the United States would decide to abide by this form of thrift. The merchants might well close up all shops. The manufacturers would ac- cordingly have to shut down their fac- tories. The producers of raw mate- rials would not be able to give employ- ment to the thousands who count on the work entailed in such production. In short the American world of mer- chandise would come to a standstill, the world which produces the very money these kindly women would col- lect for liberty would be completely disabled, and the ability to secure money for our boys would be killed at its very inception. In place of the slogan "No New Dresses" there should be the battle cry of "Help the American industries; buy whatever you need, but buy wisely." A fine spirit of co-operation with Amer- ican producers would keep the big and little stores going, and would give em- ployment to thousands and thousands of men, women, and children, workers who constitute the very backbone of our army's siipply. The elimination of thoughtless and useless shopping that many women have become addicted to would be an excellent step in the direction of facili- tating the sale of the new Liberty Loan — but to begin a deliberate plan to stop the wheel of merchandise progress would be defeating the ends that are to win the war! There has never been a time in history when there was such a crying need for women to become "merchandise informed" as there is today. — New York Globe. 256 The American Florist. Aug. 24, Canadian Horticultural Association. Supplementing- our account of the opening session of the Canadian Horti- cultural Association, held at Ottawa, Ont., August 13-16, mention of which was made in last week's issue, page 190, a lively interest was maintained throughout the deliberations at the fol- lowing sessions. The papers presented all showed careful thought and brought out many interesting points in their dis- cussion. The committee on president's address reported that he had covered the situation so thoroughpj' that it was hard for them to make any further recom- mendations. A letter of regret at be- ing unable to attend was received from an old friend and member of the asso- ciation. Harry Philpot, of Winnipeg, and the secretary was instructed to make acknowledgement of same and express the sympathy of the society in the death of Mrs. Philpot, which oc- curred a short time ago. The report of the judges of the trade exhibition indi- cated that while the number of displays was not as large as in former years, owing to wartime conditions and short- age of supplies in many lines, those staged were of the highest character. A committee on the coal situation was appointed. A pleasant feature of the convention was the receipt of a tele- gram from President Charles H. Totty of the Society of American Florists, ex- tending the "best wishes and congratu- lations of that organization and the feeling of assurance that both bodie=; would always work shoulder to shoulder in the interests of the gallant men fight- ing together in France that freedom may endure for all time. "The election of officers for the ensu- ing year resulted as follows : George Douglas, Toronto, president; E. B. Ham- ilton, London, first vice-president; J. McKee. Ottawa, second vice-president; H. J. Eddy, Westmount, secretary- treasurer. Executive committee : J. Groves, Hamilton; A. Walker. St. Anne deBellevue; Chas. Craig. Ottawa; C. A. Smith, Lachine; S. Jordan. Peterboro; Wm. Hunt, Guelph; Luke Williams, Ottawa; C. J. Hay, Brockville, and Wm. Cotter, Montreal. The social features, including a bowl- ing tournament and sports at the home of R. H. Wright, at Aylmer, the annual banquet, and auto trips and trolley rides to nearby points of interest, made the occasion doubly enjoyable. H. J. Eddy, Sec'y-Treas. enough to supply the demands of one large city, and like everything on this place, they are just right. There are sweet peas waiting for the asters to come out to take their place. On the farm there are acres and acres of corn and tobacco, and incidentally, Chas. M. has about three acres of gladioli as an experiment, and this acreage will no doubt be increased another season. The tobacco growing is done by the men on the place, and helps to keep them contented with their place as a good deal of the work is done after hours and they get half the proceeds, which adds quite a sum to their year's m- come. The meeting proper was held on the porch and without a set programme. The first matter up for discussion was an appliance to feed air into the fire box of return tubular boilers and get greater efficiency out of the coal; a number of appliances were named, but there seemed to be none in use by any of the members. Lancaster County Florists' Association. Fraternal feeling is on the increase among the members, and there were only a few who used the street cars for the August meeting and the predic- tions are that there will be none for the September meeting. Instead, the yard of our president, Elmer Weaver, was filled with automobiles and the house and porch, with florists and their wives. A short trip of inspection was made before the meeting, and at El- mer's, we found the last of an immense crop of tomatoes ripening in the houses; vines eight feet high and toma- to fruit by the ton was the record for these houses, which are now being cleaned out for sweet peas and carna- tions. The sweet peas are in paper pots, and it will only be a matter of replanting them to have the house ready at the usual time with the crop of flowers. Some one made the remark that you have to hand it to the Weav- ers for experimenting and planning to get the most out of their houses. Charles M. Weaver, Elmer's brother and neighbor on the same farm, is pri- marilv a sweet pea grower, but now has his immense houses filled with asters, thousands of them, and in the pink of condition with not a brown leaf and no red spider nor aster bugs to mar their beauty. One house is filled with pompon chrysanthemums, almost The Late Frank Danzer. Vice-President John Breitmeyer's Sons, Detroit, Mich. Arthur Niessen, who had motored up to the country for his quadrennial visit. was with us and gave a very interest- ing talk in which he complimented us on sticking together so closely in these trying times, and said that' he consid- ered the man who deserted his post right now, in the light of a slacker. He said that he believed the fuel ruling a blessing in disguise, as with curtailed help, we were better off with some houses closed down. He also said that we should be very grateful to the help who stick to us when higher sal- aries could be secured elsewhere, and wound up with a very optimistic pic- ture of our future. M. J. Brinton, who is on one of the draft boards gave some very good pointers as to where both we and our employes will stand with the change of the age limit for draftees and the evening was both enjoyable and educa- tional. The next meeting will be held at the home of Willis B. Girvin in Leola. The recently formed ladies' auxiliary held a meeting at the same time and place with a good big attendance and formulated plans for the winter's work. After the meeting, a social hour was spent, and the lineup of machines for Lancaster looked like an automobile parade going in the Lincoln highway about 10:30 p. m. Alrert M. Herr. San Francisco. FUNERAL DEMAND BBISK. This has been a very good week among the florists in this city. Funeral trade has been quite brisk, nearly all stores reporting much activity in this line. In roses, there is some very fine stock being offered. We noted some extra good Hadley at the different stores. This is no doubt the standard red rose for summer. Ulrich Brunner, which is taking the place of American Beauty at present, is still of fine qual- ity, and is bringing $2. .50 a dozen at most stores for long stemmed stock. Shawyer is the best dark pink. Ophelia is still the most popular rose in the market, and the stock offered is excel- lent. There is an abundance of Cecile Brunners, but Irish Elegance and Baby Doll are not in over supply; in fact many more could be disposed of if they were obtainable. White roses are not in much demand. There is a very large supply of carnations of all grades. This stock has to be exceptionally good to find buyers. Very few good sweet peas are to be had. Good Spencers find quick sales. Gardenias are again very plentiful, with practically no demand. Some of the growers find it a rather difficult matter to dispose of them at anything like reasonable figures. There is a great scarcity of orchids; there are no cattleyas, and only a few laelias Some growers promise an adequate supply about the middle of next month. The present week has seen the supply of gladiolus greatly increased. As a rule, they are not bringing good prices. Cut blooms of both blue and pink hy- drangeas are in generous supply and move fairly well. Zinnias are begin- ning to improve greatly in quality and are much favored for basket and dec- orative work. The stock of rubrum and auratum being offered this season was never better. They are in splen- did demand at good prices. Delphini- ums are very popular, and some fine stock is arriving. Asters are rapidly becoming quite a featiire in the mar- ket. There has been a sharp decline in price since last week, owing to the greatly increased supply. Scabiosa caucasica is still very popular, and is being handled in large quantities. Spanish broom or Spartium junceum is fine just now and brightens up the florist's windows in a very agreeable manner. Dahlias are very abundant, and consequently are cheap. In chrys- anthemums, October Frost is the best, but it is a little too early for them to attract buyers.. NOTE.S. Miss Rica.rdie Lee Muri-ay. at Geary and Larkin streets, is making large dis- plays of . palms and ferns this week. She reports trade as satisfactory here and at her branch store in the Clift hotel. Both Miss Murray and her as- sistant manager, W. C. Murray, ai-e strong advocates for the formation of the San Fi-ancisco Florists' Club. She points out that every large city in this country has its florists' club, and that they have proved of great mutual ad- vantage to its members. The street peddler problem is becoming a serious one in this city and the sooner the florists take cognizance of this fact the better it will be for the trade. Nothing can come of individual efforts, however, and as she says, the first move in the solution of this question will have to come from the florists themselves — through a florists' club. A visit to the conservatory at Golden Gate park showed the main dome of the greenhouses, which was recently destroyed by fire, to be nearly rebuilt. The loss of this building, with it.s fine collection of palms and foliage plants, was keenly felt. New stock has re- placed that which was destroyed, and this greenhouse will shortly resume i^s former attractive appearance. ""'" The igiS. The American Florist. 257 orchid houses are in fine condition, Cattleya Dowiana being especially at- tractive at present. We noted a fine batch of laelia-cattleya hybrids eight years old. of which great things are expected. Several of the hybrids bloomed last year for the first time and attracted much attention from orchid enthusiasts. At the pretty store of the Fi-ancis Floral Co., at Powell and Sutter streets, ■we found Mr. Francis very enthusiastic over his new discovery in coloring reed baskets. He has devoted a long time to the study of this subject, and has at last evolved an exclusive process of his own. whereby he is coloring bas- kets in French pastel shades to bring out the colors of the various flow- ers to the best advantage. They are certainly very beautiful and sell rap- idly. He is planning later on to manu- facture these on a large scale, and in- tends to give the exclusive right to handle them to one florist in each city. Geo. C. Roeding of the Fancher Creek Nursei-ies. is spending a vacation in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Mr. Roeding is president of. the California state fair, which will be held in Sacra- mento in September, and is doing his utmost to induce the trade to have large horticultural exhibits this year. The MacRorie-McLaren Co.'s store, on Powell street, is displaying two un- usual standard trees this week in a pair of Eugenia myrtifolia. They are a perfect pair and have attracted much favorable comment from the trade. Manager Edwin Hoff reports a steady trade right along. The Richmond Floral Co., at 534 Clement street, of which J. Varsi is manager, is making elaborate displays of dahlias this week. The Richmond district is noted for dahlias, and this firm always has something very fine to offer in this flower. Stephen H. Cooper, manager of the Reno Florists, Reno, Nev., is visiting the growers in this locality. He mo- tored to this city. He says trade Is very good in his state, and he is now preparing for a heavy business this coming season. Mr. Madvig. proprietor of the Pacific Florists' Supply Co., is kept very busy these days shipping freesia bulbs all over the country. His trade in baskets, of which he carries a large stock, con- tinues to be quite heavy. During July and August, the store of the Misses Hannon, on Sutter street, will be closed on Sunday. They re- recently had the decorations for the De Young wedding, which was a very elab- orate undertaking. A. Picetti. for many years manager of the Chas. C. Navlet Co.'s store in the Emporium, is now serving Uncle Sam as a shipbuilder. The Navlet store here has been discontinued for the duration of the war. E. Jacobsen. on Haight street, is re- ceiving a fine cut of the gladioli, Mrs. Francis King and Panama, from his growers. He has a nicely arranged store and alwnys carries the best stock obtainable. The California Evergreen Nursery, at 202 Goettingen street, is sending in a large cut of statice to this market. They are also large growers of Aspara- gus plumosus and are cutting heavily at present. G. Podesta. proprietor of the San Bruno Nursery, is cutting heavily of perennials, such as Scabiosa caucasica. statice and delphiniums. His stock of zinnias is also good and in constant demand. A. O. Stein had a large out-of-town wedding decoration during the week at San Mateo. His splendid store, which is one of the largest in the west, is always attr.active. Harvey Lindley, the prominent Se- attle nurseryman, is in town. He is going to visit all the prominent nur- serymen of the state before returning north. F. B. Clark, manager of the Blossom Shop, on Haight street, tells us that business is very fair in his district. He notes a steady demand for funeral work. The Pacific Coast Horticultural So- ciety held its regular meeting August • '.. There was quite a large attendance and much of interest was discussed. K. W. Skinner, representing the Roseville Pottery Co., of Zanesville, O., is calling upon the trade. G. N. Provldeuce, R. I. BU.SINESS AFFECTED BY HOT WEATHER. With the extreme heat of the past week, trade has been very quiet and had it not been for funeral orders much stock would have gone to waste. So- cial affairs and weddings are rare and it is apparent that the public is practis- ing economy. Stock, especially outdoor flowers, is plentiful and a good supply of asters and gladioli received daily meet with good demand. Sweet peas are shortening up and the quality is poor. Snapdragons are seen in quan- tity but move slowly. Roses are fall- ing off in quality and also in supply and there are few going to waste. Car- nations are out of the market entirely. Local asparagus is good and the same is true of the southern grown stock that arrives here. NOTE. Wm. Wiley, of Macnair's force, has enlisted in the naval reserve and will be stationed at Newport, R. I. Wm. Blanding of J. Kopelman & Co.'s staff has also joined the reserve and will leave shortly for the same station. H. A. T. Cincinnati. SHORT .SUPPLY AND FAIR BUSINESS. The supply of stock in this market is much shorter than it has been for the past several weeks, although there is ample supply to meet all requirements. Business is fair, and as the end of the week approaches there is generally a cleanup. Roses are plentiful, among the best being Columljia. of which a few are offered. A limited number of carnations from the field are still com- ing in and meet with good sales. Gladi- oli are plentiful. Easter lilies are in good supply on an increasing market. Rubrums meet with fair sales. Asters are scarce Other offerings include hardy hydrangeas, a few dahlias and cosmos. NOTES. William Mayhall was the first to reach Captain Fitzmorris, the British aviator ace, when he fell to his death in this city last week. With him, Ed- ward Gillett, Charles Hoffmeister and ICdward Bossmeyer took part in the military funeral accorded him. August 17. Isaac Bayersdorfer, of H. Bayersdor- fer & Co., and Charles Baum, of Knox- ville, Tenn., passed through this city on their way to the S. A. F. convention at .St. Louis. Charles Hoffmeister spent part of the present week in northwestern Ohio on business. Gus Adrian and wife are at their summer cottage at Les Chenaux. C. E. Critchell had a good demand tor lilies during the week. Al. Horning is visiting relatives at Toledo, O. • H. Indianapolis, Ind. — Otis L. Bullock, of Elkhart, Ind.. now with Training Detachment No. 2., Co. C. Chamber of Commerce, here, who expects to go overseas in the near future, is being visited by his mother. Mrs. E. M. Bul- lock, well-known florist of that city. OBITUARY. Mrs. Anna Miilang;. Mrs. Anna Millang died at her home in Bayside. N. Y., August 17. aged 87 years. She was the widow of Frank Millang, a pioneer florist and landscape gardener of Long Island, who planted many of the trees that are now attract- ive features of Bayside and vicinity. He died 32 years ago. Mrs. Millang. like her husband, was a native of the once independent province of Luxem- burg, but came to this county 60 years ago. She lived for a time at Great Neck, L. I., but for the past 50 years has been a resident of Bayside. She is survived by four sons. Prank, Charles, Joseph A. and August, all be- ing well-known florists, and by three daughters, Mrs. Breuer and Mrs. Kelly of Great Neck and Mrs. Bowerque of Bayside, and by 20 grandchildren. A. F. F. niss Dora Wunkcr. Miss Dora Wunker, of the firm of Fred Wunker & Sons, well-known Terre Haute, Ind., florists, died August 9. in her forty-ninth year, after a lingering illness. Miss Wunker was born at Cin- cinnati, O., but practically all of her lifetime had been spent in the Indiana city. She had been connected with the ofiice at the greenhouses of the firm for the past 20 years, and the news of her death will be received with sincere regret by her many friends. She is sur- vived by her mother, Mrs. Lucy Wun- ker. two sisters and two brothers, Fred and Henry Wunker. She was a past officer of Rebekah lodge, under whose auspices the funeral was held. N. B. S. Frank Danzer. Frank Danzer, well known to the trade in the middle west, having been with John Breitmeyer's Sons, Detroit, Mich., for IS years and of which firm he was vice-president, died suddenly of heart trouble in that city, August 20. The deceased was born in Munich, Ger- many about 50 years ago and the news of his passing in the prime of life will come as a severe shock to his many friends and business associates. Flower Gardens Relieve Prosaic Vegetables It is not desirable that the wide- spread enthusiasm in the matter of city war gardens should result in the entire neglect of the cultivation of flowers and ornamental shrubs in the grounds of summer homes. Rochester has gained an enviable reputation as the City of Flowers, and it is from many points of view desirable that this reputation should be preserved. This does not mean that the city-gar- dening efforts should be curtailed. There is, though, no reason why orna- mental flowers should be entirely ban- ished. A city garden is no less useful because pains are taken to brighten it with touches of color and add floral beauty as an offset to useful but less showy vegetable features. Besides, the presence of a few choice flowering plants and shrubs will to a degree re- lieve the more prosaic occupation of growing useful vegetables and con- serving the country's sum total of food resources. — Rochester Chronicle. CoRYDON. iND. — The historical Consti- tutional elm is being attacked by the elm beetle and fears are entertained that it will be destroyed. The tree is being sprayed and every effort is being made to preserve it. 258 The American Florist. Aug. 24, The American Florist Established 1885. Bubscription. United States and Mexico, $1.00 » year; Canada $3.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, ?2.50. When sending us changd of address always lend ttie old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue The American FLOKisThas 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 opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. "In God's name, cheerily on, courageous friends To reap the harvest ol perpetual peace. By this one bloody trial of sharp war." THIS ISSUE 60 PAGES WITH COVER CONTEKTS The St. Louis convention 241 — Good attendance and successful meeting. .241 — Presideut Totty's addiess 242 —J. F. .Immann (poi-trait) 243 — Secretary Young's report 244 — Treasurer's report 245 — Development of American products 246 ■ — School gardens committee report 246 — Committee ou convention garden report... 246 ■ — Smitli memorial committee report 247 — ^Mother of society honored 247 — Amendments to constitution 247 — Cleveland wins 1920 convention 247 — President's reception 247 — Nomination of otGcers 247 — Tlie trade exhibition 247 — Convention notes 248 — Tl'ade visitors 249 —The ladies 249 — Florists' Telegraph Delivery 250 — Ladies' Society of American Florists 251 — Florists' Hail Association '. 251 American Gladiolus Society - 252 The retail trade 253 — Next week iu the tlower shop 253 The carnation 254 — Bringing in the field plants 254 Greenhouse management 254 The truth about merc'bandise 255 Canadian Horticultural Society 256 Lancaster County Florists' Association 256 San Francisco 256 Cincinnati 257 Providence 25^ Obituary -5' — Mrs. Anna Millang 257 —Miss Dora Wunker 2o7 — Frank Danzer (portrait) 257 Greenhouses under federal inquiry 25S Ice resti'iction 25S Railroad courtesy required 258 Delivery co-operation Louisville plan 258 Pay and you will enjoy 258 Milwaukee 260 Omaha , • 260 Kansas City 260 Chicago 264 Boston 268 Albany 269 Philadelphia 272 New York 274 Washington 274 Fort Wayne 276 Pittsburgh 276 Rochester 276 The seed trade 282 — New York seed trade 282 — Cabbage seed selection 282 — Washington rulings and regulations 282 — Money for farmers' seed 282 — Red cross on ear of corn 282 — French bulbs arrive 282 Market gardeners 286 — Prices of indoor fruits and vegetables 286 — Commercial acreage of melons 286 —Care of manure 286 The nursery trade 288 — Barr's Ijancaster nurseries burn 288 — Camperdown elm 288 Louisville 295 Damagfc To Closed Houses. Henry Siebrecht, Sr., of New Ro- chelle, N. Y.. who was in Washington, D. C, last weelc, in an interview with the fuel administrator, explained to him the very .serious property damage which would result to glass and piping in greenhouses due to being closed down and was assured this phase of the situation would be reconsidered. Greenhouses Under Federal Inquiry. There have been insistent rumors to the effect that the government has been making inquiry with regard to the extent of the commercial green- houses throughout the country with a view to taking over idle plants for some unknown kind of war work. The matter was submitted to W. F. Gude, Washington representative of the So- ciety of American Florists, who writes as follows : "With reference to commandeering greenhouses for war purposes, I beg to advise that I have interviewed 14 dif- ferent heads of bureaus and each one denies any knowledge whatsoever of any contemplation of commandeering the greenhouses. The Department of Commerce, bureau of census, is, how- ever, sending out an official communi- cation for the following information : "Total sctuare feet of ground covered by glass. "Number of males (18 years of age and over) continuously employed. . "Value of products. "Fuel used. "This is in keeping with the investi- gation of other lines of industry. The government wants to knotv just ex- actly what is going on in the United States, therefore, is inquiring for all manner of c^ata for the War Industries Board." Ice Restriction. The bureau of education. United States fuel administration, under date of August 15, 1918, calls attention to the fact that 500 pounds of coal are re- quired to make one ton of ice, and that instead of many plants operating at part capacity this fall, only such as operate to their full efficiency to sa.tis- fy the country's needs will be con- tinued. Through a questionnaire being sent out by the administration, the data necessary to complete the pro- gramme will be soon be available. Wasters of ice are wasters of coal, the greatest offenders in this respect as classified by the administration being the large users, including restaurants, hotels, saloons, clubs, dining cars of railroads, florists, soda fountains and ice cream makers, and such wastes must be stopped. Florists must be among the first to do their part in this respect, and the government offers the following aids to this end : Keep warm air away from the ice. See that ice is put in refrigerator as soon as delivered. Keep refrigerator in a cool place. Open the doors of the refrigerator less often. Be quick about putting stock in and taking it out, and close doors tight as soon as possible. Use natural Ice where available. Railroad Courtesy Required. In a recent circular to all employes in the railroad service of the United States, W. G-. McAdoo, director gen- eral of railroads, calls attention to com- plaints having reached that depart- ment that the traveling public is not being treated with consideration and courtesy, that nothing could be more hurtful to the railroad administration's success than what was formerly popu- larly believed to be the policy of "the public be damned," and that such policy would be tolerated under no circum- stances. In a statement to the public. Direc- tor McAdoo urges attention to the fact that the movement of troops and supplies and the attendant increase in demands upon track and terminal facilities has resulted in extraordinary demands upon the passenger car and sleeping car equipment of the country, and that it is among the patriotic duties of every man, woman and child to refrain from ti-aveling unnecessarily. Not only will they thus liber-ate much needed equipment for war service, but they will save money, which they can invest In Liberty bonds and help them- selves as well as their country. Delivery Co-operation Louisville Plan. At a meeting arranged by the Ken- tucky Society of Florists and held at the establishment of August R. Bau- mer, well known florist of Louisville, following the receipt of a bulletin from the commercial economy board of the state council of defense, stating that during the period of the war the gov- ernment wants -all business men to save as much labor as possible, in order that that the army may develop strength, representatives from different florists' establishments pointed out many diffi- cult problems arising from the labor economy movement, and the sugges- tion was made that they pool all their delivery wagons and motor cars and es- tablish a co-operative delivery system. In short, the plan calls for a district system on much the same order as the government collects and delivers mail in every city in America. Before the meeting adjourned, reso- lutions which included the following rules were adopted : "Resolved, That we make not more than one delivery per day over each route; limit the privilege of returning merchandise to three days; curtail spe- cial deliveries; require a deposit on C. O. D. purchases; discontinue the cus- tom of sending- goods on approval; use co-operative deliveries wherever possi- ble." After the meeting it was stated that the florists would make but one excep- tion to the co-operative system — that of working day and night indefinitely to supply flowers for the kaiser's fu- neral. H. G. W. Pay and You Will Enjoy. "Keep waiting for a free pass, and you will never have a show." It is an old saying, but it portrays the attitude of many men in our business, who de- cry everything- the other fellow is doing by holding aloof when the showdown comes along, by refraining to give, but who would welcome the other's efforts at someone else's expense. Of course, this unconscious attitude is changed when the proper show-me spirit is proven, as the efforts of our secretary, John Young, have shown in his recent travels throughout the country, in which he has demonstrated the possi- bilities of our publicity campaign for the benefit of everybody connected with our industry. By encouraging the effort now being made by your publicity committee, you are creating new business, which event- ually will make itself felt generally. Added energy seems to be the slogan in all lines, to help win the war, so that a little more energy in the way of appro- priations to our campaign fund will also merit its own, and when you have paid for your pass you will enjoy the benefits derived, ten-fold of the expendi- tures. Henry Penn, Chairman National Pub. Committee. /p/c?. The American Florist. 259 Wants,ForSale,Etc. One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. for Plant Advs., Ser Ready Reference Section. Where answers are to be mailed from this olEco enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc. Help Wanted — A section man to take charge of roses. Wages, $20.00 to $25.00 per week, depending on ?.bility. Ad- dress Key 918, care American Florist. Help Wanted — Competent grower of chrysanthemums and potted plants. Wages $21.00 per week. Address United States Cut Flower Co., Blmlra, N. Y. Help W^anted — Night temperature man; one who understands boilers; good wages to right party. Address United States Cut Flower Co., Blmira, N. Y. W'anted — Men or women, part or all time, to solicit orders for fruit and or- namental trees, roses, shrubbery, etc. Big demand; highest commissions; big specialties, free outfit. C. H. "Weeks Xnrsery Co. Newark, New York State. Situation AVanted — As working fore- man by an Al pot plant grower and propagator; over draft age; lifelong experience and practice in this country and Europe. Address Key 92-, care American Florist. Situation W^anted — As head gardener or manager on commercial, private or public place; have 34 years' practical experience in America and Europe in all branches of cut flowers, potting, bedding plants, landscaping, laying out of grounds; nursery; good vege- table grower, etc. Married, no chil- dren, steady, honest and sober, can handle men to the best advantage. Good references. Please state particu- lars in first letter. Address Key 923, care American Florist. For Sale — Two greenhouses, 25x100 ft., modern construction, hot water heat. Located in hustling town of 3,000. Excellent business. Mrs. Adah SI. Johnson, Carey, O. AGENTS WANTED To sell our hardy, high grade nursery stock on salary or commission. Pay weekly. $35 a week easily made. Write for proposition. THE CASS NURSERIES, Desk, 364, GENEVA, N. Y. FOR SALE GLASS. D. S. B., 16x24, 10x15. Special price for immediate sale. IRA G. MARVIN 23 S. Franklin St., Willces-Barre, Pa. FOR SALE Glass, 16x18 in., $4.50 per box 16x24 " 5.00 " " Other sizes, ranging from 16x6 up to 16x16 in $3.50 per box 1 inch Vent. Pipe, 5c per foot 1 ' Double Strength Vent. Pipe 8c per foot 2 inch Heating Pipe, 10c " " J. A. BUDLONG 184 No. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO Ten good live Rose Growers, preferably past the Draft age. Good opportunity for some to advance. Good work will be ap- preciated. Also: Six Firemen — Pay $90.00 per month. POEHLMANN BROS. COMPANY MORTON GROVE - ILLINOIS Salesmen Waoted We prefer greenliouse men for our salesmen. If you can make good selling an established line of greenhouse supplies, we have openings in our sales organization. Previous sales experience is desirable, but not necessary. What we want are greenhouse men who understand greenhouse problems and can talk intelligently to the green- house trade. In writing us, give age. references, salary expected and territory you are familiar with. Address Key 921, care American Florist. GREENHOUSES FOR SALE. In Denver, America's great health re- sort. Established florist's business in- cluding eight city lots; six greenhouses fully stocked and plants in excellent blooming condition; finely equipped cut flower store, with large refrigerator, marble top counters, large mirrors, safe, typewriter, auto delivery car, etc. Elegant nine room pressed brick resi- dence (furnished). All adjoining and heated together. No coal restriction; mines not far distant. A going busi- ness; good patronage; in a desirable location. Best of reasons for selling. A bargain. Reasonable payment down, balance long time. Might use some clear real estate if well located to apply. Bright Spot Greenhoases* Fifth Atc, Denver, Colo. FOR SALE Greenhouse Glass 10x12 in., per box, $3.50 ]6xl8 " " " 4.50 Wire Stakes 6 ft., per 1000. ..$12. 50; per 100 $1.25 Rafters, 1' i and Wa incli wrouglit iron piping, Garland iron gutters and Evans ventilating machines. WRITE FOR PRICES . PETER REINBERG 30 East Randolpli St., CHICAQO OFnCIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels Actual size of leaf 29.JxBy inches. FOR CUT FIOWERS: in two colors on 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, I) .60. Cash with order. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO All Florists' Stocks and Supplies Should be Shipped as Early as Possible. There will be much congestion of freight and express this fall and all shipments will be subject to delay. Move Seeds, Bulbs, Plants and Supplies While the Conditions are Favorable. 260 The American Florist. Aug. 24, i z t * * * * * 4- * * We have 6 houses 28 x 300 feet, devoted to pot grovi^n Boston Ferns, in 6, 7 and 8 inch pots. Our special this week is our 8 inch regular $1.00 size at 85c each. These plants are fine, perfect, bushy plants, ready for sale in any retail establishment. Order quick before we exhaust these plants for they are a real bargain. * TUr rV{\ WITTDni n m L.D. Phone, Gracelandmz. ♦ I inc ULU. WII IdULU LU.y 745 Buckingham Place, CHICAGO { Milwaukee, Wis. MARKET CONDITIONS UNCUANGED. While the reports regarding market conditions and business in general do not vary much from that published a week ago, still we have pleasant news to impart at this time. On August 14, the long and most severe drought on record in this vicinity for some years past was offset by a genuine rain, which went down deep enough to re- vive all vegetation which had not been put out of existence by that time. A few light showers since have been of great benefit. NOTE.S. On August 16, our local fuel admin- istrator notified some of the growers that he had received official notice on that day from Washington, D. C, that Horists in this state would be permitted to burn screenings, plus the 50 per cent allotment. This is the most pleasant news received by the boys for some time and will mean that more glass area will be used throughout the win- ter than had been anticipated. Nic Zweifel and family, who have been spending their vacation in the ex- treme northern woods of Wisconsin, re- turned August 12. He is very much impressed with that vicinity, and says It's fine to be away from all noise, dirt and excitement in general. He made the trip via auto. The secretary of the florists' qlub, upon the request of the United States government, is busy compiling a list of commercial greenhouses to help com- plete a census, which according to the request, is a Avar-emergency measure. The following will again act as Judges in the horticultural class at this year's state fair to be held the second week in September : James Mathewson, She- boygan, Wis.; J. G. Heitman and Nic Zweifel, Milwaukee. E. O. 4> * * * * * * Omaha, Neb. KOTE.S. That the local trade is keenly alive to the benefits derived from advertis- ing is shown by the window display arranged by Rogers the Florist at his Sixteenth street store, where he has a mounted silver fox surrounded by a profusion of flowers. The arrangement is changed daily. Some of the local growers are plan- ning to close part of their ranges, in- Seasonable Stock READY NOW BougainviUea Glabra Sauderiana — Well shaped, trimmed plants, 4-in. pots, $25.00 per 100. Genista — 5-inch, special stock, well trimmed and heavy, $30.00 per 100. Picus Elastica — 4-inch, 10 to 12 in. high, $40.00 per 100. Hydrangea, French Type — Hamar, Vibraye, Chautard, E. Mouliere, 5- inch — 3 to 4 branches, $30.00 per 100; 4-inch — 2 to 3 branches, $20.00 per 100; heavy field grown for tubs — 7 to 10 branches, $40.00 per 100. Kentia Belnioreana — 2%-inch, heavy, $10.00 per 100; 3-inch, heavy, $20.00 per 100. Ferns — Cyrtomium Falcatum, 2%-inch, $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1,000; Aspidium, 2%-inch, $3.00 per 100. Birds Nest Fern, 2%-inch, $8.00 per 100; 3-inch, $15.00 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri — 2^4 -inch, $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1,000. J The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio % Mention the American Florist when writing. (•leasing the capacity of the remaining houses, thus conserving fuel and solv- ing the labor problem to a certain ex- tent. In this way they will carry through just enough stock for spring. Lewis Henderson at his store at Six- teenth and Parnum streets has an at- tractive window display arranged in tiers, which gives a clever banked ef- fect. Attractive baskets and flowers in ijots are used in profusion. A. Donaghue not only has one of the classy shops of the city, but his new delivery motor with the slogan "Say It With Flowers" in gold letters at- tracts much attention. Hess & Swoboda make a feature dis- play in their windows twice each week, calling attention each time to some good reason for buying flowers. Mrs. Inez Raber, in her Arnold the Florist shop always keeps her win- dows attractive and her show case is also well worth looking at. A. E. L. Kansas City, Mo. GLADIOLI LEADING STOCK. Market conditions- are not at their best, with a limited supply of local ma- terial of very poor quality, due to thej continued dry period. Gladioli are the| standard cut flowers, and with the ex-, ception of being burned a trifle, requir-j ing a little care in trimming, are fairlyf good and can be used to good advan-' tage. Roses are fair, as far as sum-] mer stock is concerned, but as a rulC not very long, ranging from 12 to 21 inches in Russell and Ophelia. Amerfl can Beauty is very good and goes well with the best trade. Growers herq have done very little with carnatioij plants this year, due to poor expresi facilities and uncertainty of arrival 1^ good condition. E. J. Secane, Pa. — Robert Crawford, has closed his range. I9I8. The American Florist. 261 Great Reduction Sale WE WILL ALLOW you 10/^ discount on any order you WILL PLACE with us NOW. You should take ADVANTAGE OF THE OPPORTUNITY. Why the BOSTON FLORAL SUPPLY CO. can sell Supplies at a reduced rate. (1) We are large manufacturers and buy our Raw stock in large quantities at reduced prices. (2) The finished product goes from us to you Direct, only one profit. (3) Our individual profits are small, but our sales are large. (4) Every article you purchase from us is fully Guaranteed. CYCAS Size Per 100 8 to 12 $3.20 12 to 16 4.00 16 to 20 6.25 Siie Per 100 36 to 40 $11.60 40 to 44 12.25 44 to 48 13.00 Size PerKO 20 to 24 $ 6.60 24 to 28 8.25 28 to 32 9.50 32 to 36 10.00 These leaves are prepared In our own factory. They are flexible, do not mould and are of a fine color. Cycas are very scarce now and we have been very fortunate to have some on hand. War conditions make It impossible at the present time to get raw stock. On this account Cycas Leaves In the future will be very scarce, and the price must rise accordingly. While we have these leaves on hand we want our customers to take advantage of our offer. Nothing will take the place of Cycas where these leaves are needed to make your design beautiful. MANILA BOXES Manila Boxes like many other things will be higher in price. Why not place your order for boxes with us now ? If you had placed your order with us only a few months ago, you would have saved some money on your boxes. Many of our customers have taken advantage of our offer. Why not you Mr. Florist ? MANILA Size Per 100 18x5x3 $3.10 21x5x3^/2 3.90 24x5x3H 600 28x5x3v2 5.76 21x8x5 6.76 BOUQUET BOXES Size Per ICO 19x19x8 $9.60 MANILA MANILA Size Per 100 Size Per 100 30x5x31/2 $6 40 36x 8x5 $11.00 24x8x5 6.90 30x12x6 12.26 28x8x5 7.40 36x12x6 13.50 30x8x6 8.90 36x14x6 14.76 Printing free on orders of 300 or more, in smaller lots $1.25 per 1000; $3.00 for gold or bronze Save 20% on your Baskets. We are Headquarters for Baskets and Window boxes. WREATH BOXES Size Per 100 16x16x5 $ 8.75 16x16x7 9.60 WREATH BOXES 18x18x6 10.60 18x18x8 12.75 20x20x6 12.25 20x20x9 15.00 22x22x6 14.76 22x22x9 ; 18.25 $7.60 We manufacture baskets from the raw stock in our own factory. To introduce our line, try the assort- ment listed here at this special price reduction. 26 tumbler baskets, two tone with ( to en 2 pot covers with handles ... 1 liner ( *^-^° 3 tumblers 12 pot baskets, with handles, two tone ) 3 princess baskets . . '- effects, including waterproof liner. 5 $12.00 1 long stem flower basket Size from 6— 10 inches ... 1 2 cut flower baskets We have suggested to a large number of our customers to allow us to send them a trial order, amounting to ten or twenty dollars In this way we have made many satisfied customers. Remember, if the goods are not satisfactory, send them back at our expense. WIRE FRAMES We manufacture our own wire frames. Goods are made of coppered wire. Any design made to order. No charge for packing. Our stock is fully guaranteed. If we could take you into our wire department and show you how everything is worked up carefully, what little waste there is, the faithfulness of our workmen, you would not be surprised as to the high quality and the low prices of our goods. Our expert wire men will make anything up for you to order, from a simple ring to a submarine. ALL FROM WIRE. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES IN GENERAL We handle a complete line of florists' supplies, such as Ferns, Galax, Sphagnum Moss, Wax paper. Tissue paper, Wired Toothpicks, and all other supplies. WAX GOODS We manufacture a full line of Sprays, Magnolia Wreaths, Wax designs, and Artificial Wax Flowers of all kinds. All our goods are manufactured from the best materials. OUR GUARANTEE WE GUARANTEE THAT OUR PRICES ARE THE LOWEST. Should you find for any reason that we have overcharged you for anything we shall take the matter up with you at once, and adjust anything that may be wrong. We do this so that our new customers will gain confidence in our methods, BE SAFE AND BUY FROM A RELIABLE HOUSE. BOSTON FLORAL SUPPLY CO., Prices Subject to Change Without Notice. 347-49-51-53-55 57 Cambridge Street, BOSTON, MASS. 262 The American Florist. Aug. 24, POEHLMANN BROS.CO.'f SUPPLY HOUSE THIS is only a partial view of our large Display Room, the finest in America. Try us for your fall acces- sories. Our prices are consistent. Our line is complete in every respect, and when you place your order with us you can rest assured that it will be filled in full promptly. Splendid Supply Roscus => Magnolia leaves » Wheat Sheaves » Wire Designs = Atlas Wreaths = Basket SEND us YOUR ORDER ^| POEHLMAl 72-74 E. Randolph Si IQiS. The American Florist. 263 ussell, Richmond, Hoosier Beauty, Ophelia, iriliiant, Ward and White Killarney Roses Orchids, Gladioli, Valley, Lilies, Asters PLUNOSUS SPRENGERl ADIANTUN GALAX FERNS GYPSOPHILA PLANTS I SINGLE PLANTS. |inti» Forsteriana, 2%-ln. pot, »]2 per 100. :)iitia Belmoreana, 2^-lti. pot, $12 per 100. :IS: Russeli--Weilancl--Ophelia--Etc Lilies, Valley. Complete Line of Greens. Boy Dt^et Froo. «l.e Grower. CURRENT PRICE LIST MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL Per 100 gPfC'fls $15.00 to $18.00 Snbject to Change AVithont Jfotlce. Select Medium !'.'.'.'!!!."!.'!.'!'! Short '.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'. 4.00 to RICHMOND Per 100 12.00 8.00 6.00 Select Per 100 f^^i"^"" ■.::;::■.:::::$ 5.00 '^nOTt 3 00 MILADY Select f^^i^"" ■■^^^-'.'.'.'.'.'.V.'.V.'.'.t 5.00 to ^^""^ X 3.00 to Killamey ( White Killamey. . „ , Per 100 Killarney Brillianf^ S?'S?*^ J8-00 My Maryland ] ^^^'^'1"" »5.00 to 6.00 Champ Welland P"°rt 3.00 to 4.00 $8.00 6.00 4.00 Snnbnrst I Select . Ophelia ] Medium ( Short . ROSES, OUR SELECTION. Per 100 $ 4.00 Asters $ 3.0O to Harrisii 12.50 to VaUey ., Smllnx per doz. strings Adlantum I.OO to Asparagus, per bunch 50c to 75o BoxTTood per bunch, 35c Galax, bronze and green, per 1,000, $1.00 Leneothoe Sprays 75 to 2,000,000 FEET OF MODERN GLASS 268 The American Florist. Aug. 2i, .^^^.-..^■^■■-■'^■-^■-■-■-■-■-'■''-^S.».«.-.-.t^3 ^^■'-^■-'-'-■-'-•-•-•-'-■-'-'^''-•-^'-^'^^'-'-'^^'-^^^ ^ Ti^.^^^.^^V For 7 Supply of ^^ CUT FLOWERS E C Your Remember when ordering that our line Is so complete that it includes every item offered in the Great Chicago Market. iS ^ » . » . » . » .^ » . » . » , s. ■ . g^^^^^. s. s^^ » ■ ^<. g.^ » -^ " - ■ -c<^ I t. ■ -s.s. » ■■ »-■-»-»-■-■-»-■- ■-'-'-'- «CAR LOADS ARRIVlNGs VAUGHANS CLEAN SPHAGNUM FOR FLORISTS Burlapped Bales ^ GREEN ^ SHEET For Florists MOSS Wired Bales Cheaper For;T!Nurserymen For SPOT SHIPMENTS or contract. Write us. CHICAGO, 31-33 W. Randolph St. •NEWTORK. 43 Barclay St. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE One million laborers must be pro- vided for war industries at once no matter what happens to private busi- ness, according- to the daily press. This was the demand made in a telegram from Washington August 20 which led to an important conference at the of- fice of Chairman Samuel InsuU of the State Council of Defense. Three con- clusions were reached at the confer- ence. They are : 1. All idlers must be put to work. 2. Women must be used to release men for war work that wo- men cannot do. 3. Nonessential indus- tries must give up men to meet the de- ficiency in essential industries. And, boiled down to a sentence, the warning sounded by the conferees to manufac- turers and producers of non-essentials was: "Begin war work or get out of business." The demand for immediate recruiting of unskilled labor on a big scale was sent by a representative of the United States employment service of the department of labor to its Illinois branch. The men in charge of the local campaign were urged to make it more emphatic than the campaign for men for the shipyards. It was the announce- ment of the big "labor jam" that has threatened for months. Based on its population, Illinois' quota necessary to meet the shortage was placed at 78,067 unskilled laborers, needed in its own plants and in those of other states. When the new army expansion in- creases the demand for supplies there ■will be a tremendous additional short- age. "And if it is not met," it was said, "our new army will face addi- tional instances of lack of equipment, such as were apparent last winter." The credit and collection committee of the S. A. F. met at the Hotel La Salle, August 17, with R. C. Kerr in the chair. The local wholesale trade was invited to attend a meeting- in the afternoon which was devoted almost entirely to the need of a national credit and collection bureau. All those pres- ent expressed themselves in favor of such an organization affiliated with the S A. F. and spoke most favorably of the Wholesale Florists' Credit Associa- tion of this city, which is rendering such efficient service under the personal supervision of F, S. Webb. Boston. QUALITY SUPPLY LIMITED. The market at this writing is in a rather precarious condition with good stock very scarce and roses entirely off crop. Heavy rains have destroyed all of the sweet peas and asters have been broken dov.'n by heavy storms. Gladi- oli however, are flooding the market and selling at low figures. Summer carnations have arrived and are bring- ing $2 per 100. Easter lilies are seen in°good numbers and move well at from .$8 to $10. NOTES. The labor situation is getting tense. When the new draft becomes effective it is feared a number of the smaller establishments will be compelled to close. Women clerks are being em- ployed in some instances and are mak- ing a creditable showing. Manager Wm. McAlpine of the New England Rose Conservatories will start cutting from a new crop of Columbia, Ophelia, Exeter and Stanley roses in another week. Wm. Elliott is cutting some of the best roses seen in this market, among his offerings being Ophelia, Christy Mil- ler, Victory and Cecile Brunner. J. M. Cohen, who returned from a five-weeks vacation, announces the ar- rival of a son at his home. B. A. Snyder & Co. have gone ahead of last year's record and anticipate good fall business. . Welch Bros. Co., are having a fair ^^^^°"- S. K. G. & M A N H N 30 E. Randolph St. CHICAGO Long Distance Phones j gStSl 3284 Our Offerings Include: ROSES. COLUMBIA RUSSELL White Killamey Pink Killamey' Milady Sunburst Shawyer Ward Ophelia KiUamey Brilliant MINIATURE ROSES. CecUe Brunner LILIES A. heavy all-the-year-ronnd snppir of choice ■todc MISCELLANEOUS. GLADIOLI Rubmm Oalendnlas ASTERS VaUey Cattleyaa White Daisies Feverfew Gypsopblla GREENS. Plumosus Sprengeri Galax, bronze Galax, gl-een Ferns Adiantium Smilax . fc » - » . » -^. » -<, t^»-»-»---'-^.**^^*^'-'i-g<' igiS. The American Florist. 269 gs igi5ii«iigi»igi«i i3iiaH][HiiaiHii5iia!gsrai5iraHiiHiHitaRii5r«iHii«iigii5i[5i^ 3 Ir.X3?ia(i5M ^Xo TslOX INIC ^35^ PHONES: CENTRAL 257I-AUT0MATIC48-734-CEWTRAL2572 161 North Wabash Ave, Chicago CURRENT PRICE LIST— ?i?,';i"*rN^.''.o"'=*^ stems 48 Inches 4.00 Stems 30 to 36 Inches 3.00 Stems 24 Inches 2.50 Stems 18 to 20 inehes 2.00 Stems 12 Inches 11.00 to 1.50 Short stems 100, 4.00 to 6.00 MRS, CHAS. BUSSEU. Per 100 Special t25.00 Select J15.00 to 20.00 Medium 8.00 to 12.00 Short 4.00 to 6.00 BOSES. Richmond, special tin.nn " select 8.00 " medium $5.00 to 6.00 short 3.00 to 4.011 Milady, special »10.«0 select 8.00 " medium $5.00 to 6.00 ' ' short 3.00 to 4.00 Klllarncy Brilliant, special JIO.OO " " select 8.00 medium ..$5.00 to 6.00 short ... 3. OladloU 2.00® 4.00 kentias at Wyncote never looked bet- ter than at present. "Billy" Stevens complained that good stock was scarce, and anything worth having did not last long. Astermums, Easter lilies and gladioli were features of the Berger stock. NOTES. Edward Reid, who must have spent some of his time in Missouri, says that most peocple oi'e too credulous. New things come out in carnations and roses, of which most wonderful things are promised. The new variety is claimed to be "a very strong grower, no weak stems, and roots easily; when cut, it will keep for a week without losing color .and is also .a wonderful producer." Most of the time this is just a lot of bull, but people do not find it out until they get their money up, then it is "never again." That is, until Write For Our Price List On Cut Flowers H. G. BERNING 1402-4 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. Pittsburgh Gut Flower Ce. WHOLESALB3 FLORISTS 116-118 Seventh Street, PITTSBURGH, - PA. Gron-era of Qnnlltr Flowera. Wholesale Florists' Supplies TBDB HOUSE OP MERIT staple Baskets and Seasonable Novelties In Quantity. Send for Our Catalogue. JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO. 1309-1311 N.ZndSt.,PhUadeIpliiA,Pa. PLAIN CHIFFON (About ;i5 to 40 yards to bolt.) Can be had In any color. 2 iu. wide, per yd., ;!>ip. Charles Mecky. on whom so many depended for their supply of Easter plants, has, on account of scarcity of labor, been obliged to close down his greenhouses. His was a medium priced stock, especially hydrangeas and daisies, which small dealers will find it diflicult to locate elsewhere. Wm. Koehler, who in his green- houses has been bothered with sow bugs, cleaned them out in one night. With a feeding of crushed cats, liber- ally mixed with Paris green. The tables were covered with them next morning, all turned over on their backs. Martin Gannon, chief decorator for Albert M. Campbell, has camouflaged the inside of the store so that lilies are now bringing $2 per hundred more without the slightest protest. Martin is some painter. D. T. Connor, superintended the work of erecting the Habermehl greenhouses at 22nd and Diamond streets, and has enough other greenhouse and heating work to keep him busy for some time. Mrs. Edwin Lonsdale has sold her Interest in Lompoc, Calif., and moved to Santa Barbara, where she expects to make her home. K. GUST. RUSCH & CO. Wholesale Florists Jobbers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Phone Mainl 245. 444-446 Milwaukee St. P. O. Box 206 .Milwaukee, Wis. FANCY FERNS, Special Picked LEAVE AN ORDER WITH Manufacturer of WIRE DESIGNS LEAVE AN ORDER WITH US FOR REGULAR SHIPMENTS Manufacturer of Write lor Price List C. A. Kuehn, WHOLESALE Florist All Seasonable Cut Flowers Mfr. and Dealer In "Florist's" (Brand) Supplies 1312 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. VlioMeHo¥crMM*Kefo Philadelphia, Aug. 21. Per 100 Rosea, Beauty, special 25.00 " " fancy 8.001816.00 " Mrs. Clias. Russell 6.00@16.00 Killarney 2.000 4.00 HadleT 4.00Q10.00 Sunburst 3.00® 6.00 " Wards 2.00® 3.00 Ophelia 3.00® 8.00 Carnations 1.00® 3.00 Cattleyas each |0.7&@$1.00 VaUey 6.00® 8.00 Lillum Rubram S.on® 6.00 Easter Lilies 10.00(5)12.00 Snapdragons 4.00(iil 6.00 Asters 1.00® 3.00 Gladioli 1.00® 3.00 Dahlias 1.00® 2.00 Calendulas l.OOte Sweet Peas 50(? Asparagus string or bunch. .35(^ Adlantum Smllai 15® 2.00 1.00 Milwaukee, Aug. 21. Per 100 Roses, Killarney, W. Klllarney.$3.00®$8.00 Ward 2.00® 6.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 3.00®18.00 Ophelia 3.00® 8.00 Columbia B.00S18.0O Hoosler Beauty 3.t")@ 8.00 " Bon Silence, per bunch.. .25® .35 Carnations, assorted 1.00® 3.0O Sweet Peas 60O .75 Cattleyas per doz. 9.00 Lilies 15.00 Asters 1.00® 3.00 Gladioli 2.00® 4.00 St. Lonis, Aug. 21. Per 100 Roses, Hadley 2.009 5.00 Killarney 2.00M 4.00 White Killarney 2.00® 4.00 Hoosler Beauty 3.00®10.00 " Russell 4.00Q15.00 Sunburst S.00®10.00 Ward 3.00® 6.00 " Mrs Shawyer 2.00® 8.00 •' Ophelia 4,00010.00 Terns per 1,000 I.TS Carnations 1.00® 1.60 GladloU 3.00® 5.00 McCALLUM CO. Florists' Supplies PITTSBURGH, - PA. Mention the American Florist ichenwriting Philadelphia Wholesale Horists' Exchange Roses, Gladioli, Asters. Up-tO-the-Minute Service. Salislaclion GaaraiitKd. 1615 Ranstead St., Philadelphia, Pa. Trade Directory PRICE: $3.00 POSTPAID AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago PiTTSBmiaH, Aug. 21. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 12.00® IS.OO fancy 8.00®10.00 extra 6.00® 8.00 No. 1 2.00® 4.00 •■ Klllnmev 2.00® 8.00 My Maryland 2.00® 8.00 " Sunburst 2.00® 4.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward 2.00® 6.00 Cattleyas 40.00@50.00 Lllluni i;iganteuni 8.004(12.00 Adiantnm 1.00 Asparagus Sprengerl, bunch, .86®. 40 New Crop Green Galax per 1000 $1.25 Ciirriiitlons 1.00 Asters 1.00® 2.00 Gladioli, per dozen 50® 1.00 274 The American Florist. Aug. 24, New York. SUPPLY DECREASES SOMEWHAT. "While there was little improvement in business conditions during the past week, there was a slowing up in the volume of stock that reached the mar- ket. The late and larger asters are now plentiful, prices ranging from $1.50 to $2.50 per 100. The small and early stock has fared so badly that what may now arrive will be of little account. Toward the last of the week, there was also a falling oit in the supply of gladioli, but there is yet a surplus. The supply of roses is light, and good stock brings fair prices — for August. There is no surplus of lilies and lily of the valley and they keep moving. Orchids continue scarce and good c-attleyas wholesale at the rate of $1 to $1.50 per flower. The supply of American Beauty roses is light and the best specials move fairly well at the rate of $25 and $30 per 100. There are sweet peas on the market, but they are short. Dahlias, marigolds, hydran- geas, a few chrysanthemums and va- rious minor stocks attract a measure of attention. August 19. — While business is neces- sarily quiet, the market is in a better condition than it has been for the past two weeks, the glut of stock having abated, and the weather being much cooler. NOTES. Calling recently on Anton Schultheis, of College Point, we found him busy. He is fortunate in being hale and hearty, as help is scarce and four of his sons are in the United States army. He has a few boys left, but they are young. He has his usual fine stock of plants coming on. The following party left the Pennsyl- vania Terminal on the afternoon of August 18, for the St. Louis conven- tion : Frank H. Traendly and wife, John G. Esler, Joseph A. Manda, A. T. De La Mare and A. L. Miller. Tenants in the Grand Central Palace, formerly the home of the flower shows, have been notified that they must give up their leases and prepare to vacate by September 15. The government may take it for a hospital. "Workmen are just finishing a clean- ing job at the main store of Malandre Brothers. Broadway and 72nd street. The walls of the interior of the store have been handsomely trimmed with white marble. Frank Myers, of Chestnut Hill. Pa., was in this city August 15, calling on his friend, M. C. Ford. He takes a hopeful view of the situation relating to the florist business. At the store of David Clarke's Sons, Broadway and 75th street, it was stated, August 17, that they had a fairly good week of weddings and fu- neral work. One of the old timers says : "J. C Vaughan is in the city, and is looking well and still has a vigorous hand- shake for his friends." B. Rosens, who is well known in the supply business, has now an attractive stock of baskets, etc., in his new store, 112 "West 28th street. The receiver for the McNiff Horti- cultural Co. claims to have made $12,000 running the business for the creditors this spring. C. "W. Scott and "W. Hogewoning have been contributing gladiolus blooms to the Red Cross and to hospitals. The United Cut Flower Co.. Ill "West 28th street, is receiving exceptionally fine stock of the late asters. A severe windstorm on the evening of August 14 destroyed many trees in uptown parks. L. B. Mason, the wholesaler of 116 "West 28th street, has given up his busi- FROM COLD STORAGE LILIUM QIQANTEUM 7-9 (300 bulbs per case), write for prices. CHAS. SCHWAKE & CO., Inc. 90-92 WEST BROADWAY, NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing ness and joined the great army of ship- builders. The Henshaw Floral Co., 127 "West 28th street, is having their store finely decorated. A. P. F. WasIilng:ton, D. C. LABOR SHOETAQE AND ICE FAMINE. A number of unfortunate situations occurring during the present month have had the effect of complicating business condtions to a very consider- able extent. Poor express and mail service greatly delay incoming whole- sale shipments and outgoing retail de- liveries. Many of the stores are work- ing very shorthanded because of the drain upon greenhouse and store forces by the draft and, until recently, by the large number of enlistments. The trade generally is in a very unsettled condi- tion, due to the pending 18-to-45 draft law. This will take a great many more men from the ranges and stores. Flow- ers at this time are very plentiful. The demand has slackened considerably, al- though there is plenty of funeral work. The retailers were very much perplexed early in the month when it was found impossible to get their boxes iced. One large store saw the iceman but once in nine days; all suffered. The ice and water situation in this city has been very acute. The manufacture of ice cream was prohibited for the period of one week and ice was denied to a great many undertakings, wifh a view to adequately supplying the households. NOTES. "With the surplus of stock in the market, thousands of roses, asters and other flowers are finding their way to "Walter Reed general hospital in the name of the local florists' club. Through the activities of the secretary of the club, co-operation is being had with the "Washigton Film Exchange man- agers and the National Press Club. The secretary, with representatives from one or the other organizations, has made four trips to the hospital during the past three weeks, going into the wards, where there are, in all, about 2,000 invalids from "over there," and from the camps and cantonments in this country, and supervising the distri- bution of about .3,000 cut flowers, 1,000 postal cards bearing views of "Wash- ington for the boys to send home to their parents to keep them informed of their condition; 2,500 cigarettes, 50 packs of playing cards, dominoes and candy. The florists' club has under- talfen to see to it that the wards receive fresh flowers each week. Those mem- bers thus far furinshing these are Geo. C. Shaffer, the "Washington Floral Co. and Theodore Diedrich. These contri- butions are in addition to those made by individual florists direct. In an- nouncing the work it is doing, the com- mittee of the club states that it will be very glad to convey messages to indi- viduals at the hospital upon request from any member of the florist trade who has a relative or friend there. A great many florists of this city were noted as among those present on the Uention the American Florist lohen wriUne Telephone Farragat 2287 Nicholas G.Pappas& Go. Wholesale Florists 1 10 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist whenwriting Mention the American Florist whenwriting famous boardwalk at Atlantic City, N. J. Those registering at the hotels at that resort included Otto Bauer, man- ager here for the S. S. Pennock Com- pany with Mrs. Bauer and their son and daughter; J. Harper Hetherington and wife and their little one, and J. Louis Loose and wife. "William Marche has been making quite an extensive tour of New York, Pennsylvania and Maryland with Mrs. Marche in his Dodge car. They went as far as Albany, N. Y., and, retummg, were among the visitors at Asbury Park, N. J. The trip lasted about three weeks. B. F. L. Lafayette. Ind. — George Ade, well known author, has offered his country home here to the government for war purposes. New York. — Columbia University has announced a series of lectures by Pro- fessor M. G. Kains, beginning Septem- ber 26, on tree and small fruits and flower and vegetable culture, on Mon- days and Thursdays, afternoon and evening. igzS. The American Florist. 275 PAUL MECONI WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 WEST 26TH STREET NEW YORK CITY Teleohone: 8861 Farragut. 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 759 Farragrnt. Walter F. Sheridan WHOLESALE FLORIST 3532-3533 Fariugut 133 W. 28th Si,, NcW YorK All the NEW EOSES, CARNATIONS and SeasoBAble Flowei-a HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION All the New and Standard Varieties of Rosea, Violets, Carnations. Valley Lilies, Etc. 148 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telephones: Farraent 300 and 301 iientxon the AmericanFlorist when toriting. ««** JOHN YOUNG & CO. Wholesale Commission Florists 'i 53 W. IBlh St., NEW YORK Telephone Farragut 4*86. Mention the AmericanFlorist when writing. WILLIAM P. FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 W. 28TH ST., NEW YORK Telephone 5335 Farragut. liention the AmericanFlorist when writing. Geo. C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 Weat 28th SU NE5W YORK Tel. 608 and 600 Farragut, CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED ttention the AmericanFlorist when writing. Telephone Farrasnt 9761. Goldstein & Fnttennan Wholesale Florists The Right People to Deal With. 102 West 28th St., New York Mention the American Florist when writing Riedel & Meyer, Inc. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 25 years* experieoce. CoDsisrnments solicited. 49 West 28th St., New York Phones 4024 and 4025 Madison Square. Mention the AmericanFlorist when writing. VWe^ Hover MM'KeU New York, Auff. 21. Per 100 Roses- Beauty special 25.O0@3O.0O extra and fancy 8.00@10.00 No. 1 and No. 2. 3.00® 5.00 " Columbia 1.00@12.00 Hadley 2.00@10.00 Francis Scott Key 4.00@20.00 Prima Donna 50@ 5.00 Alice Stanley 50@ 6.00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer 50@ 5.00 Double White Klllamey. 1.00@ 6.00 KlUarney 50® 3.00 Queen 1.00® 6.0O Brilliant 1.00® 5.00 Aaron Ward 1.00@ 4.00 J. L. Mock 1.00® 5.00 OpheUa 1.00® 6.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 2.00@15.00 Cattleya Orchids, special 150.00® 200.00 Rubrums 1.00® 2.00 Lilies, Longiflorum and Fonnosum 3.00® 6.00 Lily of the Valley 4.00@ 8.00 Adiantum Croweanum and Hybridnm B0@ .75 Asparagus Plamosns. . .doz. bcbs. 1.60® 3.00 Smllax doz. strings 1.00® 2.60 Sweet Peas 25® .75 Gladioli 50® 2.00 Boiivardia. white 7.=;® 1.00 Asters 15® .25 Late 1.00® 1.50 Dahlias, per doz 2.00® 3.50 Frank H, Traendly Charles Sclienck Traendly & Sch^ick Wholesale Florists aod Cot Flowrfer Exebange 436 Sixth Avenne, New York City Between 2ath and 2Tth Bts. Telephones: 798 and 799 FarraEat. Orchids. Roses. Carnations, and all the otber best prod arts of the leading growers. COKSIftinCCKIB SOLiaiTED Mention the AmericanFlorist when writing. Phones, 3310-11-12 Farragnt Henshaw Floral Co. (Incorporated) Wholesale Commlasion Elorlsts 127 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Trade Directory Price: $3.00 Postpaid AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., Ohleaco Telephones { JJg Farragut jj. J. Pappaa, Pres, United Gut Flower Co., o"" WHOIiESALEBS 11 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing FHONl] llll [farragut WM. KESSLER, WHOLESALE FLORIST 113 WEST 28TH STREET Bet Sixth and Seventb Aves, NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg., 6th At. and W. 26th. New York. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning. Desirable wall space to rent for advertising. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary Mention the AmericanFlorist when writing. The Kervan Co. Fresh Cut Decorative Evergreens Highest Standard of Quality. Largest stock in America. Send for illus- trated catalog of Cnaa and Floristi' Siwlia. 119 West 28th St., NEW YORK GEO. B. HART AA^OLESALE FLORISTS 24-30 STONE STREET, ROCHESTER, NEW YORK. Mention the AmericanFlorist when writing. M.C. FORD 121 WEST 28TH STREET NEW YORK Tel. 8870-8871 Farragut Tie LariMt SMppei aid Rtttirei ti Cii Flowers A complete assortment of the best In the market Can always be relied upon. Mention the AmericanFlorist when urriUng. D. FEXY Wholesale Oommisslon Florist 106 West 28th St., New York Consignments Solicited, Mention the American Florist when writing 276 The American Florist. Aug. 24, THE FLORISTS* SUPPLY HOUSE OF AMERICA Get Ready Now To Go Over The Top With everything the best in Brilliantine Baskets, Magnolia Leaves, Cape and Waxed Crepe Flowers, Wheat Sheaves, Cycas. NOW is the time to order, Delays count big later on. Branch Factory, 709 First Avenue, New York. H. Bayersdorfer Sl Co., 1129-31 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. Fort Wayne, Ind. NOTABLE SCARCITY OF GOOD FLOWERS. The feature of the past week has been the .great scarcity of flowers, especially stock of quality, the extreme heat having affected practically all va- rieties. Gladioli have probably been the worst sufferers, as fields of them have dried up for want of rain. The drought is beginning to have a telling effect on asters, also, and other out- door flowers. Sweet peas are entirely gone from the market. There are some fancy varieties of gladioli appearing on the market, and these bring good prices, but the general run is poor and scarce. Roses have weakened greatly within the past week, and only such varieites as Kaiserin, Ophelia and Rus- sell are holding up under the terrible conditions. In carnations, the new crop is beginning to come in in small numbers, and they are of fairly good quality, considering the weather. Fu- neral work has not been so plentiful, but every available bit of stock was used up. The ice scarcity last week caused some of the florists to suiter, and private consumers were limited to only 25 pounds daily. NOTES. The Freese Floral Co. reports a good share of funeral work last week. This firm is receiving some good roses, fancy gladioli and asters from the greenhouses at New Haven, Ind. Mrs. Doswell, of the Doswell Floral Co.. is again at her post in the store, and states they are receiving a fair quantity of roses and new carnations from their greenhouses. The Flick Floral Co. has several good wedding orders booked for next week. They are receiving some fine Gigantum lilies and gladioli from the greenhouses. Ed. Wenninghoff has had a good de- mand for snapdragons and asters, the past week. He is showing some good aster and ceolsia plants. A. J. Lanterniers' new seedling fern, Anthony Wayne, continues to sell In large numbers. H. K. Plttsburj^h, Pa. MORE GOOD STOCK NEEDED. Business continued good during the past week and Vv^ould doubtless have been better had stock been more plenti- ful. Gladioli are crowding the market but the quality is. poor andrnany .are thrown away or sold very cheap. In fact, there has been no fancy stock of this flower available this year. Early asters are about over and the late va- rieties are beginning to arrive in lim- ited numbers. Good roses are scarce at present, while a few carnations are to be seen, poor in quality and meet with little call. American Beauties are being received in small numbers and are rather high in price. Ljlies have good sales but the receipts are small. Greens are plentiful. NOTES. Private Chas. Dunn, who formerly conducted a flower shop at McKees- port, who enlisted in the British army at the local recruiting station in Au- gust, 1!)17, is, from reports received, a CROP 1918 WINTER-FLOWERING SWEET PEAS New Zealand Grown The Large Flowering Waved or Spencer Type We have been very fortunate to secure the entire crop of one of the best growers in New Zealand. New Zealand grown seed has always produced the earliest and best blooms, and seed started in August will produce flowers from Thanksgiving until March; requiring a low temperature, these make an ideal crop for the Florist this year. SCARLET. Always a good seller. FINEST MIXTURE. All the best colors. PINK and WHITE. Blanche Ferry type. YARRAWA (true ) Bright rose pink with light wings. Write for further particulars. JULIUS ROEHRS COMPANY RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY prisoner at Camp Lemberg, Germany. Mrs. Dunn has been conducting the business since her husband entered the army. Edward Niggle has received word that his brother, Walter, died from wounds received in battle, July 24. Two other brothers are in Prance at pres- ent. Word has been received from Wm. Riley, formerly in the employ of the McCallum Co., that he has arrived safely in Fi'ance. Gus Lehman, formerly manager of the Tarentum Floral Co., who enlisted in April, is now on the U. S. S. Kear- sarge. M. Kronis, of the Alpha Floral Co., has been at Mt. Clemens, Mich., for the past two weeks. Miss E. B. Maxwell, of Wilkinsburg, is spending her vacation on the shores of Lake Erie. Al. Vick has returned from a visit to his former home, Rochester, N. Y. M. Rochester, N. Y. MODERATE SUMMER SALES. Business during the past week has been fair with an abundance of season- alble ; stfdek. Roses are the short item, it being difiicult to get a supply suffi- cient to fill all orders. Gladioli are now flooding the market. Carnations are a minus proposition. Asters are to be had in quantity at fair prices. Hot weather and heavy rains have about finished the sweet peas. There has been a good_demand for Boston ferns during the month. NOTES. C. W. Curtis is cutting excellent Comet asters and America gladioli. Frank Mahoney is rusticating at Lake Canandaigua. George T. Boucher is showing some handsome new awnings as an improve- ment to his store front. Felix Alberts reports a good run of funeral work at the H. P. Neun store. J. B. Keller Sons recently attracted attention by a striking window ar- rangement of pale pink gladioli In vases on plush draped pedestals. Low vases of zinnias in bronze, yellow and red occupied the foreground. H. E. Wilson is disposing of large numbers of Boston ferns. At the greenhouses they are cutting hundreds of excellent America and Niagara gladioli. E. C. Armbrust and wife are enjoy- ing their vacation at Lake Canan- daigua. Cheste:e. igiS. The American Florist. 277 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the I/eading Retailers in the citieo indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. GREAT BRITAIN WILLS & SEGAR ROYAL EXOTIC NURSERY, Onslow Crescent, S. Kensington, London FLORISTS BY APPOINTMENT TO B. M. KING GEORGE V and H. M. QUEEN ALEXANDRA We shall be pleased to carry out commissions from our American confreres to deliver Gut Flowers, F loral Baskets, Floral Designs, Etc. to American visitors in any part of Great Britain. Cabledrains-"FlOSCULO PHONE, LONDON." Chicago Established 1857 'mM. FM.OJRJ5T 745 Buckingham Place. L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112 Send ns your retail orders. We Have the Best Facilities in the Cltr Bangor, Me. Adam Sekenger FLORIST No. 32 NEWBURY STREET We cover all points in Maine. LOUISVILLE, K¥. THE F. WALKER CO. 310-312 West Chestnut Street CITY'S LARGEST FLOWER STORE. Albany, N. Y. FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK Dttimcd b Albany and ndoitr od lelegrajilijc order. 106 STATE STREET CUDE BROS.CO FLORISTS I3l4r 9TNV>t WASBINQTON D. C. Gudes^ Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. ^vMiiiniiiiniiniiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiniiniiiiiiiiiDiiimiiiiiiiiu^ g Cincinnati, O. I I HARDESn & CO. i I 150 East Fourth Street § E THE BEST THAT GROWS. i ^ EXPERTS TO ARRANGE THEM. M '^niiiiiiiiimiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiuiiiiuiiiiiiD^ ORDERS PHILADELPHIA IN OR J. J. HABERMEHL'S SONS AROUND Flowers and Service ''ili^ihfV'^-^rSr- Conservatories. Diamond St. at 22nd. Mention the American Florist when writing. Max Schling li iti iTi iti iTiitufiifntiaTntaiTiitiaTa A NEW YORK I 785 Fifth Ave. J Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery i BRANCHES: RITZ-CARLTON and VANDERBILT BOTEL KOTTMILIER 426 Madison Ave. NEW YORK ROANOKE, YA. FALLON, Florist. Galesburg and Central 111. I. L PILLSBURY CHOICE CUT FLOWERS AND DESIGNS Patentee and Manufactnrer of PILLSBURY'S CARNATION STAPLE Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Young & Nugent Telephone 4265-4266 Farragut. 42 West 28tb Street. To out-of-town florists; '^PIV YnrU Wc are Id the Heart of i^CW X «1 IV AiKl give special attention to steamer and the- atre orders. Prompt delivery and best Stoclt in the market. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Milwaukee, Wis. J. M. Fox & Son, Inc. 437-39-41 MUwankee St. ALEXANDER McGONNELL 611 FIFTH AYE., COR. 49TH STREET. NEW YORK CITY TELEGRAPH ORDERS forwardea to any part of the United States, Canada and all principal cities in Eu- rope. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steamships or elsewhere receive special attention. Reference or Cash must accompany ail orders from unluiown correspondents. Code Address: Alesconnell. Western Union Code. Brooklyn, N. Y. JAMES WEIR, Inc. FLORIST sai Fulton St., cor. Pierrepont Telpsi'apli orders receive our usual good care and prompt attention. Phones. 270-271 Main. 278 The Americajs Florist. Aug. 24, =Qeoy ^e Vfien Vel^er = Telephone Randolph 2120 ZkORIST, 41 South Wabash Ave., CHICAGO OFFERS HIS SERVICES IN FILLING YOUR ORDERS FOR CHICAGO This service is widely known as second to non( paid by the 10th of the following month a coran in America. On account of the recognized hielier cost of operatinj; your stori-. on all bills ssiou will be allowed of 25%. Our Motto: "First Quality Flowers Without Overcharge." Established 1874 DARDS 341 Madison Ave., New York Help do your bit to-day by selling Thrift and War Saving Stamps Stand behind The Food Conservation Laws Display prominently patriotic posters. DO IT NOW St. Paul, Minn. Holm S Olson 20-22-24 W. Fifth St. We fill orders for any place in the Twin Cities and for all 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. Uemliers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. 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. iW.SmithCo. KEENAN BLDG. THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY LIEYELAHB EUCLID AVENUE Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Philadelphia, Pa. The London Flower Shop 1800 Chestnut Street City Index to Eetail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y.— Byres, 106 State St. Albany, N. Y. — Danker's. Bangor, Me. — Adam Sekenger, 32 Newbury St. Boston, Mass. — Thos. F. Galvin, Inc. Boston, Mass. — Penn. The Florist. Brooklyn, N. Y.— Hugo H. Jahn. Brooklyn, N. Y. — Joseph Trepel. Brooklyn, N. Y. — James Weir, Inc. Buffalo, N. Y. — S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St. Buffalo, N. Y.— W. J. Palmer & Sons, 304 Main. Chicago — Brlggs 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 B. Madison St. Chicago — Schiller, The Florist, 2221 W. Madison. Chicago— G. Wlttbold Co., 745 Buckingham PI. Chicago — George Wienhoeber. Cincinnati, O. — Julius Baer. Cincinnati, O. — Hardesty & Co. Cleveland, O. — Bramley & Son. Cleveland, O. — Smith & Fetters Co. Cleveland, O. — The J. M. Gasser Co. Colorado Springs, Colo. — Pikes Peak Flo. Co. Dallas, Tex. — Lang Floral & Nursery Co. Dayton, O. — Matthews, The Florist. Dayton, 0.— J. W. Eodgers. Denver, Colo.— The Park Floral Co. Des Moines, la. — Alfred Lozier Eosery. Detroit, Mich. — Central Floral Co., 35 Broadway. Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. Duluth, Minn. — Duluth Floral Co. Duluth, Minn. — J. J. Leborius. El Paso, Tex. — Potter Floral Co. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Grand Rapids Floral Co. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith. Hackensack, N. J. — House of Flowers. Harrisburg, Pa. — Charles L. Schmidt. Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray. Kansas City, Mo. — A. Newell. Kansas City, Mo. — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. Uncoln, Neb.— C. H. Frey. Lincoln, Neb. — Frey & Prey. Little Rock, Ark. — Paul M. Palez. . London. Eng. — Wills & Segar, Onslow Crescent, S. Kensington. Los Angeles, Calif. — 0. C. S'aake. Los Angeles — Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson. Louisville, Ky. — August R. Baumer. Louisville, Ky.— The F. Walker Co. Martinsburg, W. Va. — The Flower Store. Memphis, Tenn. — Idlewlld Greenhouses. Milwaukee, Wis. — J. M. Fox & Son, Inc. Nashville, Tenn.- — Joy Bloral Co. Newark, N. J. — Begerow's. Newark, N. J.— Phillips Bros. Newburyport, Mass. — B. W. Pearson. New Orleans, La. — Metairle Kidge Nursery Co. New Orleans, La. — Chas. Eble. New Orleans, La. — The Avenue Floral Co. New York — Dards', 44th and Madison Ave. New York — Hession. New York — A. Meyer, 1062 Madison Ave. New Y'ork— Alex. McConnell, 611 5th Ave. New York — David Clarke's Sons. New York — Drakos Co. New York — Henry Hart, Inc. New York — Kottmlller. New York — Lelkens. New York — Malandre Bros. New York — Nicholas G. Pappas & Co. New York — Thos. P. Galvin, Inc. New York — Max Schllng, 785 Fifth Ave. New York — G. E. M. Stumpp. New York — Young & Nugent. Omaha, Neb. — Alfred Donaghue. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Farnum St. Omaha, Neb. — Lewis Henderson. Philadelphia, Pa.— Charles H. Grakelow. Philadelphia, Pa. — J. J. Habermehl's Sons. Philadelphia, Pa. — The London Flower Shop. Pittsburgh, Pa. — Randolph & McClements. Pittsburgh, Pa. — A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg. Pittsburgh. Pa. — Mrs. E. A. Williams. Roanoke, Va. — Fallon, Florist. Rochester, N. Y. — J. B. Keller Sons. Rockford, 111.— H. W. Buckbee. Sheboygan, Wis.— J. E. Matthewson. Springfield, Mass.— Wm. Schlatter & Son. St. Louis, Mo.— F. H. Weber. St. Paul, Minn — Holm & Olson. St. Paul, Minn.- L. L. May & Co. San Francisco — J. B. Boland, 60 Kearny St. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchl. Seattle, Wash. — Hollywood Gardens. Steubenvllle, O. — Huscroft's Flower Shop. Terre Haute, Ind. — J. G. Helnl & Sons. Tacoma, Wash.^.Callfomla Florists. Toledo, O. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Toronto— Dunlop's. 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St. Washington, D. C. — Geo. H. Cooke. Detroit, Mich. JohoBreitmeyer'sSons Corner Broadway and Gratiot Avenues. Artistic Designs. High firade Cot Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, New York. HENRY HART, Inc. FLORIST 1000 Madison /venue In the Heart of most exclusive residential section. Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS 1415 Farnom St. i5o???I^b82 Members of Florists' Telegrat>h, Delivery. Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable florist Only the Best Dunlop's 8 and 10 West Adelaide Street Flowers Delivered Anywlert, Pione, 1952 Bedlorii HUGO H. JAHN FLORIST 710 Nostrand Avenue Cor. Prospect Place, BROOKLYN, N. Y. Brooklyn Representatives of National Floral Corporation Philadelphia Orders Chas. H. Grakelow Broad St., at Camberland Washington, D, C. — Louise Flower Shop. Washington, D. O. — The Flower Store. Washington, D. O. — Gude Bros. Washington. D. C— Geo. O. Shaffer. Worcester, Mass.^Llttlefleld Florist. Worcester, Mass. — Kandall's Flower Shop. TonkerB, N. T. — New York Floral Co. tgi8. The American Florist. 279 W your orders for Chicago aodSolh nrbslo iBiX \:/The Florist, ^__^^ ^1 ^ All orders carefully flUed aJS^S^onSt under the .upervi.iou of -^r^ASS^ GEORGE .SSMU8. Hgr. wire. Write or Phone West 822 Member of Florists' Te'egraph Delivery. THOS. F. GALVIN Drc. NEW YORK Fifth Avenue DHCTHM 1 Park Street DUD i V/ll 799 Boylston Street Deliveries to Steamers and All Eastern Points. Brooklyn, N. Y. JOSEPH TREPEL BROOKLYN'S LARGEST FLORIST SEVEN STORES. Main QQ^ lawit Avfl Telephone Store- ''''^ LBWIi MIB., No. U50 Bedford Toledo, 0. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A. Helnl) 336 Superior St., Toledo, O. Both Phones, 627 Special attention to mall and Telegraph Orders. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Rochester, N. Y. J. B. K[LLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue N Rochester Phjne 606. Long Dist., Bell ph. 2189. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Cleveland, 0., and Vicinity. BRAMLEY & SON I 1181 E. 71st St, 'The Larccst Growers of Flowers in the City. I Duluth, Minn. J. J. LeBORIOUS Seventeen large Greenhouses. Deliveries everywhere in Minnesota. Wisconsin, North Dakot», South Dakota and the Upper Penin- •ula of Michigan. All orders Klven prompt attention and filled with strictly fresh stock. ^ang Floral & Nursery Co, 1214 Main Street, Dallas. Texas. Write ^ir wire hcailquarters for Bowers for Vxas, Oklahoma, Louisiana. New Mexico. No iders too large, none too small. Member of Florists' Telegraph Deliverr- 51 Paso, Texas. *otter Floral Co. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Albany, N. Y. The Best Service Chicago. BRIGGS FLORAL CO. 228 W. Madison SU 801 Sheridan Road. Specia! attention paid to telegraph orders in Chicago and vicinity. One of our stores is located in the heart of the city and the other in the select north side residential district. NEWARK, E X Philips Bros. 938 BROAD STREET Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. New York. EstablUhed 1849 David Clarke's Sons 2139-2141 Broadway, cor. 7Sth St. Orders By Telegraph Promptly Filled Phones 16521553 Columbns Kansas City, Mo. Established over 20 years. N. E. Cor. loth and Grand Ave. Member of Florists' Teleijraph. Delivery. WASHINGTON, D. C. Louise Flower Shop Connecticut Ave, at N. St, N, W. Miss Louise W. Daugberty, Proprietress. Phones-Franklin 3579, 3841, 384> Buffalo, N. Y. S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street Anderson service means fresh. sturdy stock and promptdeliveries in BuffalO,LocIrport Niagara Falls and Western New York Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. J. W. BODGERS Elks' Building, nflvtoil O 4 South Jefferson Street, "^J lUll, M, Teloerapli onleis for nnvton will receive our iiiimodlatf nnil can-fiil .Tttcntion. LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist 1619 Famam St., Omaha, Neb. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Hession Madison Ave. and 76th St, NEW YORK Quality Flowers TWO GREENHOUSES ON PREMISES Plant Specialists rho-]|s (Lenox 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 GILUS, Proidcat. f^IOrCll wO* L P. NEIMAN, Secrelarj. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, New York g:e.m.stumpp 761 riFTH AVENUE Member of Florists' Ttelegraph Delivery. Meyition the American Florist when writing. Quality o^^^ and ^ ^^ pROMPTNeSS F.T.D. The — Avenue Floral Co. 3442 ST.CHARLES AVENUE San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 2^1-226 Grant Avenue HACKENSACK, N. J. House of Flowers HENRY WEISSMANN, Manager. Artislic Funeral Designs, Flowers for all occasions. Tel 1673 Hackensack MAIN and BRIDGE STS. Branch: 214 Hackensack Rd. Rid«e&eld Park. N. 1. New York. DRAK05 CO. PliORlSTS 2953 Broadway, opp. Columbia CoUe^e Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. 280 The American Florist. Aug. 2i, Springfield, Mass. Wm. Schlatter & Son Artistic Designs and Fresh Cut Flowers 422 MAIN STREET Greenhouses. 437 Bay Street Kansas Citj, Mo. Samvel Murray, 1017 Grand Avenue Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Los Angeles, Calif.* O. C SAAKE FLORIST We Solicit Telegraph Orders. Regular Trade Discount. 215 W. FOURTH STREET Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants We solicit telegraph orders. RegujLar trade disct. 229 WEST THIRD STREET. Little Rock, Ark. PAUL M. PALEZ FLORIST All orders carefully Blled and delivered to all l)art.s of the clt.y, Arkansas and the Southwest. St. Louis, Mo. F. H. WEBER N. Ei. Cor. Taylor and Oll-re Sts. Flowers delivered in City and State on short notice, Uember of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Tacoma, Wash. California Florists rill take care of all telegraphic orders. M 4 /V^g )^Of/U gftP^nS xo HARRY PAPWORTH "Hie Metairie Ridjc Nurasnj 6b»> STORE 138 CorondclelSt, I DOSES ^|il ,< V^l IviOkCTS ^1^*' Colorado Springs, Colo. Orders Carefully Executed Pikes Peak Floral Co. AVhoIesnle and Retail Members of riorists' Telegraph Delivery. Steubenville, Ohio. Huscroffs Flower Shop E. E. McCAUSLEN, Prop. 173 North Fourth Street All Orders Promptly Executed Cleveland, 0. The Smith & Fetters Co., LEADING FLORISTS 735 Euclid Ave. CLEVELAND .•.V.FLOWERS.V.-. 522 SO. HICBIGAN BLVD.. ADditoriiim Ama, CHICAGO Pittsburgh, Pa. MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS 621 Penn Ave. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Omaha, Neb. Alfred Doaaghue 1622 Harney St. Established 1866 CHARLES L SCHMIDT 313 Market St., Harrlsbnrg, Pa. H iFR[D ^5rO! For St. Louis WIRE Grimm & Gorly KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ais'o, Wholesali and Ritiil Florist C. n. TREY 1133 St., LINCOLN, NEB. WIU fiU orders for the West on short notict Trade discounts. First-class stook. Maninsburg, W. Va. Washington, D. G. 134 WesI Ktag Street Hth and Harrard Sis., N. W The Flower Store J. A. PHILIPPS 3348 Wo MA.DISON ST« cmiCAGO For Wisconsin Delivery OF "Home Grown Flowers'* Get in touch with J. E. MAHHEWSON, TS Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, fully cared for by HENRY SMITH Wholesale and Recall riorlats of Grand Rapid* Member of Florists' Tele^aph Delivery. E. W. PEARSON 38 State Street, Newbnryport, Mass. Covers all New England Points. Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. i9iS. The American Florist. 281 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. Hember of FloriBti' Telagraph DtUrcry, New York. '^^'^ 50 Broadway New York Malaodre Brothers 2077 Broadway, near 72nd Street 'Phone. Columbus 6883 Brancbes: 7703 Broadway, 1664 Second Ave. The name "Malandre Brothers" on a box of flowers is & Guuraotee of Quality. Orders from other cities rective our per- sonal attention. Yonkers, N. Y. New York Floral Co. Cor. Manor House Square and North Broadway Mention the American Florist lohen writing New Orleans, La. CHAS. EBLE Oldest Florist South 121 BASONNE STREET Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist whemvriting San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Successor to Slevers & Boland FLORIST 60 KEARNY STREET Mention the American Florist whenivriting Rockford, III. H. W. BUCKBEE. Member of Florists' Tele^aph Bellvery. Me7ition the American Florist tvhemvriting TERRE HAUTE, IND. THINK OF HEINL^S il/e»((o)i the American Florist xchen writing LITTLEFIELD, Horist WORCESTER, MASS. A. MEYER NEW YORK 1062 Madison Ave., near 80tb St. Phones, Lenox 2352—7019 Satisfaction Guaranteed. "Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. 124 TREMONT STREET Orders in or Arcund WASHIN6T0N, D. G. Geo. C. Shaffer FLORIST 900 Fourteenth Street Worcester, Mass. Randall's Flower Shop Member of Florists' Ttelegraph Delivery. Mention the Ainerican Florist ichenwriting Washington, D. C. GEO. H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street Mention the American Florist tvhen writing DAYTON, OHIO 16 and 18 W. 3rd St. Matthews the Florist Established io 1883. Greenhouses and Nurseries in Riverdale, Mention tlie American Florist iihenwriting Randolph & McGlements Floral Experts 5936 Penn Av., Pittsburgh, Pa. Mention tlie American Florist whentoriting DULUTH FLORAL CO. 200 miles in any direction, nill NTH MIHU Weareihecenterofthegreat UUl-U '"i minWi Northwest. Daily deliveries o Superior, Wis. Mention the American Florist ichenwriting Chicago Detroit Central Floral Co. 132 North State St., CHICAGO, ELXi. 35 Broadway, DETROIT, MICH. •Special attention given to Telegraph and Mail Orders for delivery in either city and adjoining territory. Member of Florists' Telerraph Delivery. St. Paul, Minn. L L MAY & CO. Order Your Flowers for delivery in this section from the LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 E. MADISON ST. Member of Florists* Telegraph Delivery. Mentio7i the Americaii Florist ivhenwritiiig LOUISVILLE, KY. AUGUST R. BAUMER, MASONIC TEMPLE Kember of Florists' Telegraph Delivery- Mention the AmericanFlorist when torjtinp h'^'^rTof Newark N. J. The Rosery Floral Co., 167 Market St., at Broad St. Everything in Flowers Teleptione Market 494. Mention the American Florist whenwriting "WE NEVER SLEEP" IDLEWILD GREENHOUSES Mamphis, Tenn, 89 South Main St. "Dpto-tbe-Mlnute" Service and Bxecutlon. Every Flower in Season Mention the American Florist ivhen writing, FREY & FREY» 1338 O Street, LINCOLN. NEB. Wholesale and Retail Uembers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the AmericanFlorist whe7i 'Mriting. 282 The American Florist. Aug. 2A, The Seed Trade American Seed Trade Association. F. W. Bolgiano, Washington, D. C, Presi- dent; Wm. G. Scarlett, Baltimore, Md., First Vice-President; David Burpee. Phila- delphia, Pa., Second Vice-President; C. E. Kendel, Cleveland,©., Secretary- Treasurer, The thirty-seventh annual meeting will be held June. 1919. Salvi.\ seed prospects are reported good. Dutch bulbs are said to be coming by way of England. Guernsey grown bulbs are of espe- cially good quality this year. H.uiRissi lily bulb demand will prob- ably exceed tlie supply ten times. Visited Chicago : O. L. Coulter, rep- presenting C, C. Morse & Co., Santa Clara, Calif. Seedsmen are 'wondering if the new "work or fight" government rule will effect a further reduction of their sales forces. Bermuda lily bulbs amounting to 723 packages, about 60 per cent of the con- sul's former estimate and less than half of a normal crop, have arrived at New York. Atlanta, Ga. — H. G. Hastings, of H. G. Hastings & Co., as the head of the chamber of commerce of this city, is giving strong impetus to the gardening movement. Grass Seed. — Prices for grass seed on the Chicago Board of Trade August 28 were as follows : Timothy, $8.00 to $9.50 per 100 pounds. No change from last week. Marine vmderwriters have increased rates for coastwise and trans-ocean routes, except for convoyed ships, U- boats having advanced war risks three or four per cent. SrEACUSE, N. Y.— F. H. Ebeling says beans will produce a fair crop, and the state will do its full share as to food supply, with something in the way of seed, especially white varieties. CAPTAIN Landreth has. and merits, the sympathy of the seed trade, in the passing out of his hands the major part of his long held and fondly cher- ished Bloomsdale Farms, but they have gone to patriotic use. Washington advices of August 15 state that 40 Dutch ships, totaling ap- proximately 100,000 tons, now idle in the Dutch East Indies, will be released to carry commodities to the United States, but it is not known whetner this will affect Rotterdam shipments. Lawrence S. Payn, formerly of Si- mon Louis Freres & Co.. Bruyeres-le- Chatel. France, writes July 2fi sending greetings to his many friends in the American seed trade. Mr. Payn is now gunner with the 10.5th French artillery. trained and waiting for the order to advance on the enemy. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago, will carry a .gold star in its seiwice flag hereafter in memory of Harry Dale, a former employe. Mr. Dale was an Englishman and heard his country call- ing in 191.5. when he joined the British forces. The detail.'! of Mr. Dale's death have not come to hand. French Bulbs Arrive. A shipment of about 500 cases of French Paper Whites has arrived at New York, mostly medium sizes, with another consignment due in the near future. Mail advices indicate both large grades 50 per cent short of the normal crop, while half of the mer- chantable bulbs will be graded 12 cen- timeters and up. Drought is said to be the cause of the lower grading and scarcity of labor and rail trouble re- sponsible for short filling of orders. Washington Rulings and Regulations. Applications for the exportation of all commodities to Sweden will now be considered by the war trade board, ac- cording to an announcement just made public. Exporters in this country, how- ever, before filing applications for ex- port licenses, must obtain from the prospective importer in Sweden advice that there has been issued by an ap- propriate importing- association, or by the Statens Handel's Kommission, a certificate covering the proposed con- signment. The number of the certifi- cate shotild be forwarded by the im- porter in Sweden to the American ex- poi'ter. This number should be speci- fied on Supplemental Information Sheet K-104, which must be duly executed and annexed to the application for an export license. Applications for licenses to export to Sweden commodities for which a Han- del's Kommission certificate or an im- porting association certificate is re- ciuired will be considered only in the event that said certificate has been issued subsequent to June 14, 1918. Cer- tificates issued prior to that date will be treated as void. B. F. L. New York Seed Trade. At the auction sale of the MacNiff Horticultural Co., by the receiver, after two sessions, and many lots had been sold to various purchasers and deposits made, the amounts totaling about $4,- 7 =— SPECIALTIES IN VARIETY ONION - CARROT - BEET- RADISH - PARSNIP CONTRACT PRICES MAILED ON REQUEST SAN FRANCISCO "^'""fr^^i^'c^LT'-"^''"" CALIFORNIA WESTERN SEED & IRRIGATION CO. Wholesale Seed Growers and Dealers ^PFriAlTIP^* Sweet, Flint and Dent Corn; Cucumber, Musk and dr£iviAi«il£3 • Watermelon; Pumpkin and Squash. FREMONT, NEBRASKA. Mention the American Florist when writing Contract Seed Growers Qna/iialf IOC • PePPer, \Egsplant. Tomato, OpeCldlliea . vine Seed and Field Corn. Correspondence Solicited, George R. Pedrick & Son, PHDRICKTOWN. N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing TOMATO SEED Grown for the Wholesale Seed Trade HAVEN SEED CO. SAXTA ANA, OAMFOBNIA Mention the American Florist when writing Waldo Rohnert GILROY, CAL. WHOLESALE SEED GROWER Specialties: Lettuce, Onion. Sweet Peas. Asters, Cosmos, Mignonette, Verbena In variety. Correspondence Solicited. For SEEDS Flower, Vegetable ind Farm Send your inquiries to HURST & SON 152 Hounsditcti LONDON, - • ENGLAND The Premier British Wholesale and I^xporting Seed House 75 YEARS UNRIVALLED REPUTATION Mention the American Florist ivhen writing The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Tur- nip, Radish, Beet, Etc. Branches: Michigan, Ull pQDn nnyil Wisconsin and Idaho. BILrynU, UUBB. Mention the American Florist when writing I9i8. The American Florist. 285 ^0f^' Burpee's Sweet Peas New Winter Flowering Spencers. The coal problem is one of great concern to the commercial florist, and there appears to be no alternative, except to pro- duce such crops as can be grown with the smallest amount of heat. Sweet Peas can be successfully grown under conditions that would not allow production of other popular flowers. We recommend to our florist friends that they sow Sweet Peas under glass for a commercial winter crop Sweet Peas are the logical paying crop for the coming winter. They may be grown with very little heat. Early Lavender King Greatly reduced. WHITE 3395 Burpee's Early Sankey. Magnificent wliite. Black seeded. !4 02.. 76c; "/., $1.25; M lb., $3.75; lb.. $12.50. 3396 Burpee's Early Snowstorm. The best of the white-seeded- early-fiowering .Spencers yet Introduced. The flowers are of great size and substance, beautifull\- waved and are borne in great profusion V% oz., $1.00; oz., $1.75; Vi lb., $8.00; lb., $20.00. CREAM 3381 Burpee's Early Canary Bird. This is a splendid, rich, deep cream or priniro,e colored self. M "Z.. 75c; Vi oz., $1.25; oz., $2.00. 3391 Burpee's Primrose Beauty. An attractive and pleasing shade of deep priniruM-, Hushed with rose. H oz., 75c; oz., $1.25; H lb., $1.50; lb. $15.00. LIGHT PINK 3385 Burpee's Early Lovliness. The color is white, the entire ised soft pink until it reaches the edges, which Howe $1.25; Vi lb.. disthiotlv picoteed with rose-pink. H oz., 75c; $3.75; 11).. $12.50. 3397 Burpee's Early Sweet Briar. Color a lovely shade of pink throughout, but with a soft salmon or amber suffusion, this being more accentuated in the younger llowers and buds, i^ oz., 75c; H oz.. $1.25; oz., $2.00. DEEP PINK 3384 Burpee's Early Enchantress. It is a bright rose-pink, be- coming deeper toward th.' edges of standard and wings, gradually softening in t"ni- t..>u';ird the center of the flower. V2 oz., 75c; oz., $1.25; 14 lb. $3. 75; 11'-, $12.50. 3390 Burpee's Early Pink Beauty. A soft rose-pink on whit*^ ground, richer t<.i\\:ir4 lb-. $3.75; 11-.., $12.50. ROSE PINK 3383 Burpee's Early Empress. This is a magnificent flower of largest size. .V most distim-t and glorious shade of bright deep rose- pink. H oz.. $1.00; oz.. $1.75; Vi lb., $6.00; lb., $20.00. CREAM PINK 3382 Burpee's Early Daybreak. The color is a pleasing shade of rich rose-pink on ereani ground, the color becoming deeper toward the edge of standard and wings. Vi oz., 75c; Vt oz., $1.25; oz., S2.00. 3396a Burpee's Early Sunburst. The color is a pleasing shade of rich pink, tiecnming lighter toward the base of standard and wings. The entire flower is suffused with soft amber and salmon. V" oz., 75c; oz., J1.25; 14 lb.. $3.76; lb., $12.50. Early Sankey. Gr. atly reduced CRIMSON and SCARLET 3386 Burpee's Early King. .\ gtowing. rich, bright crimson. Vi oz ith cr , $2.50, ll>.,$8.00. ig. rich, bright c 75c; oz., $1.25; H lb., $3.75; lb., $12.50. 3394 Burpee's Rosy Mom. The color is a pleasing shade of rose S ' . immense flowers. H oz., 50c; oz., 85c; ^ ROSE I 3393 Fordhook Rose. This lovelv varietv is a charming shade of * roiv carmine. H oz., 50c; oz., 85c; '•4 lb., $2.50; lb., $8.00. * LAVENDER I 3389 Fordhook Pink. A distinct shade of pink suffused with lav- **• ender throughout. Under artificial light it is particularly pleasing. T H oz.. 50c; oz.. 85c; M lb, $2.50; lb., $8.00. * 3391a Burpee's Early Princess. Color a lovely shade of soft laven- % der Miiru-icl iiiuive. A color in great demand. The flowers are most S ?b",'$io:(io."' "■ """'■ ^^ ™-' ''-""^ "'■■• "-^^^ ^' "'•• ««•«"= I 3399 Burpee's Early Zephyr. liriellv described as a silvery blue * self. ij"z..75c; V20Z., $1.25; "z., $2.00; "« lb.. $6.00. * 3392 Burpee's Early Lavender King. ."V first-class lavender has been * much wanted in this type, therefore we have great pleasure in offering * the new Lavender King. This glorious new variety is a rich, true, deep * lavender through-out. ^oz.,$1.00; oz., $1.75; ^Ib., $6.00; lb., $20 T BLUE I 3380 Burpee's Early Blue Bird. This is a charming shade of blue. * Somewhat similar to Wedgwood. M oz., 75c; H oz-, $1.25; oz., $2.00. T MAUVE I 3388 Burpee's Early Mauve Beauty. Color a pleasing shade of T rosy mauve. Charming under artificial light. « oz., 75c; Hoz., $1.25; T oz $2.00. BICOLOR I 3398 Yarrawa. The color is a bright rose-pink with a clear, cre.qmv * base. Floradale-grown seed exclusively. Oz.. $0.75; M lb., lb. $8.00 3387 Fordhook Pink and White. This is the most popular color X in early-flowering Sweet Peas. Having a bright, rosv-pink standard with 4. creamy wliite wings, lightlv sufl'used rose. Oz., $"l.00; M lb., $3.75; ^ lb , $12.00. picOTEE EDGED % 3384a Burpee's Early Exquisite. The ground color is a soft shade X of primrose, the edge of the standard and wings being beautifully X ■picoteed" with deep rose-pink. A strong, robust grower, the large ju ?ly borne^on long stiff stems usually In threes and fours. ^ $2.40; |; flowers are fn H oz.. 75c; H oz $1.25; oz.,$2.00. W. ATLEE BURPEE CO., Seed Growers, Philadelphia I Before Placing Orders for SWEET PEAS, Spencers, Orandi- floras, etc., ASTERS and FLOWER SEEDS in general; TORLATO, LIMA and POLE BEANS, write JOHN BODGER & SONS CO., Contract Seed Growers LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA GARDEN SEED Beet, Sweet Corn, Garden Beans, Onion Seta, and Seed 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 and ORANGE, CONN. Trade Directory PRICE: $3.00 POSTPAID AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO ^ L L U ^ Specially Prepared for Export KELWAY'S IMPROVED FARM ROOT SEEDS IMPROVED VEGETABLE SEEDS IMPROVED FLOWER SEEDS Write for our SPECIAL PRICES stating, if possible, quantities required. lUostraied Caialojoe Free. KELWAY & SON ""^M" LANGPORT, Eng. Cable Address; "KELWAY, LANGPORT ROUTZAHN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande. Cnllf. Sweet Pea and Nashirtium Specialists. Wholesale Grower.s of full list of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS Henry Fish Seed Co, Bean Growers for the Wholesale Seed Trade CARPINTERIA, CALIF. 286 The American Florist. Aug. 24, Vegetable Growers' Association ot America. H. W. Selby, Philadelphia, Pa., President; C. W. Waid, Grand Kapids, Mich., Vice- President; S. W. Severance, Louisville, Ky., Secretary; Eugene Davis, Grand Rapids, Mich., Treasurer. RoLLiNSON's Telegraph cucumber can be fruited in the open ground. Bulletin No. 447. entitled "Newer Varieties of Strawberries," has been issued by the New York agricultural experiment station, Geneva, containing 24 pages and numerous illustrations, covering: interesting tests made with more than (iO varieties. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Veg'etables. Chicago, August 20. — Cucumbers, 2- dozen box, 40 cents; celery, crate. 3.5 to 50 cents; head lettuce, 2-dozen, $2.2.5; radishes, per lOU bunches, .$2.00 to .$3.00; tomatoes, 4 baskets, 40 cents to .50 cents. New York. Aug. 10. — Celery (state), per bunch, 1.5 to (JO cents; cucumbers, $]..50 to -$2.25 per basket; mushrooms, $1..50 to $3.-5l.l per basket; tomatoes, per pound, 3 to 5 cents; lettuce per pack- age, .50 cents to .'F2.00; radishes, per 100 bunches, .50 cents to $1.00. Commerciai Acreagfe of Meions. The commercial acreage of water- melons in the following states is esti- mated to be as follows for 1918 and 1017. respectively : Georgia, 19,905, 31,133 acres; Florida, 10,653, 21,173 acres; Alabama, 3,730, 5,767 acres; Texas, 9,230, l.i,li05 acres; Arizona, 200, 1.50 acres; Cential California, 1,400, 1,665 acres. Totals, 45,217, 73,493 acres, a decrease this year of 28,276 acres, or about 39 per cent. The commercial acreage of canta- loupes in the following- states is esti- mated to be as follows for 1918 and 1917, respectively : Georgia, 3,139, 7,980 acres; Florida, 784. 1,065 acres; Colorado, 4,.595, 5,085 acres; New Mex- ico, 700, 700 acres; Arizona, 2,2(X). .'1,020 acres; Nevada, 200, 500 acres; Califor- nia, 15,141, 16,0.59 acres. Totals, 2(i,sl9, 34,409 acres, a decrease this year of 7,590 acres, or about 22 per cent. Care of Manure. In Farmers Bulletin 978 of the United States department of agriculture, at- tention is called to the fact that nearly all manure produced on the farm ac- cumulates in the manure yard. The largest part of it comes from the stables and is distributed in the covered portion. All cornstalks, straw and other roughage not used as bedding are added as needed to take up excess liquids. In this way, the covered por- tion of the barnyard not only affords a dry and comfortable shelter for the live stock during the winter months, but it protects the manure so that no leaching occurs. In some instan/3es, the corn fodder is run through a cutter, which increases its power of absorption and makes the manure easier to handle. The tramping of the stock packs the manure so that an even temperature is obtained, which seems to favor proper fermentation, as is evidenced partly by the strong odor of ammonia which pervades the atmosphere in the vicinity when the manure is being re- moved, and partly by absence of dry combustion, or "flrefang," so common in manure piles exposed to the weather. Occasionally a farmer is foimd who sprtnkles land plaster on The manure at intervals, the amount ranging from one to two tons a year, applied at the rate of a bushel a week. Disintegrated feldspar rock, common in Pennsylvania, has been used with good effect, but as a general thing the manure is not treated with chemical fertilizers. Some farmers turn the manure several times, but the practice is not common, and Is not recommended. When the barnyard ' is only partly covered, manure is dropped in the open space or dragged out from under cover by the animals' feet, and this portion of it is subject to more or less deteriora- tion through leaching and lack of proper bacterial action. Even in such cases, however, the percentage of loss is not large. An estimate made on 401) farms of all types in 1912 indicated that 68 per cent of all available manure was handled by the farmer. To this must be added that dropped in the fields or pasture during the summer months, which should raise the total saved to close to 90 per cent. ' Farms on which barnyards are completely covered save practically all of the manure except that dropped by the animals in waste places while going to and from the fields. One farmer whose yields are exceptionally high, keeps no cows, ex- cept for family use. He builds manure piles consisting of alternate layers of cornstalks, horse manure, and spent manure from the mushroom beds, and obtains excellent results. Spring Stock Write for List of Soft Wooded Plants. GEO. A. KUHL, ^"'^^fN'; Sx".'""-- Mention the AmericanFlorist when writing. Alonzo J. Bryan Wholesale Florist Washington, New Jersey Groner of Geraniums, Fuchsias, Heliotropes, Cannas and all kinds of Bedding Plants, Includ- ing Vegetable Plants by the hundreds of thou- sands. See our display Adv. lu American Florist. April 6, page 612. Correspondence solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing. Geraniums Nutt, strong 2-in., per 100 $2,00 Viand, strong 2-in,, per 100 2.00 Ricard, strong 2-in,, per lOD 2.C0 Dracaena Indivisa. good ibrilty stock for growing on., 2-in., per IQj 2.00 ELMER RAIVLINGS, Allegrany, N. Y. Mention the AmericanFlorist when writing. CHAS. H. TOTH MADISON, NEW JER8SY WHOLESALE FLORIST Chiraantbemnm Novelties my Specialty Mention the AmericanFlorist when writing. Winter Onion _^. ets BEANS. PEAS, RADISH AND ALL GARDEN SEEDS Booking contract orders now for future delivery. Write for prices. LEONARD SEED CO. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE 226-230 W. Kinzie St., Telephone Main 2762. CHICAGO SIMON LOUIS FRERES & CO. BRUYERES-LE-CHATEL (Seine at Oise,) France. (ESTABUSHED 1666) Wliolesale Growers and Exporters of Ctioice Stoclfs of Vegetable, Flower and Forage Seeds SPECIALTIES Mangel-wurzel. Giant Half-Sugar Mangel Wurzels, Beet, Carrot, Celery, Dandelion, Endive, Leek, Lettuce, Radish, Swiss-Chard, Swede and Turnip. IMPORTERS OF Red-top, Meadow Fescue, Blue Grass, Sunflower, TimotJiy and GARDEN PEAS. English Catalogue on AppUcation. ENGLISH CORRESPONDENCE. jgiS. The American Florist. 287 Winter Flowering Spencer Sweet Peas Trade pk-t. Oz. Lb. Fordbook Pink and White $0.20X0.85 J8 00 Hea her Bell. The color is a rich, but pleasing raauve, but after standing iu water the color be- comes a beautiful mauve laTender. Takes the place of Anita Wehrmanu, and is much better than that variety 20 .65 8.00 Helen Lewis. Very fine shade of salnaon pink .30 90 12 00 Hercules, of the same lovely shade of pink as Countess Spencer 30 .90 12.00 Lavender Pink. Large flowers ,20 .65 8 00 Melody. Th s is a deeper shade of pink than i CW » _. ^^H "Early Song Bird" on white ground, closely i*S J (^^ ^ I ^tm^ ^m resembling "Countess Spencer" 25 .80 10.00 MorningStar. Deep orange scarlet or flame color -i '-™^ r ' "^ ^" standard with rich orange pink wings 20 65 t 00 ^ Mrs. A. A. Skaach. Flowe s bright shell pink. , »i ^ _^^ I -^ 1" inlate Fall.iud WinterforSprlng-blooming. .20 .6.S 8 00 * »• fefiiifliiiiBB' 1 Mrs. M. Spanolln. lilack-seeded white 20 .65 8 00 Mrs. J. Manda. Light shell pink 20 .65 8 00 Mrs. William Sim. Apricot pink 20 .65 sioo Mrs. Woodrow Wilson. Appleblossom pink 30 I.OO ...... Pinkand White, lilanche Ferrv type, extra choice .20 .65 8 00 President Woodrow Wilson. Magenta rose .20 65 8!oo Rose Queen. A splendid commercial pink, best seller on Chicago market. Sow in Summer for Winterblooniing 30 .90 12.00 Rose Queen. Greenhouse i rown 85 3.00 ... Selma Swenson. Clear light soft pink 20 .65 8.00 SongBird. The flower is thesamecoloras'Flor- tii Morse Spencer", and a bit lighter than 1 Un.la IVarson" 30 .90 12.00 Songster. Giant early lavender 30 .90 12.00 4^ MBR^^^^^^^^KfL^ , Spring Maid, Light pink on cr am ground 20 .6} 8.00 II^ l^^f^^^^l^^B^^^^^ Snow Flake. This is the best early flowering white seeded Spencer 25 .80 10.00 Venus. Standard white, slightly blushed pink "iugs 20 .65 8.00 Trade Packets Contain M OZ. Warbler. Rich mauve purple 30 .90 12.00 Trade pk(. Oz. Lb. WedgewoO''. Identical in co-Ior and size of blos- Apricot Orchid. A delightful and charming shade. $0.25 $0.80 $10.00 sum to the late llowering Wedgewood and is a Asta Ohn. identical in color and size 01 blossom magnificent clear blue 50 2.00 to the popular late-flowering AstaOhn. This is WhlteOrchid. White flowers of good substance. .20 .65 8 OC sure to be the most popular lavender 30 1.00 14.00 „ ,„u . . . , - o."v Bohemian Girl. Deep pink, standard orange blush .20 .65 8.00 Yanrawa, 1 he color on opening is rose, changiu'; Cream, identical in color and size of blossom to as the flower deve ops to a light pink standard, Dobbie's Cream. It has immense blossoms very tinted buff w th blush wings 20 .65 8.00 frilled and duplexed 30 1.00 MIXED. Winter-flowerinB Spencer, many kinds. .15 .50 6.50 '"Sr VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE "Vy""'' Mention the American Florist when writing Lilium Giganteum 7-9 in. and 9-10 in., (or Immediate dellrerj. Write for Prices. Yokohama Nursery Co., Lil Woolworth Bldg., New York City 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, 111. THE G. HERBERT COY SEED CO. VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB. Contract Growers of HIGH GRADE SEEDS Cucumber. Muskmelon, Squash and Pumpkin, Sweet. Flint and Dent Seed Com. Get Quotations From LANDRETH SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED B|^„„sd„ie Bristol, Pa. To Growers and the Trade SPECIAL OFFER OF NEW AND RARE DAFFODILS King Alfred, Weardalc PerfecUon, Lord Roberts, Vao Waverens Gaat First Size Bulbs, True to Name. 35/- per 100. tl,") per lOJi'. Package free for cash. These are money makers. Giant Trumpet DaffodiiS These are the best cuininerciul Didfodils and real- ize hijihest pri/.es in London markets. vl. LllL>KoOlN| RARE BULBS 30 Carlisle St , BELFAST, IRELAND I "MORE AND BETTER | iKENTIASl than ever. I Joseph Heacock Company I WYNCOTE - - PA. J WRITE FOR PRICES" iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii MICHELL'S NEW CROP PANSY SEED Micheirs Giant Exhibition Mixed A giant strain which, for size of bloom, heavy texture and varied col- ors and shades, cannot be surpassed. Half tr. pkt.", 30c: tr. pkt., oOc; V4 oz., $1.25; ?2.00 per 14 oz.; per oz., |7.00. KIA>T SORTS, SEP.\R.\TE COLORS Tr. pkt. Oz. .\r.uTf Blue $0.40 $2.75 Uliiek Blue 40 2.75 ISinperor \\ illlnni, blue .40 2.75 HorteUNia Red 40 2.75 King of the HInckM 40 2.75 Lord Beiicou.sHeld, purple violet 40 2.75 Peacock, blue, claret and white 40 2.75 .Sno« Queen, pure white ,40 2.75 .striped and Mottled 40 2.75 U liite «1th Eye 40 2.75 I'ure VeIlo»v 40 2.75 VelloH with Eye 40 2.75 .VIso .\ll Other Seasonable Seeds, Bulbs and Supillies. Send for Wholesale Price List. MICHELL'S SEED HOUSE 51s Market St., Philadelphia Mention the American Florist when writing. The American Florist, Aug. 24, American Association of Nurserymen. J. R. Mayhew, ^Yaxabacllie. Ti.-x., Presi- dent; J. Edward Moon, Rlorrisville, Pa.. Vice-President; Curtis Nye Smitli, 19 Con- gress St. , Boston, Mass. , Secretary and Coun- sel. Forty-four annual convention will be held at Chicago in 1919. Vi.siTED Chicago : H. C. Neubrand, representing C. R. Burr & Co., Man- chester, Conn. Barr's Lancaster Nurseries Burn- About three a. m., August 17, the boiler house and adjoining greenhouses at the Keystone Nurseries, owned by B. F. Barr & Co., Lancaster, Pa., were destroyed by Are. The boiler house was burned to the ground, including quite a lot of supplies, pipe cutting and threading tools, also all of the side sash from one of his big houses, all of which is a total loss. The big carnation house adjoining was burned in for about 25 feet, but the wind, fortunately blowing the fire away from this house, the carnations, which have just started nicely, were ruined only in that portion that was burned. The sweet pea house had about the same amount of dam- age, and a wide drive between the boiler house and the balance of the place saved all but the nearest green- house, which was a total wreck. All of the coal for the season was in and around this house and caught fire, but with the assistance of two fire compa- nies, it was quickly drenched and the loss here is not heavy. Mr, Barr, who lives about two miles distant on his farm, was brought in, but too late to do anything, and considers himself lucky that it was not worse. There seems to be no known reason for the fire, nor whether it was accidental or incen- diary. Albert M. Herr. Camperdown Elm. For several years past I have noted a weeping elm in several gardens in a western suburb of London, and also in Berkshire^ although I have failed to locate the source from which the trees were supplied. It forms a narrow, timbrella-headed tree, with the com- pactness of the Kilmarnock weeping willow. The tree is Ulmus montana Camperdownii, and may be easily dis- tinguished from U. m. pendtila, of Lou- don, by its very broad leaves, .lying above and hiding the branches, where- as those of U. m. pedula are narrower, and disposed beneath the branches, so that the latter are exposed all through the season while the tree is in full leaf. The Camperdown elm takes up much less space than the older weep- ing form, and is, therefore, suitable for planting in small gardens and on lawns of limited dimensions. I have seen trees planted on either side of a narrow gateway, meeting above, and just pruned at the ends of the branches to prevent their blocking the way to the front door of the villa. The va- riety originated at Camperdown House. Dundee, where it was of some age 40 years ago, and prostrate on the ground amongst other elms. I first saw the variety in a Forfarshire nursery in the nineties of last century, under the name of Lord Camperdown's elm, — J, F., in London Gardeners' Chronicle. f^/^pW'O now ready in strong plants from Kl l^f ^ 2H-in. pots. Am. Beauty, A. Ri- '■^\f>J*-'^ voire, P.P. Patzer, K. A. Victoria, Meteor, Mrs. C. Hall, P. and W. Killarney, Radi- ance, *5.00 per 100; UhM per 1000 H. Beauty, Jlrs. F. Dennison, Red Radiance, Tipperarv, Ward, $5.50 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. Mrs. Cha's, Russell, Rose-Pink Ophelia. Mme. E. Rostrand, $10.00 per 100; «90.00 per 1000. ^ ^ LE L U LL fsPRIWQriELDOHIO-J Mention the American Florist when writing PEONIES 30 acres. Can supply your wacts. Write for Catalogue. Gilbert H. Wild Sarcoxie, - Missouri Mention the American Florist whenwriting Specialists in Specimen Stoci( FOR LANDSCAPE WOSE. Hardy Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Box- Troods, Hollies and a complete line of Coniferous Evergreens. Write for Prices. COTTAGE GARDENS NURSERIES, Inc. EUREKA, CALIFORNIA. Mention the American Florist whenxoriting Hill's Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Small, medium and large sizes supplied. Price list now ready. The D. HiU Nursery Co. Evereteeii Spedalsls largesl Growers m America Box 404. DUNDEE, ILL. Fra Plena. This is the old fashioned red; the most brilliant of all reds -5 2.40 15.00 UNNAMED PEONIES. Divided Foots of from 3 to 5 eyes. Doz. 100 Double AVhite, Pinit and Red $1.50 $10.00 Double Mixed, two to flve eyes 1.20 7.50 PEONIES IN CASE LOTS. For several years we have sold specially packed cases. The roots are young and each has 3 to 5 eyes. These cases contain 67 double white, 67 double pink and 66 double red, each color separate — 2 00 roots in all. Price, Case for $20.00. 2 Cases for $38.00. We cannot divide cases. CHICAGO NEW YORK .60 6.00 40.00 2.40 IS.OO 3.00 30.00 4.00 30.00 3.00 20.00 3.60 2.40 1.^.00 VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, DAHLIAS A gootl assortment of the best all around vari- pties. 2 inch pot plants at prices running from $2,00 to $26.00 per 100, We will send 1000 in an assortment of 20 varieties, out selection for $20.00. Cash with order. R. VINCENT, Jr. fi SONS CO. White Marsh, Md. GERANIUMS ROOTKD CCmVGS. For dellteir Oct. 1st to Dec. 15th. S. A. Nutt, pev 1000, $12.50; Ricard and Poitovine, per 1000, .$15.00. For delivery Dec. 15th to Feb. 15th. S. A. Nutt, per 1000, $15.00; Hlcard, Poitevine. per IflOO, $17.60. Parcel post delivery made at actnal cost. Bill sent with shipment. Cash for nittiPES to accompany the order. ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER. PA, CARNATIONS F. DORNER & SONS CO., Lafayette - - - Indiana Mention the AmericanFlorist when writing. 290 The American Florist. Aug. 2i, DRACAENA FRAGRANS AND MASSANGEANA We offer a splendid stock for growing. Dracaena Massangeana 3 inch pots $4.50 per doz ; $35 00 per 100 4 inch pots 6.00 per doz.; 50.00 per 100 Dracaena Fragrans 3 inch pots $2.50 per aoz.; $18 00 per 100 4 inch pots 4.00 per doz.; 30.00 per 100 5 inch pots 5.00 per doz.; 40.00 per 100 HENRY A. DREER 714-716 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. The above prices are intended for the Trade only. Dracaena Massangeana. If interested in CHRISTMAS HEATHER It will be to your advan- tage to communicate with Yours truly, A. L. MILLER JAMAICA, N. Y. ■iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii^^ I The Bird's Nest Fern i Perfect and saleable in every size, very effective as S single specimens or in plant basket combinations. I ■ Our stock from the smallest sizes up is strong and vigor- B ous, all symetrical plants without a blemish. I PRICES: § Per 100 I IVi Inch pots $12.50 I 214 Inch pots 20.00 § 3 Inch pots 25.00 1 4 inch pots 50.00 g Sold by the dozen at per hundred rates. Per 100 5 inch pots $ 75.00 6 inch pots 100.00 7 inch potB 200.00 W. K. HARRIS I 55th and Springfield Ave., iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Philadelphia, Fa igi8 The American Florist. 291 Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. ASPARAGUS. Asiiaiagus Sprengeri, 2-ln.. $3.00: 3-in., $6.00 au.l 4-iii.. $10. («i per 100. Fine bushv pliints. At nir.NRY SMITH, Grand Rapids. Micb. ASPARAGOS PLUMOSDS SEEDLINGS, extra strong, $6.60 per 1,000. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE. Chicago and New i'ork. Asparagus Sprcngeri. 2i4-ln., 53.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1.000. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesvile, O. ASPLENIUM. Asplenium Nidus Avis (Bird's Nest Fcrnl. We offer fine, well furnished plants at 50c, 75c. $1.(X) and $1.50 each. J. A. PETERSON & SONS, Westwood. Cincinnati, O. AZALEAS. iHKlcled. 12-15 iu.. OOc each: 15-18 in. 18-22-iD., .$1.25 each. McHutchison Chambers St.. New York. BLUBS. Bulbs, IJljf. For autumn and winter, from storage. Glganteum. Siteciosum Album, Spe- closum Rubrum and Auratum. For sizes and prices see advertisement eisewheie in this Issue. Vaugban's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Bulbs. Lll. Giganteum, 7-9 and 9-10 In. for Immediate delivery. Write for prices. Yoko- hama Nursery Co.. Ltd.. Woolworth Bldg., New York City. Bulbs. Lilium Glganteum, from cold storage, 7-9 (300 to case). Write for prices. Chas. Schwake & Co., Inc., 90-92 West Broadway, New York, CALLAS. CALLA AETHIOPICA. At present the only dependable new crop lily bulb for 1918-19. Prices at Chicago: Large bulbs (1% to 2inch). per 100, $7.00; per l,(XiO, $65.00; Mammoth (2 to 2y.- Inch). per lOO, $9.50; per 1,000, $90.00; 2M.-inch and up, per 100, $11.50; per 1,000; $110.00. Prices at New York: Large bulbs (1^ to 2-inch), per 1.000, $75.00; Mammoth (2 to 2y»-incU). per 1,000, $110.00, 2i/.-inch and up, per 1.000. $150.00. Now ready. VAUGHAN'S SKEI) STORE, Chi- cago and New York. Callas, home gron-n, fine stock, ready in Au- gust. For sizes and prices, see advertisement on front cover of this issue. S. S. Skidelsky & Co.. 1004 Lincoln Bldg.. Philadelphia, Pa. CARNATIONS. FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. Positively the best obtainable. Order early. 100 1000 Pink Enchantress $6.00 $55.00 Carnegie 5.00 45.00 Victory e.Oi) 60.00 Alice 0.00 50.00 Thenanthos 6.00 55.00 M.ltchless 6.*«*', fc. split carna- -v '▼^k. tions with ■-,*■', uh Superior ■ ....JHbnlL^ Carnation ntr STAPLES ii ^r- 35c |ier 1000; T/ 3000 forai.OO. ¥ Postpaid. Jj Wm. Schlatter w Before i, SOH 422 Main Street, Springfield, A.'ler MjSS lentioii UiG American Florist iohe^i writing CUT FLOWER BOXES rOWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention the American Florist whenwriting The Chrysanthemum By Elmer D. Smith ^M^:K NEW AND REVISED EDITION Price SO Cents. Cash with Order. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO ULTIMATELY YOU'LL IPP^;^ DEMAND MAGIC BRAND When Ordering Fertilizer Of Your Supply House. WHY NOT DO IT NOW. 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Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891 at the Post Office at Chicago, Illinois, under a«t of iMarch 3, lc79. Published Evekt Saturday et AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. long Distance Phone : Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address : Ameno, Chicago. Subscription, United States and Jlelico, $1 .f a year; Canada, $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. Volumes half yearly from August 3, 1901. Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc., American Florist Co., JW S. Dearborn St., Chicago SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. K OiTicERS — C. H. ToTTY, Madison, N. J., President; Jules Bourdet, St. Louis, Mo., Vice- President; John Young, 1170 Broadway, New York, Secretary; J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer. The thirty-fifth annual convention will be held at Deiroit, Mich., August, 1919. Thirty-sixth annual convention at Cleveland, O., 1930. ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN CEMETERY SUPERINTENDENTS. Next annual convention, Rochester, N. Y., September 11-14, 1918. \V. N. Rudd, Mt. Green- wood. Chicago, President; Wm. li. Joneb, High- wood, Pittsburgh, Pa., Secretary-Treasurer. AMERICAN DAHLIA SOCIETY. Next annnal meeting and exhibition, New York, September 34-26, 11)18. Offioebs— Richard ViHCBNT, Jr., White Marsh, Md., President; Jasfxh R. Lewis, 736 Riverside Drive, New York, Secretary. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Next Annual Convention and Exhibition- New York, November 6-8, 1918. Wm. W. Vert. Greenwich, Conn., President; C. W. Johnson, 2242 W. 109th Street, Chicago, Secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Officers— Benjamin Hammond, Beacon, N. Y., President; \Vm. J. Keimel, Elmhurst, 111., Vice- President; Prof. E. A White, Cornell Univers- ity, Ithaca, N. Y., Secretary. AMERICAN SWEET PEA SOCIETY. Officers— G. W. Kerr, Doylestown, Pa., Presi- Jent; Wm. Gray, Bellevue Rd., Newport, R. I., Secrelar>'. Next anuualexhibition, June 1919.' THE ST. LOUIS CONVENTION. Next Conventions, Detroit, Mich.,';i919; Cleveland, C, 1920. OFFICERS FOR 1919: President, J. F. Ammann, Edwardsville. ni. Vice-President. E. A. Fetters, Deiroit, Miciu Secretary, Jolin Yoirag, New York Treastirer, J. J. Hess, unidha. Neb. DIRECTORS ELECTED: Joseph H. Hill Richmond, Ind.; C. C. Pollworth, Milwaukee, Wis. (Continued from Last Issue.) Publicity Session Live Feature. Henry Penn's report of the commit- tee on publicity was read by Secretary Young, Mr. Penn not being able to be present. The report, which was full and complete and showed the work of the committee to have been arduous, and in spite of a general apathy, in the main successful. Mr. Penn was given a vote of thanks. Richard Vincent, Jr., then hauled the delegates over the coals for not advertising the business, by neglecting the wearing of flowers in their buttonholes, describing how it was the universal custom in England and could be made the same here if every florist would push it individually. They must not be ashamed of their business but glory in it. His forcible remarks were loudly applauded. George Asmus, chairman of the pub- licity finance committee, read an elabo- rate report showing in detail the prog- ress of the movement since its incep- tion. He spoke enthusiastically of the tour of Secretary Young through New England and the west, out to the coast, which had been successful beyond ex- pectations. In securing so many mem- bers to the S. A. F. (over 250). he felt justified in asking that the society bear half of the expense of the trip. Mr. Asmus was loudly applauded at the close. J. P. Ammann praised the work of the committee, as now was the time to push publicity, now was the time to prepare for peace. He fully endorsed the idea that the society pay half the expenses of Secretary Young's trip and work, and asked, as well, for a rising vote of appreciation, which was given amid great applause. Secretary Young then read his report of the promotion bureau. This was full of interest, de- scribing the work in detail. The per- sonal meeting of the secretary with members of the trade all over the coim- try had been productive of the greatest good. He felt sure that it would be comparatively easy to raise the amount to $iOU,000 the coming year. Max Schling, of New York, adaressed the convention, saying there should be no limit; there were over 20,(XX> florists in the country, which at $5.00 annually would be $100,000. The great strength of advertising was continuity, not just a flare up now and then. Tne oftener we knock the oftener we hear "Come in." He added, "Say it with flowers" is a great slogan, but the public do not as yet understand it, as one man had said to him, "1 did not buy flowers because I could not get it in my mind what to say." He advised the growers to work with all their might now in- stead of hanging back, as there would be a big demand for flowers later on, Robt. C. Kerr, Houston, Tex., then gave the publicity fund a boost in an earnest appeal which brought action and re- sulted in additional subscriptions to the amount of $905, which, with the exception of a few minor amounts, were to be repeated annually for four years. The following are the subscrib- ers and amounts : Baur & Stelukamp, Indianapolis SO.OO Hlllyer'3 Klower Shop, Austin, Tei 25.00 Alfred C. Humfeld, Clay Ceuter, Kan.. 10.00 Baum'3 Home of Flowers, KnoxTlUe, Teou. 25.00 298 The American Florist. Aug. 31, Frauk S". Morris. Bloomingtoii. Inil lii.OO Bobt. Weeks, Clevelanrl. 25.00 Chas. P. Mueller, Wichita, Kan. (addi- tionall 25.00 W. L. Rock Floral Co.. Kansas City (ad- ditional 1 100.00 OiKle Brothers Co., Washington (addi- tional) 1«9-™ Charles Heacock. Austin. Texas -ia.w Robt. C. Kerr Co.: Inc., Honstou, Te.vas.. 2o.0il R. J. Windier. Chicago (1 yr.) 2o.0n SummerBeld Floral Co.. Springfield. Mo.. 10.00 T. G. Broune. St. Louis, Mo 5.00 John Astelprich. Paris. Ill 15-00 Morgan Floral Co.. Henderson. Ky 10.00 Edward Green, San Antonio. Texas 5.00 Wm. Barkham, Ridgewood, N. J. (1 yr.) 5.0U Fred Sehram. Park Uidge. 111. (1 yr.l... o.OO George Madseu. Alton, 111 10.00 Robert Winkler. Wcllston, Mo W.OO r Wintpricli. I>eflaii,e. 10.00 Woudland & Kiemel Co.. Elmhurst. 111.- 50.00 Colieii & Hiller, New Vork 25.nO Davis Flor.ll Co.. Pine Bluft. Ark ,}."-''!l p. F. O'Keefe. Boston. Mass lOn.Oil A. C. Brown, Springfleld, 111 2o.0o W. J. Edwards, Kirkwood, Mo 10.00 Henry F W. Aue, Webster Grove o.OO Lover of flowers through Max Schling. 200.00 Albert Pochelon. Detroit, Mich., pro- posed that a triang-le competition in the collection of funds for the publicity movement be started between growers, wholesalers, and retailers, which he thought would have the same effect as in the team competition in the selling of Liberty Bonds. Secretary Young- said he desired to thank publicly all those in the trade Avho had given so much of their time to assist him in this work, and that much of the credit for getting free reading- notices across in the daily pa- pers, which was the best kind of ad- vertising, was due to Henry Pepper, his assistant in New York, who worked indefatigably along these lines. The convention was then addressed by Major P. F. O'Keefe, of Boston, Mass., who has charge of the profes- sional work of the campaign. In a lengthy but very interesting and en- thusiastic talk, which was listened to with marked attention, he described in detail every phase of the work. How selections of mediums were made dif- ferent in character so as not to dupli- cate the clientele of the readers. He said that to make a name for an article and associate it with its purpose w.is the ob,iect of advertising. "Say it with Flowers" was a slogan that should be given the greatest prominence by flor- ists everywhere. It conveys a thought, an opportunity. He had seen it favor- ably commented on in a number of papers. Florists are selling a compara- tively small proportion of the people of the country, when their product was available for so many purposes in con- veying sentiment for every occasion in life. If every man in the trade could be induced to back up this movement, according to his means, the result would be phenomenal, opening up chan- nels that are now unknown. He felt sure that 10 flowers would grow where one grew before. Advertising was not an expense, it was an investment, the one thing- necessary to great success in any business. He mentioned a number of successes in advertising, the great profits of which made his hearers fairly gasp. He cited a Philadelphia paper, which had lost a large department store ad, and immediately its circula- tion fell off over 20,0(X) copies. He ad- vised every one to tie up to the large publicity ads as they appeared and use the electros locally. They would, he felt .sure, be much benefited. The standard of cost set by advertising men for newspapers and magazines, he ex- plained, was 1/10 of one cent per line for newspapers per 1.000 circulation and .fl.OO a page per thousand for the magazines. Large store advertisers set aside three to four per cent of their gross sales for their advertising fund. The advertising of this publicity move- ment costs the S. A. F. -nothing except its preparation and space rates, as the advertising' firm receives its pay in commissions from the papers which carry the advertisements. The glass and metal sign, "Say it with flowers," he said, was the cheapest and best sign ever made for any busi- ness and should be in every flower store in the L'nited States. The taking up of this slogan by the Red Cross, who had used over 12,000 of them in paper form, was a wonderful endorsement and great free advertisement. Major O'Keefe was given hearty applause and a vote of thanks^ W. F. Gude struck a popular cord when he proposed that in the name of the society, a box of flowers be sent to every bereaved home in St. Louis which had been announced in the daily press of the week as having lost their sons in battle. This was immediately passed. The session then adjourned. The meeting of the National Associa- tion of Gardeners was held in Moolah Temple. Wednesday, at 8 p. m. On the stage were seated President Totty of the S. A. F., E. G. Hill. W. F. Gude. Benjamin Hammond. Robert Weeks, Robert Kerr, and Prof. H. B. Dorner. L. P. Jensen presided and opened the meeting. Robert W^eeks. president of the association, explained the nature of these conferences which were auxiliary to the national associa- tion. He referred to their success at Boston and New York, and said that every local board should take them up. Essays and literature from the national association would be sent out from time to time for discussion. He spoke of the work for the association by Wm. F. Gude at Washington. D. C. President Totty spoke of the great work of M. C. Ebel. the secretary, and how he was trying to raise the stand- ard of their work and salaries. Shak- ing carpets and milking' cows was no longer in their line of duty. He was glad to see them afliliated with the S. A. F. They should make a flght to hold the choice plants in their employers' greenhouses as people were no^w getting over their first fright and hysteria. Wm. F. Gude made an eloquent ad- dress in which he said he believed that all stock of almost every kind could be produced in this country. Lilies had been grown in three years by the gov- ernmental gardens near Washington that were as good as any that ever came from Japan. In this great coun- try, with its 107.000.000 people, he thought there were brains enough and also variety of climate to grow any- thing to the greatest perfection. E. G. Hill said he thought it a mis- take to cut out our opportunity to get the new things of Europe, and in re- turn ship the 'oest of our nurseries. We should get busy here and grow new things that would best suit our climatic conditions. Dr. Van Fleet, he added, was doing wonders with roses, produc- ing varieties to resist mildew. America is the country of homes, the home is the fotmdation of liberty, and we shcnild do all we can to strengthen the home by beautifying it. W. F. Gude then proposed in honor of Wm. R. Smith, who had presided at the S. A. F. convention in St. Louis in ISn.S, who was proud to be called a gardener, and who always tried to ele- vate the craft, a moment of standing and bowed meditation. Professor H. B. Dorner made an earnest address in which he pleaded for a more general college education for men in the profession. The war and its demands came first, but where Uncle Sam gave the young men of the imme- diate future choice of an opportunity for college education or the army, he hoped influence would be brought to bear on the college side. He told of the great opportunity for the college men in the business after the war. speaking with much earnestness and force, and 'was heartily applauded. Benjamin Hammond opening his re- marks with the legend, "Where there is no vision, the people perish," said the florist and gardener must have vision, plan great things, and look forward to further achievements. Children, edu- cated in school gardening, even in the most primitive way. became much bet- ter citizens, and when at first they stole flowers were, after they saw the light, their greatest protectors. Chil- dren who begin with vegetables soon want flowers and are not satisfied until they g-et them. Close attention was paid to all the speakers and much bene- fit resulted from the conference. Thursday's Proceedings. The Thursday morning: session opened with the election of ofiicers to serve for 1919. The new system of arranging the polls or ballot boxes into four sec- tions with three watchers or clerks on guard at each was tried out for the first time. John G. Esler, the" chief judge, .said it did not work out as ex- peditiously as was hoped, and he thought a still better plan could be adopted. Mr. Esler reported a total of 144 votes cast, as follows: For presi- dent, J. Fred Ammann, Edwardsville, 111.. 134; vice-president, E. A. Fetters! Detroit, Mich.. 66; vice-president, Rob- ert Rahaley, Detroit, Mich., 62; secre- tary. John Young. New York, l.'M- treasurer, J. J. Hess. Omaha, Neb., 13l'. Board of directors, two to be elected: Jos. H. Hill. Richmond. Ind., 87; C. C. Pollworth. Milwaukee, Wis., 6.5- J S Wilson, Des Moines. la., .'56; John" a! Evans. Richmond. Ind., 40; Chas. L. Baum. Knoxville. Tenn., ,S]. President-elect Ammann was then escorted to the platform amid cheering and applause. He thanked the mem- bers for the great honor they had con- ferred on him. as the president of this society, which was a work of esteem to be cherished by every man. He hoped that with the noble aid of his fellow officers and members of the board of directors, to so manage the affairs of the organization that it would be one of the strongest and most patriotic under the Stars and Stripes. The hearts of the people of the country have melted into one in the winning of the war, until it was a privilege to go into the ranks, a sacrifice to stay at home, and it was our duty to keep the home fires burning- as the boys would come back better than they went away. He said. "We must back them up at the front with all sacrifice here and keep their positions open for their return. With your assistance I will do my ut- most to carry out the duties of this great oflice and hope and pray that at the end I can say I have accomplished something." Secretary John Young also thanked the members for this en- dorsement of his work, and gave great credit to the president and other mem- bers of the executive board, who had done so much to further the work. He was not satisfied, but looked for much igi8. The American Florist. 299 greater progress, and would grive the best that was in him for the coming: year. ' Treasurer J. J. Hess thanked the members for their confidence which gave him another opportunity to save money for them. He predicted a great future for the society. Joseph H. Hill and C. C. Pollworth. directors-elect. both , expressed their appreciation of the confidence placed in them and as- sured they would do their utmost to advance the interests of the society. The memorial resolutions as presented by Chairman Michael Barker were then i-ead and adopted, all standing- with bowed heads. The report of the nomen- clature committee was also received A telegram of thanks from F. R. Newbold. president of the Horticultural Society of New York, for the society's contribution of IS.iOO towards the main- tenance of the Xew York Florists' Club ambulance in France, was read. Cost of Production Discussed. President Totty then read his paper on "Present Day Cost of Production." He stated that the g-rower was the cor- nerstone of the business. The retailer gave too much time to working- his competitors out of the business. Grow- er-retailers as a rule sell too cheaply, not taking into account the labor of themselves or families, and that the government income tax was going to be a blessing in disguise, as it would compel me to keep books and show them truths about their business thev had never known. F. C. W. Brown, of Cleveland. O.. stated that growers whom he knew kept accurate accounts, said, in one case, it cost .$1.00 a plant to force roses and another found %\.?,'i to be the price. Irwin Berterman said he hoped the society would take up this matter. He felt sure an accurate knowledge of costs would result in bet- ter prices and place the business on a higher plane. Make the competition not with each other, but with the public. E. G. Hill said he hoped this would be gone into in detail with a large rep- resentative committee from all parts of the country. Many men do not keep books that can be balanced, but are satisfied after a long life of hard work, which netted but a bare living to sell their ground which had accrued in value and retire. Coal Conservation. The afternoon session was opened with an address by representative Henry Martin of the local United .States fuel administration. He was intro- duced by W. F. Gude. who also gave a short account of the fuel situation. The speaker reported the outlook was very serious. The question of the fuel shortage, its reality, and where to place the blame, if any, was constantly being presented. The situation is that a re- cent order to save r)0,(KHXOOO tons of coal had been changed to make it 101.- (K 10,000 tons. There were laws to en- f'lrce all the various conservation or- ders, which, although very stringent, amounting to great hardships and money losses in many cases, were all. he was glad to say, being complied with willingly from purely patriotic motives. The making and the sailing of the enormous shipping facilities necessary to carry on the war. accounted for the largest part of the consumption, to which was to be added the great num- ber of factories engaged in other war work for the government. Speaking of the savings, due to efforts made by the commission, the skip stop of the I E. A. FETTERS, DETROIT, MICH. \' ice-President-Elect Society of Ameriuaa Florists. street railways over the country, he said, had saved 1,000,000 tons of coal. The curtailment of electric light had saved enormously. All industries of whatever character that took measures to conserve coal, would have prefer- ence if further reductions were found necessary. Even the chalking down of the number of barrows of coal used daily, was an effort to help. Congested railroad conditions in the east were re- sponsible for greater restriction there. Screenings were available, also run of mine coal, to those in Indiana and fur- ther west. Screenings could be safely stored to a depth of three feet, either inside or outdoors. More than this was likely to cause trouble, as it might heat up and take fire. Mr. Martin thought the time in which screenings might be secured, would be further extended to October. C. L. Washburn. Chicago, said he thought the florists owed a great deal to the commission in fixing the price of screenings at $2.05 per ton. In speak- ing of the country's production of coal. Wm. F. Gude said that it was reported in Washington as high at times as \1.- (KX),000 tons per week. At the close of his address. Mr. Martin was given a hearty vote of thaijks. Miss Lillian Stuart was here given the privilege of the platform to present the scheme of the "Arcadian Way," a Utopian dream of a wide tree-bordered highway to be laid out in a straight line SIMI miles long, 120 feet in width. with tree-lined parks (XHJ feet in width on either side. This is to reach from the great lakes to the Gulf of Mexico. The lady was most enthusiastic and even offered to make President Totty a member of the commission. The mat- ter was, on motion, referred to the board of directors for their considera- tion. Letters from state vice-presidents were then read followed by the report of the judges on the trade exhibits. The report of the national flower show committee. Geo. Asmus, chairman, was then read by John Yoimg. This was a very full and complete report, giving the various causes which had resulted in the postponement of this important work imtil after the war. Membership Competition. Awarding- the prizes of President Totty's offer for the greatest number of new mernbers brought in during the year by any one member. Jos. Manda, chairman of the committee, reported that after going over the books care- fully they found Frank Fi-iedley, Cleve- land, O.. to be the winner with a list of 03, his competitor. W. J. Pilcher, being a close second with 01. The prizes were Liberty Bonds to the amount of .$100 and .$150. On motion of Irwin Berter- man of the committee, it was agreed that the society add .$50 and present to each gentleman a like amount for their good work, which was heartily agreed to. The secretary here voiced 300 The American Florist. Aug. 31, MEMBERS OF SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND FRIENDS AT MOOLAH TEMPLE, ST. LOUIS CONVENTION, AUG. 21. 1918. his thanks to all the St. Louis brethren who had made his stay preparatory to the convention so pleasant, and par- ticularly he desired to thank Fred H. Meinhardt, who had been of the great- est assistance, giving freely of his per- sonal services. The question of the correct amount to mark off in depreciation of green- houses in reporting the government income tax was discussed, the general consensus of opinion settling on 10 per cent per annum. C. L. Washburn stat- ed that in taking down greenhouses 15 years old the material could not be sold and the boilers costing $30,000 brought $900 as old iron. Frequent painting, it was stated, added long years to the life of all such structures. The great work of John Young as secretary of the society, in securing so many new members, together with his promotion and activity in securing funds and pushing the publicity cam- paign, was heartily endorsed amid great applause by a rising vote, which the secretary gratefully acknowledged, and promised the best in him for next year. The convention then adjourned. Publicity Committee Report. The first half of our national adver- tising campaign came to a close in June, so that I believe it is now time to review the work of the past six months and also consider what future action is deemed most expedient. Our original plan called for an expenditure of $50,000 for the first year, $40,000 to be applied to national magazine adver- tising (omitting the months of July, August and September) and $10,000 to cover the cost of the promotion bureau and other incidental expenses in con- nection with the campaign. As we did not have $50,000 on hand, or promised at the time, it was not deemed wise to make any plans beyond June, and we instructed our advertising agency ac- cordingly. John Young, our secretary, will submit, or probably has submitted, a report showing the expenditures up to date, and the balance we now have on hand to carry on future publicity plans. A brief survey ol the advertis- ing which has been done, will perhaps not be out of place, although I believe most of our members are more or less familiar with our efforts. The campaign, as you know, started in February with a full page Valentine advertisement in the Saturday Evening Post, and although it had to be consid- erably rushed to catch the issue, I am sure the advertisement was admirable in every way. That the results were extremely gratifying we all know. The next most notable advertisement was the color page in the Metropolitan Mag- azine for July. Some doubt was ex- pressed by some of our members as to the advisability of using this publica- tion, but I am sui-e the secretary will bear me out that the replies received from this particular advertisement was overwhelming proof that it was care- fully read by the public and that we got our first really inspirational mes- sage on flowers across. On Mothers' day, we all experienced another phe- nomenal demand for flowers — I used the word "phenomenal" in a most con- servative sense, for we must consider the abnormal times we are living in, times when many people are dispensing with so-called luxuries, and who er- roneously consider flowers a luxury. Again, at Easter, we saw the public respond to our appeals as never before in the history of our business — mem- bers in all sections of the country re- ported record-breaking sales. These three special occasions are conclusive proof to me that if we pursue our pub- licity plans consistently, we can have an Easter, Valentine, Mothers' day and other occasions when flowers should be purchased, firmly entrenched in the hearts and minds of the American people. But these were not the only times that the increased use of flowers was suggested to the American public. Smaller advertisements were used in the Saturday Evening Post, Metropoli- tan, Literary Digest, Good Housekeep- ing, Woman's Home Companion, De- lineator, Garden Magazine, House & Garden, American Florist, Florist's Re- view, Horticulture and Florist's Ex- change. Each time we published an insertion in this combined list of pub- lications, we reached six million people, and with all of the insertions we had from February to June, we reached over 13.000,000 readers of these publi- cations, impressing upon them in every case the importance of purchasing- flowers for birthdays, weddings and other occasions, when ordinarily many people send as gifts or tokens of con- gratulations or sympathy other gifts when flowers would be more appro- priate. So much for our appeal to the public. I wish I could speak as encour- agingly about our appeal to our mem- bers for supporting this great move- ment, but alas, I cannot. In the early stages of the campaign that is, before the Valentine page ap- peared in the Saturday Evening Post, a call for cooperation was sent broad- cast, both to our members and non- members, one urging subscriptions to the publicity fund, and the other urging florists to join our society. About two months later, another "broadside" ap- peal was put in the mails, but again our efforts did not receive the support they surely deserved. It is somewhat dis- couraging to think that so few of our members have subscribed to the pub- licity fund. If ever there was a time when our business needed publicity it is right now, in view of the tremendous increase in wages among the class of people who are prolific spenders, when educated as to what they should buy. Our slogan, "Say it with Flowers," has taken hold in great shape, and I feel confident that its persistent use in national and local florist advertising is going to sell the American people more flowers. I have had an opportun- ity to discuss the general result of our six months' advertising with florists from different parts of the country, and I have yet to find a man who did not say that he has benefited — -benefited materially — from the publicity thus far undertaken. What of the future? We are in the midst of a business crisis which is going to put men to the test — a test that will show the survival of the fittest, and deal ruthlessly with those who hesitate or display pessimism. I realize that the government has placed certain restrictions on our in- dustry, but that does not mean we are going out of business. I submit that the more you educate the general pub- lic to the value of flowers, aye, to the necessity of flowers, in every day life, the greater our business is going to be- come; any tendency to restrict its de- velopment will lessen that much. The notion of a great part of the public which maintains that flowers come un- der the head of luxuries is misguided, and is due solely to lack of education on our part. I believe we can accept it as the gen- eral policy of our government to inter- fere just as little as possible with any industry — even when it comes under the heading of a luxury. Our lawmak- ers realize that the successful prosecu- IQlS. The American Florist. 301 MEMBERS OF SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND FRIENDS AT MOOLAH TEMPLE, ST. LOUIS CONVENTION, AUG. 21, 1918. tion of the war, and the raising of great loans towai'd that end, depends absolutely on the general prosperity of our people or their uninterrupted em- ployment at high wages. We are be- . ginning to discount the many wild rumors which flaring newspaper head- lines heralded regarding taxation and confiscation of industries. Canada passed through the same expe^'ience in the early stages of the war, so did England, but as soon as our economists iDfigan to analyze this and that busi- ness, they very soon found out that the wiping out of one business, appar- ently needless in itself, affected a long string of other industries, with the result that the most minimum restric- tions were desirable. So I say that many of us have been unduly pes- simistic regarding the future of our business. ■We have shown what America, speeded up, can do in everything it undertakes, and just as we have solved the shipbuilding problem, the ammuni- tion problem, the raising of a great army, and so on, so I am confident that we will solve the coal problem, which is the one that most vitally affects us. Goodness only knows we have enough ' sadness and cruel war news in our daily press. The people need stimu- lating influences now more than ever, and flowers surely come first in that category. Sell them flowers now, and not only keep our business going, but give it a tremendous boost later. ■ I would like to see our society show the same spirit as the Washbui-n-Crosby Co., who, in a .flO.TOO color page on the back of the Saturday Evening Post, had the courage to run that famous slogan, "Eventually — Why not Now?" when they had not a barrel of Gold Medal flour to sell the public. This is only one of the many courageous ex- amples that are now appearing in our national press. True, our contributions have not materialized as we expected, despite the hai-d work of our secretary. John Young. George Asmus, chairman of the finance committee, and several other broad-minded members who undertook the thankless task of collections, but I am sure if you could see the opportun- ity that is before us through the me- dium of publicity, that every member would subscribe to the limit of his re- sources a-s a business investment. Let us show the American public that the florists of this country are far from being "quitters," that once they put their hand to the plow, there i-s going to be no turning back, that we intend to stick to our guns despite re- strictions and that we intend to talk to them on flowers frequently during and after the war, and keep our busi- ness going as best within us lies. I like to look upon this publicity work in a much broader way than as a means tor selling flowers, though we have proved the tremendous value of national advertising in this connection, but we have not scratched the surface in our efforts to interest the American people in our business. We will need public good will in large measure after the war, and this is the time of all times, when we should be laying the foundation for that good will which will teach the .A.merican people the im- portance of the florist business, with all the money, energy and labor that is invested in the industry. Buying habits of the public are changing fast. A few years ago it was only the well-to-do who ever came into a florist's, but now the masses are pa- tronizing us more and more, and if we stick to our publicity persistently, we will have the masses with us solidly, and every branch of our business will see a still more tremendous growth after the war. But we must get in our hard work now while the general public is pros- perous, open to conviction, and ready to buy more merchandise than the coun- try is able to produce. The production of flowers and plants, of course, is cost- ing much more today, but my belief is that national advertising will create such a demand for flowers, that we can adjust our prices to meet the increased costs of production, and decrease in volume of goods available for market due to governmental restriction. Let us spend every penny we can possibly raise this fall in national advertising so to keep up the demand for flowers, and build up a prestige for the future which is bound to benefit every member of our society. Henry Penn, Chairman. Credits and CoUcctlon.s Committee. Your committe on credits and col- lections has worked most diligently on thi.o perplexing question. The work covered the investigation of many com- mercial agencies and credit rating bu- reaus. The one fact that stands out above all others, and is the concensus of opinion of our members, is that the Society of American Florists should establish a credit rating bureau. On thorough investigation by your committe regarding the operation of such a bureau, we find it impractica- ble and conflicting with our charter. The only feasible plan to carry on a bu- reau of this kind is to incorporate as a seiiarate organization for this purpose. This plan has also been thoroughly in- vestigated, and we find that such a movement should be deferred for the present. This brings us down to the next best practical step; that is, to en- dorse and affiliate with an established credit bureau. After covering the field thoroughly as to the best organization to affiliate with, your committe is unan- imously of the opinion and does hereby recommend that the Society of Amer- ican Florists endorse the Wholesale Florists' Credit Association conducted by F. S. Webb of Chicago. We have thoroughly investigated this bureau and find same entirely adequate to the needs, and we have strong recom- mendation from the subscribers, who endorse Mr. Webb's service as thor- oughly satisfactory. We further recom- mend that, if this report is accepted, a committee of three be appointed to co-operate with the bureau on matters of policy. We submit below Mr. Webb's pro- posal, which we offer for your consid- eration. R. C. Kiaus, Chairman. C. L. W.\SHRURN. Frank X. Stuppy. F. Lautesschlager. Chicago, August 19, 1918. R. C. Kerr, Chairman, Credits and Collections Committee, So- ciety of American Florists. The Society of American Florists, in national convention assembled, in New York last year, authorized the appoint- ment of .a committee of which you are the chairman to make investigation and report on the possibility and desirabil- ity of either establishing a national credit and collection bureau or of af- filiating with some credit organization already in existence, for the purpose of furnishing the S. A. F. with a credit and collection service applicable to the various lines interested and at a price within the reach of all for the service they require; and, having spent six years a.s manager of the Wholesale Florists' Credit Association, and having org.anized and handled that association during all that time, I take the liberty 302 The American Florist. Aug. 31, of presenting to you, herewith, for the consideration of your committee a prop- osition which I hope may meet with your favorable consideration, and I re- quest the privilege of being heard up- on this matter before your committee and any members of the S. A. F. who may wish further information. For your information, I wish to state that I organized the Wholesale Florists' Credit Association in November, 1912, and reorganized it in February, 1914, I am personally responsible for the or- ganization and for getting these men together and keeping them together. 1 have served them continuously during all these years, and the best evidence of the success of this organization and the best evidence as to whether or not this service is satisfactory to its sub- scribers has been demonstrated to you by these people personally during your investigation of the service rendered, and is further demonstrated by the fact that I have kept them together year after year and constantly increased the membership, both in and out of Chi- cago. This association furnishes the sub- scriber with credit information on re- tailers all over the United States and Canada. We also handle collections, legal matters, adjustment and bank- ruptcy cases for our subscribers and are collecting a larger percentage of then- accounts than ever nas been collected before or can oe collected in any other way, ]n placing my proposition before you, 1 am not unmindful of the interests of the S. A. F. I believe that every re- tailer grower and wholesaler in this country engaged in the cut Uower and kindred lines of business can well af- ford to belong to the society, and if the Wholesale Florists' Credit Associa- tion is made an affiliated organization with the S. A. F., or it the society in convention assembled recognizes the Wholesale Florists' Credit Association as the official credit, rating and coliec- tion agency or bureau, I am inclined to believe that some special considera- tion or concession in the matter of rates should be made to your society lor such recognition, and of which 1 have the honor to be a member. Tlierefore, 1 am quoting you a rate far below that which 1 have ever quoted. 1 am offering you a service at a price . — which service cannot be duplicated anywhere at any price, and for which service 1 have been charging whole- salers %W^ a year in Chicago and ^Tu a year to all of those outside of Chica- go, and in addition to this price the wholesalers have been paying me for their special reports and for extra serv- ices rendered; but in consideration of recognition by your society , making this the official, recognized credit and collection bureau of the S. A. F., and in consideration of the help promised me by your committee that each and all of you will assist in increasing the membership of this credit and collection bureau, 1 make you the following prop- osition ; The present standard of service and rates shall continue until such time as the membership or subscription to the service of this association has reached IKO, and when the number of subscrib- ers to the service of the credit bureau has reached 100, we will immediately publish a credit rating book or credit guide which shall contain the names and addresses and ratings of a com- plete list of retail florists in the United States and Canada, so far as we are able to complete it from information received from our subscribers and oth- er sources from which it is obtainable, and this rating book will be provided with blank monthly spaces for each month of the year, which shall be used as follows : Each month a change of rating bul- letin will be sent out from this office, or as often as is necessary, containing in- formation concerning the financial status of retailers, and the information contained in this bulletin can be trans- ferred in cipher code to your rating book, so that your book will be kept up to date from month to month by reason of these change of rating bulletins re- ceived; .and our charge to our sub- scribers for the rating guide and the monthly change of rating bulletins or Jos, H. Hili, Richmond, Ind. Director-Elect Society of American Florists. other special bulletins that may be sent out shall be based upon the number of suscribers as follows : After the number of annual contracts or subscribers to the service has reach- ed 100 we will reduce the price of the service to .$50 a j^ear, which will con- tinue until such time as the number of annual contracts or stibscribers to the service reaches 200, when the rate will be reduced to $40 a year, and will con- tinue until such time aS the number of annual contracts or subscribers to the service reaches 400, when the rate will be reduced to $35 a year. Only members of the S. A. F. shall be entitled to the .above rates. Those not members of the society shall pay for service in accordance with their requirements, and not less than $75 a year. In case of cancellations taking place, which reduces the number of subscrib- ers, the rate charged shall be in accord- ance with this schedule for the number of actual annual contracts in force. This association retains the right to issue or refuse to issue a contract or to cancel a contract for any good and sufficient reason. In connection with this service, we will furnish to our subscribers special financial reports at regular rates charg- ed by i-egular reporting agencies for similar service rendered, which re- ports may be contracted for in quan- tities in accordance with the subscrib- ers' requirements. The Wholesale Florists' Credit Asso- ciation will conduct in the future, as in the past, a regular collection and ad- justment department, which will take care of your legal, bankruptcy and col- lection matters, anywhere in the Unit- ed States or Canada, at regular rates provided for on our rate cards. Each subscriber, when becoming a. member of this association, will be ex- pected to furnish a list of all past due accounts owing him for a period longer than VM days, and if sold on terms long- er than (jO days the terms shall be stat- ed, also the amount owing, and if the subscriber has accepted notes in pay- ment of accounts he must report these notes, stating date account became due, giving the date of note and time of maturity, in accordance with the provisions of the contract of this as- sociation. Each subscriber must report all pay- ments made on past due accounts or notes immediately upon receipt of pay- ment, in accordance with the provisions of the contract. WHOLESALE FLORISTS' CREDIT ASSN., By F, S. Webb, Manager. National Flower Sbow Committee Report. The report I am submitting to the convention today is quite different from that which I expected to submit when I reported to the society in ' New York last August. At that time, our committee was fairly well satisfied svith all conditions pertaining to what we expected would be a successful fifth national Hower show. You all know that to carry out and exploit properly a national Uower show, it is necessary to start two or three years in advance. I'ollowing this custom, we arranged for the leasing of property adjoining this beautiful building, m which we are now convening, for the erection of a. temporary building which would take care of the plant exhibits. It was the idea of our committee too, if possible, to have various departments that go to make up a national flower show sepa- rated, having supplies and accessories in one l^art, the cut flowers and deco- rative novelties and displays by retail men in another part, and tne beautiful rose gardens and exhibits of plants in another. Those in attendance at this conven- laid, to carry and effect this arrange- ment. The location of this building being in the center of the most beautiful residential part of St. Louis, and practically in the center of the city and adjacent to three of the most prominent car lines, and being . on the principal boulevard drive, we thought we were especially fortunate, in the location. Our committee also felt confident that we need have no worry about attendance, because our merchandise is such that at all times appeals to the public, but particularly so at the present time when the nation needs something to cheer them and their thoughts. This was proven by the attendance at the spring show in New York. However, circumstances developed rapidly that made the prospects of the- exhibition look very dubious. First, the government's order to cut down on the use of fuel in our greenhouses. This was followed up by the trade doing all they could to meet that demand of our government, the result being that the exhibition plants were the first to be "tabooed," and then too all of the lai-ge private greenhouses owned by wealthy men were closed and the exhibits from. igiS. The American Florist. 303 them were lost. Then the freight and express conditions loomed up in such a discouraging manner as to render it almost impossible to figure on getting displays through to the exhibition in good condition or on time. It was with much reluctance that our committee met and decided for the best interests of all, we must abandon the show during the war period, and while we felt that the financial obligations we had assumed in the monies that was spent would be a total loss, we believed that the members of the so- ciety and guarantors would feel better towards the position we took, than had we tried to go through with a na- tional flower show that was not national and not in keeping with the intentions of these wonderful exhibi- tions, such as we have had in the past. It is to such men as C.W.Ward, who was striving so hard to prove to the trade in this country that we can pro- duce in our beautiful climates a great many of the plants and bulbs we have been importing from foreign countries, and at a considerable expense to his company, they had a large exhibit of plants which were being grown for the contemplated exhibition. I know of a number of other large growers, private greenhouses and state experimental greenhouses that were also preparing to display. It is to these that our com- mittee wishes to offer thanks for their support, and I wish also to mention at this time the loyalty of the local florists and allied tradesmen, who had rallied to the support of our committee to such an extent as we have never known be- fore in any other city. We have every reason to think that in normal times St. Louis would be an ideal place for a national flower show, and it is my sincere hope that I will live to see the day that St. Louis has a national flower show, if not the next one. It was a beautiful dream that our committee had, and those of you in at- tendance can look out at the wonderful piece of property next to this build- ing and realize what it would have been to see the sunken gardens, rose gar- dens, tropical plant gardens, all with natural sod and beautifully laid out walks with every facility for the water- ing and care that the plants would have in any greenhouse. I do not wish to forget to mention the support given us and promised for the exhibition by the Missouri Botan- ical Gardens. Dr. Moore and his staff had promised us their assistance, and this meant very much to our commit- tee, and those of you who will or have visited this wonderful institution, can realize what an asset it would be to a national flower show. I will not trouble the convention at this time by reading off items of ex- pense that were incurred by the ad- vance work for the show, but I will state that the sum of money that was expended which we must figiu'e as being a loss was .$.5,423.28. I believe that the city of St. Louis might have received some benefit through the pub- licity, given the show, and I feel sure that it is better to have wasted a few thousand dollars than to take a chance and make a failure of what has always been a success in the history of our society. Then, too, I know that the members of our society are patriotic to the high- est degree, and the government's wishes are first in all matters. Therefore, our society had no alternative but to do as all the country is doing at present — put aside every thougnt but the one. that is, "To win the war." Geo. A.s.mus. Chairman. Report on President's Address. Your committee on president's ad- dress respectfully reports that we be- lieve the address to be of more than ordinary importance, and that the adoption of our recommendations there- on will be beneficial to the society and its members. We recommend as follows : That the society, through its presi- dent, appoint committees out of its membership in localities wherever pos- sible to assist the National League for Women's Service, which, through its C. C. Pollworth, Milwaukee, Wis. Director-Elect Societ) of Amerieaa Florists. members, is striving to cheer the life of the invalid soldier by gifts of beau- tiful flowers. We wish, further, to concur in the president's remarks upon the unselfish work done for the benefit of our so- ciety and all members of the profes- sion by the Washington representative, William F. Gude. who has sacrificed his time to do this work, and therefore we offer and ask your adoption of the fol- lowing resolution : Resolved. That the board of direc- tors of the S. A. F. are empowered to recompense the Washington representa- tive in their discretion. We think the recommendation of the president to have our membership as- sist in the beautifying of encampments and p.arks throughout the country to be of especial value and importance, so that our cantonments may not have that barren and desolate appearance that many of them now have, and that measures should be taken to make them more homelike and cheerful, thus tending to increase the morale of our soldier boys and send them forth in better fighting trim after having been in their contonments sometimes for long periods of time while undergoing training, and we believe that if work was done such as has been done at Camp Mills, where shade trees and flowers and ornamental shrubbery have been planted profusely it would be a great and beneficial work for our so- ciety to pride itself upon both now and hereafter; and we therefore recommend that the president of this society issue an appeal to the craft throughout the country to assist the various commit- tees whom we recommend that he ap- point in every locality where canton- ments are located, and tirge upon them the necessity of getting active at once so that shrubbery, etc., can be planted this fall. In reference to trade acceptances, which have been so common for years in foreign countries, and are now being endorsed and recommended to be used by the prominent business man and organizations of this country as an emergency collateral which is strongly fostered by our government, we recom- mend that the florist trade adopt this method of conserving credits and en- larging the circulating medium, thus stimulating sales of our products. In reference to the establishing of a florists' bank as recommended by the president, we find that in most cities, and in fact even in the smaller ones there are florists or those engaged in some of our allied trades, who are di- rectors or officers of banks, and we believe that they would be able to pass upon credits, and we do not think it ad- visable or feasible to have a bank es- tablished solely for the florist interests, as the location would have to be too far removed from some of the craft and therefore not of use to the trade in general. We do not. trerefore, concur in this recommendation and would rec- ommend that it be not acted upon. In reference to the establishment of a society publicity organ, we wish to recommend that such bulletin be issued not oftener than once a month to the society membership, such bulletin to contain a record of the work of the scjciety and matters of general interest pertaining to our own and our affiliated organizations and to positively carry no paid advertisements; that the ex- pense of such publication can be, we believe, largely offset by the cutting down of our elaborate book of proceed- ings which in the past has been un- necessarily voluminous and we believe the same purpose can be better served by retaining in the secretary's office a full record for reference of the conven- tion proceedings, but the published matter to be carefully edited and con- densed. We believe, also, that much money can be saved through the elim- ination of sending out by mail of no- tices and announcements which now can be included in the official bulletin reaching the membership with much less office labor and postage expense. Such official bulletin would also greatly assist the publicity campaign which cannot wait for yearly volumes but must be constantly looked to and kept up to date. George Asmus, A. T. De L/V M.\he, E. G. Hill. Committee. Memorial Resolutions. Whereas. It has pleased Almighty God to take from our midst our highly esteemed feliow members — • F. C. Bartels. Rocky River, O., Sep- tember 15. iniT; John A. Valentine (life). Denver, Colo., October 1.5, 1917: Wm. Nilsson (life). Woodlawn, X. T.. October 22, 1917; E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala.. Octo- ber 22, 1917; Thor Zetlitz, Lima, C. December 1, 1917; Christian Eisele, Philadelphia, Pa., March 1, 1918; 304 The American Florist. Aug. 31, Joseph Heacock, Wyncote, Pa., Marcli 18, 1918; J. Harrison Dick, New York, March 25, 1918; J. B. McArdle, Greenwich, Conn., April 29, 1918; John Satterthwaite (life), Denver, Colo., June 9, 1918; Thos. Thompson, Santa Cruz., Calif., June 13, 1918; J. Van Lindley, Pomona, N. C, June 13, 1918; Wm. H. Evans, Colorado Springs. Colo., July 10, 1918; James Dean (life), Freeport, N. Y., July 16, 1918; John Berry, Denver, Colo. : It is. therefore. Resolved, That we, members of the Society of American Florists, brought together at this, the thirty-fourth an- nual meeting of the society, feel most keenly the heavy loss sustained in the departure of so many of our well be- loved brothers whose wise counsel and unceasing industry in the best inter- ests of the trade remain as enduring monuments to help us ever onward. Their constancy and devotion to the cause of floriculture have been an in- spiration to all of us, their blameless lives a benediction. It is further Resolved. That we extend to their sorrowing relatives our great apprecia- tion of their splendid qualities, together •with our sincere sympathy in their be- reavement, and that a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to them, and also entered upon the records of the society, with sketches of their lives and accomplishments. Michael Barker. John G. Esler. j. a. peterson, Committee. Minneapolis Rose Test Garden. The following is a copy of a com- munication from Theodore Wirth. su- perintendent of the Minneapolis, Minn.. park system, read at the convention, brief mention of which was made in our report of the proceedings in last week's issue, page 247 : "We have in Minneapolis a munici- pal rose garden which has been the pride of the city during its exist- ence, or for the past 10 years. It has convinced the people of the northwest that roses can be grown successfully in our climate, and roses are now grown in thousands of home gardens where formerly they were not accorded space. I want to offei- the use of our garden for trial purposes to every grower in the country. Anyone who has a new variety that he wishes to try out is invited to send us six plants. "We will plant, protect and cultivate them with all possible care, keep an accurate rec- ord of their behavior, good and bad qiialities, during a period of three years, and report annually to the owner of the plants. "Our object is to keep in touch with progressive work in outdoor rose cul- ture and to help the grower and intro- ducer of new roses to try out and dis- seminate his products. We h.ave a standing committee of three judges, pro- fessional men appointed by the Amer- ican Rose Society, to judge such ex- hibits. We are willing to pay the ex- press charges on plants sent, if de- manded—all for the sake of keeping to the front and helping outdoor rose cul- ture in every possible way. "We now have approximately 2..50r» roses, in about 200 varieties, and have set aside trial beds to accommodate .no varieties, or 300 plants, and can give still more space if neces.sary. I ear- nestly ask for the co-operation of every- one interested in this work and hope to receive applications from all parts of the country for space in our garden. "Regretting that I cannot be with you at this convention, but with cor- dial greetings to one and all, I beg to remain, Report of Judges on Trade Exhibition. The judges appointed by your hon- orable body to examine the various ex- ribits at the thirty-fourth annual con- vention of your society desire to report as follows : HONORABLE MENTION. Robt. Craig Co., Philadelphia, Pa. — A large exhibit of crotons, fancy foli- Mrs. H. G. Berning, St. Louis, Mo. Secretary-Eleo; Ladies' Society ..of Am. Florists. age plants and ferns. Special recogni- tion to be accorded the fine display of crotons. J. A. Peterson & Sons, Cincinnati, O. — Display of specimen Pandanus Veit- chii and Asplenium nidus avis; also a number of sample begonias. Schloss Bros., Ribbons, Inc., New York — Displa>' of ribbons, chiffons, net- ting and corsage novelties. A number of new corsage and ribbon novelties were noted. Wertheimer Bros., New York — Dis- play of ribbons, chiffons and excellent novelties. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Chicago— Dis- play of palms and crotons; large ex- hibit of ribbons, chiffons, baskets and novelty florist supplies. Ove Gnatt Co., La Porte. Ind. — Dis- play cf prepared and articflcial flowers and baskets. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York — Display of bulbs and foli- age plants and a large exhibit of named varieties of cut gladioli. S. S. Pennock Co.. Philadelphia, Pa. — Excellent display of ribbons, chif- fons, corsa.ge novelties and baskets. Very good colors and excellent general display effect. Jos. Heacock Co., Wyncote, Pa. — A fine display of well grown palms in va- rious sizes. Burlington Willow Ware Co.. Burling- ton, la.— Display of willow-ware bas- kets, boxes and vases. Missouri Pottery & Supply Co., St. Louis, Mo. — Display of red clay pots. well staged, in large variety of sizes. HIGHLY COMltfENDBU). A. L. Randall Co., Chicago — -Baskets and novelties. H. A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa.^ Foliage plants. American Bulb Co., Chicago — Bulbs. Peters & Reed Pottery Co., Zanes- ville, O. — Fancy pottery. St. Louis Pottery & Supply Co.. St. Louis, Mo. — Flower pots. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. — Nikoteen, aphis punk. Dure Paper Products Co., Chicago — Cut flower boxes. Ionia Pottery Co., Ionia, Mich. — Clay flower pots. John A. Evans Co., Richmond, Ind. — Ventilating apparatus: roller-bear- ing pipe carrier; Evans salt sprayer. W. A. Manda, Inc.. South Orange, N. J. — Foliage plants. Carl Hagenburger, West Mentor, O. — Solanum and peppers. Chicago Carton Co., Chicago — Out flower boxes. MISCELLANEOUS. Spokane Concrete Flower Pot Ma- chine Co., Spokane. Wash. — Pictures and literature on concrete flower pot machine. Kroeschell Bros. Co., Chicago — No display, but desk space. H. Bayersdorfer & Co.. Philadelphia, Pa. — No display, but desk space. Palmer Slack Burner Co., Fort Scott. Kan. — Literature, and desk space. The Florists' Exchange, New York — Books on horticulture. a. h. hummert. Fred. H. Meinhardt. C. C. Pollworth. J. J. Winpler. S. S. .Iensen. Committee on Final Resolutions Report. Whereas, the Society of American Florists is now about to adjourn a most successful and profitable meeting held in thirty-fourth annual convention in the city of St. Louis, Mo., and Whereas, the society has entered upon a new career of usefulness through recognition of a broader con- ception of our duty to the public whom we serve and to ourselves through co- operation and fraternity, and Whereas, at this convention the ac- complishments of the past year have been fully evidenced by the snlendid reports of the committee on credits and collection bureau, the finance public- ity committee and committee on pub- licity, and the promotion bureau which not only will benefit us as members of this society, but will benefit the entire craft and should enroll them rapidly in our list of member.shir> as all will wish to help this cause, and Whereas, we realize that the holding of this fruitful convention at St. Loni.s was upon the invitation of our St. Louis members who have shown by their hospitality that our choice of St. Louis was an excellent one, therefore, be it Resolved. That being now about to depart to our several homes and being mindful of the courtesies and attention .shown here to ourselves, our ladies and guests, we desire to tender and place upon our permanent records and appre- ciation of thanks and grateful recogni- tion of courtesies to the following: His Honor Henry Kiel, mayor of St. Louis; to the St. Louis Florists' Club, its of- ficers and committees, for carrying out so well .all measures looking to our comfort, convenience and pleasure while in session and after our adiourn- ment: to the St. Louis Ladies' Florists' igi8. The American Florist. 305 CANADIAN HORTICULTURAL ASSOCIATION AT OTTAWA AUGUST 13-16. Club for special attention to our ladies, automobile ride, luncheon, etc.; to the St. Louis park department for hall decorations and courtesies; to the Mis- souri Botanical Garden for reception and luncheon; to the oiBcials of Moolah Temple, where we have been so hand- somely housed; to the manag-ement of the Jefferson hotel, and finally, to the daily and technical press for accounts of our proceedings. C. C. POLL WORTH, Chairman. F. Lautenschlaqer, H. B. Howard. The Entertainment Features. In addition to the social features al- ready described In last week's issue, there was a reception tendered the vis- itingr ladies at Moolah Temple by the St. Louis Ladies' Florists' Society. This was much enjoyed. There was singing, dancing and refreshments, altogether a delightful evening. There were a number of personally conducted auto side trips to the va- rious greenhouse establishments, the car.s of the members of the local craft seeming to be always in service. The reception to members and ladies of the S. A. F. at the Mis.souri Botanic Garden on Thursday, was an occasion long to be remembered by all present. The visitors were taken by autos from Moolah Temple shortly after the close of the convention to the Garden, where they were grouped in front of the large conservatory and another picture taken. They were then shown over the exten- sive grounds, which bore evidence of splendid cultivation, although having suffered from the protracted drouth prevalent here for the past month. The formal garden, in the rear of the main conservatory, was beautifully laid out and planted, and presented, with its many hued colors, a most gorgeous dis- play. The various greenhouses were filled with rare and valuable plants. The orchid houses contained one collec- tion recently donated valued at $60,000. Rare pitcher plants and a valuable col- lection of amaryllis were also features. After an extended tour of the grounds, the refreshment tables with their loads of good things were a most agreeable sight. Presentation to President Totty. After the ice cream, cigars and cof- fee, the company was called to order, and the presentation to President Chas. H. Totty of a magnificent chest of sil- ver was made by President-elect J. Fred -'^.mmann, who referred to the effi- cient adm.inistration of Mr. Totty which was already written in the records of the society, and who had endeared him- self to all, and to show their apprecia- tion the members desired to give him. in this token, something more personal, which would be with him every day and always remind him of their esteem. Mr. Totty said this was to him a fitting end of a perfect daj' and that he did not know what to say except that he thanked the members from the bottom of his heart. He also referred to the boundless hospitality of the St. Louis brethren, and of the generous recep- tion which they had enjoyed at the hands of Dr. Moore, to whom he asked a vote of thanks be tendered, which was given with a will. The final reso- lutions were then read and adopted which brought to a close the thirty- fourth meeting of the society. An illumination of the water lily ponds in Tower Grove Park adjoining the Missouri Botanical Gardens was a beautiful sight. These ponds contain many night blooming varieties and the novelty of seeing them so brought out was a delightful sight. The full moon rising just above the tree tops, added not a little to the picture. The auto ride and dinner on Friday was a delightful event. Auto cars to the number of .55, all decorated with Hags and gladioli, were drawn up around Library Square in the rear of the Jefferson hotel, where all embarked at 1 :30. Printed itineraries with the route and scheduled time for various points of interest were placed in each car. This route was through the sev- er.al parks and over the fine boule- vards for which this city is famous. The first stop was made at the An- haeuser-Busch brewery, through which the party- was conducted and initiated into the intricacies of making and bot- tling beer and Bevo, both of which fluids were dispensed to the visitors at the end of the inspection. The drive was then continued through Forest park and the old exposition grounds. A stop was made at "Rest House," a high point overlooking a plateau at the foot of which were the old exposition lagoons. There were beautiful ex.ara- ples of carpet bedding in this plateau, with a greensward to set them off. Herbaceous beds were also a feature. Ice cream, lemonade, soft drinks and sandwiches were served hero. Alter another enjoyable tour, the Crescent Boat Club was reached, where high above the banks of the great M'ss;.s- sippi was presented a beautiful view. After a bountiful dinner, during which after first singing a verse of the Na- tional anthem, the diners also tang many patriotic songs, there were in- formal speeches by President Totty, President-elect Ammann. W. F. Gude, President Lautenschlager of the Chi- cago Florists' Club, and others, all of whom referred to the bounteous hospi- tality of the St. Louis florists. All agreed that the convention, while it was not the largest, was one of the most successful in point of business in tlie annnls of the society. Convention Eclioes. Library Square, ba.ck of the Jefferson hotel, contained a depressed plateau, in which a festooned design was carried out on all four sides of the sloping banks. In the center was a large foun- tain with an intermittent fanlike spray, which was very effective. The elabo- rate bedding of like character on the plateau in front of the rest house in Forest Park was very elaborate. While the attendance at the conven- tion was confined almost entirely to members of the middle west, there was at every meeting a large majority of the delegates present, and great inter- est shown in the proceedings. It was distinctly a business convention. Treasurer J. J. Hess raised consider- able hilarity when coming into the meeting while nomination of officers was proceeding and happening to as- cend the platform just as President. Totty announced that "nominations for- treasurer are now in order," Nearly all who attended the conven- tion used the straight and narrow path across the convention garden site. That flowers would have done well there was- evidenced by the vigorous growing sun- flowers, which were quite conspicuous. John G. Esler was delighted at the attendance of the meeting of the Flor- ists' Hail -Association, saying there were more present and greater interest shown than at all the meetings of the past 10 or 12 years combined. There were many examples of fine carpet bedding in the various squares of the city. One of the best was in the plot in front of Moolah Temple, which contained several beds of gi-aceful pat- tern. The weather was delightful through- out the week, winding up with heavy showers at the finish of the auto ride on Friday, when nearly all were safe In the shelter of the Crescent Boat Club. President Totty made an admirable presiding oflicer, everything moving along with clocklike precision from the opening to the close of the convention. The beautiful service flag in honor of those of the society in the service, stood out prominently on the platform from Wednesday on. Results of the Trade Exhibition. Exhibitors were almost unanimous in their report of good business obtained. There was quite a scramble for all the plant exhibit.s, which could have been sold several times over on the first day. W. A. Manda, South Orange, N. J., re- ported a better business than at any 306 The American Florist. Aug. 31, previous convention, except that at Philadelphia. The Robert Craig Co., Philadelphia, Pa., was very well satis- fied and did much better than expected. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., also of Philadel- phia had a satisfactory sale. They could have sold their exhibit four times, and booked a goodly number of orders. The Jos. Heacock Co., Wyncote Pa., was well pleased. It had f ^^ral b f - ders for its exhibit, and made a number of heavy sales and it also gave them a chance to meet many customers they Vinri onlv known by mail. ''"poeZann Bros. Co.. Chicago was much pleased with results all the de nartments doing a very good busmesb. ^ ?h" Ove Gnatt Co. La Porte, Ind.. exhibiting at its first convention, wa. quite enthusiastic over results, having ' ' Va^gha":' °leeT Store, Chicago and SncTd by'^e^enthusiasm of the vis- iting delegates. reported a very The ribbon «^^j^^J/|^,others. Wer- t"-"?1?.|^wlo!^^^^^^^^^^ f-Tx^ibit^"-^^^^^^^^^ business than expecteo. p^^iiadel- H. Bayersdorfer J^ ■ ^ good or- ^-'b^oUrrit^rpa^rand hotel ex- ^l Peterson ^.^'^^^V.: rTrK:erPottrfco:,^nesville.O., ■ vT.rmrwUh good succes^,,,,,,, ^^, The A. I- R^"^^ now ware Shops, the Burlington Wmow ^ ^.^^^^ Burlington, Iowa, ^d Chicago of the American Bulb ^^^^. ^^^ reported great !f^f j°a. Evans Co., o:iant freesias. The ^^^^ ^^^,. . Richmond, ^n'l-'^^^oustomers and was ness and i«et many custo ^^^^ ^^^^^ glad to b%f,!;',ers Knoeschell Bros. . ■ ^ct ?~"=-,^— -— 1 SJ-^r^^d'?Seml^^^^-they were represented. convention impressions. how the St. l-o^"^ Tjnutirmg body so welcome, ine.v i::rn prTsentat thi^ first'wartime meet- '"?: Jules Bourdet: "I was agreeably disappointed in the attendance; much better than I expected. meeting: aeorge Asmus : "A grand meetms. m^ch accomplished for a splendid show- '"5 V^'^Hes"-" '-^t best business con- vention since I have been connected "^ Irwin' lertermann: "Well attended at every session. Much good work ac- complished." E. G. Hill : "Never saw more atten- tive' audiences. An ideal convention. John G. Esler: "A wonderful meet- ing; all business, no frivolity." J. S. Wilson: "A splendid meeting; very inspiring." Present Day Cost of Proauction. In opening the discussion. "Present- day Cost of Production." President Totty said : . ■ » "The cost of production is a sub:ect to which the florist has hitherto paid little or no attention, but which pres- ent-day conditions will force him to seriously consider if he is going to con- tinue in business. Since the great war has started, all materials that florists use, such as fertilizers, glass and every other item has gone up 50 to 100 per cent in price, but the florists in many cases still sell their standard plants at the same old price they did 10 or 15 years ago. "The average grower detests book- keeping, and consequently his expense Lieut. Harry Dale. Formerly With Vaughan's Seed Store Chicago. He Joined the Allied Forces in 19 5 and was Killed in Action with Britisn Tanks April 31, 1918. Aurora, ill. — The Illinois State Hor- ticultural Society will hold an interest- ing meetinf? and exhibition in this city in December. account just contains items of so much received, and so much paid out, with- out considering its relations to the cost of any crop. How many growers who sell field-grown carnations at $50 per thousand, for instance, ever stop to fisrure out the cost of that crop? The grower, in this respect is handicapped in comparison with any manufacturing concern, which can take a certain amount of raw material, and after two or three runs on the machine can tell, how many yards of cloth it will pro- duce, and also just how much the labor cost was on the same. A grower deal- ing with live plants cannot have such a definite understanding, as so many other things have to enter into his cal- culations In the case of a plant propa- gator, fungus in the cutting bench, or any one of a dozen unlocked for cir- cumstances, may cause the loss of the entire crop of cuttings. Still, there is no wav of ascertaining the definite cost of a crop, except by means of a time card, showing the cost per thousand of making cuttings, putting them m the sand, pottiuff them and bringing them along to the point where they can be sold To this, of course, must be added a proportionate ratio of overhead ex- pense, interest on capital invested m the greenhouses, advertising and a dozen other items. The average grower says it cannot be done, yet all business experts tell us we must eventually get down to it or go out of business, since no man can do business at a loss, nor can he do business on a blind basis, unless he has a tremendous margin of profit, and no florist today of my acquaintance is getting that. One thing is sure — the government these days is not interested in any business that is not making money, since money must be made in order to give the gov- ernment revenue to carry on the war to a successful conclusion. As a cold business proposition, it is much more liable to divert our coal to some other business that is paying good dividends, than to consider the florist because he did not make any money last winter. "The grower is the cornerstone of the florists' business, as without the grower, it is obvious to the most prim- itive intellect that neither the whole- saler nor retailer can exist. The retailer in the larger cities is the man who is the medium of communication between the grower and the consumer. In most cases, he is a very much better busi- ness man than the grower, but too often uses this advantage solely for his own benefit, and considers the grower the cow to be milked indefin- itely. The retailer in some cases is more interested in putting his fellow- retailer out of business than elevating the profession up to the point where everyone can make money and live as men and women should live in this fa- vored land of ours. The retailer must charge a price that is high enough to not only recompense him for his time and money invested, rental, help, etc., but to enable him to pay a price to the grower that he in turn can live and move and have his being. In too many cases the retailer instead of helping all he can in a congested market and cooperating with the wholesaler to move the stock, uses all his energies to buy stock as cheaply as he can and sell it at as high a price as possible. "At the present time, very little team-work is manifested between the three branches of the business. I con- sider the wholesaler has the worst posi- tion of the lot, since the retailer pounds him from the front line trenches be- cause he charges 'too high a price,' and the grower pounds him from the rear, because the price returned is not high enough. "No matter what one purchases to- day, the price is tremendously ad- vanced, and the public can be readily instructed that they have to pay an increased price for flowers also. There are cases to my knowledge, where in some cities, geraniums, for instance, sold at one time for .$1.50 per dozen, and sometimes were planted in addi- tion, at this price. This year the same quality plants sold for $3 per dozen, plus the cost of planting, with no argument and just as much satis- faction to the cxistomer. "In cases where a grower retails his own stock, he is apt to be a detriment to the market, because he figures so long as he did not have to go into the open market to buy flowers, he can sell cheaper than his neighbor who does not have growing facilities. A greater mistake was never made, yet how many grower-retailers have ever stud- ied out what their crop cost them in order to arrive at an aggregate idea of what they should charge their cus- tomer? I know many men in the growing business who do not seem to think their own time is worth any- thing. If they were engaged in some other occupation, with the work of their hands they would get from $3 to $7 per day, and yet the labor they put into their own business is not figured as being worth anything. Then again, there are men owning their own stojes who do not estimate the rental, which igi8. The American Florist. 307 they would have to pay if they did not own it, as it would be part of their expense account. "If there are any members of the society who have records of expense of cost-production, I think it would be an excellent idea if they could or would get together and work out something along these lines. One thing is cer- tain — many florists who never kept a record in their lives will be compelled to keep one this year on account of the income tax regulations, which require that all persons engaged in commercial pursuits, including florists, must keep a record of all their transactions. With this as a basis, and the exercise of common-sense, many growers will be in a much better position after this year to know definitely whether or not they have made any money. "There is another type of grower- florist who does the business a great deal of harm. I refer to the man who uses all of his family in his business, thereby employing very little outside labor. He pays his own children a minimum wage, in many cases gives them nothing but board and lodging, ■ and is thereby enabled to operate cheaply and sell at a price another man, trying to bring up his family as any American family should be brought up, is unable to compete with. This kind of grower must be educated to the possibilities of his business before we can hope to have the florists' busi- ness attain its proper dignity. "These remarks contain nothing about actual cost production, but they may perhaps start a discussion so we may hear from someone who may have proceeded farther along with this sub- ject than I have. Concrete Flower Pots. To be able to make one's own pots is now possible. The concrete flower pots as exhibited at the St. Louis con- vention of the Society of American Florists by the Spokane Concrete Flower Pot Machine Co., of Spokane, Wash., looked very practical. They were smooth, well finished, strong, yet scarcely any thicker than those of or- dinary clay. Their gray neutral tint will combine well with plants of any color. The machine, as pictured and de- scribed, looked very practical, taking but a H horse power electric motor to operate. The concrete mixture can be made to furnish pots of any desired porosity, and in all sizes from two up to twelve inches in width. The ma- chine, once installed, is always ready for use at any available spare time. PLANT NOTES. Potash From Seaweed. A species of seaweed growing pro- fusely in the waters of South Africa, known as the sea bamboo, is expected to become an Important source of the world's supply of potash. Vau,ey Faxls, R. I.— Walter S. bword, a well known florist and land- scape gardener in this vicinitv, died August 12, aged 62 years. Baraboo, Wis.— The summer meet- ing of the Wisconsin State Horticul- tural Society was held in this city August 21-22. Many interesting topics were discussed. Goshen, Ind.— The Indiana State Horticultural Society held its annual meeting in this city, August 20-21, about 50 members being in attendance irom various parts of the state. Roman Hyacinths. The first bulbs to arrive will be the Roman hyacinths, and everything should be in readiness to properly care for them as soon as received. When the cases arrive the bulbs should be placed in a cool, dry place; if packed m bags they should be spread out either in flats or shallow boxes and placed where they will neither be too moist nor yet in too dry and warm a location. While it is too early to plant 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 lain out over winter to allow it to sweeten a httle. When a fall pot plant is wanted a few of the hyacinth bulbs can be planted' in bulb pots, but in growing for cut flowers flats are to be preferred for they 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, as 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 through 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 enough 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 begin to throw up their flowering spikes. Paper White Narcissi. The Paper White narcissi are now being received and as soon as deliv- ered should be unpacked and spread out in flats, or on shelves in a cool, dry place. If they remain in the original cases, they are apt to become moist or heated when packed closely. They should be handled carefully "and not thrown around so that they become bruised or the outer covering torn off. This covering is a great protection for the bulb, preventing it from drying. Plan how the bulbs are to be flowered, that is, how many are to be brought forward each week, and start at once to box up the first lot and then con- tinue the plantings at the desired in- tervals. The flats or boxes should be prepared at once, not only for these but for the other bulbs. It is the gen- eral custom to use any old box that can be obtained, and they are, there- fore, of different sizes and different depths. They do not pack closely when placed outside, neither do they seem to fit on the bench in an economi- cal manner. Our experience has been, rather than to buy a mixed lot of boxes of different sizes, it is better and cheaper to purchase stock at the lumber mill and saw it into the proper length. Get one-half inch stock, three inches wide, for the sides and bottom and one-inch stock the same width for the ends. Saw the ends 12 inches long and the sides 24 inches. This will make a flat 13x24 inches by using four pieces for the bottom, and will allow proper drainage, A flat of these dimen- sions will hold about 50 Paper White narcissi or 60 to 70 tulips, and will cost but little more in the price of the box and can be made with much less labor, and when the boxes are 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 thev should be placed in a dark, cool place and cov- ered 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 suc- cessfully, 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 the plants fastened to stakes at each end of the row. If the rows are lengthwise of the bench stakes to which the strings may be fastened will have to be arranged about every 10 feet. As soon as the plants have at- tained a height of six inches the first string should be tied on and strings should be added every six to eight inches as the plants grow taller. "The plants must be kept growing straight throughout their culture, so they must have strings quite close together for their twining arms to catch upon, and if when the plants are in bloom they are not kept tied up a large number of the flowers will have crooked stems. Care must yet be taken with the wa- tering and until the plants show 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 chrysan- themums the seed can now be sown. Three or four seeds in a 4-inch pot will be right for this time, for they will have to grow in the pots about six weeks, the middle of November being about as early as the chrysanthemums can be cleaned out and the beds made ready. Careful watering will be the watchword for the young seeds and do not thin out too early. Wait until the plants are in good growing 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 earth with the roots and avoid as much as possible the roots becoming dry. These roots are very soft and succulent and if they become too dry new roots will have to form and it will take some time for the plants to become estab- lished in their new quarters. The bet- ter way is not to try to handle too many plants at a time, but to lift a few and plant them out at once. When the plants are lifted all the runners should be removed and the plants as soon as set should be well watered. They should then be shaded during the warm days, the length of time neces- sarily depending upon how quickly they will take hold in the new soli. Give the plants all the air possible but avoid draughts if possible until they begin to show growth. 308 The American Florist Aug. 31, Anemones and Ranunculus, The grower desirous of having some- thing out of the ordinary in early spring should gi-ow a few anemones and ranunculus. The bulbs are inex- pensive and will help to increase the variety at a time when the flower users are looking for something that they have not seen all winter. No doubt failure in starting these bulbs has caused many growers to give up the attempt of their culture, but if once understood they are as easily grown as any other of the bulbous flowers. The bulbs should be planted in flats close together and covered with about half an inch of soil and then placed under a bench in a cool house. Under no circumstances water the soil or place them where water will drip upon them, for if they become wet they will surely rot. Place papers over the flats to prevent evaporation and in about three weeks the bulbs will throw out roots and the tops start. They can then be placed in pans or in the benches and grown as any other bulbs are handled. Pansies. The pansies for early spring trade should be placed in the frames that they may become established before freezing weather commences. Make the soil good and rich. It is the plants with large flowers in the spring that find the quick sales and these cannot be obtained in poor soil. Set the plants about five inches apart and water well after planting. Keep those of a kind together and plant all the mixed lots adjoining. There is more time wasted in the retail selling of pansies than any other flower, traveling back and forth over a mixed bed trying to pick out a nice assortment. This is espe- cially so with some customers, and in setting out the plants try to prevent this as much as possible. When freez- ing weather comes cover the frames with sashes which will prevent the snow from lying too heavily upon the plants and also much freezing and thawing. If frozen for months and covered with sash no harm will be done, but if a warm spell should come on, the sashes should be raised to allow ventilation. Fall Propagation. There are many of the plants used for bedding purposes that are better propagated in the fall, for cuttings are more readily obtained, root easily and allow time for the growing of good stock. Ivy geraniums, to have fine plants in the spring, are much better propagated at that time. Vincas for the spring sales propagated in Septem- ber make fine plants by the first of May. The long shoots can be cut up to two eyes each and they will root in three or four weeks, then potted in 2'/2-inch pots and kept cool until Feb- ruary, when they should be potted into 4-inch pots and grown along the sides of the beds or benches. Abutilons should be handled in a similar man- ner. The tender tips should be usel 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 pehargoniums that were cut back and dried off in August should now be made into cuttings and should be taken and placed in the cut- ting bench. There are also many plants that the stock should be looked out for at this time and a few plants lifted and housed before frost. Many growers prefer to raise their salvias from cuttings and in this case a few plants can be potted and grown on. Any extra good double petimias should be lifted. Pyrethrum or feverfew, co- leus and the other soft wooded plants should be selected and potted that they may become established before cool weather. Cyclamens. In order to have nice large plants of cyclamens for another year, now is the time to sow the seed. This can be de- ferred until later and the seed planted at any time until the first of the year, yet it is much better to start them early and obtain a nice well-foliaged plant full of bloom in a 6-inch or 7-inch pot than a smaller plant with but a few blooms and flowers, which is sure to be the result with the later sown seed. Soak the seed for about 24 hours in tepid water and place the receptacle in a warm place, and plant in flats about one-half to three-quarters of an inch apart and there will be need for but little further labor until later in the winter. Be sure and have a light por- ous soil with a good proportion of leaf mold. The plants that are to be in bloom for Christmas should now be making good growth and be in the blooming pots. Any buds that show up at this time should be removed. Give the plants plenty of room and leave them from now on in full sunlight and in a cool, well-ventilated house. A sharp lookout for aphis must be kept up and regular fumigation continued. The plants for late winter and spring blooming can be kept out in the frames as long as safe from frost and then placed in cool quarters until time to give them more heat, which will de- pend upon the time they are wanted in bloom. WITH THE GROWERS German Goods Given Away. The Crocker & Ogden Hardware Co., Binghamton. N. Y., recently filled a window with a large consignment of German-made pocket knives, with the announcement that they would keep no goods made in that country in stock, and offering them free to anyone who would carry them away. This was quickly taken advantage of by small boys. Other stores in that city are fol- lowing this firm's example. Burbank's Burbank. The action of the Prussian represent- atives at Brest-Litovsk discloses that the Prussians have thrown Luther Bur- bank into the shade. Luther Burbank is almost a wizard, an assistant secre- tary to nature, but the Prussian repre- sentatives at Brest-Litovsk were able to make a large crop of lemons grow on the olive branch. — Senator Ashurst. Little Sh-ver, N. J.— At the funeral of an aviator from Camp Vail Field recently, aeroplanes followed the fu- neral train scattering gladiolus flowers. Battt.e Cueek, Micir. — F. S. Craig has some excellent gladioli which have bloomed throughout July, relying en- tirely upon the natural rainfall. He finds best results are received from soil a trifle heavy, and commercial fer- tilizers such as used for vegetable crops. T. H. FiUler has also been verv successful with three acres, his stock running from small bulblets to .^-year- old producing stock. A.Harvey & Son,BrandywineSummlt,Pa. Some 25 years ago Alvin Harvey, at Brandywine Summit, Pa., was a dairyman with a large herd of fine cattle and a good sized farm. "WTien the farmers in that neighborhood, which grew to be christened the car- nation belt, took up the culture of the "divine flower," Mr. Harvey put up several small houses, which place has grown to about 75,000 feet of glass. Several large Lord & Burnham houses of the latest type are wonderfully efficient, being filled with Ophelia and Hadley roses that are growing and producing very high grade stock. Hadley is especially fine. Beds of first year old plants are breaking at the bottom; in many plants, some such shoots measure four feet in height. Ophelia is also very vigorous. All the stock is in ground beds. A large house, 40x250 feet, is planted with sweet peas in ground beds. The vines were up to the glass, eight to 10 feet in height and a mass of flow- ers. These will be followed with to- matoes as a summer crop. A good sized house in an older range was planted with sweet peas on raised benches. The rows were crossways of the benches so as to get the sun on both sides. These had been blooming since fall and had paid more per square foot than any other crop on the place. Several houses of carnations looked very well. After Easter, every third row across the table is taken out and planted with tomatoes, which are fin- ally given the whole room and make a good summer crop, July being a good month after the southern crops are done. Mushrooms are grown under the benches where a very good crop was now about ready. Carnations were rooted in coal ashes apparently as good as sand, as they could not look better. From here they axe set out on benches, two inches in row and three inches between. Here they are pinched and grown on until put out in the field. This saves pots and labor. A 100 horse-power boiler, return tubular, bricked in, furnishes heat for the large range. Permanite had been spread over the brick work about one- eight of an inch thick and it was found a lot of heat was conserved in this way. Another important heat saving device was a series of steam pipes inside the front end of the cas- ing of the boiler. When the full pres- sure of 7.5 pounds was on in the late afternoon, by turning a valve a steam jet opposite each tube forced out all soot and dirt, thoroughly cleansing the tubes and sending the same out of the chimney. A correct record is kept here of each house and crop so that only things that are found to pay get any lengthy stay. Fuel had to be used very carefully here as elsewhere. Rose temperatures had been 52° — 54° at night. In speaking of sweet peas, Mr. Har- vey thought the orchid types were ret- rograding, not being as large flowered as at first with them. Dropping the buds during cloudy weather was caused by too rich soil and excess of water. They seemed bound to drop the first crop of buds in early winter. igi8. The American Florist. 309 George Schubert, North Bergen, N. J. Calling recently on George Schubert, who specializes in palms and table ferns, we found a large stock, all in fine condition. He has 200,000 young palms in pots, most of which are Ken- tia Belmoreana, and as many more coming on in the seed beds. Several houses are devoted to the table ferns. He has a fern, a sport of Whitmanii, which origniated in his ranges. All his stock is in fine condition. He has a large New York trade and also ships to various sections of this country. Visitors to the New York spring flow- er show will be interested in inspect- ing his stock. A. F. F. Planting Herbaceous Peonies. E. M. writes : "My experience with herbaceous peonies is that it does not matter whether they are planted in October or March provided the work is done properly." Let me say at once that, so far as affecting the immediate future welfare of the plant the two fol- lowing seasons, the planting of the peony in March cannot be "properly done." There is no question of soil preparation — everybody knows that the peony requires generous treatment and the best soil cultivation. It is all a question of root production and root activity, and the thing that matters is that the planting be done at. or in advance of, basal, or primary root for- mation. No gardener, measuring the results of March planting with those of the commercial grower who plants in September or October and has in part to depend upon his flower crop for rent and other things, could for a moment claim that March is equal to the other months named. March planting of the peony in the past h;is been responsible for many failures; the slow recovery of the plants following such work causing many to regard them as "im- patient of disturbance." March plant- ing, too, is directly responsible for reduced root activity, which, weaken- ing the crown buds, throws the whole plant into a debilitated condition from which recovery is slow. To those who study the plant the reason is clear. Disturbed at that time, the roots are practically powerless to retake to the soil, and the plant, thrown on its own resources for weeks or months, is ma- terially weakened. For those who would have the object-lesson at first hand let me recommend the lifting of a few plants in March, when leaf growth is active, re-planting them instantly. In that instant, root activity and de- velopment is virtually suspended for the season, with all the ills that follow in its train, and of this the moved plants will prove an unerring guide; they will need no searching out. E. M. refers to three dozen sorts planted 25 years ago, and their "iminterrupted success" since. At what season these were planted we are not told. Planting a few dozen once in a while, however, does not afford the operator great op- portunities for observation. Far bet- ter circumstanced is the grower of acres of plants, whose very business, compelling him to deal with his plants annually, also insures an intimacy with the subject not gained in any other way. It was my dealings with the peony on a very large scale 35 or so years ago that opened my eyes to the special value of autumn planting, and subsequent experiments, conducted for the sake of information, fully endorsed the conclusion at which I had arrived. Hence I can recommend my system of planting to all who would have the peony give of its best, and give it in the shortest possible time after plant- ing. In fine, the test of correct work in this connection is best gauged by the quick return to a representative llowering of the plants, and following autumn planting, the cultivator has not long to wait before witnessing this re- covery. — E. H. Jenkins, in London Gar- deners' Chronicle. The Late Frank Danzer. The passing of Frank Danzer, who died August 20, brief mention of which was made in last week's issue, page 257, was a distinct shock to the local trade and his many other friends who were unaware of the affliction he bore, bi^t which permitted him to be almost con- stantly at his duties with John Breit- meyer & Sons, well-known florists of Detroit, Mich. He had several attacks of heart failure recently, none of which, however, indicated serious results, and no apprehension was felt by either his family or business associates. August lU, while at work, he suffered a fainting spell and was taken home. He recov- ered fairly well, but was very weak, and early the following day had an- other and more severe heart attack which resulted fatally. Mr. Danzer was closely identified with the Detroit trade, was highly es- teemed, and had a popularity enjoyed by few. He was for two years presi- dent of the florists' club, an oflice which he filled with conspicuous ability, and his refusal of the honor for a third term was much regretted by the members. He took much interest in the develop- ment of the school gardens, and his assistance so freely rendered to The Twentieth Century Club cf that city, having this work in charge, was much appreciated by that society, which was, with the florists' club. Knights of Co- lumbus, C. M. B. A. Society, St. Vin- cent de Paul Society, represented at the funeral which was held from his late residence, 1489 15th street, Friday- morning, August 23. Services were held at St. Agnes church. Here, its pastor paid a high tribute to the deceased, saying that he was an ideal father and devoted hus- band, whose good work in the parish was highly appreciated, and could but merit in the next life, a rich reward commensurate with his good deeds in life. Interment was in Mt. Elliot ceme- tery. The pallbearers were Walter Taepke, John Klang, Robert Rahaley, Henry Rahaley, E. A. Fetters, and Nor- man Sullivan. In his unusual activity, Mr. Danzer found time to contribute much to the trade papers, and his great interest in civic affairs led him to present his views frequently in the columns of the daily press, and these contributions displayed the versatility of his mind, which seemed with equal ability to analyze and treat either political sub- jects, municipal or national questions with rare acumen. He is survived by a widow, a son, Aloysius Frank, now serving the colors in France, three daughters, Evelyn, Louise, and Catherine, the latter two being twins. The floral tributes were many and beautiful. Conspicuous among them was a large wreath sent by the florists' club, and an elaborate design by the Michigan Cut Flower Ex- change. J. F. S. Ullenbruchs American. Matt Ullenbruch, the well known flo- rist of Port Huron. Mich., has three sons of whom he is justly proud. Each has won the chevrons of a sergeant. Carl is in the aero service; Norbert is a member of an ammunition train, and Verner is attached to a base hospital. Norbert and Verner are already over- seas. Matt Ullenbruch, although born in Germany, is 100 per cent American. He came to America 45 years ago and became a citizen as soon as he could get his papers. He is proud of the fact that he has three sons fighting for Un- cle Sam against autocracy. The follow- ing editorial from the Times-Herald. Port Huron, Mich., applies not only to this loyal family but to hundreds of thousands of other American citizens of German origin, who are backing up the government with all they possess and are proud to offer their sons to fight in this war to set all men free : THE KAISES'S MISTAKE. We would like to be able to send William HohenzoUern, emperor of Germany and fiend incarnate, a copy of Tbe Times-Herald of Mon- day nigbt. with a blue pencil mark around the photographs of the three Ullenbruch brothers, which appeared on the first page of that issue. We would like to write underneath something like this: "To the Chief of the Baby Killers: "We are mailing you this marked copy of The Times-Herald so as to give you some idea of what you started when you dragged Amer- ica into this war. Tbe father of these three American soldier boys came from your coun- try to the United Slates nearly halt a century ago and he became a citizen just as soon as he could get his papers. He settled In Port Huron, Mich., and raised a family of Ameri- cans. He taught them American ideals. He made them understand that right was greater than might. He let them know that America was his country, as well as their country. "When the war broke out the father of these) boys was visiting in Germany. He saw your soldiers. Among them were 27 of his first cousins. Naturally he loved his rela- tives. He had been visiting them. He came home and he hoped and prayed that we would not be dragged into this war. But when you, William HohenzoUern, sent your submarines to murder our innocent women and children, when you forced us to protect the rights of our citizens, this man was squarely on the side of America, first, last and all the time. "That's where you made your great mistake, William HohenzoUern. You thought America wouldn't fight. You thought men with Ger- man names and of German birth and descent, like Matt Ullenbruch, would forget their al- legiance to the country of their adoption. You thought, in your thick-headed Prussian way, that you could scare us. You thought there would be riots and bloodshed in America, led by men with German names. You thought this was a country of money-grabbers and pacifists. What a mistake you have made, William Ho- henzoUern ! "Take another look at the pictures of the three Ullenbruch boys, Kaiser Bill. Take a good look. We've got hundreds and hundreds of thousands just like them and they are after you, and they're going to get you. too. You will find them fighting in the front lines. They're fighting for the greatest cause In the history of the world. They're fighting for de- mocracy and for humanity. Why, Kaiser Bill, they're even fighting for their cousins right in your army. They're going to try to set them free, along with the rest of the world. "Hard to understand, eh. Bill? Doesn't easily percolate through the Prussian skull, does it? Can't see why anybody with a Ger- man name should fight for liberty long as ■-Me and Gott" hold forth? But you'll know more about it one of these days, you inhuman destroyer of hospital ships and their cargoes of helidess wounded and Red Cross nurses. Yes. you'll know more about it. and boys with German names and American spirit and patri- otism are doing their part in the glorious strug- gle to bring it home to you. God help you, WMlliam HohenzoUern. when they get going." Yes. there are a lot of things we'd like to say. if we could get a marked copy into the hands of the Prussian war lord. But there's a much more effective way of reaching him with this message and the Ullenbruch boys are among the millions of brave soldiers who are going to deliver it by shooting it into Berlin, Tiiat's the only way to make the Hun under- stand why civilization is solidly arrayed against him. 310 The American Florist. Aug. 31, The American Florist Established 1885. Subscription, tinlted States and Mexico, $1.00 s year; Canada S'i.Ofl; Europ-^ and Countries in Postal Union, ?2.50. When sendint? us changa of address always lend ttie old address at the same time. Advertiiing rates on application. From the first issue The American FLOBisxhas accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier ^t possible) as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for tho :>inion8 of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN ElORIST. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. ' In God's name, cheerily on, courageous friends To reap the harvest of perpetual peace. By this one bloody trial of sharp war." THIS ISSUE 53 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS. The .St. Louis convention (illus.) 297 ■ — Publicity session live feature 297 — Thursday's proceedings 29S — Cost of production discussed 298 — Coal conseivation 299 — E. A. Fetters (portrait) 299 — Membership competition 299 — Publicity committee report 30O — Credits and collections committee 301 —Joseph H. Hill (portra*) 302 — National flower show committee 302 — Committee on president's address 303 — C. C. Pollworth (portrait) 303 — Memorial resolutions 303 — Minneapolis rose test gardens 303 — Report of judges on trade exhibition 304 — Mrs. H. G. Berning (portrait) 304 — Committee on flnal resolutions report 304 — The entertainment features 305 — Presentation to President Totty 305 — Convention eclioes 305 — Results of trade exhibition 306 — Convention impressions 306 — Present cost of production 306 Lieut. Harry Dale (portrait) 306 Concrete flower iM>ts 307 Plant notes 307 — Roman hyacinths 307 — Paper White narcissi 307 — Violets 3<)7 — Anemones and ranunculus 308 — Fall propagation 308 — Cyclamen 308 German goods given away 308 Borbank's Burbanli 308 With the growers 308 —A Harvey & Son 308 — George Schubert 309 Planting herbaceous peonies 310 The late Frank Danzer 310 Ullenbruchs .\merican 310 Florists' Telegraph Delivery contest 310 A successful convention 310 National publicity for flowers 310 Flower sliop men and war work 310 State fairs .310 Fort Wayne, Ind 312 Columbus. O 312 Pueblo. Colo 312 Chicago 314 North Sliore HortlOTiltural Society 316 St. Louis 317 Toledo 318 San Prandsco 319 Illinois State Florists' Association 320 Cincinnati 320 Philadelphia 322 Pittsburgh, Pa 324 New York 324 New York Federation of Societies 324 Rochester, N. Y 36fi llnlTalo 328 Nassau County Horticultural Society 326 The seed trade 332 — Corn and vine seed .S32 — Timothy and clover seed 3.^2 — Veeetable seed production survey 332 — Interest rate decrease possible 332 — What Is ccxmI seed corn 332 M»rk]dlers 336 — Connecticut Nurserymen's Association.. . .336 —Fruit stone conservation 336 Ot.msted BiuriTiEHH, the well known l.'indspape KardenerH of Brookline, Mass., are now pni?aped with the Kov- ernm^nt, laylni? out new townH In Con- necticut. whiTe operatlonH are larpe anfl the houHlnf; of omploycH neccH.sary. Florist's Telegraph Deliyery Contest. Suggestions for improving the work of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery, that ever increasing body of up-to-date re- tailers, who have put such life into the business within the past two years, is after still greater results and offers a prize of $50 to the one sending in the best ideas along these lines. Here is a good opportunuity to pre- sent that new scheme which you have thought out in filling or obtaining fu- ture orders to be delivered by mail, so as to be able to include the custo.mer's personal card and in other ways bring- up the standard to modern require- ments. Suggestions are to be typewritten on sheets of plain paper, one copy to be forwarded to F. C. W. Brown, care of the J. M. Gasser Co., Cleveland, O., sec- ond copy to W. F. Gude, president of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Wash- ington, D. C. These to be sent before September 30, 1918. The best suggestion and winner's name will be published in all trade pa- pers, and the winner who can send in the original copy will immediately re- ceive a check for %5Q. A Successful Convention. The thirty-fourth annual convention of the Society of American Florists has passed into history as one of the most successful in the amount of business ti-ansacted and large attendance at its various sessions. Considering war con- ditions, the attendance of over 200 members, in addition to those who re- side in St. Louis, was most gratifying. All committees pi'csented carefully pre- pared reports, showing great progress in the work of the society. This was especially noticeable in the publicity, and promotion campaigns, in which the secretary has taken such an active part the past year. Costs of production, w^hich it is thought will be of immense benefit to all of the craft, is to be determined the coming year from statistics obtained by a large committee, the membership of which will reach to every part of the country. The trade exhibits, while not ex- tensive, produced results that were quite satisfactory to the various firms represented. The visitors were royally entertained by the local craft with social features every day, none of which, however, in- terfered with the meetings of the so- ciety. National Publicity for Flowers. At the St. Louis convention of the society held last week, the work of the committees having the campaign in charge was approved and endorsed, and the enthusiasm shown augurs well for a. speedy completion of the fund pi'oject-, ed, .f.W.OOO a year for four years. The lesults already secured and the lines of action dcteiinined upon and in process of carrying out, as they ap- peared in the different reports, were suflicient to show that the objects of the campaign were being attained and th.at the fund wa.s being expended in the in- terests of everybody in the trade. And, right here, we may reflect upon one feature of the cixmpaign which is most prominent — the fund is used as it l.s collected In so far n.s the requirements of the first ye.nr are concerned. Tho committees h.ave not waited for the point of completion; they have done the licst that was possible with the money available. This is not one of those funds of fable which reached fabulotis amounts, only the interest upon their investment being used for their pi-ime objects. Every dollar of the florists' fund is being used in its en- tirety for the objects of the campaign, and in the main these objects cen- ter upon the individual benefit of every florist in the land. Therefore, what- ever a llorist contributes is given for his own benefit, and the amount should be considered as so applied. The .$.50,000 fund required to cover the publicity plans for 1918 is not yet fully subscribed, but just a little more enthusia.sm on the part of those who have not yet given the importance of the campaign their full consideration should suffice to insure its completion at a very early date, and the commit- tees most earnestly appeal for this final help. Let it be forthcoming. John Young, Sec'y. Flower Shop Men and War Work. Owing to the great demand for labor in all the various war industries, the labor board of the District of Colum- bia has classed mitjiagers and employes of florists' shops among 40 other in- dustries as non-essential. This decree was issued August 2.3 and applied di- rectly to those within the District of Columbia, but this action is expected to set a precedent for other labor boards throughout the nation. It is directed that volutary releases be given to all employes in the non-essential indus- tries, so that they may at once engage in war work. At the conference of field agents of the United States employment service of the depaitment of labor, in Washing- ton, Nathan A. Smyth, assistant direc- tor, 'stated : "The time has come for the entire nation to realize that business as usual is no longer possible. It Is a question of winning the war quickly, and finally, or having it drag on in- definitely to an indefinite end. We are faced with a condition which means a great lesson to the American people. When the people know the facts, they will rise to the situation." State Fairs. The following is a list of coming state fairs with the names and addresses of the superin- tendents of the floriculturnl and horticultural departments as far as obtainable: August 21-30, Des Moines— Iowa State Fair. Elmer M. Reeves, Waverly, la., superintend- ent of horticulture ; Hon. Wesley Greene, Capi- tol building, Des .Moines, superintendent of floriculture, August 26-30. Columbus— Ohio State Fair. B. C, Cotton, bureau of licMticuUurc, Columbus, superintendent of hortliultiin': \i. V. Walborn Columbus, general siiiiciiiiti'iMicnt, ' August Sl-September 8, Sacramento — Cali- fornia S-tnte Fiilr, Charles W, Paine, Sacra- mento Secretary. September 2-6, Hartford — Connecticut Fair Association. H, C. Parsons, Secretary. September 2-6. Lincoln— Nebraska State Pair. 1. G. Miirshall, Arlington, superintendent of hortkiilturc; L. c. Chnpln, Lincoln, superin- tendent of floriculture. September 8-7, Homline— Minnesota State Fair. .1. V. liailey. Ilradley street station, St. Paul, superintendent of horticulture; LeRov Cady, University farm. St. Paul, superintend- ent of noricuUin-e, September 9-14, Syracuse New York State Fair. David I.umsden. Ithaca, superintendent of floriculture. September 9-14, Louisville— Kentucky State I'lilr. rharle.-i Scholtz, Jr., Louisville, vege- tables; Pi„f. Albert .1. Olnoy, LoxinEton. po- moloKy; \Vm. Robe, Versailles, superintendent of llorlculture. Soptomber 9-14, Huron — .sJiHilh Dakota State Fair. Geci. W. Gurnc.r. Ynnklon. aupcrlntend- ont of h.irtlcultnre iin.l florlcuKure. September 9-14, Milwaukee— Wisconsin State Fiilr. N. A, RnomuMsen, Oshltosh, suprln- tenrlent of horticulture, September 9-14, Douglas— Wyoming State lair. Anson Hlgby, secretary. I9i8. The American Florist. 311 Wants, For Sale, Etc. One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. For Plant Advs., Se<- Ready Reference Section. Where answers are to be mailed from this oQlce enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc. Help ^Vanted — Night temperature man; one who understands boilers; good wages to right party. Address United States Cat Floner Co„ Blmlra, N. Y. Help Wanted — Experienced man for general greenhouse work on private place. State references and wages in application. Address Box 253, Lake Forest. 111. AVanted — Men or women, part or all time, to solicit orders for fruit and or- namental trees, roses, shrubbery, etc. Big demand; highest commissions; big specialties, free outfit. C. H. Weeks Nursery Co. Newark, Ne*v Vork State. Situation Wanted — As head gardener or manager on commercial, private or public place; have 34 years' practical experience in America and Europe In all branches of cut flowers, potting, bedding plants, landscaping, laying out of grounds; nursery; good vege- table grower, etc. Married, no chil- dren, steady, honest and sober, can handle men to the best advantage. Good references. Please state particu- lars in first letter. Address Key 923, care American Florist. For Sale — Two greenhouses, 25x100 ft., modern construction, hot water heat. Located in hustling town of 3,000. Excellent business. Mrs. Adah M. Johnson, Carey, O. Help Wanted Good gardener and flor- ist for place in Iowa. State full particulars in first letter. Key 925, care American Florist. HELP WANTED Saleslady for Montana store. $100 per month to start. Address Key 924, care American Florist. Situation Wanted Expert storeman, capable of taking charge. Over 45 years of age, in perfect health and active as a man of 35. Key 9 26, care American Florist. Ten good live Rose Growers, preferably past the Draft age. Good opportunity for some to advance. Good work will be ap- preciated. Also: bix Firemen — Pay $90.00 per month. POEHLMANN BROS. COMPANY MORTON GROVE lUINOIS Salesmen Wanted We prefer greenhouse men for our salesmen. If you can mnke good selling an established line of greenhouse supplies, we have openings in our sales organization. Previous sales experience is desirable, but not necessary. What we want are greenhouse men who understand greenhouse problems and can talk intellig'-nlly to the green- house trade. In writing us, give age, references, salary expected and territory you are familiar with. Address Key 921, care American Florist. GREENHOUSES FOR SALE. In Denver, America's great health re- sort. Established florist's business In- cluding eight city lots; six greenhouses fully stocked and plants in excellent blooming condition; finely equipped cut flower store, with large refrigerator, marble top counters, large mirrors, safe, typewriter, auto delivery car, etc. Elegant nine room pressed brick resi- dence (furnished). All adjoining and heated together. No coal restriction; mines not far distant. A going busi- ness: good patronage; in a desirable location. Best of reasons for selling. A bargain. Reasonable payment down, balance long time. Might use some clear real estate if well located to apply. Bright Spot Greenhonses, Fifth Ave., Denver, Colo. FOR SALE Greenhouse Glass 10x12 in., per box, $3.50 16x18 " " " 4.50 Rafters, li ; and Wa. incli wrouglit iron piping, Garland iron gutters and Evans ventilating machines. W RITE V O K PRICES PETER REINBERG 30 East Randolph St., CHICAGO OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels Actual size of leaf 2%-g.h\i inchea. FOR CUT FLOWERS: In twocolorB on gummed paper; your card, etc., in blacff and leaf adopted by the S. A. F. in red. Prices : Per 600, $3.35 ; per 1000 $5.00. Samples on request. Electro of leaf, postpaid, $J.5U. Cash with order. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO LATEST EDITION TRADE Directory Florists, Nurserymen and Seedsmen OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA. Price $3.00, Postpaid. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. 312 The American Florist. Aug. 31. Fort Wayne, Ind. XltADE GAINS THBOUGH FDNEBAL WORK. Business showed a slight improve- Mient last week over the week previous, with two or three days when the flor- ists were really rushed with funeral work, besides a good demand for plants and baskets of flowers for the hos- pital and sick-room. There has not been any improvement in the supply, however, due to no change in the ex- tremely hot, dry weather conditions. All flowers of good quality are excep- tionally scarce. Roses have tightened in supply, Russell and Ophelia being the two dependable varieties. A fair supply of carnations from the young plants is coming in, and they are of passable quality, although of very short stems. Orchids are on the short side, and no cattleyas are available at pres- ent. NOTES. A. J. Lanternier & Co. had a good demand for basket work and bouquets. They are handling some excellent lily plants This firm had an accident at the greenhouses last week, when a long bench, planted with Bonnaffon chrys- anthemums, collapsed, but, very t"or- .tunately, few of the plants were dam- .aged. Miss Marguerite Flick, secretary of the florists' club, upon request of the government, is compiling a list of com- mercial greenhouses, including those who grow vegetables as well as flowers, to help complete a census which is be- ing taken all over the country, as a war measure. An auction for the Red Cross will be lield in this city, on a very large scale, during the second week of September. Those florists who have pledged them- selves to give are Edgar Wenninghoff, The Doswell Floral Co., A. J. Lanter- nier, Flick Floral Co.. and Freese Flo- ral Co. The Flick Floral Co. is showing some attractive arrangements of a combina- tion of Ophelia roses and snapdragon in baskets. This firm's roses are of very good quality. Some fine aster plants were also noted here. Some very good Golden Glow chrys- anthemums are being cut by the Dos- well Floral Co. This firm also reports a 'good cut of Ophelia, Richmond and Killarney roses. Trade was brisk here, especially in pot plants. LJeut. W. J. Vesey, Jr.. writes that his unit, which is now stationed at Lit- tle Rock, Ark., expects to leave within a week for an eastern port. Aster plants and pot Auratum lilies met with a good call at the flower shop of Edgar Wenninghoff. The sale of baskets was also good. Mrs. Edmund Lanternier has been named one of the lieutenants in charge of the large Red Cross auction. H. K. Columbus, 0. LA.BOB SHORTAGE FELT. A feature of the market is the scarc- ity of outdoor flowers. Dahlias have been badly burned, and asters are in short crop and of poor quality. Flor- ists, who depend on their own green- houses alone, are experiencing a scarc- ity of stock, largely because of labor famine, but those who have connections with a number of private growers, find offerings equal to demand. Long- stemmed roses are not available in any quantity, as there has been a lack of skilled help In developing. The choicest flower just now is the indoor grown aster, which is very popular with the public. It is taking the place of the gladioli, whose reign is about over for the season. The first chrysanthemums are now on display. They are confined to Golden Glow, and arc small in size. The price to the consumer is .$.3 a dozen. Prospects are for an immense crop. <3reenhouse owners have given extra We have a Surplus stock of Minnesota Grown Propagated In Our Own Nurseries, which we offer for Quick Clearance at the following Attractive Prices. ORDERS FILED AND FILLED IN THE ORDER RECEIVED These will be divisions from good, strong, plump, true to name plants with good, healthy eyes. Per Doz. Achille $1.50 Albert Crousse 5.00 Avalanche 6.00 Boule de Neige 4.50 Couronne d'Or 2.50 Delachel 4.00 Dorchester 3.75 Dr. Boisduval 3.75 Duchesse de Nemours. . . 2.75 Felix Crousse 4.50 Festiva Maxima 2..'>0 Floral Treasure 3.50 Glory of Somerset 3.50 Golden Harvest 3.50 Grandiflora Rosea 2.50 Humei 1.50 La Coquette 3.30 100 $10.00 30.00 35.00 15.00 28.00 25.00 25.00 30.00 17.50 20.00 25.00 25.00 IS.OO S.OU 25.00 Have some large clumps 3, 4 and year.s old at proporti CASH WITH ORDER, PIjEASE. Per Doz. 100 La Sublime $4..50 $30.00 La Tulipe 3.50 25.00 LEsperance 2.00 8.00 Louis Van Houtte 2.50 18.00 Mme.de Verneville 2.50 18.00 Marie Lemoine 3.50 18.00 Mons. Boucharlat Aine.. 3.75 25.00 Mons. Dupont 4.50 30.00 Mons. Jules Elie COO 40.00 Petite Renee 5.00 30.00 Mme. Ducel 3.00 25.00 Pottsi 3.50 30.00 Prince Imperial 4.50 30.00 Rubra Superba, Richard- son's 4.50 30.00 Umbellata Rosea 4.00 30.00 Ville de Nancy 3.75 25.00 RED ROCK NURSERIES 63 S. Robert Street, ST. PAUL. MINN. FREESIA Purity SS"!" H to Sg $4.60; % to 34 $7.50 per lOuO. Shipped on approval. Express prepaid on orders of $5.00 and up. The SAN JUAN BULB CO. 76 Chilverton Street - SfcNTA CRUZ, CM. space to chrysanthemums, with the idea of abandoning it after the crop is gathered, until there are improved fuel conditions in sight. Imported or- namental stock, such as bay trees and boxwood has grown very scarce with the local trade, causing embarrassment in realizing usual greenery effects for large social functions. NOTES. Abe Newland, until recently florist at the Ohio Institution for Feeble- Minded Youth, has taken the position as manager of the Fifth Avenue Ploral Company's retail store. In addition to being a florist of long experience, he is an expert landscape gardener, and it is proposed by the company to make planting a new department of their business. Beginning with this fall, they will go into the line extensively. Edgard Hedges, whom Mr. Newland succeeds, is now on his way to France, after brief military training. Prank Lytell, another young man in the em- ploy of the company, leaves this week to enter Camp Taylor, at Louisville, Ky. J. I "MORE AND BETTER | iKENTIASl than ever. I Joseph Heacock Company | I WYNCOTE - - PA. I I WRITE FOR PRICES" | iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Pueblo, Coio. GLADIOLI RULE THE M.-VRKET. Outdoor flowers for decoration now have their mainstay in gladioli, which are now doing better than ever, while asters and snapdragons are of fine quality and come in very handy. They help to make up for roses and carna- tions, which are now practically un- seen. The former, however, with chrys- anthemums are planted for winter and are showing fine condition. Carnations for potting in the field are also in ex- cellent form everywhere. NOTE. Fleischer, the Florist, is showing some excellent gladioli, referring to them at i this time as his "orchids." J. P. Primula Malacoides (Townsendi) Improved Type Transplanted Seedlings $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Primula Obconica Grandiflora $3.00 per 100; $25 00 per 1000. HART & VICK, Inc. 55 stone St., ROCHESTER, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing. If interested in CHRISTMAS HEATHER! It will be to your advan- tage to communicate with Yours truly, A. L. MILLER JAMAICA. N. Y. Mention the American Florist whenwriting igiS. The American Florist. 313 '^^^'-^^'^^^^^^^^^^^^"-^^' Fine Quality Beaulies-Russell Riclimond, Hoosier Beauty, Ophelia, Brilliant, Ward and White Killarney Roses Orchids, Gladioli, Valley, Lilies, Asters PLUMOSUS SPRENGERI ADIANTUN GALAX FERNS SNILAX GYPSOPHILA PLANTS SINGLE PLANTS. KentU Forsteriana, 2V4-ln. pot, J]2 per 100. Kentia Belmoreana, 2Vi-in. pot. $12 per 100. Kentia Belmoreana, 3-ln. pot, $20 per 100. Kentia Forsteriana, 3-in. pot, ?20 per 100. Kentia Forsteriana, 4-in. pot, $6 per doz. Kentia Belmoreana, 4-tn. pot, $6 per doz. Kentia Forsteriana, 5-in. pot, $12 per doz. Begonia Chatelaine 100 lOO 2H inch » 5.00 4 inch $15.f0 :! iin-li 10.00 5 inch 25.00 Kentia Belmoreana, 5-in. pot. $12 per doz. Kentia Forsteriana, 6-ln. pot, $2 each. Kentia Forsteriana, made up, 5-io. pot, 75c to $1 each. Livistona Rotundifolia, 4-in., $6 per doz. Livistona Rotundifolia, 5-ln., $9 per doz. Livistona Rotundifolia, 6-iii., $1.25 each. Phoenix Roebelenii, 5-in. pot, $1 each. Pandanus Veitchii, 4 inch, 60c each. " " 5-inch, 75c to $1.00 each. " " e.inch, $1.25 each. " " 7-1 ncli. 12.00 e.ich. Dracaena Massangeana. 4-in. pot, $50 per 100. Dracaena Uassangeana, 6-ln. pot, 75(r to $1 ea. Crotons, 4-ln., $4.80 per doz. " 5-in., $0 per doz. " 6-in., $1 to $1.60 each. English Ivy, 4-in., $15 per 100. SmUax, 2V4-in., $3 per 100. Primula Obconica. 3-l'ich Baby Primula Malacoides. per 100, $7.00 22-in. Own Root Rose Stock Aaron Ward Killarney Brilliant White Killarney Milady Richmond $ 7.50 per 100; 70.00 per 1000. $ 7.00 per 100; 65.00 per 1000. S^-in. Own Root Rose Stock White Killarney Ophelia Aaron Ward Sunburst Killarney Brilliant Milady Richmond } $ 11.00 per 100; 105.00 per 1000. $ 10.50 per 100; m 100.00 per 1000. ! PoehlmannBros.Co 72-74 E Randolph Street, CBICAGO. L. D. Phone, Randolph 35* ; '-^■-^'-^^■-^■-■-■-^^^'-■-■-■-■-■-'-^'-■-^■-'-^'-■-^^^^^^^^■-■-^^^^'-^■-^■-^^■-'-^■-^^-'-'-^'-'-■-'-'-'-■-■-^■-■-■-■-^•■-■^^ 314 The American Florist. Aug. 31, BEAUTIES-RUSSELLS-COLUMBIA Best Summer Roses — We are now cutting a large quantity. The quality is good — Buy direct from the Grower. Beauties, Russell, Columbia, Hoosier Beauty, Ophelia and White Killarney. CURRENT PRICE LIST Choice Beauties from new plants $1.00 to $3.00 per dozen. RUSSBLL — best In this market. Per doz. Good, extra long J2.00 Good medium $1.00 to 1.50 Good short EC to .76 COLUMBIA, HOOSIBR BEAUTY, OPHELIA, SUNBURST. WHITES KILL.ARNEY — Per 100 Long stems ?6.00 to }8.0* Good medium 5.00 Good short 3.00 to 4.00 In buying direct from the grower you are assured of fresh stock at all times and the most even run of quality possible. ROSES— Onr •election, but a Bood assortineiit In Iota of 200 or more, at the rate of 93.00 per 100. LILY OP THE VALLEY, per 100 5.00 to «.00 ASTERS Depending on quality per 100, $2.00 to $3.00 GREENS. ASPARAGUS & SPRENGERI, per 100 $2.00 to $3.00 GALAX, green and bronze, per 1,000 1.2B NEW FANCY FERNS, per 1,000 2.00 ALL OTHER SEASONABLE STOCK AT MARKET PRICES. i^* WRITE FOR OUR SPECIAL QUOTATIONS ON ROSES IN 1000 LOTS. NOTICE— We Close at 5 o'clock week days and all day Sunday. Week Days 8 A. M. until 5 P. M. BASSETT & WASHBIRN LONG DISTANCE PHONE: OFFICE AND STORE Greenhonses: Hinsdale. 111., and Greggs Station, 111. NO W. WaDaSn AVC, LulLAUll, ILL. Chicago. Cr.AUIOLI ARE IN GOOD SUPPLY. Business has been quite good so far this month compared to the same pe- riod of other years, wliich is surprising, considering existing conditions. Glad- ioli are in good supply and are selling well, especially in the better grades. Some particularly fine stock is available in this line now compared to what has already been offered in this market this season. Particularly noticeable among the gladioli offerings are Pen- dleton, Autumn Queen. America. Au- gusta and Mrs. Frances King. Asters are in fair supply, and the shipments include some of the finest stock cut to date this year. American Beauty roses are having- a satisfactory call and clean up regularly right along at top summer prices. Mrs. Charles Russell and Co- lumbia are holding their own and are always among the first to clean up. There are some choice Milady reaching the market this week as well as Champ Weiland, My Maryland. Mrs. George Shawyer and Killarney Brilliant. The supply of carnations is steadily increas- in.5, and what stock is arriving is hard to move. Lilies continue to be good property and probably have never aver- aged so well all through the season as this year. Golden Glow chrysanthe- mums are Ijecoming quite a factor In this market and are having a good call. Tuberoses, calendulas, gypsophila, lily of the valley ,ind orchids are on the biil of fare together with quite a list of other indoor and outdoor stock not al- ready mentioned in this report. NOTES. The tJnited States fuel administra- tion issued a report, August 27, directed to all cities and states east of the Mis- sissippi river to cease the operation of all plea.sure automobiles or automobiles operated for hire on Sundays until the \ \^ INC "^J' WHOLESALE commission FLORISTS 56 East Randolph Street CHICAGO Gut Flowers and Greens request is rescinded. The reason for the request is that a gasoline shortage is threatened among the fighting armies in France. Since this time of the year is the time of the greatest use of gasoline by pleasure cars it is expected the re- quest will save sufficient motor fuel in a few Sundays to restore conditions to normal. If the request is not complied with voluntarily a mandatory order forbidding the use of gasoline on Sun- days will be issued, it is stated. Poehlmann Bros. Co. is supplying its trade with a choice grade of Amer- ican Beauty roses in addition to fancy Mrs. Chas. Russell and a complete line of gladioli. The shipping trade is keep- ing tip remarkably well here which evidently means that summer business at out-of-town points is good. A prominent retail iiorist suggests that the wholesalers keep open for a few hours next .Sunday, September 1, .so as to give the buyers a chance to re- plenish their supply for Labor Day when he considers it will be impossible to reach or leave the market without a great deal of trouble owing to the big parade sclieduled for this occasion. Jack Jacobs and Art McGrugo of the E. C. Amiing- Co. force left this week to join the colors at Camp Wadsworth, S. C. Bert Cole took up a collection at the store amounting to $25 to buy them a remembrance before they went away. Percy Jones, Inc., continues to have a brisk demand for fancy asters which are being handled in large supply and are equal to the best offered in the market. Miss Nelda Wolf is back on duty at Zech & Mann's store after enjoying a most pleasant two weeks' vacation. Tony Then has accepted a position with A. T. Pyfer & Co., entering upon his duties August 2G. Joe Pfeffer is on deck again at the Weiland-Reich Co.'s store after a most delightful vacation. Albert LeRock, of Vaughan's Seed Store flower seed department, joins the colors August 31. igii^. The American Florist. 315 PETER REINBERG Wholesale Florist 30 East Randolph St., Long Distance Phones Central \ l^t® CHICAGO Russell--Weilancl--Ophelia" Etc. Lilies, Valley. Complete Line of Greens. % Buy Direct From the Grovrer, CURRENT PRICE LIST Sabject to change Wlthont Notice . MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL Per 100 Specials $15.00 to $18.00 Select 12.00 Medium 8.00 Short 4.00 to 6.00 RICHMOND Per 100 Select $8.00 Medium $ 5.00 to 6.00 Short 3.00 to 4 00 MILADY Per 100 Select $8.00 Medium $ 5.00 to 6.00 Short 3.00 to 4.00 Klllamey [ ti ,aa White Killarney. . „ , . P®"" I'So nn Klllarney Brilliant j Medfum ' ! •..■.•.■;.•.•.•.•.•. $5.00 to ^\%\ My Maryland Short 3.00 to 4.00 Select 8.00 _ . „ , Medium 6.00 Op""*"" I Short 4.00 Champ Weiland Sunburst ROSES, OUR SELECTION. Per 100 $ 4.00 Asters $ 3.00 to Harrisil 12.50 to Valley Smllax per doz. strings Adiantum 1.00 to Asparagrus, per bunch 50c to 75c Boxwood ... .per bunch, 35c Galax, bronze and green, per 1,000, $1.00 I.eucothoe Sprays 75 to 1.00 5.00 15.00 6.00 3.50 1.50 2,000,000 FEET OF MODERN GLASS f^^^^^1r^J^^JN'^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^JP^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^r^^^fl^^J^^^^^^^^^^^^^^1f^^^^/ W WHOLESALE -GD^WEPS 3/^ CUT FL9WEDS^^ PLANTS fj 182 North Wabash Avenue l. d. phone. Randolph esi CHICAGO In Excellent Supply at $4.00 to $15.00 per 100. Columbia Russell Gladioli Brilliant Ophelia $4 to $20 per 100 Sunburst $4 to $12 per 100 Sprengeri Per bunch, 36 c to 50c $4 to $20 per 100 Roses-rur Selection $3 per 100 Adiantum Fancj Ions, per 100, 75c tO $1 Piumosus $3 to $5 per 100 Asters $2 to $4 per 100 New Ferns Per 1000, $2.50 S4 to $12 per 100 Valley $6 per 100 Galax Per 1000, $1.25 $4 to $12 per 100 Easter Lilies $10 to $15 per 100 Leucothoe Sprays 75c Adiantum California Extra fancy, per 100, $1.50 j "We Have It" if it is Obtainable in the Great Chicago Market. \ 316 The American Florist. Aug. 31, iiaiiiiiiiiimMiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiH IWIETOR BROS.I 162 N.Wabash Ave., L. D. Pbone Randolph 2081 Chicago I^IJXB^ ^XJT»T»L^^Sr oi^ Roses in All The Leading Varieties CURRENT PRICE LIST— ss,XV.%^o'ff."/' = MRS. CHAS. EUSSELL. Per 100 g Fancy $8.00 to $10.00 M Good 5.00 to 7.00 g RICHMOND, KILLARNEY BRILLIANT. m White— KILLARNEY— Pink. Per 100 B Extra Special $8.00 m Select 7.00 J Fancy 6.00 B Medium S.OO m Short $3.00 to 4.O0 llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllW SUNBURST AND OPHELIA. Per 100 Eitia Special $8.00 Select 7.00 Fancy 6.00 Good B.OO Short 4.00 MINIATURE ROSES. Baby DoU $2.00 to $3.00 Elgar 2.00 to 3.00 ROSES, OUE SELECTION 4.00 CARNATIONS. Per 100 Fancy $3.00 Good 2.00 Witbout Notice. _ MISCELLANEOUS. Per 100 ■ Valley $6.00 to $8.00 m Lilies 12.50 to 15.00 ^ F«ns. per 1,000 3.00 = Sliiilax, per doz. strings 2.50 g Adiantum 1.00 g Galax (bronze and green), per 1,000.. 1,50 ^ Asparagus Sprengeri, bunch 60 ^ Asparagus Flumosus, bunch 60 ^ Boxwood, per lb .86 ^ Other Green Goods Market Bate*. M liiUl The funei-al of Chief of Police Her- man F. Schuettler, which was held on the afternoon of August 26, was one of the largest in this city in many years. The floral tributes, in number, greater than ever seen at any previous funeral in this city, and in many cases very handsome, attested the high esteem in which the late chief was held by the public he had served faithfully for nearly 35 years, two exceptionally large motor trucks being required to carry the flowers from the church to the cemetery. Chief Schuettler had for a number of ■ years been indirectly interested in the florist business in the vicinity of Chi- cago, and at one time owned the Pyfer <& Olsem range at Wilmette, III. The Florists' Club will meet at the Hotel Randolph, next Thursday even- ing, September 5. at 8 p. m. This meet- ing has been designated as "Retailer's Night" and several of the prominent dealers have promised to read papers. Everyone in the retail business is in- vited to be present whether a member of the club or not. This is a good oppor- tunity for the members of the retail trade to show the unbelievers that they can turn out in large numbers if they only want to. The man-power bill, extending the draft ages 18 to 4.5, both inclusive, passed the senate August 27 without a dissenting vote. A large number in the trade here will have to register under the new draft including many prominent wholesalers, seedsmen and retail florists. A. L. Vaughan & Co. report a good demand for gladioli, which they are handling in large quantities. Mr. Vaughan has no complaint to make in regard to business so far this month, for the sales are running considerably ahead of the same period of 1017. John F. Hauser, the well known flo- rist of Bayfield, Wis., called on' his friends here last week, returning from Baraboo, Wis., where he attended a very pleasant summer meeting of the Wisconsin State Horticultural Society, August 21-22. Zech & Mann's rose offerings Include a liberal supply of Mrs. Chas. Russell and Columbia, which are recognized as the two best summer varieties. Asters of splendid quality are seen here in large numbers. Philip J. Schupp, efiicient manager of J. A. Budlong's wholesale establish- ment, is spending his vacation with his family at Lake Geneva, Wis. The Bud- longs have a summer home there. 0. A. & L. A. TONNER Wholesale Cut Flowers and Supplies 30 East Bandolph St., CHICAGO Qrossberg=Tyler=Fin nermann Co. WBOLBSALB FLORISTS 30 £. Randolph Street, Fi>one Majestic 7175 CHICAGO, ILL. Wm. Langhout, who has operated in Dutch bulbs, and was recently con- nected with the Then greenhouses, has been before Judge Landis in legal pro- ceedings and held for bail. C. L. Washburn says that when Bas- sett & Washburn tinload 31 more cars of screenings their entire coal supply will be in for the season. Eighteen cars were unloaded last week. A. Miller's father-in-law, John J. Bell- man, is a regular republican candidate on the loyalist platform for associate judge of the municipal court at the pri- mary election September 11. Kyle & Foerster's sales so far during August show a substantial increase over the same period of 1917. This house is featuring a good supply of Mrs. Chas. Russell roses. At Vaughan's Seed Store their new gladiolus, Owosso, clear yellow, at- tracts much attention. It is purer in color than Schwaben, and does not burn. The Chicago Flower Growers' Asso- ciation is disposing of a splendid cut of Milady roses in addition to a large steady supply of fancy Mrs. Chas. Rus- sell. The John Kruchten Co. is handling as large a supply of fancy asters as any other house in this market and re- port a good demand for same. Wietor Bros, are cutting from a nice crop of roses particularly Killarney Brilliant, which is showing unusually fine color at this period. Peter Reinberg is cutting quite heav- ily in roses at present including a large percentage of Ophelia, My Maryland and Champ Weiland. L. A. Coles, of Kokomo, Ind., was a visitor at Kyle & Foerster's establish- ment August 27. Vaughan's Seed Store is showing named Dutch hyacinths and tulips on their counters, five weeks from Hol- land. Peter Hoefelder is again attending to his duties at Kennicott Bros. Co.'s store, after a well deserved vacation. Visitors : A. M. Terrill, Calgary, Al- berta; John G. Esler. Saddle River, N. J., and W. A. Manda, South Orange, N. J., returning from the St. Louis con- vention. Nortli Shore Horticullural Society. The North .Shore Horticultural So- ciety held its monthly meeting at Lake Forest, 111., August 2, with President Thomas Head in the chair. After the usual business of the meeting, a discus- sion took place on the advisability of holding a chrysanthemum show^ this fall, the ma.iority of the members being in favor of such an exhibition, and in accordance the first week in November was decided upon as the time. The monthly exhibits consisted of 12 spikes of gladioli by Thomas Head, which scored 95 points; 12 of phlox by George Wilson, also scoring 95 points; Lilium Henryii, exhibited by J. Kiley, 80 points, and Globe artichoke by J. H. Francis, 80 points. The Judges for the evening were O. Petterson, K. Loflng and E. Bensen. J. H. Francis, Cor. Sec'y. Saddlf. River, N. J. — Mis.? Lola W. Esler, secretary of the local Red Cross chapter, has been appointed food ad- ministrator for this borough. Providence. R. I. — Richard Higgins. who conducted a florist establishment In this city for many years, died Au- gust 15, at the age of 47 years. igiS. The American Florist. 317 ^fo (Slnortag© Here — 'ELe&.'vy StJi.i>i>l5r A.=l Qixality COLLIVIBI A - - RUSSELL and Other Good Summer Roses. NEW CROP OF CARNATIONS STEMS LITTLE SHORT, BUT FLOWERS GOOD. Yellow Golden Glow Chrysanthemums If You Want Good Stock and Good Treatment Send Your Orders To Us! Big cut of Columbia-Russell Ophelia-Montrose Sunburst-Hearst-Double White Killarney-Double Pink Killarney-Weiland-Killarney Brilliant- Pink Killarney-Rich- mond-Milady and Ward Roses to offer in addition to other seasonable stock part- icularly Gladioli -Valley-Asters - Candytuft - Gypsophila - Daisies - Galax- Feverfew- Harrisii-Asparagus-Sprengeri-Adiantum and other Seasonable Stock and Greens. PflTWe have the only good White Killarney to be found in this market. YOU CAN INCREASE YOUR PROFITS AND BUSINESS BY SENDING ALL YOUR ORDERS DIRECT TO CHICAGO'S MOST UP-TO-DATE AND BEST LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE Quality Speaks Louder Than Prices. J. A. BUDLONG 184 North Wabash Ave., Corner Lake St., CHICAGO. GUT FLOWERS ROSES, VALLEY and CARNATIONS A Specialty WHOLESALE Grower of I i^^SHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION.'^! We are in daily touch with market conditions, and when a decline takes place you can rely upon orders Sent us receiving such benefits. St. Louis. M.ifiKET CONTINUES DULX. The wholesale market was dull the past week. The only outlet for sui-plus stock was funeral work, and of this there wa.s not very much. Roses have been coming in fairly heavy, taut most- ly of the lower grades, short stems and poor color. The past week showed a little better color, but still no improve- ment on the size of flowers and stems. With weather conditions of the past week continuing for a few weeks, the quality of all flowers should improve. Asters and gladioli continue to lead the supply of stock, and the lower grades are down in price. Some few carnations are also seen, but of very poor quality. Easter lilies are plentiful, but are not shipping well; most of them arrive in poor shape. Lily of the valley is scarce, with very little call. Fancy ferns and plumosus are plentiful, but good smilax is limited. NOTES. In the contest for the first prize of- fered by President Totty of the S. A. F., of a $100 Liberty Bond, for the greatest number of new applications to the S. A. F. presented during the cur- rent year up to the time of the con- vention. W. J. Pilcher. of Kirkwood. ran a great race against Frank Fried- ley, of Cleveland, Mr. Pilcher losing by two votes. Mr. Pilcher really turned in 75 new applications, but, through an oversight, failed to endorse them him- self, and he was not given official cred- it for about 14 of them. However, he was tickled to win the second prize, which was a .$50 Lil>erty Bond. No. 1 Size 1000 $1.50 3000 4.00 5000 6.25 ^ ^4VJ b J ; a i^ ^ 5^?» No. 2 Size ^—^^^ 1000 $1.25 "^Iwar^a JSIBV 3000 3.25 -^^^ ,- „« No. 2 Rosebud Stickc . ,^ 5000 5.00 .ST FLOWER No. 1 Rosebud Sticke Printed in blue ink on gii Electros of either size, $1.00 ea. The JOHN HENRYCO. LANSING - MICHIGAN The ladies' florist club will hold its September meeting September 4, at 2 p. m., at the music pavilion. Tower Grove park. The members are to be congratulated on their wonderful team- work in entertaining the visiting ladies at the recent S. A. F. convention. The Ladies' Society of American Florists also gained a number of new members as a result of their meeting in St. Louis. The results of their excellent work at this convention should result in an increase in both the local membership and in the membership of the Ladies' S. A. F. The fine talk rendered by Major O'Keefe. of Boston, on advertising, proved to be one of the most interest- ing items of the convention to the lo- cal florists, and a great many points 318 The American Florist. Aug. 31, r|« | H|H | i<|M|H|« | a|a||H|» || a |lai[a |H | |g ||H|| H | |H|g | |5n 31[«l|51 | 5 1 [5 | |a | Hl|gligM»^^ ^h;mimw^x^ =^^*=^^«g^-^^-== TSJOT I NIC. =^^=^^3^^^= PHONES : CENTRAL 257I-AUT0MATIC48-7S4-CENTRAL257Z 161 North Wabash Ave, Chicago CURRENT PRICE LIST- Subject to Change "Without Notice. AMERICAN BEAUTIES. Per doz. Extra loDff stems $6.00 Stems 48 Inches 4.00 Stems 30 to 36 inches 3.00 Stems 24 inches 2 50 Stems 18 to 20 Inehes 2.00 Stems 12 inches Jl.OO to 1.50 Short stems 100, 4.00 to 6.00 MES. CHAS. EUSSELL Per 100 Special $25.00 Select $15.00 to 20.00 Medium 8.00 to 12.00 Short 4.00 to 6.00 EOSES. Richmond, special $1ivon select 8.00 " medium $5.00 to 6.00 short 3.00 to 4.0(1 Milady, special $10.00 select 8.00 " medium $5.00 to 6.00 " short 3.00 to 4.00 KlUarney Brilliant, special $10.00 " *' select 8.00 medium ..$6.00 to 6.00 short ... 3.00 to 4.00 ROSES — Continued Per 100 Ophelia, special $10.00 " select 8.00 medium $5.00 to 6.00 short 3.00 to 4.00 White Killarney, spertal $10.00 select 8.00 medium $5.00 to 6.00 " " short 3.00 to 4.00 Killarney, special $10.00 " select 8.00 " medium $5.00 to 6.00 short 3.00 to 4.00 Mrs. Ward, special $10.00 " select 8.00 " " medium $6.00 to 6.00 " " short 3.00 to 4.0O Sunburst, special $10.00 ** select 8.00 " medium $5.00 to 6.00 " short 3.1X1 to 4.00 Cecile Brunner $2.00 to S.OO EJgar 2.00 to 3.00 Baby Doll 2.00 to 8.00 EOSES, OUS SELECTION 4.00 Extra special roses billed accordingly. CAENATI0N8. Per 100 Fancy $3.00 GLADIOLI Per 100 Fancy $3.00 to $4.00 OECHIDS. Per Doz. Cattleyas $9.00 EASTEE LILIES. Per 100 Select $12.50 to $16.00 MISCELLANEOUS. • Per 100 Asters 2.00 to 4.01) Gypsophila, per bunch 75 to 1.00 Valley $6.00 Calendulas $2.00 to 4.00 Piumosus per bunch Sprengeri *• " Adiantum, fancy long. . .per 100 Smilax per doz. Ferns per 1,000 Galax '• " Mexican Ivy " *• i Leucothoe sprays 75c Boxwood, per lb 25c: cases 1.00 2.60 2.60 1.26 c|ig | H | » || H||H|HlB|HWH|[»l|apl|5||Hl[51|gpl|«lH ||H]|MaiagB|aa|gll« l«lHll«lH were picked up by the local publicity committee to be exploited during- the coming season. Bersterman Floral Co., .St. Louis Wholesale Cut Flower Association, H. G. Berning and F. C. Weber were all out with new delivery trucks to show off during the convention. Every one featured the slogan, "Say It With Flowers." j. j. w. Toledo. AUGUST HOLDS ITS OWN. Business during the month of August has been characterized by no more than the usual seasonable dullness. At times when deaths were numerous flower shops presented an encouraging appear- ance of briskness as the call for fu- neral pieces increased. July proved to be a better month than the same pe- riod last year, but August will just about hold its own. Despite the light demand, flowers have been none too plentiful. There are, of course, no car- nations, and gladioli have been very scarce at times. Asters are on the market in fair quantity, and are bring- ing good prices. Roses are plentiful, and are enjoying a fair saJe for this time of the year. Other flowers that have been filling in very acceptably are snapdragons, sweet wlUiams, ru- brum lilies, etc. NOTES. The long established and well known East Toledo firm of rose growers, Krue- ger Brothers, has dissolved partnership, and the separation was accomplished with no friction whatever. Otto Krue- ger has taken for his share the retail store and range located at Clark and Nevada streets. Will took the rose ranges and Henry his share in cash. This firm has been doing a prosperous business for many years, and was noted for the excellent roses grown In its hou.-jos. Last winter they suffered sev- BOSTON FLORAL SUPPLY CO., Inc. 347-357 Cambridge Street, - BOSTON, MASS. MANUFACTURERS OF FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Headquarters for Cycas, Baskets, Wire Designs, Wax Flowers, etc. eral disastrous losses from fire, snow and tornado. Miss Helen Patten has a display that is attracting much attention to her Madison street front. It consists of a water scene that occupies the fiill length of her large window. It is real watei-, too, with real fish swimming about, and a castle of rocks rising in the center. In the background are banked ferns, plants and seasonable cut flowers. Arthur C. Kneisel, advertising man- ager of Schramm Bros., and publicity man of the florists' club, has returned from Camp Jackson, South Carolina, where he spent 10 days soldiering. He was rejected on account of defective eyesight and is back on the job again "fioosting the sale of flowers. His inotto at all times is : "Say It With Flowers." Theodore Lankowski, chief grower for Schi-amm Bros., will leave soon for a cantonment, and his place will be hard to fill at this time. Schramm Bros, expect a fine crop of chrysanthe- mums this fall, and are looking for- ward to a lively trade despite the war. Frank Schramm will leave next week for northern Michigan to rest up. Everything is going along nicely at Mrs. FVeeman's. She was incapacitated for a few days by a slight illne-ss. John Lambert, decorator, has returned from his vacation. A new delivery car has been added to the equipment. Busines<: is as good as could be expected. IN CHICAGO KENNICOTT BROS. CO. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS H' B. Kennicott, President. 3. E. P oLLwoRTH. Sec'y and Gen'l Mgr. Now that the Grand Circuit races are over, Tom Magee is back on the job again getting ready for a big fall trade. Tom is a great lover of horse racing,, and this is about the only recreation that he gets time to indulge in. Max Spanner is working under handi- caps these days since he is suffering from a dislocated ankle that makes it hard for him to be on his feet. Luckily business has been rather quiet, so he is recuperating slowly. . A. 0. K. Spokane, Wash. — A flower stand wiir be opened in the Crescent department store this fall by E. S. Eugene. Boston, Mass. — The dahlia, fruit and vegetable show of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society will be held m Horticultural hall, September 14-15. igiS. The American Florist. 319 y**^*"- '-^'-^^^■-^^'-■-■-■-■-'-'-'-•-'-'-^^^'-^^•- '-■-'-'-*- •-•-'-'-'-'-'-'-'-'-'-'-'-^^'-^^^^^■ ggg^ ^'-^■^•^■-^^'-^^^^^^ Your Supply of Z IVI CUT FLOWERS E <. A Kemember when ordering that our line Is so complete that It Includes every item offered in the Great Chicago Market. «CAR LOADS ARRIVING VAUGHANS CLEAN SPHAGNUM FOR FLORISTS hts'4^& ^^ Burlapped Bale^ ^ GREEN ^ SHEET Wired Bales Cheaper For Florists MOSS For]^Nurserymen For SPOT SHIPMENTS or contract. Write us. CHICAGO, 31-33 W.Randolph St. iNEW'TIORK. 43 Barclay St. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE ^ San Fraaclsco. BUSINESS SLACKENS DOWN. This week showed a falling off in the volume of business done. There was very little funeral work to report, and as this is practically all the stores have to depend upon, trade as a con- sequence was quiet. There was more than enough stock in practically all items. There is a large supply of roses, such as Ophelia, Hadley, Ward and Ulrich Brunner. These are the four principal offerings. There are few, if any, American Beauties or Rus- sell. Cecile Brunner is very plentiful, and very popular as well. Ulrich Brunner is not so good of late, and as the quality is gradually deteriorating right along, the season for this stock will shortly come to a close. Asters are being sent into the market in ever increasing quantities. The stock being offered is as a rule good. Some excep- tionally fine stock is coming in from the peninsula district. Flowers must be strictly choice to obtain fair prices. Carnations are a glut and are moving very slowly. We wonder what has happened to this old favorite flower. Nobody seems to want it now. The great majority of the stock goes to the street peddlers.and they do not appear to find the call for it very strong. Dahlias may safely be said to be at their best just now. Some elegant stock is being displayed by the differ- ent shops. Notwithstanding that many varieties are poor keepers, the call is quite steady. Gladioli still continues in large supply. The call for them continues slow, although some splen- didly grown stock is being shown. In chrysanthemums, Crocus and Golden Glow are the two leading yellows, while Early Frost continues to be the only white offered. The stores report a poor call for them, most of the florists keeping them for window dis- plays only. Zinnias are improving every day, and we may expect to see some extra good stock in a short while. A few good Spencer sweet peas are being received and meet with ready sale. Gardenias are still very plenti- ful and are in fairly steady demand. There are no orchids of any kind to be had. Cyclamen flowers are being largely Used in basket work. Lilium rubrum and auratum of the first qual- ity are being shown at all the stores. They are commanding very good prices. Not very many albums are to be seen. In pot stock, a few Begonia Lorraine are beginning to come in, also celosias. Pot lilies are to be had also, and one store has azaleas from their own green- houses. Boston ferns are of good qual- ity at present, and are selling very satisfactorily. Greens of all kinds are in oversupply. NOTES. Great interest is being manifested by dahlia growers in the show which will be given by the Califoruia Dahlia Society in the Palace hotel, September 2-4. The committee of arrangements is headed this year by T. A. Burns, of San Raphael. The schedule is a very comprehensive one, there being 53 dif- ferent classes. Among the prizes, for which there will be keen competition, is the one offered by the American Dahlia Society. Angelo J. Rossi, of Pelicano, Rossi & Co., has been ap- pointed manager of the show. This will be welcome news to the exhibitors, as no better qualified man could have been selected. At the orchid range of John Car- bone, at Berkeley, we saw a grand lot of plants coming along for fall trade. His stock of labiata Is very fine. He expects to begrfn cutting in about four or five weeks. The houses of trianae are also in the best possible shape and a heavy cut is looked for this winter. Mr. Carbone has many hybrids of his own crossing from which he expects great results. He told us that notwith- standing war conditions, his business has kept up well. H N 30 E. Randolph St. CHICAGO Long Distance Phones ; C^{J|} H^ Our Offerings Include: ROSES. COLUMBIA RUSSELL White KlUarney Pink KiUamey Milady Snnbnrst Shawyer Ward Ophelia KiUamey BriUlant MINL\TURE ROSES. Ceclle Brunner LILIES A heavy all-the-year-round supply of choice stock. MISCELLANEOUS. GLADIOLI Rnbnrm Valley CatUeyas Calendulas ASTERS White Daisies Feverfew Gypsophila GREENS. Plumosus Sprengeri Galax, bronze Galax, green Ferns Adiantinm Smilax >»«'ii'a'fc'a'a-a-i I ^^ w , wi .320 The American Florist. Aug. 31, Summer Business Booster IN CUT FLOWER BASKETS r^ rr Tumbler Baskets with parafflne liners, all ^K ^ ^ ^\ ^O colors ^O.OV/ /^ pr Tumbler Baskets in all colors, complete ^^ Q r~ ^\ i^O with tin liners ^PO.Ow 1/^ Baskets, 9 to H inches deep, 24 to 32 ^t Ok FT. K\ ^^ inches over all; with liners, all complete... ^D \7 • C3^y RAEDLEIN BASKET CO., 713 Milwaukee Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. E RNE ^ COMPANY -WHOLESALE FLORISTS- 30 E. Randolph Street, l d. Phone, Randolph 6578. CHICAGO, ILL. Milton Tonini, president and man- ager of the Bay Counties Seed Com- pany, is planning- to extend his ntu'- sery business this coming' season. This firm is seriously considering' the ques- tion of larger quarters, the present store being' too small for the growing trade. Mr. Tonini states that the firm will probably locate further uptown. P. Couchi, the Ulrich Brunner spe- cialist, has acquired more land adjoin- ing' his nurseries at Colma. He in- tends to irtcrea.se his rose plantings, and will also pay more attention to dahlias. The MacRorie-McLaren Co.'s store is this ■week displaying some finely grown azaleas in pots. It is rather an tmusual thing' to find these in August, but they are a very welcome addition, as there are practically no flowering plants to be had at present. At the Siuiset Floral Co.'s store, on Haig-ht street, we noted a few dozen Golden Glow chrysanthemums. The flowers appeared rather soft. Navar- rett Bros., the proprietors, are both in the new draft age, and consequently are uncertain as to their future activi- ties. Henry Goertzhain, of Redwood City, is busily engaged in preparing for the coming season. His new lath house i.s being filled with palms and other decorative plants, which he will use at his new store. His carnation houses promise a heavy cut this winter. As has been the case for many years, he has several houses of chrysanthemums. His Ongowa and Appleton look very good. His .surplus is disposed of in this market. He has a fine cut of asters at present. Richard Deiner, at Kentfield, is busily engaged these days working on his new seedling gladioli. He bas many new ones that give great promise, and he Is rapidly working 'up a stock of the best varieties. He is also trying to improve the new variety of wheat which attracted so much attention at the land show last fall. He has a large area devoted to a much improved strain of stocks. E. Serveau has entirely recovered his ■health and is a frequent visitor at his larpe store on Fillmore street. He is sending in a large lot of fine stock from his place at Redwood City. Al- bert Serveau, who acts as manager of the store during- his father's absence, is well satisfied with trade at present. H. Plath, of the Ferneries, is sending in some great Boston ferns to the dif- ferent stores. His stock of palms and begonias are all in their usual fine condition. Mr. Plath expects the fall and -R'inter trade to be good^ and has worked up a fine quality of stock for his customei-s. The Blossom Shop has been showing soi-ne fine Lilium rubriun in pots this week. They report that this has proven a good seller right along. They are also receiving fine lots of gladioli and dahlias. Hayashi Bros, will have their usual stock of cyclamen for the coming sea- son. They have made a great success of growing this plant, and their stock consists of many thousand in the dif- ferent sizes. M. H. Ebel, of Sacramento, paid the trade a visit during the week. He says business has kept up steadily w'ith him and is an optimist when the prospects for the coming season are discussed. E. Jacobsen reports an increased trade since moving to his new location on Haight street. He is at present en- .ioying a two weeks' vacation at Boyes Springs. Walter Bates has a nice stand of chrysanthemums at his Fruitvale nur- series. He has practically every va- riety of merit, and is a very successful grower. G. N. Illinois State Florists' Association. At a meeting of the Illinois State Florists' Association held at Moolah Temple, St. Louis, Mo., August 21, President W. J. Keimel in the chair, it was arranged to leave the matter of the Red Cross fall sale of flowers in the hands of the Springfield florists and the executive committee. Among those in attendance were the follow- ing: J. F. Ammann, Edwardsville; I. L. Pillsbury, Galesburg; W. J. Hem- breiker and A. C. Brown and wife, Springfield; F. L. Washburn. Blooming- ton; Prof. H. C. Corner, Urbana; C. Loveridge, Peoria; George Jacobs. Can- ton, and Augtist Poehlmann, Walter Poehlmann, George Asmus, Fred Lau- tenschlager. Allle Zech, Matt. Mann. T. McAllister and M. Barker, Chicago. Cincinnati. MODER.\TE UEM.\ND FOE GOOD FLOWERS. Business is fairly good -svith the bet- ter grades of stock cleaning up readily, with at times a shortage. The shipping- demand continues good. Roses sell fairly well, with a supply rather lim- ited, yet sufficient for all needs. Asters are in good supply, excellent northern grown blooms being' received. Gladioli, while shorted somewhat in supply, are still plentiful, and the same is true of Easter lilies. Rubrums are scarce. Some excellent dahlias are offered and field carnations are also available. NOTES. Ed Schwartz, who recently under- went an operation for appendicitis, is recovering'. C. E. Critchell has been experiencing a good call for supplies during the past fortnight. Will Shafer is operating the range of the Hoffmeister Floral Co. Ray Ech and Joseph Durban -will leave for camp this -week. Visitors : Louis R. Finnermann, Chi- cago; Mrs. J. F. Young- and Olive A. Rittei-. Dayton, O. BALTMORE, Md. — John McCormick, a veteran florist of this city, is dead at the age of 70 years. His business -will be continued by his son, Thomas J. Mc- Cormick. Wilmington, Del. — The Outdoor Arts Co. has been incorporated with a capi- tal stock of .$100,000 and will engage in business as nurserymen and land- scape architects. Dall.\s, Tex.— O. A. M. Miller, of the Green Floral Co., who underwent a seriotis operation at a hospital In Ne-w York some time ago, is reported mak- ing: good progress. Detroit. Mich. — The outing of the local florists will be held Aug-ust 29. the date having been postponed out of re- spect to the late Frank Danzer. whoso death occurred last week. Wellesi.ey. Mass. — Wm. R. Morris, who has made a specialty of roses for many years, will devote his houses to carnations during- the coming winter as a coal conservation plan. 19^8. The American Florist. 321 John Kruchten Co. 30 East Randolph Street, WHOLESALE FLORISTS L. D. Phone Central 8016-80 ;'.:' CHICAGO, ILL. JOSEPH FOERFTEK KYLE&FOERSTER l6o N Waha^h Avenilf* Wholesale riorists lUU l"!. TYCtLFClSIl rWCllUC, Long Distance Phone, Randolph e: CHICAQO HOERBER BROS. 2;S°'-tf Cut Flowers Tel^hone: Randolph 27SS Qr»enhouse9: Des Plaines, 111. /luj--^^ Store: 162 N.Wabash Ave. i/lllCagO Mention the American Florist whenwriting MILLER & MUSSER Wholesale Florists I79-18M83 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist ivhen writing A. L Randall Co., Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. Mention the Amei-ican Florist whentvriting WciLUND-RlSCnCGt FLOWER GROWERS ^^T. 154N.WABASHAYE fr.%^Sfi Mention the American Florist ivhenwriting George Reinberg WHOIiESAIiE FLORIST Extra f&ncy Ophelia, Sunburat, Eichmond, Eil- Uraey, 'VThite EiUamey and Eillaniey Brilliant roBSi. All orders given prompt attention. Try na. 162 N. Wabash Av.. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist whenvmting E.C.AJHLINGCO. The Largest, Best Equipped, Most Centrally Located WHOLESALF. CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO 169-75 N. Wabash Ave., CHIGA60 L. D. Phones CENTRAL 1977 and 1978. Mention the American Florist whenxoriting VlioMe Rower MM*Ket>s Chicago. CURRENT PRICE LIST. Per (loz. Eoses, Bc.Tuty. specials $5.00ffl'56.0O 48-ln " 4.00 3e-in 3.0O 30-in 2.50 24-in 2.00 18-in 1.50 Mrs. Chas. Russell 1.00@ 4.f'0 100 Hoosler Beauty 4.00@10.00 Killarney Brilliant 4.00@10.00 Columbia 4.00@25.O0 Killarney 4.00@10.00 White Kiiiaruey 4.00@10.00 Richmond 4.00@10.00 " My Maryland 4.00@10.00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer 4.00@ln.00 Milady 4.00@10.00 Sunburst 4.00@10.00 " Mrs. Aaron Ward 4.0O@10.0O Hadley 4.00@10.00 Ophelia 4.00@10.00 " Double White Killarney. 4.00@10,00 Mrs. Moorefleld Storey.. 4.00@10.00 ■' Champ Welland 4.00@10.00 Stanley 4.00@10.00 Tipperary 4.00@10.00 Francis Scott Key 4.00@10,00 Ceclle Brunner 2.00@ 3. no George Elgar 2.00® 3.00 " Baby Doll 2.00@ 3.00 Nesbit 2.00@ 3.00 " Our Selection 3.00 Carnations 2.00@ 3.00 Cattleyas per doz. 9.00@10.nO Daisies 1,00@ 2.00 Lilium Harrisii 10.00@15.00 Valley e.OO New Ferns per 1000, $2.50 Calendulas 2.00® 3.00 Gladioli 3.00@ 8.00 Asters 2.00® 4.00 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- ptains many chapters 1 covering all sides of I grovdng, propagating. 1 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 So. Dearborn St, CHICAGO. A. T. Pyfer & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 164 N. Wabash Avenue CHICAGO, ILL. Long Distance Telephone, Central 3373. Mention the Avierican Florist when writing. ZECH & MANN WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO Telephone Central 3284 Mention the American Florist whenwriting 322 T.iE American Florist. Aug. 31, C. W. WARD=MATCHLESS=AUCE Field-grown Carnation Plants Extra fine Plants $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. Our Guarantee goes with every Plant we send out. THE LEO NIESSEIN CO., 1201 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia. TRADE OUTLOOK APPEJVKS PROMISING. Business the past week has been en- courag-ing. It is the wind-up of the summer season when not much is looked for, and an extra demand now may forecast an increased trade later on. Good stock is scarce; all roses, particularly that grade up are sold on sight. American Beauties are in de- mand, the quality being very good for the season. Other leading varieties, due to the favorable weather, are gam- ing in size, color and length of stem. Most of the stock finds purchasers at fair prices. There is now a good stock of asters. Ostrich Plumes, Semples Branching and astermums. The first grades bring good figures, but the bal- •ance are jobbed oft at buyers' prices. Gladioli are plentiful, but choice stock cleans up very well at top figures. Easter lilies are holding their own as a staple flower; in fact, their record the past summer, in quantity, quality and good returns, has never been equaled before. Hydrangea paniculata is a great factor at this time in deco- rative and all kinds of design work. Large quantities are sold. Dahlias are now making their appearance, and will soon dominate the market. The crop promises to be up to the standard, if help can be obtained to market it when the rush comes. NOTES. Henry C. Geiger, of the Florex Gar- dens, North Wales, Pa., severed his con- nection with the company August 15, retiring from business after an ener- getic and very active life in the success- ful management of the above firm's Floral Exchange, which made a spe- cialty of decorations. He later be- came manager, and superintended the erection of their large greenhouse estab- lishment at Edgely, Pa., where the first of the large greenhouses of the country, 50x300, was built. A total of 40 houses were erected here. He later attended to the details and manage- ment of the mammoth houses of the Florex Gardens at North Wales, Pa., owned by the same company, which have been wonderfully successful. .Mr. Geiger had great foresight and was a master of detail, preparing plans that were possible of being carried out to the fullest extent. He has been with the company continuously since March 1, 1881. The good will of the manage- ment and the best wishes of all his friends in the trade are his for a long and congenial life. John Habermehl is an optimist. Al- though his firm suffered last year in the loss of the large decorative work, which is such a feature of their busi- ness, due to' the cutting out of all large social functions, he says they did a very fair business and were not at all discouraged over the outlook. They have just reconstructed their green- house plant at 22nd and Diamond streets, increasing the height of all the houses, brought their heating apparatus up-to-date and grently added to the eflicienoy of the whole range. D. T. Connor had charge of this work, which was erected with Lord & Burnham Co. material. In common with others, their great trouble now is labor, on which the new ruling of the government labor board will make even further inroads. ooii ummer Roses, Asle's, Gladioli, Easter Lilies. All seasonable Flowers. This i* the exclusive shop, only one block from Express Depots, 1619-1621 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. YlioMeHoYcrMM'ltefe Cincinnati, Aug. 2S. Per 100 Roses, Klllamcy 2.00® 6.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 4.00iail2.00 Ophelia S.OO'i} S.OO Richmond 2.00(3 8.00 Sunburst 2.00(3 8.00 l.llinm Clsanteum S.OOCi lii.O 3.00 Gladioli 1.00(8 3.00 DahlLis l.OOm 2.00 Calendulas 1.00(3 2.00 Sweet Peas 50® .75 Asparagus string or bunch, .35® .50 Adiantum 1.00 Smilax 15® .20 Milwaukee, Aug. 28. Per 100 Roses. KiUamey, W. Killarney.$3.00@$8.00 Ward 2.00'!l> 6.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 5.00®18.0O Ophelia 2,00® 8.00 Columbia 5.00®18.00 Hoosler Beautv 2.00® 8.00 Bon Silence, per bunch.. .2.n'l) .35 f'arnations, assorted 50® 2.00 Sweet Peas BO Asters 1.00® 3.00 Glndioli. per dozen 25® .50 324 The American Florist. Aug. 31, New York. TRADE CONTIXX'ES VERY QULET. There was "business as usual" dur- ing the past week, meaning- usual for the dog: days, which is always on a diminished scale. The great scarcity of orchids keeps prices up to high fig- \ires, $1.50 to $2 per flower in the whole- sale market. There were plenty of roses, but no surplus of good ones, con- sequently such stock as Fi'ancis Scott Key, Russell and Columbia brought good money for siunmer time. The funeral work always creates a demand for white lilies and lily of the valley, so there is little change to note in these factors. There was a generous supply of the late and larger asters, and a little of the very best stock sold for $3 per 100, the surplus going much lower. There was a falling off in the supply of gladioli, and the quality in general was poor. The dahlias are to a certain extent, competing with the asters, but the weather is too hot for dahlias. Small lots of the chrysanthemum. Golden Glow, were on the market dur- ing the past week, but the buyers were not eager for them at .$2 per dozen, the first asking price, .$1.00 to .$1.50 being usually their offers. In cut hy- drangeas and various other outdoor stocks, there has been some trade, al- ways cheap. August 20. — The market is stagnant and stock accumulates. Even the best roses are hanging fire, while the short stock is just about impossible. For the past 24 hours a blanket of humidity has enveloped the city, which adds to the discomfort and iriiitation. The grouch of the wholesale district is in particularly bad humor. He figures it out that if things keep going as they are. a lot of florists will need a home more than a bank. NOTES. A report from Washington, D. C, published August 23, has created talk and uneasiness among the florists. The community labor board of the District of Columbia has announced a list of 24 classes of work regarded as nonessen- tial, in which managers and employes of florist establishments are included. One report says that 40 classes of in- dustry are included, and it is added that it is expected that the action of the District of Columbia board will set "a national precedent." There are now so many boards managing — some of them mismanaging — the business of the country, that to the common mind, some of their orders are confusing. It is of course understood that this order will apply to men within the draft age, but the new draft. 18 to 45, will take a wide sweep. It must be acknowledged that if this order is necessary to hasten the winning of the war. it should be cheerfully complied with, regardless of loss or inconvenience to the lines of business involved. The bridge across the Atlantic must carry its load of freight in order that our brave boys "over there" may be well supplied. In view of all these circumstances, florists in every branch of the business should realize that the carrying on or launch- ing of Utopian experiments, is, at this time, reckless and almost criminal. Miss Kingsley, secretary to Henry Hart, the retailer, of 1000 Madison ave- nue, has recently been active in Red Cross work. She made an extensive canvass, with great success, of the florists of this city, selling tickets for an entertainment for the benefit of the Red Cross, which was held at the Hotel Lorraine, Edgemere, L. I., August 29. The Hotel Lorraine is conducted by Henry Hart. As a member of the Society of Amer- ican Florists, the writer here registers his complete satisfaction with the elec- tion of J. F. Ammann to the presidency, and believes that no better choice could have been made. There can be no FROM COLD STORAGE LILIUM QIGANTEUM 7-9 (300 bulbs per case), write for prices. CHAS. SCHWAKE & CO., Inc. 90-92 WEST BROADWAY, NEW YORK doubt that he will receive the whole- hearted support of the members of the society — and the trade in genei'al. Of the large trees along the Mall in Central park, 25 per cent are dead or dying and the boathouse is unpainted and in bad repair. The public patron- age is good and the superintendent would do well to ask for and insist upon better maintenance, failing in which the public service commission should take a hand. William Mansfield and wife, of Lex ington avenue and 80th street, are sum- mering among- the Maine lakes and woods. During their absence, James Wallace, the efficient manager, is mak- ing the store look as good as new. in painting and decollating. Mayor Hylan has in a proclamation designated September 1 as Heroes' day. urging a flower mound in each borough of the city, and that every citizen at some time during the day drop at least one flower in memory of our fallen heroes. To hold a flower show in this city, on Saturday and Sunday in August, with- out newspaper publicity, is to insure non-attendance. Everybody leaves town Friday night or Saturday morning to return Monday. John Curry, of Lexington avenue and 78th street, who is master of several trades, has been busily engaged during the past week in painting and decorat- ing his store. Vaughan's Seed Store is featuring good displays of named gladiolus, also first Holland grown hyacinths and tulips. Miss Ethel Frankel, of Leikens' staff. is spending her vacation at her mother's cottage, Auverne, L. I. John Young & Co. are receiving good stock of the chrysanthemum, Golden Glow. George J. Polykranas is handling a fine stock of dahlias and asters. A. P. F. Horticultural Society of New York. Tlie above named society held a cred- itable exhibition of gladioli and other stock in the Museum building, Bronx park, August 24-2.">. The exhibitors were largely commercial growers and included John Lewis Childs, Flower- field, N. Y.: the Cedar Hill Nurseries, Glen Head, N. Y.; Mills & Co., Mama- roneck, N. Y., and Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. There was also an exhibit by John Scheepers & Co., Inc., New York. The private estates were represented by Mrs. Payne Whitney (George Furgeson. Gr. ). who took a number of prizes for vases of gladioli, Buddleia variabilis and other stock. The most extensive exhibit of gladioli was by John Lewis Childs, and he took first prize for the largest and best col- lection of named varieties, which in- cluded a number that are well known in the trade. He also took prizes in other classes. The Cedar Hill Nurs- eries took first for 25 spikes of any- white variety, with Europa; John Lewis Childs, second, with Giant White. For 25 spikes of any pink variety. Cedar Hill Nurseries was first with Panama, and Childs second with Gretchen Lang. Both these exhibits were fine. ^r^ Mention the American Florist when loritina Telephone Farragut 2287 Nicholas G. Pappas & Go. Wholesale Florists 110 W. 28th St., NEW YORK A special prize of a silver medal was awarded John Scheepers & Co., Inc., for a display of gladioli. We judge that the stock in this exhibit was grown at the Cedar Hill Nurseries. Mills & Co. were awarded a bronze medal for a display of dahlias, and a special prize for display of gladioli. The dahlias in this exhibit were good. Bobbink & Atkins were awarded a special prize for a collection of hardy flowers. We do not recall having previously seen much of the pink gladioli, Gretchen Lang, but it is a fine production and a close rival to Panama. A. F. F. New York Federation of Societies. A meeting of the New York Federa- tion of Horticultural Societies and Flo- ral Clubs will be held at the state fair grounds in Syracuse at 2 o'clock, Wed- nesday afternoon, September 11. There are several important questions to come before the federation at this time, and it is hoped that there may be a good representation of delegates from the various organizations in the federation. The room in which the meeting will be held has not been definitely decided upon, but information regarding the place of meeting may be obtained from Professor David Lumsden, superintend- ent of the flower department. E. A. WniTK. Sec'y. jgi8. The American Florist. 325 PAUL MECONI WHOLESALE FLORIST Teleohone: 886 i Farragut. 55-57 WEST 26TH STREET NEW YORK CITY GEO. J. POLYKRANAS Wholesale Commission Florist CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 104 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone No. 2264 Farragut. William Mackie WHOIiESALJE FLORIST 105 W. 28th St., New York Telephone 759 Farragnt. Walter F. Sheridan WHOLESALE FLORIST ''^^l^^slF^J'rkgut 133 W. 28th St., New York HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION 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. asih St., NEW YORK Telephone Farragut 4SS6. Mention the American Florist when writing. WILLIAM P. FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 W. 28TH ST., NEW YORK Telephone 6335 Farragut. Mention the American Florist when writing. Geo. C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 600 Farragnt. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mention the American Florist when writing. Telephone Farragnt 0761. fioldstein & Fattermao Wholesale Florists The Right People to Deal With. 102 West 28th St., New York Mention the American Florist when writing Riedel & Meyer, Inc. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 25 years* experience. Consignments solicited. 49 West 28th St., New York Phones 4024 and 4025 Madison Sqnare. Mention the Americaii Florist when writing. Vl[oMeJIo¥crMM'Kefe New York, Aug. 28. Per 100 Roses, Beauty special 25.O0@i3O.0O extra and fancy 8.00@10.0O No. 1 and No. 2. 3.00® 6.00 Columbia 1.00@12.00 Hadley 2.00(310.00 Frauds Scott Key a.OOiano.lK) Prima Donna 5iJCio, New York Summer Season, 110 Bellevue Avenue, NEWPORT, R I. Send your orders to me for prompt delivery and satisfaction. Uember of Floritti' Telegraph SeUvery. New York. 50 Broadway New York Malaodre Brothers 2077 Broadway, near 72nd Street 'Phone, Columbus 6883 Bniches: 7703 Broadway, 1664 Second Ave. The name "Malandre Brothers" on a boi of flowers is a Guarantee of Quality. Orders from other cities receive our per- lonal attention. Yonkers, N. Y. New York Floral Co. Cor. Manor House Square and North Broadway Mention the American FJorisi whenivriting New Orleans, La. CHAS. EBLE Oldest Florist South 121 BARONNE STREET Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist whenioriting San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Successor to Sleverg & Bolond FLORIST 60 KEARNY STREET Mention the American Florist whenioriting Rockford, 111. H. W. BUCKBEE. Memlier of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist tchenwriting TERRE HAUTE, IND. THINK OF HEINL'S Mention the A7nerican Florist wlienwriting LITTIEFIEID, Florist WORCESTER, MASS. A. MEYER, NEW YORK 1062 Madison Ave., near 80th St^ Phones, Lenox 2352—7019 Satisfaction Guaranteed. Boston, Mass. "Penn, The Telegraph Florist*' Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. 124 TREMONT STREET Orders in or Around WASHINGTON, D. G. Geo. C. Shaffer FLORIST 900 Fourteenth Street Worcester, Mass. Randall's Flower Shop Member of Florists* Ttelegraph Delivery. Mentio7i the AmGricaii Florist tohenwriting Washington, D. C. GEO. H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenne and L Street Mention the American Florist ivhemoriting DAYTON, OHIO 16 and 18 W. 3rd St Matthews the Florist Esfciblished in 1883. Greenhouses and Nurseries in Riverdale, Mention the American Florist when writing Randolph & McClements Floral Experts 5936 Penn Av., Pittsburgh, Pa. Mention the American Florist whenwriting DULUTH FLORAL CO. We are the center of the great Northwest Daily deliveries o Superior Wis. Mention the American Florist whenwriting Chicago Detroit Central Floral Co. 132 North State St., CHICAGO, UjL.. 35 Broadway, DETROIT, MICH. Special attention given to Telegraph and Mail Orders for delivery in^ either city and adjoining territory^ 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 NORTHWEST Chicago. A. LANGE, 26 E. MADISON ST. Member of Florists* Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist ivhemoriting' LOUISVILLE, KY. AUGUST R. BAUMER, MASONIC TEMPLE Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery^ Mention the A^nerican Florist when writinp HEART OF The Rosary Floral Co., 167 Market St., at Broad St. Everything in Flowers PrompI Deliveries to any town or city Telephone vithin 150 miles of Newark. Market 494. Mention the American Florist ivhenwriting "WE NEVER SLEEP" gSses Memphis, Tenn. 89 South Main St. "Dp-to-tbe-Mlnute" Service and BxecuHon. Every Flower in Season Mention the American Florist when writing.. FREY & FREY» 1338 O Street. LINCOLN. NEB. Wholesale and Retail Ifembers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writing.. 332 The American Florist. Aug. 31, The Seed Trade American Seed Trade Association. F. W. Bolgiano, Washingtou, D. C, Presi- dent; \Vm. G. Scarlett, Baltimore, Md., First Vice-President; David Burpee, Phila- delphia, Pa., Second Vice-President; C. E. Kendel, Cleveland, O., Secretary-Treasurer. The thirty-seventh annual meeting will be held June. 1919. Spinach price is easier. THEEE will be a good crop of pepper seed. Short California crops are salsify, parsnip and red onion. Greeley, Colo., advices indicate con- siderable damage to beans by hail. Some New York importers have ca- ble advices that their Dutch bulbs are afloat. New York — A. Hogewoning left for a training camp in the south, Au- gust 19. Onion Sets. — In the Chicago district the latest guess on fall prices is $3.00 for whites. An American seed grower sailed for Europe last Saturday for a three months' selling trip. Reports from the west on peas con- tinue discouraging, especially as re- gards dwarf garden kinds. One lot of Dutch bulbs, about 100 cases, was on display in New York August 2G, a very early date. Le Rot, N. Y.— N. B. Keeney & Son have filed papers of incorporation with capital stock amounting to $300,000. Salt Lake City, Utah. — The Paci- fic Seed Co., to. facilitate its business, has moved headquarters to this city from Caldwell, Ida. It is regarded as possible, that enough sugar beet seed can be brought out of Russia to take care of 1919 plantings. Paris, France. — The total wheat pro- duction this year is estimated at 183,- 500,000 bushels, an increase of 25 p^r cent over last year's yield. Salesmen in some New York seed stores have been called before their local board to show why they .should not work in essential industries. O. L. Coulter, representing C. C Morse & Co., who has been on vaca- tion in Michigan, left for California this week, stopping off at Rocky Ford, Colo. Grass Seed. — Prices for grass seed on the Chicago Board of Trade August 28 were as follows : Timothy, $8.00 to .•isO.SO per 100 pounds, no change from last week. Maine corn is backward, and advices state that, in addition to short crops, difficulties in securing the necessary amount of labor will cut deliveries ma- terially. [Sweet corn grown in Maine for canning. — Ed.] Mt. Pleasant, Mxch.— In the matter of the dissolution of the Harris Bros. Seed Co., on motion of Francis McNa- mara, attorney for the plaintiffs, the court has ordered all parties interested to appear before Cyrus E. Russell, court commissioner in this city, Sep- tember 28, at 10:00 A. M. Toledo, O. — Clover made slight reces- sions, August 27, closing $17.00, 10 cents higher than on the previous day, and showing a drop of 50 cents since our last report. Cash timothy was un- changed, selling at $4.60. September iflosed at $-t.85y2, October $4.87, Decem- ber $4.87, March $4.92 and April $4.92. Corn and Vine Seed. Waterloo. Neb., August 22, 1918. Our summer has been a hot, dry one. Some say we are 10 inches short on rainfall. August 4-0 were the worst days for crops that we have had in many years, and much damage has been done. A careful estimate indi- cates that corn prospects have been reduced 30 to 40 per cent, many fields being hurt far more than this, while others have passed through in fairly good shape. Our valley lands have suf- fered less than the upland. We will have a good amount of corn, but it is seriously hurt, and will show in the grain as well as in the quantity. Vine seeds will be about an average crop, with a short acreage. Many fields have not made a good setting of fruit. J. C. Robinson Seed Co. Timothy and Clover Seed. Receipts by dealers of timothy seed were indicated to be 85,000,000 pounds less for the year ending July 1, 1918, than for the year ending July 1, 1917, according to the seed reporting service of the bureau of markets. However, the carry-over on July 1, 1918, amount- ed to about 12,000,000 pounds more than that of the year before and 59,000,000 pounds more than that of two years ago. This large carry-over, it is thought, will offset the greatly reduced acreage cut for seed this year. Incomplete re- turns from the war emergency seed stirvey of July 1, 1918, show exports for the 12 months ending on that date have decreased from 12,767,580 pounds to 8,568,241 pounds. The United States has always been the largest exporter of timothy seed, and the falling off in ex- ports, it is stated, may be due to diffi- culties in securing ocean transporta- tion and to a decreased demand in Eu- rope for seed to produce hay crops. Incomplete returns from the survey of stocks and receipts indicate that the stock of clover seed in the hands of dealers on July 1, 191S, is less than one-third of the quantity held by them, a year ago. The recipts by dealers for the year ending July 1, 1918, were 24,- 000,000 pounds less than for the pre- vious year. Vegetable Seed Production Survey. The total production of vegetable seed, with the exception of cabbage, lettuce, salsify and turnip, will be am- ple for the needs of the coming year, according to preliminary returns from the seed production survey of July 1, 1018, and crop reports from important commercial seed growers to the Week- ly News Letter. In some cases where the condition of crops is not satisfac- tory increased acreages are expected to bring the total production up to nor- mal, while more than normal produc- tion of seed is indicated for some kinds of vegetables. This condition, it is pointed out, does not necessarily mean a large surplus, for it is known that large orders have been placed for cer- tain vegetable seeds by foreign concerns for export to countries in Europe which formerly have been exporters of these seeds to the United States. Pieters-Wlieeler Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED Gilroy, California Interest Rate Decrease Possible. New York bankers, in commenting on a Chicago dispatch quoting J. B. Forgan, chairman of the First National bank, as saying that "Banks can make money enough loaning out at 6 per cent, and the public and the country is enti- tled to protection against an increase in rates if they can be maintained at the present level," declared that the situation as regards the eastern market promises a lowering, rather than an in- crease, in the legal rate now prevail- ing. The rigid scrutiny by the $200,000,- 000 money pool of all applications for accommodation and the elastic condi- tions resulting from the operations of the federal reserve institutions are suf- ficient to meet any emergency. What Is Good Seed Corn? Good seed corn must be — Well adapted to the seasonal and soil conditions where it is to be planted. Grown on productive plants of a pro- ductive variety. Well matured and preserved from ripening time to planting time in a manner that will retain its full pro- ductivity. This sort of seed corn can best be secured by gathering the ears from the stalks as early as they mature in the fall, by promptly drying the seed im- mediately after it has been gathered, and by keeping it constantly dry and safe from rats, mice and insects. Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Growers of Peas and Beans Grand Rapids, Mich. Ba Grower tor the Wholesale Trade Only. Onion, Lkttucb, Carbot, M n C I XI r* Parsnip, Pabslet, Cblbrt, Endive, Salsift, Nambd and Mixed I a 3 ■ U II grandiflora and Spencer Sweet Pea and Sonplowbr. Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA Company igiS. The American Florist. 333 BAMBOO CANE STAKES Size Number Prion lobale rerbi.ie NATURAL, 6 ft. 2000 $21.00 6- 9 ft. 600 7.00 9-12 ft. 400 8.50 Pri.-.es ex w:irehouse New York. Terms— Net casli 30 da>s. McHUTCfflSON & CO. 95 Chambers street, NEW YORK J.G. ROBINSON SEED GO. WATBaiIX)0, NEBRASKA Rocky Ford, Colorado Contract growers of Cucumber, Cantaloupe, Watermelon, Squash and PumpUin Seed; Sugar, Flint and Field Seed Corns. JAMES VICK'S SONS Growers 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 flllllllllUIUIIIIlllllIUIUIIIIIIIII!IIIIIIIIIIIIlllllllllUUIIIIIIIIIIllllllIIUIIIIIIIUIII| I Robert Craig Cg... | I ^^ PALMS I 1 and Novelties in decorative Plants. = i Market and 49tb l\%., Philadelphia, Pa. | ainnmiiininiiiiiiiiiiHiiijiiiiiiiiniiiinMiiiiBiiiiiuiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiillliiuiillliB 1. N. Simon & Son Garden Seeds 438 MARKET STREET Philadelphia - - Pa. Before Placing Orders for SWEET PEAS, Spencers, G rand !- Boras, etc., ASTERS and FLOWER SEEDS in general; TOMATO, lilMA and POLE BEANS, write JOHN BODGER & SONS CO., Contract Seed Growers I,OS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA GARDEN SEED Beet. Sweet Corn. Garden Beans. Onion Sets. and Seed Totatoes in variety. Also other Items of the sltort crop of this past season, as well as a full line of Gartleu Seeds, will be quoted you upon apidkatlon to S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS. 82 Dey St , NEW YORK and CHANGE, CONN. HENRY F. MICHELL CO. SEEDS 518 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. R.. c. Mc GiLi^ m ©^. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS^ SPECIALTIES IN VARIETY ONION - CARROT - BEET- RADISH - PARSNIP CONTRACT PRICES MAILED ON REQUEST SAN FRANCISCO ''*^'-^ *°sTn"pan"sco'''"'^''^°' CALIFORNIA J3 L L U ^ Specially Prepared for Export KELWAY'S IMPROVED FARM ROOT SEEDS IMPROVED VEGETABLE SEEDS IMPROVED FLOWER SEEDS Write for our SPECIAL PRICES stating, if possible, quantities required, nnstraied Caialosie Free. KELWAY & SON "'^l^" LANGPORT, Eng. Cable Address: "KELWAY, LANGPORT.' WESTERN SEED & IRRIGATION CO. Wholesale Seed Growers and Dealers ^PPriAITIP^* S*"^^^' ^"''"^ ""** TitvA Corn; Cucumber, Musk and jrCvlAifilCd • Watermelon; Pumpkin and Squash. FREMONT, ... - NEBRASKA. Mention the AineHcan Florist when writing Contract Seed Growers Sni qHioc • Pepper, lEggplant.Tomato, OpCCIdltlCa . Vine Seed and Field Corn. Correspondence Solicited. George R. Pedrick & Son, PEMJRICKTOWW. N. J. TOMATO SEED Grown for the Wholesale Seed Trade HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA. CALTTORNLA Waldo Rohnert GILROY, CAL. WHOLESALE SEED GROWER SiK-cialtles: ]_ettui-e, Onion. Sweet Peas. Asters, Cosmos, Mignonette, Verbena in variety. Correspondence Solicited. ROUTZABN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Sweet Pea and Nastuitimn Specialists. Wholesale Growers of full list of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS For SEEDS Flower, Vegetable and Farm Send your inquiries to HURST & SON 152 Hounsditch LONDON, - • ENGLAND Tlie Premier Kntish Wholesale and l';xportin<^ Seed House 75 KEARS UNRIVALLED REFUTATION The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Tur- nip, Radish, Beet, Etc. Branches: Michigon, Uli cnDII nnyy Wlscon in and Idaho. miLFUnU, UUHRi Henry Fish Seed Co, Bean Growers for the Wholesale Seed Trade CARPINTERIA, CALIF. 334 The American Florist. Aug. 31, Vegetable Growers' Association of America. H. W. Selby, Philadelphia, Pa., President; C. W. Waid, Grand Rapids, Mich., Vice- President; S. VV. Severance, Louisville, Ky., Secretary; Eugene Davis. Grand Rapids, Mich., Treasurer. Caxned tomatoes will be priced at cost, plus a fair profit. Modification of the scale of express charges for short hauls within the so- called "first zone," now being worked out by the railroad administration, will, it is believed, result in a number of in- creases in rates on fruit, produce, etc., shipped into cities from adjoining lo- calities. So-c.4iiEa) Montreal muskmelons are sold bj' New York retail grocers at $2 each. The melons are orange fleshed, eight inches in diameter, with outer siu-face' deeply lobed. Hotels serve them cut into 'about five portions at 75 cents per portion. These are report- ed grown near Rochester, N. Y. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegetables. Chicago, August 28. — Cucumbers, 2- dozen box, 35 to 40 cents; celery, crate, 35 to 50 cents; head lettuce, 2-dozen .fil.OO; radishes, per 100 bunches, §1.25 to .$1.50; tomatoes, 4 baskets, 25 cents to 40 cents. New York, Aug. 26. — Celery (state) , per bunch, 15 to 30 cents; cucumbers, .$1.00 to $3.00 per basket; mushrooms, .$2.50 to $5.00 per basket; tomatoes, per pound, 3 to 5 cents; lettuce per pack- age, 50 cents to $1.75; radishes, per 100 bunches, 50 cents to .il.OO. Embargoes Prevent Food Production, Farmers are requested by the de- partment of agriculture to order in- secticides, fertilizers, seeds and agri- cultural implements early. By early is meant way in advance of the time they will be needed, .so the goods, owing to the delays now encountered in ship- ping, may .still reach the farmer by the time they will be needed. This is wise. Insecticides received a week after they are needed are worthless for the pres- ent crop. .Seed arriving after planting time may be entirely worthless. Last spring whole carloads of insecticides shipped from the east to distant west- ern points did not arrive in time and the merchants who had ordered them refused the goods. Just now there is an embargo on in- secticides from New York and possibly from other points in the east. The manufacturei-s are told that the em- bargo will be removed in "the season." Unfortimately, "in the season" will probably be too late, as it was last spring. The shipping board and the depart- ment of agriculture will do well to co- operate. It is useless for the depart- ment of agriculture to advise farmers to do what the shipping board will not permit. There should be no embargo on seeds, fruits and vegetable plants. Insecticides, fertilizers and agricultural implements covering any prolonged pe- riod. It is folly to establish a department to conserve food, and then to prevent food production through the blunders of another department. — E. C. Vlck, in New York Sun. Cucumbers Without Fertilization. With the object in view of securing a White Spine type of cucumber that will set its fruit without fertilization experi- ments were begun by the Welland, Ont., horticultural experiment station in 1915 and the following number of plants were secured from the crosses made that year : Telegraph x Early White Spine, germination 19 from 31 seeds sown; Early White Spine x Tele- graph, 170 from 210 seeds; Fordhook Famous x Telegraph, 106 from 112 seeds. There were a large nvunber of undeveloped seeds which were also sown but none germinated. Four of these plants were selected at random and grown in the gi-eenhouse; the remainder were transplanted to the field. Ten flowers on each plant were covered with a paper sack to test the plant's ability to set fruit without fertilization. Most of the plants set no fruit at all fi-om these flowers, but a few set one and some two. That means a few set 20 per cent, of their fruits without fertilization; but it was later proven that the pure White Spine varieties would also set a similar percentage without fertilization. All of these plants were of intermedi- ate type, between the two varieties crossed, with one exception, which was a dwarf plant. The plant appeared the same as all the others, with the excep- tion that the iiiternodes were very short. An attempt was made to self-fertilize one or two of its blossoms, but failed. The same plant matured three fruits, open fertilized, but they contained no viable seeds. The plants in the greenhouses were given the same treatment as those in the field, that is, 10 flowers on each plant were covered to set fruit parthe- nogenetically, but none set. Five flow- ers on each plant were also self-fertil- ized, with the result that considerable seed was secured for growing the Tele- graph X Early White Spine generation. During 1917 these were grown, but the results were a decided disappointment, owing to climatic conditions. The young plants at the start had a hard strug- gle against the rains and were kept very late. As soon as possible, bags were put over the female flowers, to see if they would set without pollination. It was hoped to get 10 sacks on each plant, but, as there was no pruning of the vines, the supply of flowers became exhausted. Before more had developed a severe attack of cucurbit wilt cleaned off most of the patch. Attention was next turned, not to getting partheno- getic results, but to self some of the most promising ones for seed. Several days were spent in this work, but no fruit resulted. Open pollinated fruit, however, from some of the best plants left was secured and the seeds taken for another year, which it is hoped will be more favorable. Geraniums Nntt, strong 2-in,, per lOD $2.00 Vlaud, strong 2-in., per KG 2.00 Rlcard, strong 2-in., per 10 J 2. CO Dracaena Indivisa, good thrift; stock for growing on.. 2-in., per lOU 2.00 BLIUBR RAWLINGS, AUegrany, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing. CHAS. H. TOTTY MADISON, NEW JERSEY WHOLESALE FLORIST Chrysanthemum Novelties my Specialty Mention the A7nerican Florist when writing. Spring Stock Write for List of Soft Woofled Plants. GEO. A. KUHL, ""^^t ttT""' Mention the AmericanFlorist when writing. Mushroom Growing By B. M. Dnggar. Presenting accurately the requirements 'for success. 260 pages, cloth, fully illustrated. Price, $1.M. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO BEANS, PEAS, RADISH AND ALL GARDEN SEEDS Booking contract orders now for future delivery. Write for prices. LEONARD SEED CO. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE 226-230 W. Kinzie St., Telephone Main 2762. CHICAGO p^j,_____« I BRUYERES-LE-CHATEL (Seine et Oise,) France. S (ESTABUSHEO 1666) ii Wholesale Growers and Exporters ol Choice Stocks of I Vegetable, Flower and Forage Seeds SPECIALTIES Mandel-Wurzel, Giant Half-Sugar Mangel Wurzels, Beet, Carrot, Celery, Dandelion, Endive, Leek, Lettuce, Radish, Swiss-Chard, Swede and Turnip. IMPORTERS OF Red-top, Meadow Fescue, Blue Grass, Sunflower, Timothy and GARDEN PEAS. English Catalogue on Application. ENGLISH CORRESPONDENCE. igiS. The American Florist. 335 Now Ready for Early Orders FALL BULBS For Early Forcing and Counter Sales We can make prompt shipments from Chicazo or New York on these Narcissus Bulbs. Order now for store sales or early forcing. DAFFODILS AMERICAN GROWN Per 100 Per 1000 Emperor, Double Nose $3.00 S27.50 Emperor, fancy grade, round bulbs 2.75 25.00 Princeps Maximus, fancy grade.. 1.75 15.00 Bicolor Empress, fancy grade... 3.00 27.50 Bicolor Grandis (Grandee) 2.25 20.00 Obvallarls (Tenby DafTodil) faney 2.00 18.00 Sir Watkin, fancy grade 3.00 27.00 Barrl Conspicaus, fancy grade . 1.50 12.50 Jonguilla Kugulosus 1.25 11.00 Poeticus (Pheasant Eye), fancy. . 1.00 9.50 Poeticus Ornatus, fancy grade.. 1.25 11.00 FREESIAS DOUBLE SORTS Per 100 Per 1000 Alba Plena Odorata $1.35 S12.00 Orange Phoenix, fancy grade 1.75 16 00 Sulphur Phoenix, fancy grade 175 16.00 7% Discount off above to Seedsmen only. CALLAS 1 toli^in $4.50 l^to2 in 7.00 2 to2^5in 9.B0 iVi in. up 11.50 EMPEROR. Double Nose. IMPROVED PURITY 5 8 to '4 in., extra fine . . 14 to 5 8 in., good grade . . Vi In., plump bulbs .... ?s to Vi In., regular grade Per 1000 $12.00 7.50 5.50 4.00 GIGANTEUM 7 to 9 in. (300 to case) $20.00 10 to 11 in. (180 to case) 27.00 COLD STORAGE LILIES Valley Pips SPECIOSUM ALBUM 8 to 9 in. (300 til 9 to 11 in. (HO to $18.00 . 17.00 SPECIOSUM RUBRUM 9 to 1 1 in. (140 to case) $14.00 lOto 11 in. (l35tocase) 15.00 11 to 13in. ( 90 to case) 15.00 AURATUM Per case 8to 9in. (ItiO tocase) $11.00 lltol3in.( V.itocase) 13.00 DUTCH GROWN Per 1000 $27.50 All Prices F. O. B. Chicago. CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE new york Menticn the American Florist when writinff. FREESIA Purity Mammoth size, also % and up. Freesia refracta alba, 5^ inch. Sweet William, single, mixed, fine strain. Cyclamen Seed. Finest American grown V finest strains. from Prices upplicalion. J.M.THORBURN&CO. 53 Barclay St., thro to 54 Farb Place NEW YORK CITY Mention the AmericanFlorist when writing. R. & M. GODINEAU SEED GROWERS Angers, - France Specialties: Beets. Mangoes, Carrots, Cab- bages, Celeries, Parsleys, Parsnips. Turnips. Growing Crops Given Personal Attention. Mention the American Florist whenwriting Seed Packets for 1919 Should be Ordered at Once We make all Packet sizes. Larger bags for counter and package traiJe up to two pound or more. Catalogue Envelope.^. Return Envelopes. Coin Envelopes. THE BROWN BAG FILLING MACHINE CO. FITCHBURG, MASS. Mention the AmericanFlorist v)hen vrriting. J. Bolgiano & Son CAREFUL SEED GROWERS AND SEED DIS- TRIBUTORS FOR ONE HUNDRED YEARS. Write for our 19 8 Special Catalogue to Market Gardeners and Florists. Pratt & Light Sts., BALTIMORE, MD. Mention the AmericanFlorist when icriting. EDGAR F. HURFF SWEDESBORO, N. J. Grower of Blgh Grada Seed. TOMATO. Pepper, Egg Plant, Squash'', Pumpkin. Cucumber and Watermelon Seed and Field Corn, on Contract. CORRESPONDENCE SOLIC TED Mention the American Florist whenwriik ig 336 The American Florist. Aug. 31, The Nursery Trade American Association of Nnrserymen. J. R. Ma.vhew, Waxahachie. Tex., Presi dent; J. Kdward Mton. Morrisvill», Pa. Vice-President; Curtis Nye Smith, 19 Con- gress St , Boston, Mass., Secretary and Conn, sel. Fonv-four annual conveniion will bt held at Chicago in 1919. %= =i> The President has authorized a loan of $100,000 to forest Are fighters to meet emergency conditions in national forests. Rye, N. Y. — The Ford, Nursery has been incorporated by J. M. Redfleld, L. I. Hand and E. Ford with a capital stoclv of $10,000. Kalamazoo, Mich. — The city has un- der consideration the employment of a city forester, many of the trees here being- in danger of total destruction by insect pests. New Brunswick, N. J. — The stmimer meeting of the state association of nurserymen was held in this city, Augnst 17, with a good attendance and an interesting programme. Recent advices from Washington state that nearly 28,000 acres in the Lincoln national forest are being elim- inated in New Mexico to simplify boundary linos and make the land available for farming. Nursery Instruction For Soldiers. Located in Allingtown, a suburb of New Haven. Conn., is one of the gov- ernment's large convalescent hospitals. After the men have become strong enough to take some exercise, their training begins. During the summer there has been an interesting class in horticulture. Every Thursday and F1-iday one of the big army trucks rolls up to the barracks and loads up with the men who are interested in learning some of the principles of horticulture. They are then taken to the Woodmont branch of the Elm City Nursery Com- pany, six miles distant, where instruc- tion is conducted in a practical and thorough manner. They are taught to distinguish between different grades of soil, instructed in the principles of cul- tivation, taught pruning, budding, the making of cuttings, how to transplant and train plants and the general meth- ods of caring for them. Fruit Stone Conservation. Dr. Mary S. Rose, deputy director of the conservation bureau of the federal food board, is interested in the idea of organizing fruit-stone and nutshell clubs in this country, following the dis- covery that these make a good absorb- ent for gas masks. Oil worth $135,000 is being wasted every year in the cherry canning in- dustry, according to Popular Science Monthly. The oil is of a golden, fatty nature similar to the oil of sweet al- monds. PEONIES 30 acres. Can supply your wants. Write for Catalogue. Gilbert H. Wild Sarcoxie, - Missouri Specialists in Specimen Stocl( FOR LANDSCAPE WORK. Hardy Rlioclodendrons, Azaleas, Box- woods, Hollips and a complete line of Coniferous Kvergreens, Write for Prices. COTTAGE GARDENS NURSERIES, Inc. EUREKA, CALIFORNIA. Mention the American Florist whenwriting Hill's Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Small, medium and large sizes supplied. Price list now ready. The D. HiU Nursery Co. ETeigreea SpedaBsIs Lamsl Growers in America Box 404. DtJNSEE, ILL. Connecticut Nurserymen's Association. The Connecticut Nurserymen's Asso- ciation held its annual outing at Lake Compounce, Conn., August 21, the party making the trip to this delight- ful spot by auto. It was in every way a fine turnout, and the event was en- joyed to the fullest extent by all pres- ent. There were two good ball games, the features of which were the unusual batting abilities shown by Messrs. Campbell and Barnes, the losers be- ing so badly beaten that they have begged the writer not to mention the scores. The management of Com- pounce is to be congratulated ttpon the splonilid barbecued sheep dinner it prepared, differing from most resorts in that it was most bountifully served at tables. No business meeting was held, the order of the day being recre- ation, and all present seemed to enter into the spirit thoroughly. F. L. THOMAS, Sec'y. For the Best New and Standard DAHLIAS Address PEACOCK DAHIilA FARMS, p. 0. Berlin, N. J. WiUiamstown Juno., N. J. SNOW QUEEN CANKA Awarded Certiticate of Merit at S. A. F. & O H. New York Convention. And 100 other notable kinds. Always ask for SWASTIKA BRAND CANNAS. UEST GROVE PENN'A. Roberl Pyle, Pres. l^JJ Ail. Winlzer.Vict-Pres. _T,.PONARD a ™^« JONES CO. IJII Ail.fl Plant Propagation, Greenhouse and Nursery Practice. By m. G. Kalns. 342 pages, illustrated. Price, $1.50. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicaso PERENMAL8, HARDY SHRIBBERY, EVERGREENS PERENjriAIiS: — "We have a fine lot of stock, both one and two-year-old, field grown. Here are a few items, with prices attached, in one-year stock. Will wrap each plant in paper with dirt to insure safe arrival. DAISY, Shasta 4c ...."... English 5c SEDUMS. assorted 6o DELPHINIUMS, assorted 5c iniGITALIS ■' 5c CAMPANULA " 5c HOLLYHOCKS '< 5c PLATYCODON " 5c SIVAPDRAGOIV « 5c RUDBECKIA, Purple 5o COREOPSIS Lanceolata 4o VERONICA Spicata 5c HARDY SHRUBBERY! — Extra heavy, field grown, given plenty of room for development, each plant a specimen, dug and packed carefully. 2-3 3-4 ft. ft. Intermedia. 8c 500 LONICERA Frag 10c 13c 800 " M'orrowi .....10c 13c 300 " Grandiflora ..10c 13c 500 " Bella Albida. .10c 13c 100 " Tart. Red 12c 15c 200 " Tart. White.. 12c 15c 2000 PHILADEL. Coronarius ..10c 13o 400 " Grandiflora ..10c 13c 300 ELDER, cut leaved 10c 12c 300 FORSYTHIA Suspensa ..10c 12c 1500 " Verdissima .. 8c 10c 3000 FORSYTHIA Intermedia. 8c lOo 2500 SNO^VBERRY Red 8c lOo 1500 " White 10c 12c 3000 FORSYTHIA Fortuni 8o lOc AVEIGELIA, assorted 10c 13o SPIREA Van Houtte 8c lOc " Opulifolia 10c 12o " Billardi 8c lOc DEUTZIA, assorted Sc 10c 18-24 2-3 in. ft. ALTHEAS, assorted 6c 8( 15-18 18-24 in. in. SPIREA, A. W 12c 15c EVERGREENS: — We have a large assortment of same in small sizes, just the kind to grow on Into specimen plants on your own grounds. You know how hard it is to secure specimen stock when required. Get some that .are more than half finished, and set in while demand is good. 3000 7000 1000 1000 loon lonn 1000 500 500 fiOO fioo 300 200 ARBOR VITAE — Pyramidalis.. 18-24 In. .15-18 In. Hoveyii 15-18 In. 12-15 in. American 2-3 ft. ...18-24 in. ...15-18 in. Globosa 10-12 in. 8-10 in. Tom Thumb. .10-12 in. Pumilla 15-18 in. Siberian 15-18 in. Verbaeneana 15-18 in. 32c 22c 35c 25c 30c 22c 12c 45c 35c 25c 40c 25c 35c r.nU and burlnp extra at cost of same. RETINISPORA — 100 " Plumosa 3-4 ft. 300 " " 2-3 ft 200 " " ... .18-24 in 200 " " ... .15-18 in 200 " " ... .12-15 in 500 " Plumosa Aurea.2-3ft 500 •' " ■' 18-24 In 700 " " " 15-18 in 100 JUNIPER Irish 18-24 in 600 " " 15-18 in, 400 " Sabina ...15-18 in, SO " " ...18-24 in, 100 " Stricta 2-3 ft 100 " " . . .18-24 in, 150 " " ...15-18 in. $1.00 .76 .50 .35 .25 .75 .50 .35 .80 ,90 .70 .50 FARMERS NURSERY COMPANY, Troy, Ohio igiS. The American Florist. 337 w^^^'^^^^^^^^^x^^^^^^^^'^J^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^'^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^'^^^^^^^^^^^^ Vau^han's Cyclamen Prices on Cyclamen are net— no discount. Giant English Grown PRICES ( $9.00 1 Saint George. pt noted) 3 is beautifully cods, $1.10; 1000 seeds. ith brieht Foli; ilike the Begonia Rex. and the floivers are a ricli salmon color. 100 seeds, $1.20; 1000 seeds. $i 0.00. TlIs is to . ur knowledire ihe best oi the red Giant Cvc'.anjen. Crimson St. George. 100 seeds, $1.80; lOCO seeds, $15.00. Mrs. L. M. Graves. The flowers are freely produced and are carried well above the foliaee. The color is an intense and brilliant salmon scarlet. A healthy vieorous grower and comes true from seed. lOll seeds $1.80; lOOJ seeds, $15.00. Brilliant Giganteum. Very robust grower. Fiery crimson flowers. 1000 seeds, $14.00. vith claret base. 100 ! eds, $1.40; lOOO Queen Mary. Sa M(Ms. $12.00. Rosy Mom. Delicate rose color. Claret base. Grandifiora Alba. The largest giant white. Excelsior. White with red base. Extra large flowers. Princes*; May. I'ale pink. Duke of Fife. Dark rose. Mauve Queen. Mauve. Princess of Wales. Deep pink. Salmon King. English Varieties, Mixed -100 seeds, $1.10; 1000 seeds. $9.00. Dark Rose. lOO seeds, $1.10; lOiO seeds, $9.00. Glory of Wandsbek. lOO joods. $2.00. Vaughan's Seed Store ». . . ^i^-i-^—^ Chicago, 111. New York, N. Y. J/cH(io?t the A merican Florist when i To Growers and the Trade SPECIAL OFFER OF NEW AND RARE DAFFODILS King Alfred, Weardale Perfecllon, lord Roberts, Van Waverens Cianis First Size Bulbs, True to Name. 35/- per 100. ,t;15 per lOJO. package free for oa^li . These are money makers. Giant Tiumpet Daffodi's These are the best commercial Daffodils and reiil- ize highest prizes in London markets. JniPI/^HN GROWER OF . Lllv^rVOUll, RARE BULBS 30 Carlisle St , BELFAST, IRELAND Lilium Giganteum 7-9 in. and 9-10 in., for Immediate delivery. Write for Prices. Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd. Woolv?orth Bldg., New York City 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, 111. A^iiiinniwiiiiiiiiiMiiJiiiiiiiiiiiDiiiiiiiijiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii% I BURPEE'S SEEDS I I Philadelphia | M Wbolesaie Price List for FlortsU S g and Marl^et Gardeners g ^iiiuiiunuiiiiiiiiiiiiuuiuiiiiiuiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiniimiiniiiiiiiiniiiiniii^ Seasonable Stock READY NOW Bougalnvillea Glabra Sanderiana — Well shaped, trimmed plants, 4-in. pots, ?25,00 per 100. Genista — 5-inch, special stock, well trimmed and heavy, $30,00 per 100. Ficus Elastica — 4-inch, 10 to 12 in. high, $40.00 per 100. Hydrangea, French Type — Hamar, V;i;r~yc, Chautard, E. Mouliere, 5- inch — 3 to 4 branches, $30.00 per 100; 4-inch — 2 to 3 branches, $20.00 per 100; heavy field grown for tubs — 7 to 10 branches, $40.00 per 100. Kentia Belmoreana — 2%-inch, heavy, $10.00 per 100; 3-inch,- heavy, $20.00 per 100. | Pei-ns — Cyrtomium Falcatum, 2y2-inch, $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per ^ 1,000; Aspidium, 2y2-inch, $3.00 per 100. Birds Nest Fern, * 2y2-inch, $8.00 per 100; 3-inch, $15.00 per 100. « Asparagus Sprengeri— 2 %-inch, $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1,000. |; * The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio | * Mention the American Florist when writing. Get Quotations From LANDRETH SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED Bloomsdale Bristol, PB. Mention, the .4. merican FlovistAcheu writiiiri THE G. HERBERT COY SEED CO. VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB. Contract Growers of HIGH GRADE SEEDS Mention the Avierican Floristxchen wHting 338 The American Florist. Aug. 31, DRACAENA FRAGRANS AND MASSANGEANA We offer a splendid stock for growing. Dracaena Massangeana 3 inch pots $4.50 per doz.; $35 00 per 100 4 inch pots 6.00 per doz.; 50.00 per 100 Dracaena Fragrans 3 inch pots $2.50 per aoz.; $18.00 per 100 4 inch pots 4.00 per doz.; 30.00 per 100 5 inch pots 5.00 per doz.; 40.00 per 100 HENRY A. DREER 714-716 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. IL The above prices are intended for the Trade only. Dracaena Massangeana. The Bird's Nest Fern | Perfect and saleable in every size, very effective as ( single specimens or in plant basket combinations. m Our stock from the smallest sizes up is strong and vigor- g ous, all symetrical plants without a blemish. ■ PRICES Per 100 IVi Inch pots $12.50 214 Inch pots 20.00 3 inch pots 25.00 4 Inch pots 50.00 Sold by the dozen at per hundred rates. Per 100 m 5 inch pots $ 75.00 ^ 6 inch pots 100.00 m 7 inch pots 200.00 m W. K. HARRIS 55th and Springfield Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. § IIIIIIIIIIlW liuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin^ f We have 6 houses 28 x 300 feet, devoted to pot grown Boston Ferns, in 6, 7 and 8 inch pots. Our special this week is our 8 inch regular $1.00 size at 85c each. These plants are fine, perfect, bushy plants, ready for sale in any retail establishment. Order quick before we exhaust these plants for they are a real bargain. Tlir* r^J?f\ WTITTnm J\ C*f\ L. D. Phone, Craceland 1112. lot btU. Wll IdULU tU., 745 Buckingham Place, CHICAGO »»»4'4'4'^'*»»4'*»4'4'<'<'^'^'4'4''^4'***4'4'4'**4^4'»4'»4'*<'4'»»»4'»»»»»4'4'-fr»»^»»4'<»*»4'^'4'4'4'4'*4'4'»4''I " I " I " I"I'<'*<'4 igi8. The American Florist. 339 Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. ASPARAGlfS. Asparagus Sprecgcii, 2-iD., $3.00: 3-in., $6.00 BDd 4-in., $10.00 per 100. Fine bushy plants. At HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids. Mich. ASPARAGUS PLDMOSUS SEEDLINGS, eJttra etrong, $6.50 per 1,000. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicago and New York. Asparagus Sprengeri. 214-ln., $3.50 per 100. $30.00 per 1.000. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesvile, O. ASPLENIUM. Asplenium Nidus Avis (Bird's Nest Fern). We offer fine, well furnished plants at 50o, 75c, $1.00 and $1.50 each. J. A. PETERSON & SONS, Westwood. Cincinnati, O. BUIiBS. Bulbs, Lily. For autumn and winter, from storage. Giganteum, Speciosum Album, Spe- closum Rubrum and Auratum. For sizes and prices see adT^ertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaugban's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Bnlba. lil. Glgasteum, T-9 and 9-10 In. (or Immediate dcllTery. Write for prices. Yoko- hama Nursery Co., Ltd., Woolwortli Bldg., New York City. Bulbs. Lilium Giganteum, from cold storage, 7-9 (300 to case). Write lor prices. Chas. Scbwake & Co., Inc., 90-92 West Broadway, New York. Bulbs, seeds, supplies, etc. Wholesale only. American Bulb Co., 178 N. Wabash Ayenue, Chicago. CAMjAS. CALLA AETHIOPICA. At present the only dependable new crop lily bulb forM918-19. Prices at Chicago: Large bulbs (IVj to 2-incb), per 100, $7.00; per 1,000. $65.00: Mammoth (2 to 2%- inch), per 100, $9.50: per 1,000, $90.00: 2%-inch and up, per 100, $11.50: per 1,000; $110.00. Prices at New York; Large bulbs (1^ to 2-lnch), per 1.000, $75.00; Mammoth (2 to 2V.-inch). per 1,000, $110.00, 2%-inch and up, per 1,000, $150.00. Now ready. VADGHAN'S SEED STORE, Chi- cago and New York. Caiias, home grown, fine stock, ready In Au- gust. For sizes and prices, see advertisement on front cover of this issue. S. S. Skidelsky & Co., 1004 Lincoln Bldg.. Philadelphia, Pa. CARNATIONS. Extra fine and stocky field grown car tions for western florists victles at $60.no per 1000: White Perfection, Alice. Miss Theo. Enchantress Supreme and White Wonder. THE PIKES PEAK FLORAL CO.. Colorado Springs, Colo. the folio Mrs. C. W. Ward. White Enchantrf CARNATIONS. FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. Positively the best obtainable. Order early. 100 1000 Pink Enchantress $6.00 $55.00 Carnegie 5.OO 45.00 Victory 6.00 5O.00 Alice 6.00 50.00 Matchless 6.00 55.00 White Enchantress 6.00 55.00 White Wonder 6.00 60.00 WIETOR BROS. 102 N. Wabash Ave. Chicago L. D. Phone Randolph 2081. FIELD GROWN CARNATIONS. Per 100 Per lOOfi White Enchantress $5.00 $45.00 Pink Enchantress 5.00 45.00 Beacon 4.60 40.00 300 at 1,OO.J rate. GEORGE SEUBOLD, Florist. Huntingburg, ind. Carnations. Field grown. For varieties and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. A. Henderson & Co., 211 N. State St., Chicago. CYCLAMEN. Cyclamen, Wandsbek type, transplanted seed- lings, $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1,000. Seedlings, $4.00 per 100: $35.00 per l.OoO. Salmon and Rococco repots, $1.00 extra: 2%-lnch. $8.00 per 100. $75.00 per l.OoO. Six varieties, equally divided. Cyclamen bulbs, mixed, first size, $10.00 per 100; second size. $6.00 per 100. ERNEST ROBER. Wiimette, 111, DAPFODIIiS. Daffodils. For varieties and prices see dis- play advertisement in this issue. J. Dickson. 30 Carlisle St., Belfast, Ireland. DAHXiIAS. DRACAENAS. Massangenna and Fragrans. For ces see display advertisement else- 3 issue. Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Philadelphia, Pa. ERICAS. ERICAS. Young stock tor growing on. Strong, healthy plants out of 2i/o-ln. pots. Biggest percentage will set buds and bloom for September and October delivery. Per 100 Fall varieties: Gracilis Autumnalis $12.00 per 1(X) Ovata 12.(XI " " Xmax varieties: Fragrans Mclailthera 15.00 " ■* Regerminans 15.00 " '■ Pres. Carnot 20.00 " " " Felix Faure 20.00 " ■• King Edward 20.00 " " E7aster varieties: Cupressina 20.00 " " Peisoluta Rosea 15.00 ■■ " Alba 15.00 ■■ " Translucence 26.00 " " Packing charges, 60 cts. for each $10 value. Terms: Cash with order, please. ANTON SCHULTHBIS. 316 19th Street, College Point. N. Y. Ferns. Bird's Nest, 6-In., $1.50 each. Table, 214-ln.. $4 per 100. Holly, 3-ln., $10 per 100; 4-in., $15 per 100; 5-in., $3 and $4.20 per doz.; 6-ln., $6 per doz. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Ferns. Cyrtomlum Falcatum, 214-in., $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000; Aspidium, 2%-ln., .$3.00 per 100; Bird's Nest Fern, 2%-in.. $8.00 per 100; 3-in., $15.00 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesvllle. O. Bird's Nest Fern. Perfect and salable in every size. For sizes and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. W K Harris. 55th and SpriugBeld Ave., Philadeiphiar erns. All well grown, healthy stock. For ieties and prices see advertisement on front 2r page of this issue. F. R. Pierson. Tarry- Ferns. Boston, fine perfect hardy plants. For this week only. 8-in., 85c each. The Geo. Witt- bold Co., 745 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Ferns, Boston, 2% -in., heavy. $6.00 per lOOv $55,00 per 1,000. A. Henderson & Co.. 211 N. State St., Chicago. FREESIAS. FRBESIAS. Improved Purity. Jumbo % to- 1 inch, per 1,000, $17.00; extra size, % to ?4-lnch, per 1,000. $12.00; % to %-inch, per 1,000, $7.50; ',4inch plump, per 1,000, $5,50; % to 14-lnch, per 1.000, $4.00. Write for samples. VAUGHAN'S SIOED STORE, Chicago and New York. If You Do Not Find What You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About it. 340 The American Florist. Aug. 31, FREESIAS. Preesla Purity, mammoth size, also %-in. and np; refractra alba, %-1d. Prices on applica- tion. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 53 Barclay St., New York. Fressia bulbs. For sizes and prices, see ad- Tertisement elsewhere in this issue. American Bulb Co., 172 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Freesia Purity, V" % In.. $4.5(>- per l.OOO; %■% in.. $7.50 per 1,000. The San Juaa Bulb Co., 76 Chilverton St., Santa Cruz, CaUf. GENISTAS. Genista 5-in.. special stock, well trimmed and heavy, $311.00 per 100. The Storrs & Har- rison Co.. PainesviUe, 0. GERANIUMS. Geraniums. 3-ln., $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1 000 2-in. $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1,000. R Vincent. Jr. & Sons. Co.. White Marsh. Md. Geraniums, rooted cuttlnss. S. A. Nutt, $10 per 1,000: Rioard and Poltevinc, $12.50 per 1,000. Albert M. Herr. Lancaster. Pa. HARDY PERENNIALS Hardy field-giown perennials. Aquileigla, •Canterbury Bells. Delphinium, Digitfllis, Py- rethrum, Shasta Daisy. Good, strong plants, $2.00 per 100. Send for complete list. JOHN F. HAUSEB, Ba.vfleld, Wis. HEATHER. Christinas Heather. If interested it will be to your advantage to communicate with A. L. Miller, Jamaica, N Y. HYDRANGEAS. Hydrangea, French type; Hamar Vlbraye, Chautard and E. Mouliere. 5-in., 3 to 4 branches. $30.00 per 100. 4-in., 2 to 3 branches, $20.00 per 100. Heavy field grown for tubs, 7 to 10 branches, $40.00 per 100. The Storrs & Har- rison Co.. PainesviUe, O. HYDRANGEAS. French varieties, 2%-inch, $4.00 per 100; 5-inch, $20.00 per 100; Otaksa, B-lnch. $25.00 per 100. Ernest Rober, Wll- mette. lU. IjANTANAS. Lantanas, mixed varieties; pink, yellow, and red. 2-uiclJ. strong plants. $4.00 per 100. ERNEST ROBER. Wllmette. 111. ORCHIDS. HASSALL & CO.. orchid growers and raisers. Souihgate, London, England. Cattleyas. Laello- Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order so- licited. Orchids of all kinds, established and semi- established. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. Palms. Latania Borbonica, 4-in.. 18-ln. high, 1 to 2 leavts. $2.00 per dozen. $15.00 per 100. The Georirc WIttbold Co., 737-739 Buckingham •Place, Chicago. Palms, high class, and noveltlea In decorative plants. Robert Craig Co., Market and 49th Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. PANDANUS. PANDAN0S VEITCHll, fine plants, well col- ored. $1.00. $1.50. $2.00 and $3.00 each. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids. Mich. Peonies. 30 acres. Can supply your wants. Write for Catalogue. Gilbert H. Wild, Sar- coxle. Mo. POINSETTIAS. POINSETTIAS. 4-inch stock plants. $12.00 per mO: 3-inch. .tS.OO per 100; 2%-lnch cuttloBS. .fO.OO per mo. $50.00 per 1,000. ERNEST RO- BER. Wllmette. 111. PRIMULAS. Primula Malacoides. transplanted seedlings. $3.00 per 108; $25.00 per 1,0110. Obconica Grandiflora, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1.000. Hart & Vick, Inc., 55 Stone St., Rochester. RHODODENDRONS. Rhododendrons. Best forcing varieties. 6 buds, 60c; 6-8 buds, 75c; 8-12 buds. $1; 12-18 buds. $1.25; 18-24 buds, $1.50; over 24 buds, $2.00 each. McHutchison & Co.. 95 Chambers St.. New York. ROSES. EXTRA FINE 2%-INCH ROSE PLANTS. 100 1.000 White Killarney 4.00 SB.OO Sunburst 5.00 45.00 George Elgar 4.00 WIETOR BROS.. 162 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago. L. D. Phone. Randolph 2081. Roses. Own root. 2V.-in. for henchfne. Aaron Ward. Ophelia. Killarnev Brilliant, White Kil- larney, nnd Sunburst. $7.50 per 100. $70.00 per 1.000. Mlladv and Richmond. $7.00 per 100. $65 per 1,000. 314-ln. stock, $35 per 1.000 addi- tional. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove. 111. RQse plants. Pink and White Killarney, Maryland and Sunburst, fine stock. 3-ln. pots, on own roots $6.00 per 100; 4-ln.. $8.00 per 100. At HBNKY SMITH. Grand Rapids. Mich. See ad Aug. 24th or send for complete stock list. I.EEOI.B CO., Expert rose growers, Siiringfleld, 0. The Floriculture, St. Remy de Provence. France, is offering Pansy Seed, giant unriv- alled monsters iu very brilliant shades, 1 oa., 12 shillings. Cyclamen, Primula, Cineraria, A»> ter, etc. Seed. Cyclamen. Giant English grown. For varieties and prices see displu.? advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, canta- loupe, watermelon, squash and pumpkin seed; sugar, flint, and field corn. J. C. Rohinaon Seed Co.. Waterloo, Neb. Seeds. Tomato, pepper, eggplant, sqaash, pumpkin, cucumber and watermelon seed and field corn on contract. Edgar F. Hurff, Swedes- boro, N. J. Seed, cyclamen. Finest American grown from the very finest strains. Prices on aiipiication. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 53 Barclay St.. New York. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, musk- melon, squash and pumpkin; sweet, dlut and dent corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co., Valley. Neb. Seeds. Winter-flowering sweet peaa. For va- rieties and prices see advertisement on front cover page of tliis issue. A. Henderson & Co., 211 N. State St.. Chicago. Seeds. Sweet peas, asters, and flower seed In general; tomato. lima and pole beans. John Bodger & Sons Co., Los Angeles, Calif. Seeds, specialties: Pepper, eggplant, tomato, vine, seed and field corn. George R. Pedrick & Son, contract seed growers, Pedrlcktown. N. J. Seeds. Flower and vegetable. All seasona- ble varieties. Stocks are very complete. James Vlck's Sons, Rochester, N, Y. Seeds. Wholesale price list for florists and market gardeners. The W. Atlee Burpee Co.. Philadsjphia, Pa. Seeds, growers for the trade; Beans, peas, sweet corn, onions, turnip, radish, beet, etc. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co., Mllford. Conn. Seed. Beet, sweet com. bean, onion seta, potato. Prices will be quoted upon application. S. D. Woodruff & Sons, 82 Dey St., New York, Seeds, wholesale field and garden seeds. J. Bolglano & Son, Light, Pratt and Eniicott Sts., Baltimore, Md. Seeds, specialties; Lettuce, onion, sweet pea, 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. Madslon St.. Chicago. Seed. Mlchell's Pansy. For varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere In this Issue. Henry F. Michell Co., 518 Market St„ Philadel- phia, Pa. Seeds. Sweet, flint and dent corn, cucumber, musk and watermelon, pumpkin and squash. Western Seed & Irrigation Co., Fremont, Neb. Seeds. Flower and vegetables. Renowned speeiaitlos. Sale to seed merchants only. JOS. PAQUET, seed grower. Nice, France. Seeds; specialties: Beets, mangoes, carrots, cabbages, celeries, parsley, parsnips, turnips. R. & M. Godlneau, Angers, France. 't-You Do Not Find What Yoy Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. igj8. The American Florist. 841 Seeds. BeaD, pea, radish, and all ^rden. Write for prinSCEIiIiANEOUS. Japanese Tubs for plants and shrubs. Made of well-seasoned Hiuokl wood, $1.00 per pair; $4.50 per 10 tubs. Takeuchi Bros., 444 Bush St.. San Francisco, Calif. Rosebud stickers. FV>r sizes and prices see advertisement elsewhere In this issue. The John Henry Co., Lansing, Mlcb. Hill's Evergreens. Best for over half a cen- tury. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nur- sery Co., Box 404, Dundee. III. Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by CLAY & SON, Stratford, Loudon, h'uglund. Nursery stock of all descriptions. Catalogues and price lists free on appUcaUon. The Storrs & Hurrison Co.. Paiuesville, O. Dreer's "Rlverton Spedal" cedar plant tabs, all sizes. Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut St.. PhUadelpbia. Pa, Catalogues. Large rung our specialty. Write for prices. Regan Printing House, 523 Plym- outh Place. Chicago. Baskets of every description. Write for cat- logue. Raedlein Basket Co.. 713 Milwaukee lVc., Chicago, Dreer's Peerless glazing points. 1.000, 75c, postpaid. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Edwards Folding Box Co.. CHIFFONS. Write for prices on our wide edge, plain, 4-In. nnd 6-ln. chiffon. Joseph Ziska & Sons, 169-75 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. FliORISTS' SUPPIilES- We handle a general line of florists' aapplles, ribbons, chiffons and wire designs, etc. Josepb Ziska & Sons, 175 N. Wabash Ave. Chicago. IlL Reed & Kel- GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION, Greenbouse construction. Builders of all kinds of greenhouses and couservutorlea. i^lana and Kketcbes submitted on request. A. Dietacb Co.. 2642 Sheffield Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse construction, cypress roof material and ail greenhouse fittings. Plana and Bketcbei submitted on re^iuest. John C. Moolnger Co., 908 Blackbawk St.. CblcaEo. Greenhouses. Superior in construction, durable and inexpensive. Write for estimate. The Foley GreeuLouse Mfg.. Co.. 310U S. Spaulding Ave^ Cbicaeo. Greenhouse construction. Write ua for an estimate and sketch on your proposed green- house. IckesBrauu Mill Co., 2340 Wabanal* Ave., Chicago. Pecky Cypress drop siding, ship lap. Booting, white cedar posts, etc., everything in lumber. Adam Schiilo Lumber Co., 1660 Kingsbury St., Chicago. Greenhouse construction. We furnish everx- thing for the greenhouse. Garland Manufac- turing Co., Dea Fiaines. lU. Greenhouse lumber, hotbed sash, pecky cy- press, square red cedar posts. Liockland l«umr ber Co., Liockiand, O. POTS AND PANS. Florists* red pots, all sizes; moss aztec ware, fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Reed Pot- tery Co.. South Zauesvllie, O, Neponset flower, vegetable waterproof paper pots. Vaugban's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Red Pots. Before buying, write tor prices. George Keller Pottery Co., 2614-2622 Bemdon St., Chicago. Pots. We are prepared to ship all stylet and sizes on order. Write for prices. A. H. Hews & Co., Inc., Cambridge, Mass. Logan pots are best by test. Write for cat- alogue and discounts. The Logan Pottery Co„ Logan, O. INSECTICIDES, Aphlne, $1 per qt.; $2.50 per gal. Punglne, $1 per qt.; $3.50 per gal. Vermlne. Jl per qt.; is per gal. Aphlne Manufacturing Co., Mad^ Ison, N. J. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Ds Aiiout It. 342 The American Florist. Aug. 31, CARNATION STAPIiES. SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES. Mend your split carnations. Finest article for carnation prowers introduced so far, 35c for 1.000; 3.000 for $1. postage paid. MICHIGAN CUT FX,OWER EXCHANGE. 264 Randolph St.. Detroit. Mich. STAKES. Oane Stakes, standard grade. 6 to 8 feet, per 100. $1.25: per 500, $5.35; $9.00 per 1,000. Pipe stems, 4 to 6 feet, per ino. S.'ic; per 1.000. $6.00. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Chi- cago. Bamboo cane staves, t) ft.. $21 per hale. 6-9 ft.. S7 per bale; 9-12 ft.. S8.50 per bale. Mc- Hntchlson & Co.. 95 Chambers St.. New York. WIRE DESIGNS. WHOLESAliE CUT FliOWERS. Amling Co.. E. C. Chicago. Angermceller Co.. Geo. H., St. Louis, Mo. Bassett & Washburn. Chicago. Bereer Bros.. Philadelphia. Pa. Beming. H. G., St. Louis, Mo. Budlong. J. A., Chicago. Chicago Flower Growers' Assn.. Chicago. Erne A Company, Chicago. Fexy, D.. New York, Ford, M. C, New York. Ford. William P., New York, Promcnt, H. E.. New York. Goldstein & F^itterman. New York. Grossherg-Tyler-Finnermann Co.. Chicago, Hart. George B., Rochester. N. Y. Hensbaw Flora! Co., Inc.. New York. Hentz & Nash. Inc.. New York. Hoerber Bros.. Chicago. Holton & Hunkel Co.. Milwaukee, Wis. Jones, Percy, Inc., Chicago. Kastlng Co., W. F.. Buffalo, N. Y. Kennicott Bros. Co.. Chicago. Kervan Co., The, New York. Kessler, Wm, A., New York, Krnchten, John, Chicago. Knehn. C. A., S» Louis, Mo. Knhl. Geo. A., Pekln, III. Koslk & Co., Kansas City, Mo. Kyle & Foerster. Chicago. Mackie, William, New York, XlcCallum Co.. Pittsburgh. Pa. Meconi, Paul. New York. Miller & Musser. Chicago. N, Y, Cut Flower Exchange, New York. Neldlnger Co.. Jos. G.. Philadelphia, Pa. Nlessen Co., The. Leo, Philadelphia. Pa. Pappas. Nicholas G. & Co., New York. Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange. Pierson A. N Cromwell. Conn. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co.. Pittsburgh, Pa. Pochlmann Bros. Co., Chicago. Pollworth Co.. C. C, Milwaukee. Wis. Polykranas. Geo. J., New York. Pyfer & Co., A, T., Chicago. P.andall Co., A. L., Chicago. Held. Edward. Philadelphia. Pa. Reinherg. George. Chicago. Kclnberg, Peter, Chicago. )rMr'8 Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenlioiiseft DrUe eur ud troe« becuu» ! botb beveli ue od the lam* •Ide. Cao't twUt and break the glass lo driviog. Galvao- Izcd aDd wilt Dot nuL No riebii or lefts. The PeeileMClizlQe Point Is patented. Nooitie It. Ordei from youf deale^ oi direct liom Ok. 1000. 7Sc. postpaid. { eamplcs free. BENKY h.. DREBBJ Tl« duttnnt BtrMt> FOLEY GREENHOUSES 5UPEEIDE IN CONSTRUCTION DURABLE AND INEXPENSIVE \JRITE FOR ESTIMRTE THE rOLEY ^^'^^i^'^"c"o"^^ 3100 So. Spaulding Ave.. REED & KELLER, 122 "IV. 25th St., NKAV YORK FLORISTS' SUPPUES 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 whenwriting The Regan Printing House LiARGB RUNS OP CATALOGUES ■ OUR SPECIALTY- ^VR^TE FOR PRICES 523 Flymonth Ct., Chlcaso WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS. Rice Bros., Minneapolis. Minn. Riedel & Meyer. Inc., New York. Busoh & Co.. Gust.. Milwaukee. Wis. Sheridan, W. P., New York, Slebrecht, Geo, C, New York. Tonner, O, A. & L. A.. Chicago. Totty Co., Chas. H., Madison, N. J. Traendly & Schenck, New York. Onlted Cut Flower Cq.. New York. Vaughan, A. L., & Co., Chicago. Weiland & Elsch Co., Chicago, WIetor Bros,, Chicago. Young & Co., A. L., New York. Yoiinff & Co.. John, New York. Wlttbold. Geo.. Co.. Chicago. Zech & Mann, Chicago. New Edition The American : : Florist Company's " TRADE ■■ DIRECTORY 1918 Contains 529 Pages Price $3.00 Postpaid THE AMERICAN FLORIST COM- PANY'S Trade Di- rectory for 1918, fully re- vised, is indispensable in mailing catalogues and circulars to the trade. It contains 529 pages, in- cluding complete lists of the Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen of the United States, Canada, Central and South Ameri- ca, arranged both by states and towns and all names alphabetically. Also lists of Foreign Mer- chants, Firms which issue Catalogues, Horticultural Supply Concerns, Parks, Cemeteries, Landscape Architects, Experiment Station Horticulturists, Bontanical Gardens, Seed Growers, and much other conveniently indexed and invaluable trade informa- tion. PUBLISHED BY THE American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St. CfflCAGO If You Do Not Find What You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Ds Atiout If. igiS. The American Florist. 343 VWS/VWVW^JW^ Dependable Greenhouse Heating You can positively rely on Kroe- schell Boilers to produce un even and steady supply of heat, insuring the most perfect growing conditions at all times. Easily installed— burns any kind of fuel. Boilers have a larger direct Are surface than .,.. ,'^other boiler, and are known as the i|uickest hot water heaters and fastest steamers ever designed. Kroeschell proportiou Kroeschell Bros. Co., 452 W. Erie St., Chicago J/eiifioii ihe American Florist lohenicriting DREER'S Florists' Specialties New Brand New Slyle "RIVERTON HOSE" Furnished in leimths up to 600 feet without seam or joint. The HOSE for tie FLORIST ^-iuch, pi-rtt 19c Reel of 500 ft 18''-c 2 Reels. irOOft 18c ^-inoh, per ft 16c Eeel of 500ft ....15v-c Couplings furnished without charge. HENRY A. DRIER 714 716 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, I' a. Mention the American Florist whenicntnif/ George Keller Pottery Co. SUCCESSOR TO I6EO.KELLER&SON, Manufacturers ot Red Pots Before buying write for pricei 2614-2622 Hemdon St.. CHICAGO. Mcnticn the American Florist whcnwriting NIKOTEEN For Spraying. APHIS PUNK NICOTSieSMFG.CO. ST. LODIS. Mention the American Florist ichen writing LOGAN POTS ARE BEST BT TEST Write as for Catalog and Diaeonntl. The Logan Pottery Co., LOGAN, OHIO. Ml nt I n ih< \m mean Florist when writinp REFRIGERATORS WRITE FOR CATALOG Buchbinder Bros. 518 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, III.] Mention the American Florist ichem Boilers For GREENHOUSES OF HIGH GRADE.... 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, $1.60. Greenhouse Management By the same author. Covers the subject completely. 382 pages. PRICE, $1.60. American Florist Co., 440 s. Dearborn St., Chicago The Recognized Standard Insecticide. A spray remedy for green, black, white fly. thrips and soft scale. Quart, $1.00 Gallon. $2.60 FUNGINE. For mildew, rust and other hllehts af- fecting flowers, fruits and vegetables. Quart. $1,00 Gallon, 83.60 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 HADISOir. H. J. Mention the American Florist wheni CAMBRIDGE World's Oldest and Largest Manaraclurers ol FLOWER POTS See Our Catalogue. lot'water dBLIN & CO. UtJca. N. Y. A. H. HEWS & CO., Inc. Mention the American Florist whcnwriting Cambridge, MaSS. Order Now roR FALL Shipping NEPONSET i ^m^ IP^ It will pay you to use these. Earthen Pots Scarce, FREIGHTS SLOW. VAUCHAN'S SEED STORE, Ageols, Chicago and New York Mention the Amencan Florist when writing. Uitht, Serviceable. Waterproo PAPER POTS Waterproof, Don't Break, Cos 1 Little. Shippers may ose them and save their costomers many dollars in express charges. Azalea Pots, HanKtns Baskets, Laivn Vases, Urns, Btc. Red Pots Retined Clays — SkUled Labor. The Peters & Reed Pottery Go., so. ZANESVILLE, OHIO. <'Moss Aztec" Ware WM. M. WARRIN, 16 W. 23rd St., New York. Mention the American Florist when writing. 344 The American Florist. Aug. 31, Index to Advertisers. AlfredLozierRosery.330 Amer Balb Co I AmIineECCo 321 AodersoD S A 329 ADrermueiler G H Co i>2 Aphme Mfg Co Mi Avenue Floral Co. .329 Baer Julius 329 Barnard W W C0...J137 BaBsettS Washburn. 314 Baumer Ane K 331 Baur Window Glass „Co IV BayersdorferH&Co.323 geeerow's 3/8 Berger Bros 322 Berning H G 322 BodcerJ & Sons Co.. 333 golandJB 331 Bolgiano J&Son....335 Boston Florist Supp.y Co 318 Bramiey & 3on 3i7 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 332 Breitmeyer sj Sons.. 323 BriBus Floral Co... .3/9 Brown A J Seed Co. 661 Brown Bag Filling Machine Co 335 Bryan .AlonzoJ 334 Duchbinder Bros.. 343 Bnckbee H W 131 Bndlons J A 3,7 Burpee W A Co 337 California Florists. ..3jO Central Floral Co... 331 Chicago Feed & Fertilizer Co 344 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 315 Clark E B seed Co... ^33 Clarke's 30ns L) ..^29 Clay iiiSon m Conara & Jones Co..33t) Cooke Geo H 3^1 Cottage Gardens „'^""ioc 336 Cowee W J.... ni Coy H cSeedCo'.'.!i337 Craig Kobt Co x-i Danker Fred .A 3'9 Uard»^,ha8 'V.'.6i>i Dickson J jj7 Dietscn A & Co..... I V Donaghue Alfred.. .330 DornerF&Sonsoo. II Drakos Co.. 3 9 DreerHA ..338'342 343 Duluth Floral 1,0.. 331 DunlopJohnH 32S Eble Charles 331 Edwaras Fold Box 344 Erne & Co 32U Eyres H G ' 327 Fallon Florist ...327 FaimersNurseryCo.336 S«^»i> 325 Fitn Henry Seed Co. 333 Flower Store The... 330 Florists' Telegraph IJelivery 32f, Foley Greenhouse Mfg Co 342 Ford M C 325 Ford William p!!.'.' 32i Fox J M & 3on Inc'..3.i7 FrauenfelderC ...330 Freeman Mrs J B 229 PfeyCH .-330 Frey & Frey 331 Friedman 3((j Froment H E <25 GalvinThosF. ... 329 Garland Mfg Co.... IV Gasser J M Co 328 Giblin & Co '34] Gilbanks 3^1 Godineao R & m!.! 335 Goldstein & Fuiterman 325 GorhamPnnteryInc.344 Grakelow Chas H...328 Gr'nd Kapid8FloCo.3iU Grimm &Gorly 330 Grossberg Tyler- FmnermannCo.. 3lf, Gude Bros .-27 HabermehlsSonsJ J.327 Hardesty & Co . .37 Harris W K 338 nan George B 32j Hart Henry 6l& Hart & Vick 312 Haven beea Co The. 333 Heacock Jos Co 312 rieiui jonn til the night temperature dropping beliiw the freezing point it is much better t get them under safe covering at om ■ Under a bench in a cool house Is one ot the best places to keep them during the winter months, but if the soil undei the bench is inclined to be moist, boards should be placed running lengthwise of the bench and the canna roots placed upon these. They must, however, be looked over occasionally to see that the\ do not run too dry, for there is just as much danger of losing the plants bj their drying up as there is by then 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 variety that it will be impossible, no matter what maj' 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 alwaj's 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 makes waste." Attach the labels in sitch a manner that they will not become mis- placed or lost. Anemone Japonlca. One of the finest fall perennials is the Anemone japonica, which is now in bloom, and if it is not included in the grower's stock at present, it should be procured. There are both white and pink, but for general use the former is to be preferred. Where the plants are in bloom a framework should be built over them that heavy cloth may be drawn over and protect them from the early frosts, and they will bloom for some two or three weeks yet. If it is desired to increase the stock, a plant can be lifted and the roots cut into sev- eral pieces about ,-in inch long and the pieces inserted in the propagating bench and they will root in about four weeks. Put them in 2%-inch pots and when the roots have spread into the soil the pots can be placed imder a bench and rxm dry until .spring, when they should be potted in .3-inch pots and grown on until all danger of frost i.s passed and then planted out. THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted by Robt. Klft. Ptalla., Pa. Next Week in the Flower Shop. While there is no material increase in the general demand until after Sep- tember 15, which period virtually closes the vacation season, there is every I'ea- son to have the store looking its very best with a fair and well arranged stock of seasonable plants and flowers that will make a good impression on the returning customers. The great mistake of many in the craft is that of preparing- for business after it comes. ' \ il' m > 1 '\mk F ^1^ Basket of Dahli; Most people, when they liave made up their minds to get anything, want it right away. "We are just out; the stock has been ordered, and we expect it any minute," are familiar phrases in far top many stores. The customers are disappointed; they come expecting to see the goods, and are almost cer- tain to tiy elsewhere, with the result that this sale is lost and, most likely, much future business. The first demands of the season are for plants that will help brighten up the home, a few showy cut flowers for the library or dining table, and the in- itial filling of the fernery. The supply houses are featuring wil- low or rattan latticed open-worked, in- side jardinieres or boxes for the win- dow shelf, or on stands that can Vje placed in the bow window or used in an.v decoiative scheme of room adorn- ment. These have galvanized iron lin- ers which prevent drip. They are en- ameled and finished in two-toned shades of green, blue and yellow, with white, which will combine with the decora- tions of almost any room. When well filled, these make an attractive addi- tion to the stock of any store. They are just the thing for a wedding pres- ent, and are meeting with favor in all the large cities. At this time, feature the seasonable flowers — gladioli, asters and the dahlias that are just coming in. Summer cosmos is also bri&ht and attractive. A wide-mouthed bowl or vase full of cosmos in loose bunches, in cornucopias of wax paper, looks very inviting and with a price" Card' results in many sales. Too mtich attention cannot be given to this featuring- of seasonable special- ties, all conspicuously priced. Many sales are made to customers who had no idea of purchasing until they were attracted by the display and the ap- parent low price. It is not necessary to say the price is reduced; the fact that it is conspicuously displayed gives that impression. It is time now to take down the sum- mer rock work and water garden fea- ture in the window and start the fall camp;Lign with a display of choice plants of crotons, dracfenas, ferns, etc. A few large, well colored specimens that stand out individually are sure to attract attention and help sell the smaller and more convenient sizes in stock, best suited for the house. Dahlias Avill soon be at their best. They should be carefully handled, not placed subject to drafts, which cause them to Avilt. It is best to have the stock ordered the day before, packed at the duservatoriee, (1 year) 6.00 gucen City Floral Co., Seattle. Wash. . . 20.00 South Shore Floral Co., Speouk. N. Y 10.00 Andrew J. Dean, Gladstone. Minn 10.00 Mrs. 9- E. Darbee, San Francisco (2d subs) 25.00 Rudolph Fischer, San Gabriel, Calif 10.00 lleischman Floral Co.. Chicago (1 year).. 50.00 (Jeorge Schlegel. Brooklyn, N. V 60.00 Fred G. Heinl. Terre Haute, led 10.00 Gullett & Sobs, Lincoln, 111 50.00 Uenry F. W. Aue. St, Louis, Mo 5.00 H. Johann & Son, ColUnsville, III 10.00 Wm. L. Rock Flower Co., Kansas City, Mo.100.00 liudc Bros. Co., Washington, (2d subs) . .100.00 1". V. O'Keete, Boston, Mass 100.00 Baur & Steinkamp. Indianapolis, Ind 50.(X) Wendlaud & Keimel Co., Elmhurst. 111.. 50.00 Koenlg Moral Co.. St. Louis. Mo 25.00 Chas. P. Mueller. Wichita. Kan. (2d subs) 25.00 Baum's Home of Flowers, Knoxville, Tenn. 25.00 Robt. Weeks, Cleveland. 25.(K) A. C. Brown, Springfield. Ill 25.00 II. Frauks. CX)hen & Hiller, N. T. (2d subs) 25.00 B. J. Windier. Chicago (1 year) 25.00 Kerr, the Florist. Houston, Tex. (2d subs) 25.00 Robt. O. Kerr, Inc.. Houston, Tex 25.00 Uillyers tor Flowers, Austin. Tex 25.00 John Astelf rich, Paris, 111 15.00 Summerfleld Floral Co.. Springfield, -Mo... 10.00 Morgan Floral Co., Henderson, Ky 10.00 Geo. "Madsen, Alton. Ill 10.00 Robert' Winkler. Wellstou. Mo 10.00 C. Winterich. Defiance, 10.00 Davis Floral Co.. Pine Bluff. Ark 10.00 W. J. Edwards. Kirkwood. Mo 10.00 Alfred C. Humfeld. Clay Center. Kan 10.00 I'Yank S. Morris. Bloomington. Ind 10.00 Fred. Schramm. Park Ridge. Ill (1 year). 5.00 W. F. Barkham. Ridgewood, (1 year).... 5.00 BMward Green. San Antonio. Tex 5.00 Theo. Browne, St. Louis. .Mo 5.0O .?1,050.00 Previously reported from all 3ourc'es4 3,022.25 Total $44,072.25 John Young, Sec'y. Promotion Bureau Report. From a departmental standpoint, the actual work of the publicity campaign may be said to date from January 1 of this year, when the plans formulated by the publicity committee and pub- licity finance committee were put into effect, and the campaign was fairly launched. At a meeting of the joint committees in Cleveland on December 7, 1917, it was arranged to place in the hands of the P. F. O'Keefe Advertising Agency, Boston. Mass., all matters con- cerning the insertion of suitable ad- vertisements in the national magazines, and all other matters in the hands of a promotion bureau, which your secre- tary was to establish in connection with the administration office of the society, and which was to be under the direction of the joint committees. The work of the bureau was to include the- preparation of literature calculated to. awaken among the trade, interest in the campaign, and to provide such helps toward direct publicity as might be determined upon. Through a misunder- derstanding, which was occasioned by the necessity for immediate action, the P. F. O'Keefe Advertising Agency pre- pared and sent out a series of "broad- sides" explanatory of the campaign, with pi-oofs of electrotypes, sign repro- ductions, and a sample of the booklet "Say it with Flowers;" the latter, how- ever, was redesigned, befoie publica- tion, by our promotion bureau. Conse- (luently. such preliminary work is not accounted for in this report, and the expense of it forms no part of the de- tailed expenses of the bureau. While this work was in progress, the staff of the bureau was engaged in gen- eral promotion work, much of which en- tailed considerable correspondence, and OVAL BASKET OF DAHLIAS. igi8. The American Florist. 349 which resulted in a large influx of sub- scriptions. The demand for signs of the different patterns provided, and electrotypes, soon assumed heavy pro- portions, and our staff was kept con- stantly busy with the filling of orders and the answering of many hundreds of inquiries in regard to our offerings. We were also favored with personal visits by representatives from prac- tically ail national publications of standing, and from newspapers throughout the country, all of whom professed to be interested — mainly from selfish motives — in our campaign. An important section of our bureau has been that which has had for its object the dissemination of stories and articles of interest to the public through the columns of such newspapers as could be induced to publish them. In this direction we have met a good meas- ure of success, the value of which can hardly be determined in dollars and cents, for the reason that it cost us nothing beyond our bureau expense covering preparation and dissemina- tion. Through the service of a clipping bureau we have been able to trace a liberal use of these stories and articles, and the publicity obtained from them has been extremely valuable. Our ar- ticle covering Valentine's day was used by papers of high standing and general circulation, such as the New York Her- ald, the Chicago Daily News, and othei-s of that class. We have found that many newspapers which did not care to publish our copy used It as a basis on which to build exclusive arti- cles of their own. I am of the opinion that our success in the direction of inspired publicity would have been far greater had not a complete description of our campaign and its aims appeared at the outset in "Printer's Ink," a journal which reaches; the editorial and advertising depart- ments of the general press. This write- up was unfortunate for us, and we were compelled to adopt different tactics for a proper dissemination of our matter. Through our clipping bureau, we got a line on the individual advertising flor- ists were doing, and we compiled a list of several hundred newspapers whom we believed should be friendly on ac- count of this advertising. To these newspapers we confided our plans, showing plainly that one of our prime objects was to encourage local news- paper advertising among our craft, the result being that we established a friendliness that has been to our ad- vantage. Besides this, the advertise- ment clippings have proved most valu- able to us through the ideas they em- bodied, and also for the fact that they are helpful to us when called upon to refute the charge that florists as a class are not advertisers. Our bureau classi- fies these advertisements in expansible index form, and the volumes are con- sidered to be a valuable aid to us in nnr work. While, of course, it has not been our mission to exploit any particular form of direct advertising — for few forms are without value — we have been free to accept for consideration suggestions which our subscribers from time to time make. The outcome of a com- posite suggestion in this respect was the production of our set of four Ian tern slides for use in moving picture houses; had we been able, or incited, to produce these slides earlier in the season we believe the demand for them would have been large. However, the slides we have in stock are good for all time, and we have not the slightest JAPANESE VASE OF ASSORTED DAHLIAS. doubt but that they will be taken up early in the coming season. Their de- sign and coloring make them very ef- fective, and they are i^leasing to the audience of any moving picture house. Due to the fact that your promotion liureau had. as previously pointed out, no part in the preparation of the initial broadsides sent out by the O'Keefe Ad- vertising Agency, it was not able to determine the prices at which the glass signs, electrotypes, and the transfer signs should be sold, but we, as well, realized the difficulty confronting any- one who might attempt at that time to establish a price on anything in which metal, glass or paper should figure for orders to be placed later than the time when such orders were merely in the projective stage. Consequently, the glass signs and electrotypes, on ac- count of the advertised prices, were put out at a cost Avhich yielded very little profit. With the transfer signs, slides and stickers it was different, the quantity purchased in advance, based on careful estimates as to what cotild be disposed of allowing of a good profit with sales made on a basis of price which should still make these items of small cost to those who could use them. While the stocks on hand of these items might be considered large in proportion to the sales effected, it should be pointed out fnat deliveries were completed so near to the close of the florists' season that we are obliged to depend upon the de- mand for the coming season to close them out. There is room for very little doubt as to the disposal of this stock, the more important doubt being as to our ability to obtain further stocks at anything like the cost of the supplies we have. The stock of Ijooklets was handed over to the promotion bureau at the in- voiced cost, with selling price already established. These booklets were ad- vertised by the O'Keefe Advertising- Agency in the different trade papers at a cost which, added to the cost of pro- duction, made the selling cost alto- gether too small if we were to consider the price established fiom a profit pro- ducing basis. There are still many thousands of these booklets on hand, and no effort is being spared to close them out at the established prices. The booklet is considered to have served a very important purpose, in that .a largo number of copies have been sent out in response to requests received through our magazine advertisements. Perhaps the most significant note struck in the campaign has been the establishment of our slogan. ".=!ay it with Flowers." "We have ordered alto- gether 900 slogan signs in the glass and brass form which is on display here, of use in its chapter houses, meeting 350 The American Florist. Sept. 7, CHART 1, SHOWING AVERAGE DATE OF THE FIRST KILLING FROST IN AUTUMN. which almost 700 have been sold. Through the difficulty experienced by the manufacturers in securing the glass and sheet metal required for the pro- duction of these signs — which is ascribed to the government's wartime necessity — much delay has been experi- enced in the fulfilment of orders, par- ticularly as our bureau did not feel jus- tified in placing- at once any order ap- proaching the aggregate mentioned. These signs have been supplied at $1.50 each, delivered, a price which just about covered actual cost. The bureau also contracted for a supply of paper trans- fer signs, for aifixation to windows and door ijanels. Considerable delay was also experienced in the delivery of these. Miniature reproductions of the sign in "sticker" form, three sizes, have also been provided, but here again de- livery was delayed and our stock did not arrive until late in the season. Our newspaper electrotype service was unhampered by delays in delivery, and the filling of orders was most prompt. Altogether, the bureau sent out about 1,600 electrotypes. The value of this department of the bureau's serv- ice can hardly be overestimated. Wide- awake florists readily see that the use of these electrotypes, featuring, as they do, the current campaign advertising in the magazines, tends to connect their own establishments with the ex- pensive magazine advertisements. The correctness of this theory has, time and again, been demonstrated, and our serv- ice might be considered as a medium for drawing upon the vast amount of publicity accruing from the magazine advertising. The use of the these electrotypes in many hundreds of newspapers has re- sulted in our slogan becoming im- pressed on the mind of the public, and if we can only continue our work there Is no reason why the impression should ever be effaced. I may, perhaps, be per- mitted to go further and say that our promotion bureau has been used by the public to a large extent for tlie very purpose of our slogan. Very many peo- ple have concluded that the Society of American Florists is a sort of trade name for a concern engaged in the dis- tribution of flowers commercially, and as a clearing house, and have sent to us orders for flowers, accompanied by cash, calling for deliveries in various parts of the country — particularly was this the case prior to St. Valentine's day, when oui' office received 50 or more oi'ders, which wei'e relayed as directed. On very many occasions we have been called upon to play the part of "Cupid," most of the orders under the star of tlie God of Love coming to us from sol- diers .and sailors — officers, privates and seamen without distinction as far as their requirements were concerned in various departments of home service, and many from Prance. In addition to all, this we have supplied to hundreds of correspondents, information asked as to the possibility of filling orders by wire or otherwise in distant cities. While, of course, this business was trifling, as far as its relation to our country-wide trade could be considered, it showed the receptive mood of the public, over a wide area, as regards the extended use of flowers advocated through our publicity. Added to this, it might be mentioned that our bureau received over 3,500 requests for copies of our booklet, "Say it with Flowers," in response to the offer made in our magazine advertisements. Your promotion bureau has lost no opportunity to exploit our slogan, and to keep our products prominently be- fore the public. It is not generally known, but it is a fact nevertheless, that It was through the bureau that Italian day. May 24, 1918, was made a special flower day, the citizens of oiu' countiy being called upon through ex- ercises and gifts of flowers to show to Italy, our ally, that in spite of the prop- aganda spread by the Teutons, tlie sym- pathy and good will of this nation went out to her, and that our friendly aid was available to the end. The great United States said all this with flowers. Your secretary, through tlie trade press, called upon our craftsmen to render all assistance possible to make the day the success it proved to be. When that great and noble organiza- tion, prominent among all our societies whose objects make for the welfare and comfort of our soldiers and sailors, the National League fi>r Woman's Serv- ice, decided to establish as one of its important sections, its national flower distribution committee, with chaii-men or branches in over 700 cities in this country, it sought the aid of our promo- tion bureau, with the result that your secretary sent out the following appeal to all the florists in the 700 cities: May 29, 191S. "Dear Sir : "Here is a project which, if you will support it, is calculated to impress per- manently our slogan 'Say it with Flow- ers' on the public mind throtighout the country, and. as well, will give pub- licity to your own business. "The National League for Woman's Service, which works with and through the American Red Cross and kindred organizations, has undertaken to visit all hospitals in which are wounded and sick soldiers, for the express purpose of presenting each of our boys incapaci- tated in our service with a flower or flowers. Here in New York, such dis- tribution is now being effected on a large scale, and it is found that above all things the poor fellows crave flow- ers — offerings in thfe way of delicacies seem of secondary importance. igiS. The American Florist. 351 CHART 2, SHOWING EARLIEST DATE ON WHICH KILLING FROST HAS OCCURED IN AUTUMN. "The New York Florists' Club is sup- porting' the movement to the fullest ex- tent, and the S. A. P. is urging its mem- bers and the trade generally to help the local branches of the league in cities and towns where the soldiers are in hospital, by donating any flowers which may be available for this espe- cial purpose. "The gratitude of the league for this anticipated co-operation on the part of the florists is shown in the fact that the organization has adopted the slogan of our publicity campaign 'Say it with Flowers' as its slogan for this work, and our promotion bureau is providing slogan signs for posting in all chapter houses of the different organizations, for display on all motor cars and vehicles engaged in the work, and var- ious other ways. Probably 20,000 or more of these signs will thus go into public use, displayed and actively fea- tured by the very best people in the country. "You are asked to do this 'little bit,' a:nd In doing it you will help to gain publicity for flowers such a.s-would or- dinarily have seemed impossible of achievement. The chairman of your district branch will, doubtless call upon you. John Y'oung, Sec'y." The bureau is in close touch with the league in so far as this work is con- cerned, and, up to the present we have not learned officially of a case where a floj-ist refused support ^s asked. What have we received .in return'.' The league has put out to its branches, for halls, and on its automobiles, paper re- productions of our slogan "Say it with Flowe«-s," some 12,000 in number, and has told the story of our co-operation through its own press bureau, its offi- cial bulletins, and in other ways. For the flowers, which could well be spared, and no doubt will be forthcoming right along, the trade has received publicity which is practically priceless; and, in addition, every florist ■who has con- tributed flowers to his local branch has endeared himself and his business to many of the very best flower buyers in his community. Further, when a prominent hospital in the northern part of the state of New York placed a ban on flowers for the sick in that hospital, notice of such action going through the newspapers of the country as a press dispatch, your promotion bureau at once sought the aid of the league in the condemnation of such a proceeding in any hospital, so that it should not be said that the flor- ists fathered the ob.iection. Under offi- cial signature, the league, through its publicity department, sent out a letter to the press strongly condemning the action of the hospital in question, and emphasizing the fact that such a re- striction now or at any time was cruel, inhuman, and unnecessary. We have heard no more of the banning of flowers in hospital service. At a joint meeting of the pulilicity committee and the publicity finance committee, held in New York, March 16, the campaign work was discussed at length. That part of the work look- ing to the procuration of subscriptions to the fund came especially under con- sideration. The cost of the "broad- sides" and other literatitre calculated to arouse interest and bring in sub- scriptions was gone into, and all in at- tendance were of the opinion that this literature was sadly ineffective in pro- portion to its cost. Chairman Asmus suggested that the appeal for subscriji- tions would be more productive if made of a pei-sonal character, and he pro- posed that the secretary be instructed to cover the country as far as possible in per.sonal appeal for subscriptions. A trip of this kind, Mr. Asmus thought, might entail a cost of ,$12 to $15 per day, but compared with what our broad- sides, with postage, were costing, he be- lieved the results would be l^eyond com- parison. Y'oiir secretary, therefore, mapped out a trip which took him tu- years, and 225 new mem- Ijers for the society. In every town visited, the florists were found to bo greatly interested in the campaign, anil it is safe to .say that we can count upon the trade to stand back of the society in a four-year campaign for publicity for llowpis. Frost Charts. The accompanying charts, showing the earliest dates and the average dates of the first killing frost In autumn have lieen prepared by the weather bu- reau. United States department of ag- riculture, from data based upon obser- vations made in the open countury se- cured from approximately 1,000 stations with records varying from 10 to "0 years. In chart 1. showing the average dates of the first killing frost in au- tumn, the country east of the Rocky mountains has been divided into sec- tions, the frost dates being represented by a five or six day period, as desig- nated by the irregular lines showin.c such dates and bounding the respective- section on the north and south. Due to the irregular topography -lAest of the Rocky moimtains, much diversity of data was apparent and it was fomicl impossible to draw corresponding lines. In chart 2, showing the earliest dates on which a killing frost has occurred in autumn, the arrangement of sec- tions is similar to that in chart 1, ex- cept that as dates were too diverse to allow closer comparison, the periods between the lines represent 10 or 11 days. 352 The American Florist. Sept. Frost Dates. Truckers and gardeners planning for late crops should be aided in determin- ing their "best bets" on the first frost by referring to this historical summary of frost occurrences in various sections, issued by the United Stales weatner bu- reau : •! Killing frost has never occurred ear- lier than September ]0 south of the ex- treme southwestern portion of South Dakota, extreme southern Minnesota, central Wisconsin, and the interior northern portion of lower Michigan. It has never occurred earlier than Octo- ber 1 south of the extreme north por- tions of Oklahoma and Arkansas. southern Tennessee, and the mountain districts of North Carolina and Vir- ginia. It has never occurred earlier than October 20 to the southward of the extreme northeastern portion of Texas, northern Louisiana, the cen- tral portions of Mississippi. Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, and eastern North Carolina. The chances are even that killing frost will not occur before September 15 in most of North Dakota, Montana, and the extreme northern portion of Minnesota. By the first few days in October, killing frost occurs on the av- erage one year in two as far south as the southern portion of Nebraska, southern and eastern Iowa, southern Wisconsin, most of the interior portion of lower Michigan, and throughout the greater part of New England. By Oc- tober 15 it may he expected in at least half the years as far south as the cen- tral portions of Kansas. Missouri, Illi- nois, Indiana, throughout eastern Ken- tucky and the mountainous sections of the Virginias. There is one chance in two, that kill- ing frost will not occur earlier than November 1 at the latitude of central Oklahoma, central Arkansas, and the northern portions of Mississippi, Ala- bama, Georgia, South Carolina, and eastern North Carolina. The chances are even that it will occur by November 15 a little south of the central portions of Texas and Louisiana and \vb\\ toward the southern portions of Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia. This does not mean that killing frost will occur in the localities and on the dates specified every other year, but that in the long run it occurs, as indicated, in half the years. There prevails in some sections a popular belief that in the season when frost may be expected, its occurrence is largely influenced by the phase of the moon, or other periodica! phenom- ena. Careful tabulation of fiosl data and its comparison with moon phases fails to disclose any such relation. All persons interested are therefore cau- tioned to watch, not the moon, but the forecasts issued by the weather bureau. seivation measure, the greenhouse veg- etable grower can. in many cases, sub- stitute cool crops for warm ones and enable himself to keep his plant in op- eration on the amovmt of fuel avail- able. Fall tomatoes, when grown as a greenhouse crop, require large quanti- ties of fuel to maintain the temperature necessary to their development, as the crop occupies the houses during the short cold days of early winter when the amount of sunshine available is very limited. Many greenhouse men regard fall tomatoes as a very tincer- tain crop as it does not yield as well as when grown in spring when the days are longer. The same is to a large ex- Greenhouse Manasrement-III. This is tbc tliiid ot a sciies ot inUrcBtiiii; articles by I/. C. Corbett and J. H. Beattle, United States Ueiiartment ot Agriculture. Wasb- ington, D. C, the first aud second having a|)- jieared in our issues of August 10 aud August 24 respectively. Practically twice as much radiation is required to maintain greenhouses at a temperature of 70° to 75° as for houses to be cairied at a temperature of 45° to 50°. With heating systems of equal efficiency, this means that it will require nearly twice the fuel to grow warm crops demanding the higher tem- perature than will be needed for a crop like lettuce, which may be grown be- tween 45° and 50° F. As a fuel con- Mrs. J. A. Peterson, Cincinnati, O. Pres.-Eleot Ladles' Society ot American Fl tent true ot cucumbers, and they re- quire an ^^\•er\ higher temperature than tomatoes. They are iisually grown as a spring crop, but those .growers who produce this crop in the fall can, by sulistitutmg .some cool crop, enable themselves to keep their plants in op- eration. CUCUMBEUS AND TO.A[ATOE,S. As possible substitutes for fall toma- toes and cucumbers, lettuce and cauli- flower are perhaps the most promising crops. While it is true that the market is usually well supplied with lettuce, there is a good demand for cauliflower. Other crops that will thrive at compar- atively low temperature, and which may be grown in place of high temper- ature crops, are radishes, chard, beets a.nd dandelion. Radishes are forced in practically all vegetable regions, aud as a rule, are in considerable demand. It is, however, an easy matter to overstock the mar- ket for radishes as the demand is lim- ited. Many vegetable men can profit- ably devote at lea.st a portion of their space to fall and winter radishes. The temperature required is even lower than that for lettuce. This vegetable is not subject to attacks from many insects or diseases, and is, on the whole, very easily grown. Beets may be .grown in the green- house when the conditions are similar to those suited to the growing of let- tuce. Greenhouse beets are in consid- erable demand both for the tops for greens and for the roots. They will, hoN\ever, come in competition with stored beets and with those grown in cold frames in the warmer portions ot the country, and it is not probable that it would be safe to devote any consid- erable space to their x^uUtvation with- out assurance that a market exists. SWIS.S CHARD AS A GREENHOUSE CROP. Swiss chard presents interesting pos- sibilities as a greenhouse crop This vegetable requires the same conditions as its relative, the beet, but owing to its fine quality when used as a salad plant, it should take well, and owing to its attractive appearance, it would be a good seller when once introduced The dandelion requires about the same conditions as lettuce, and is a crop that might readily be substituted for high temperature crops. The de- mand 'is somewhat limited, however but it is worthy of the attention of vegetable growers who are lacking for substitute crops for cucumbers and let- "while greenhouse grown cauliflower comes in competition with the southern and California grown product, t is a together probable that the market w 11 CO— e an the winter grown cauli- flower that the greenhouse men are able to produce. This vegetable is a coo^ crop demanding a temperature little hio-her than lettuce. While the plants are small, intercropping can be prac- ticed, using lettuce or radishes, which vUl be removed before the cauliflower attains sufticient size to interfere with these crops. GROWING CAULIi-LOWEK. In the past, the difficulty in securing good seed has deterred many green- house men from growing cauliflower. .,nd particular attention should be paid to securing seed of a satisfactory strain. The plants are started and handled in the same way as cabbage. Planting dis- tances vary from 15x15 to 24x24 inches. When intercropping is practiced, the cultivation must be such a.s to suit both crops. About the time the heads are formed, the leaves may be tied to- gether so as to protect the heads from the light, keeping them white, although in many cases this has not been neces- sary. It is altogether probable that by de- voting some space to one or more of the crops mentioned, the greenhouse man will be able to keep his plant m operation on the amount of fuel avail- able. The grower of cut flowers and ornamental plants is not, as a rule, sit- uated so that it is possible for him to substitute one crop for another, as his stock must be provided and set in the houses before the forcing season. Roses and carnations are planted in the house in midsummer. It is possible, however, to carry both of these crops at lower temperature than is the usual custom, resulting in somewhat slower development, but in a better product. Boston. AUGUSr SHOWS GOOD BKCORD. Business has started to improve and August developed much better than last year. The new crop of carnations has Ijegun to arrive and is bringing $2 a hundred. Asters are quite plentiful and selling as high as .^3 a hundred for the best. Gladioli are a drug on the market. Growers who specialize in bulbs are flooding the stores and hotels with the blooms at a very low figure, therefore, giving a grower who raises flowers for a living, a small chance to break even. Rubrum and Raster lilies igi8. The American Florist. 353 are in a great demand, selling for 4, 6 and 10 cents each. Sweet peas have practically gone for the season. Those that are in the market are of a very poor quality. Golden Glow chrysanthe- mums are arriving in small quantities and sell for 7.5 cents and %\ a dozen. NOTES. The first fail meeting of the gar- deners' and florists' club will be held in Horticultural hall on the evening of September 17. As several matters of importance will be discussed it is de- sired that a large attendance be pres- ent. At Penn's store, everyone is busy A\ ith funeral work. The duck farm, ar- I'anged in one of the windows, is at- tracting lots of attention. The Wm. W. Edgar Co. is cutting rubrum and Easter lilies. They also have a good crop of begonias and cycla- mens ready for market. The Mishawan greenhouses of Wo- burn. Mass., are sending to market some very good Golden Glow chrysan- themums and asters. Welch Bros Co. reports good business and is very much pleased with the svimmer trade. Ed Winkles is cutting from his new crop of Morning Glow carnations. S. K. G. Omaha, Neb. ADVANCE IN PRICKS PLANNED. The labor problem is growing to tao very serious with florists in this city and vicinity, the wages for common laborers paid at present being $18 to .$20 per week, and help hard to get at even that price. Many of the growers are considering the plan to curtail pro- duction and thereby reduce the num- ber of employes necessary to the opera- tion of their ranges. In speaking along these lines, J. J. Hess, of Hess & Swo- boda, says "It takes more to sell, more to heat and more for fertilizer to raise first-class roses than it does to raise trash, and It takes more attention." At this time florists here are planning to raise the price of flowers this fall, but .I'ust when the increase will go into ef- fect has not been announced, but they say it must come or they cannot con- tinue in business under existing condi- tions and increasing costs. Those closely in touch with the situation ex- press the opinion that a 2.5 per cent in- crease will meet the difficulty and if they show quality there will be no com- plaint as to prices in proportion. NOTES. Louis Rogers, a florist of this city, was seriously hurt and two of his com- panions were killed in an automobile accident near Milford, Ta., when their car turned over while going at a higli rate of speed. The party were on their way to Minnesota- where they intended to spend several weeks camping and fishing. The injured man was brought back to this city and is said to be re- covering. The leading florists of this city are well to the front amouff the liberal con-- tributors to the special fund being raised to pay for local advertising in the newspapers during the coming Lib- erty Ijoan campaign. A. E. L. Detroit. FLORISTS' CLUB ELECTS OFFICERS. The annual meeting and election of officers took place August 29 in connec- tion with the outing in the l>eautiful grove of the Breitmeyer Nursery & Landscape Co., near Rockwood, Mich. A more suitable and deliglitful location for such an event would be hard to find. There was a good attendance with President E. A. Fetters in the chair. He paid a high tribute to Ex-President Frank Danzer, whose death occurred August 20 and which was deeply re- gretted by the local craft. A commit- tee was appointed consisting of J. F, Sullivan, M. Bloy and George Doemling to draft suitable resolutions, copies to be sent to the bereaved family of the deceased and to his business associates. By a resolution unanimously adopted the American Peony Society will be in- vited to hold its next annual meeting in this city. The election of officers resulted as follows : J. F. Sullivan, president; M Bloy, vice-president; H. Forster, secre tary (re-elected); J. K. Stock, treas urer. The names of Walter E. Cooke Cleveland, O., and George Streit and M, Gibson were proposed for membership The Late E. A. Seidewitz. A hearty vote of thanks was tendered the Breitmeyer Nursery & Landscape Co. for the hospitality extended the membei's of the club and their families. CLUB OUTING. The annual outing was a most pleas- ing event and was participated in by about 20 florists, their families and friends, the total attendance being about 100. The programme of events was well arranged and successfully carried out under the supervision of M. Bloy and his committee. A list of the events and the names of the prize winners is as follows : Gi-nnd special prize for the largest number of representatives of an.v family attending the outing — A. Sylvester and family, first; F. Miesel and family, second; Dash, 100 yards, boys 10-14 years — Robert Ileisel, first; Pred Meisel. second. Dash, 100 yards, men — Myron Bloy. first; John Berlin, sec^ond. Dash, 50 yards, boys under 10 years — Sol Roseman. first; A. Sicrzchki. second. Dash. 75 yards, girls 10-14 years — Eleanor Meisel, first; Elvira Sylvester, second. Dash, 50 yards, girls under 10 years — Theresa Rnsoman. first; Nathely Roseman. second. Dash, 75 yards, men over 30 years — George Doemling. Dash. 75 yards. ladies — Mrs. Laura Dexter. Married ladies' race — Mrs. Doemling, first; Mrs. Berlin, second. Shoe string race — Fred Meisel. first; Barl Cooke, second. Tliree-legged race — John Berlin and M. Bloy. Tug-of-war — Won by team captained by J. Streit. Baseball — Retailers won from wholesalers. Score, 8 to 5. The printing of the programme was donated by E. A. Fetters, who also distributed cigars w'liich were enjoyed by all. The prizes were donated by the A. L. Randall Co., Chicago; Walter E. Ck)oke. Cleveland. O.. and Frank Holznagel. Joseph Streit, Peter Papes, Albert Pocbelon, Walter Taepke. George Doem- ling, R. W. Jean, John Breitme.ver & Sons and the Michigan Cut Flower Exchange. J. F. S. OBITUARY. Edwin A. Seidewitz, Edwin A. Seidewitz, of Baltimore, Md., one of the best known florists in that section, with a retail store in that city and a range of glass at Annapolis, Md., died at his home, August 24, from a bullet woimd in his right temple, self- inflicted. The deceased had been in poor health for more than a year, suf- fering from a nervous disorder, and it is believed that busines worries brought about by present-day conditions unbal- anced his mirld. Mr. Seidewitz was born in Baltimore 52 years agOj and for several years re- sided at Annapolis, where he built sev- eral houses and specialized in roses to quite an extent. The chrysanthemum Edwin .Seidewitz was named for him. He served as mayor of Annapolis and at the end ot his term returned to Bal- timore and opened the store on North Charles street, taking an active interest in its management up to the time of his death. He is survived by a widow, Mrs. Adelaide Seidewitz; a daughter, Adele; three sons, William E., Edwin W. and Albert R., and a sister, Mrs. Amelia Feiger. The Late Frank Danzer. -\t a meeting of The Detroit Florists' Club, August 29, 1918, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted : Whereas, Frank Danzer, a most cher- ished member and former president, has been called to the great beyond, and Whereas, our club through his un- timely end, has lost a valued, loyal and sincere worker in the ranks, there- fore, be it Resolved, that in the passing of Frank Danzer, the club has suffered an irreparable loss. His administration inuch cohesive work among the mem- bers, who at all times extended to him the highest praise for his successful efforts. Be it further. Resolved, That we tender to his be- reaved widow and children our heart- felt sympathy in their affliction, and that a copy of these resolutions be transmitted to them, and spread upon the records of the club. J. F. Sullivan, M. BLOT, A. J. Stahelin, Committee. Dr. Byron David Halsted. Dr. Byron David Halsted, formerly professor of botany at Rutgers College, at one time managing editor of the American Agriculturist, and contribu- tor of a number of interesting articles to The Ameiucan Fxorist, died at his home in New Brunswick, N. J., recently, aged 67 years. Dr. Halsted was a grad- uate of the Michigan Agricultural Col- lege at East Lansing in 1873 and later occupied the chair of botany at Ames College, Ames, la., joining the faculty at Rutgers in 188.9. Portland, Ore. — Henry Pfeifer has reopened his flower stand in the market house. Fairburv, N. Y. — The stock and im- plements at the range of the late Frank O'Brien have been sold at auc- tion. Decatur. III. — George C. Schmitt has moved to more commodious quar- ters on South Main street and will add two houses. SPRtNGFlEi.n, MA.SS. — John White, who had been in the florist business in this vicinity for many years, died August 2S\, aged 77 years. 354 The American Florist. Sept. 7, TheAmerican Florist EsTABLieHED 1885. Subacriptlon. United Bt&tea knd Mexico, tl.OO a year; Canada $2.00; Enrop^ and Countries in Postal Union, B2.50. When sending us cbangd of address always lend the old address at the same time. Advertiiing rates on application. From tbe first iisue Thb American FLOBisThss accepted only trade advertisemeuta. AdvertiMments must reach us Tueiday (earlier ^t possible) ai we po to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for tno minions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. "In God's name, cheerily on, courageous friends To reap the harvest of perpetual peace, By this one bloody trial of sharp war." THIS ISSUK 48 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS. Suggc'stioii.s for plant ffiowi'i-s 345 — Loi-raiue begonias 345 — Dahlias 34,?! — Early firing 345 — Cannas 346 — Anemone Japonicra 346 Tlie retail trade (illus.) 346 —Next week in tlie flower shop 346 — Feature the dahlia 346 — Seals and stickers 346 National publicity for flowers 348 Promotion bureau report 348 Frost charts (illus.) 351 I'^rost dates 352 Greenhouse management '..'.'.'. [352 Mrs. J. A. Peterson (portrait) ! .3,')2 Boston 352 Omaha 353 Detroit !!!.!!!.!'! 353 Obituary ' \ J353 — Edwin A. Seidewitz (portrait) !'!!!353 —Detroit Florists' Club resolution 353 —Dr. Byron David Halsted 353 I'ersonal 354 .Society of American florists ........... !354 .\merlcan Rose Society 354 Flowers essential ' ' ' ' [354 .Mid-west horticultural exhibition! !.!! 1 !!' 1 "354 btate fairs 354 S^'™so : .■.!:::.■;: : .'358 Milwaukee ^ _ _ 3^2 Cincinnati ..'..'.'...'.'.'.' 362 S't. Louis '..'.'..'.'.'.'.'. 363 San Francisco 364 Philadelphia '.'.'.',.'.' !366 New York qfto Plttsbursh SSn Rochester '.'.'.'.". S70 Providence wn Fort Wa.vne '.'.'.'.'.'.'..'.'.'.'.'." ZVi The seed trade '....'.'.....'.'.'.' 376 — Seedsmen classified by government 376 — British grown bulbs 376 The nursery trade '. , 330 —National Association of Gardeners..! 3,so — Cornuses in Bnglaud 380 —Park superintendents' convention m.sti)oi'ie,i .38(1 Market gardeners .'378 — Prices of indoor frnits and vegetables! ! 378 — Vegetable markets 378 — Potato waste in dirty cellars .378 —Tomato shipping methods ! . . ' 378 St. Paul -jon ^""'•■viiie !.!!!!!!!!!!!387 Cai\i\.^ plants in the south, are re- ported as making a good growth at the end of Aug-ust. The Pennsylvania and Ohio v.Uleys Mre yellow with golden rod, unmindful uf the poppies on the fields of France. .SOMB retailers in the residence dis- tricts of large cities are adding choice fruits and vegetables to their floral .stocks in trade. Personal. t/ieutenant David S. Ward, son of C. W. Ward. In the aircraft service, has returned and is in training at Fort Hamilton, N. Y. Joseph J. Lane of New Yoi-k, well- known in horticultural circles, and for- merly with the Garden Magazine, has an-ived safely overseas. Society of American Florists. UKP.MiT.MKXT OF PLANT UFGISTlt-VTION. Piililic notice is hereby given that, as no objections have ioeen filed, the fol- lowing plant registrations become com- plete : Ruses Premier, Victor, Golden Rule, and Mme Butterfly, by the B. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. Pyrethrums Rutherford, President Wilson, Sylvia, Pink Beauty, Rosy Morn, Cactus, Dainty, Favorite, Colum- l)ia. Delight, Rose Pearl, and Purity. liy Bobbink & Atkins. Rutherford, N. J -Seiit. ;!, T.nS. JoiiiX YOUNG. Sec'y. American Rose Society. DKl'.\l!TlIf;NT OF PLANT H(:GISTR.\TI0N. The follo-ning request for registra- tion of a rose has been received, and this has been approved by the rose reg- istration committee. Unless objections are received within three weeks from the date of this puijlication, the regis- tration will be i)ermanently accepted : Xame — Mrs. J. C. Ainsworth. Class, hybrid tea; parentage, sport of Mrs. Charles Russell. Description — Habit of plant, upright and vigorous; character of foliage, light green. leathery; free- dom . of growth and lia"idinesp. Tree .grower; flower, large: color, light rose l)ink; form, high built centre, fairly full; fragrance and bud, finely fragrant; Iietalage. 4.5 to 50 petals; freedom of bloom and lasting quality, remarkably free and most noticeable for keepini; qualities, .ibsolutely fadeless. The rose is similar to Mrs. Bayard Thayer, but is different in size. form, growth and color, and superior for the following reasons : Its fine form, open- ing freely and evenly; its excellent one shade of color. More vigorous and more easily propagated than Mrs. Charles Russell. (.'Signed) Cl.\T!k Bros.. Portland, Ore. E. A. White. Sec'y. Flowers Essential. Oui- attention has been called to .1 long article by Bernard M. Raruih ad- vocating the reduced use of flowers and other .so-called luxuries. Flowei-s being necessary to human life, the people will regard this effusion in much the same light as Frank H. "V'anderlip's empty utterances on floral extravagance last fall. The place of flowers in the hearts of the people is well shown in the fol- lowing from the Philadeiiihia North .\merican of August 26: "When the white sheet was removed from the body of a soldier in the Camp Dix dead house the stiff fingers clutched a bunch of wild flowers. K few hours before death he had asked the niu-se to push his cot where he could see the sun go down back of the New Jersey pines. When the doctor told him he was about to die he made no reply, and continued to gaze out into the twilight as it deep- ened into darknes.s. Then he asked the nurse to pick him some wild flowers, ju.'-t outside the window and. when she did. ho said. 'I used to pick them at home.' The night nurse came on duty and was told what the doctor had said, and that the dying soldier had no near kin to notify. A few minutes before he died he whispered. T feel lomrly.' The night nurse had noticed him fondling the flowers, 'like those he used to pick at home." .and she did not have the heart to take them from his hand be- fore the attendants carried the body aw.ty." , .. Many authoi-ities say the w.ii- will be followed by a prolonged perii- i;erlntendeut -^ llnrii-ulture. Imcorlant to Subscribers. The date t>n the yellow address label oa .your copy of THE .4MF.BICAN I'T>0R1ST will show when your subscription expires. Please renew subscription promptly on expiration, to make certain of receiving your copy of each Issue, igi8. The American Florist. 355 Wants,ForSalc,Etc. One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. Tor Plant Advs., Ser Ready Reference Section. Where answers are to be mailed from this ol£c« enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc. Help AVanted — Night temperature man: one who understands boilers; good wages to right party. Address United State« Cut Flower Co„ E^lmlra, N, Y. Help Wanted — Experienced man for general greenhouse work on private place. State references and wages in application Address Box ::.->:(. Lake Forest, III. Wanted — Men or women, part or all time, to solicit orders for fruit and or- namental trees, roses, shrubbery, etc. Big demand; highest commissions; big specialties, free outfit. C. H. WeekH Nur-seiy Co. Newark, New York State. Situation Wanted — l!j first-class i; rower and manager to take charge of either commercial or private place; best of references; age 40; married, no fam- il.v; eleven years in present position: caii come to work at once. Address J. K. Florist, 1.J N. Heeoh St., Oxford, O. Help Wanted A good, reliable, all around grower of potted plants, Carnations Chrysanthe- mums, Sweet Peas and Calls Lilies, must be a sobir and industrious man. State wages and references in first letter. ■ -!.<> T^i ■ ^ care Hobbs' Building La DO I rlorist, joliet, ill. HELP WANTED Stock Clerk wanted for Seed Store. Must have at least five years experi- ence and furnish good reference. State age and salary expected in first letter, j n. SIMON & SON 438 Market St , Philadelphia, Pa. Situation Wanted By all around grower, single; have 22 years' experience. Address Key 927, care American Florist. Situation Wanted Expert storeman, capable of taking charge. Over 45 years of age, in perfect health and active as a man of 35. Key 926, care American Florist. Help Wanted Good gardener and flor- ist for place in Iowa. State full particulars in first letter. Key 925, care American Florist. HELP WANTED Saleslady for Montana store. $100 per month to start. Address Key 924, care American Florist. FOR SALE Greenhouse Glass Special Glean-up Prices 16x22 in. 16x18 " 14x18 " 14x16 " 12x12 " 10x12 " 10x10 " 8x12 " 8x10 ■' $4.50 per 1 4.50 •• 4.50 " 4.50 " 3.50 " 3.50 " 3.00 " 3.00 " 3.00 " 10,000 Mrs. Cbis, Riisscll tdicli PIhIs WANTED Will pay good price for first class stock. Get in touch with us quick. Wire or write. Key 928, care American Florist Mention the American Florist whenwriting \ few boxes of each size Rafters, IL' and 1^ inch wrought iron piping. Garland iron gutters and Evans ventilating machines. W K I T E V O R PRICES PETER REINBERG 30 East Randolpli St., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist whenwriting OFnCIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels Actual size of le;if 2WibU inches. FOR CUT FLOWERS: In two colors on 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, 81.5U. Cash with order. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist whenwriting 4.4.4.^.»4i,i.4.4.4.^4.4.». I .. I .. I .. l .. I .. I .. I .. I .. I .4- * * * * * * I Should be Shipped as Early as Possible. * * * All Florists' Stocks and Supplies * * Move There will be much congestion of freight and express this fall and all shipments will be subject to delay. Seeds, Bulbs, Plants and Supplies While the Conditions are Favorable. * * 4* * - t 356 The American Florist. Sepl, 7, *************4'********';' Early lavender King Gnatlyrcdii.-cd. Burpee's Sweet Peas New Winter Flowering Spencers. The coal problem is one of great concern to the commercial florist, and there appears to be no alternative, except to pro- duce such crops as can be grown with the smallest amount of heat. Sweet Peas can be successfully grown under conditions that would not allow production of other popular flowers. We recommend to our florist friends that they sow Sweet Peas under glass for a commercial winter crop Sweet Pets are the logical paying crop for the coming winter. They may be grown with very little heat. WHITE 3395 Burpee's Early Sankey. Maguiflcent white. Black seeded. '/2 or... 76c; oz., $1.25; '4 lb., $3.75; lb., $12.50. 3396 Burpee's Early Snowstorm. The best of the white-seeded, ijitrly-flowering Spencers yet iiuroduci'd. The flowers are of great size and substance, beautifully waved and are borne in great protnsion Vi oz., $1.00; y-, $1.75; Vt lb., $e.O0: ib., $20.00. CREAM 3381 Burpee's Early Canary Bird. This is a srilenUid, rich, deep cream or primrose ooloreil self, ^i o/,., 76c; V. oz., $1.25; oz., $2.00. 3391 Burpee's Primrose Beauty. An attractive and pleasing shade of deep primrose, flushed with rose yj o/.., 75c; oz., $1.25; ^ lb,, $1.50; lb $15.00. LIGHT PINK 3385 Burpee's Early Lovliness. The color is white, the entire llnwrr hein" sutlu-eii SI, ft piuk until it reaches the edges, which are distiiicilv pie.ii.-ed with rose-pink. H oz,, 75c; oz., $1.25; H lb,, $3.75; lb,, $12.50. 3397 Burpee's Early Sweet Briar. Color a lovely shade of piuk thiouohout, but with a soft salmon or amber suffusion, this being more accentuated in the younger flowers and buds, !4 oz., 7Sc; H oz,, $1.25; "z, $2.00. _ DEEP PINK 3384 Burpee's Early Enchantress. It is a bright rose-pink, be- coming deeper toward the edges of standard and wings, gradually sofieiiin" ill tone toward the center of the flower. H oz,, 75c; oz., $1.25; Vi lb, $3.75; lb,, $12.50. 3390 Burpee's Early Pink Beauty. A soft rose-pink on white "round, richer toward the edges, gradually softening in color as it reaches the center of standard and wings, Vi oz,, 75c; oz,, $1.25; "i lb., $3.75; lb,, $12.50. ROSE PINK 3383 Burpee's Early Empress. This is a magnificent flower of largest size, A most distinct and glorious shade of bright deep rose- pink. H o/.. $1.00; oz.. $1.75; V^ lb., $6.00; lb-, $20.00. CREAM PINK 3382 Burpee's Early Daybreak. The color is a pleasing shade of rich rose-pink on cream ground, the c lor becoming deeper toward the edge of standard and wirms. H oz., 75c; Vi oz., $1.25; oz., S2.00. 3396a Burpee's Early Sunburst. The color is a pleasing shade of rich pink becoming Imtiier t.,ward the base of standard and wines. The entire Bower is sullused with soft amber and salmon. '4 oz,, 75c; "z,,$1.2S; '4 lb,, $3.75; lb,, $12.50. Early Sankey. Greatly reduced ^ CRIMSON and SCARLET { 3386 Burpee's Early King, .t glowing, rich, bright crimson, Vi oz., * 75c; oz,, $1.25; M lb,, $3.75; lb., $12.50. T 3394 Burpee's Rosy Mom. The color is a pleasing shade of rose jL with crimson-scarlet standard, immense flowers, ^oz,,50c; oz,, 85c; X '4 lb,, $2.50, lb,, $8.00. X ROSE I 3393 FordhOOk Rose. This lovely variety is a charming shade of * rosv carmine, Vj oz,, 50c; oz,, 85c; H lb,, $2.50; lb,, $8.00. T LAVENDER * 3389 Fordhook Pink. .\ distinct shade of pink suffused with lav- **• eiider throughout, I'lider rirtih' ial light it is particularly pleasing. * Vi oz,, 50c; oz,, 85c; H lb , $2.50; lb,, $8.00. T 3391a Burpee's Early Princess, l olor a lovely shade of soft laven- j, der suffused mauve, A color in great demand. The flowers are most a attract velv fluted or waved, Vi oz., $1.00; oz,, $1.75; Vi lb,. $6.00; X lb., $20.00. 4- 3399 Burpee's Early Zephyr. Hriefly described as a silvery blue 4" self, Vj oz., 75c; ^ OZ-, $1.25; <■/.. $2.00; M lb., $6.00. * 3392 Burpee's Early Lavender King. A flrst-class lavender has been loh ■ !^' 'I'liis glo $1.00; oz„ $1.75; Hlb., $6.00; lb.', $20. * BLUE 3380 Burpee's Early Blue Bird. Ths is a charming shade of blue. * newhni similar to Wedgwood, M oz,, 75c; H oz-, $1-25; oz., $2.00. T MAUVE * 3388 Burpee's Early Mauve Beauty. Color a pleasing shade of * V mauve. Charming under arlifi,;ial light, "ii oz,, 75c; Hoz>. $1.25; T $2.00. BICOLOR * 3398 Yarrawa. The color is a bright rose-pink with a clear, creamy T -grown seei exclusively, Oz,, $0.75; Ji lb., $2.40; || have great pleasure in offering * etyisarich, true, deep * * he most popular color ^ osv-pink standard with ju ,$1.00; H. Ib.,$3.75; 4. lb,, $8.00 3387 Fordhook Pink and 4-lii. pot, $12 per 100, Kentia Belmoreana, S-ln. pot, $20 per 100. Eentia Forsteriana, 3-in. pot, $20 per 100. Eentia Forsteriana, 4-ln. pot, S6 per doz. Eentia Belmoreana, 4-in. pot, $6 per doz. Eentia Forsteriana, 6-in. pot, $12 per doz. Begonia Chatelaine lOO too 2^ inch I 5.00 4 inch $15.(0 3 inch 10.00 5 inch 25.00 Eentia Belmoreana, 51n. pot. $12 per doz. Eentia Forsteriana, 6-ln. pot, $2 each. Eentia Forsteriana, made up, 5-ln. pot, 76c to $1 each. Livistona Rotondifolia, 4-ln., $6 per doz. Livistona Rotundifolia, 5-In., $9 per doz. Livistona Rotundifolia, 6-iQ., $1.26 each. Fhoenix Roebelenii, 5-in. pot, $1 each. Pandanus Veitcllii, 4 inch, SOceach. " " 5-inch, 75o to $1.00 each. " 6inch, $1.25 each. " " 7-inch, $2.00 each. Dracaena Massangeana, 4-1d. pot, $50 per 100. Dracaena Massangeana, 6-in. pot, 75c to $1 ea. Grotona, 4-ln., $4.80 per doz. " &-in., $0 per doz. " 6-ln., $1 to $1.60 each. English Ivy, 4-ln., $15 per 100. Smilax, 2i4-in., $3 per 100. Primula Obconica. 3-iiioh per 100, S7.00 Baby Primula Malacoides. a^j-inoh per 100. 5.00 Zi-in. Own Root Rose Stock Aaron Ward Killarney Brilliant White Killarney Milady Richmond $ 7.50 per 100; 70.00 per 1000. $ 7.00 per 100; 65.00 per 1000. S^-in. Own Root Rose Stock White Killarney Ophelia Aaron Ward Sunburst Killarney Brilliant Milady 1 Richmond I $ 11.00 per 100; 105.00 per 1000. $ 10.50 per 100; 100.00 per 1000. PoehlmannBros.Co 72=74 E. Randolph Street, CHICAGO. L. D. Phone, Randolph 35. 358 The American Florist. Sept. 7, w^J'^x^x^^^^^,fIHIA — Be.st in tliis marlset. Per doz (rood, extra lon^ $2.00 Good, medium $100 to 1.50 i;ood, sliort 50 to .75 HOOSIER BEAITI. OI'HF.I.I-V, SVNMUISST, WHITE Klb- l,AKNBV — Per 100 Long stems ?6.00 to $S.OO (lood, medium 5.00 Good; short 3.00 to 4.00 In buying direct from tile grower you are a.s.sured ot fresh stoeli at all times and the most even run of quality possible. g^WRITE FOR OUR SPECIAL QUOTATIONS ON ROSES IN 1000 LOTS. NOTICE We flose at 5 o'clock week days and all day Sunday. Week Ua.vs S A. M. until 3 P. M. BASSEH & WASHBIRN LONG DISTANCE PHONE: OFFICE AND STORE „„..„...., ., JrS*L 'o'^™ „..,«., ■„. "8 N. Wabash Ave., CBICAfiO, ILL. Cblcago. iai-.i:s .\i!K IX i.Ai!(;i': m rnv. liu.ses are more plentiful this.ueeli than they Yia.'/e been for some time, but are moving nicely and clean up as well as can be expected under the existing market conditions. American Beauty ro.^es are good property and are selling at high prices in the fancier graders, with no surplus when the stores close at night. Mrs. Chas. Russell and Co- lumbia are quite plentiful and are reaching the market in splendid condi- lion. compared to a week ago. Some particularly fine champ "W'ciland and Sunburst are obtainable, not to men- lion the choice My Maryland and Mr.s. iJeorge Shawyer that are offered. Hoosier Beauty are in ample supply and are to be had in large lots at special low prices, owing to the heavy cuts, K.iiuy Milady appear hi lie plentiful, liiit ,ue in good demand and holding their own. Killarney Brilliant, Ophe- lia. Hearst. Double White Killarney, While Killarney, Richmond and Ward all: in good .supply and, like the other varieties mentioned above, have shown a marked improvement in (luality the past few days. Gladioli are in large supply, but the daily receipts are grad- ually becoming smaller, and the ((uality is better than the early slock. Asters are reaching the market in large num-. bers, and fancy .stock is obtainable in Ibis line. Carnations are more numer- iius, but are not moving any l4 per dozen. The first white chrysanthemums made their ap- jiearance here this week. Green goods are in large enough supply to fill all orders. Fancy smilax is oV>tainable in ,|iianlit\' this week. ,\OTKS. George .Stullery made his annual auto trip to the Eagle river territory, Wis- consin, last week, bringing back about 400 pounds of high-grade birch bark, and arrangements were made for heav- ier shipments later. This bark is used during fall and winter in the making of flower baskets, etc. J. 10. Morichard, who formerly cov- ered the southern teriitory for the S. S. Pennock Co., Philadelphia. Pa., is call- ing on the trade here this week. He is better known as "the smiling French- man." A. T. Pyfer, manager of A. T. Pyfer & Co.. celebrated his fortv-sixth birth- day August 20. igi8. The American Florist. 359 PETER REINBERG Wholesale Florist 30 East Randolph St., Lon^ Distance Phones central I iSfS Russell--Weiland--Ophelia--Etc. Lilies, Valley. Complete Line of Greens. Buy Direct From the Grower. CURRENT PRICE LIST MRS. CHAS. RUSSELI> Per 100 Specials $15.00 to $18.00 Select 12.00 iledium S.On Short 4.00 to 6.00 RICHMOIVD Per 100 Select $8.00 Medium $ 5.00 to 6.00 Short 3.00 to 4 00 MILADY Per 100 Select $8.00 Medium $ 5.00 to 6.00 Short 3.00 to 4.00 Killarney f x,,n« White KiUarney. . „ , . Per I'So „a Killarney Brillian, ffj-jf^^' • ; ■,;.■.■.■.•.■;.•.•. J5.00 to ^6: My Maryland. . ghort 3.00 to 4 00 Champ AVeilanil..| Sunburst ( Select 8.00 „ . ,, -^Medium 6.00 Ol'""*"" ) Short 4.00 ROSES Asters Carnati Hurrisii 12 Valley Smllax per doz. string Adiautuni Asparas'us, per bunch 50c to 75c Bn.xwood per bunch, 35c Galax, bronze and I.eucothoe Sprays ^^^x^^x^^^^^^^^^^^J'^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^*^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^w^J'^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^Jr^^^^' if WH9LESALE-GD,?WEDS s/^CUT FL9WEDS^^ PLANTS li 182 North Wabash Avenue L. n. Phone, Randolph 031 CHICAGO In Excellent Supply at $4.00 to $15.00 per 100. Columbia $4 to $20 per 100 Sunburst $4 to $12 per 100 Sprengeri Per bunch, 35c to 50c Russell $4 to $20 per 100 Roses-Our Selection $3 per 100 Adiantum Fancy long, per 100, 75C tO $1 PJumosus Gladioli $3 to $5 per 100 Asters $2 to $4 per 100 Ferns Per 1000, $2.50 Brilliant S4 to $12 per 100 Valley $6 per 100 Galax Per 1000, $1.25 Adiantum California Extra fancy, per lOO, $1.50 Ophelia $4 to $12 per 100 Easter Lilies $10 to $15 per lOO Leucothoe Sprays 75c "We Have It" if it is Obtainable in the Great Chicago Market. 360 The American Florist. Sept. llliiilMUllIUIIillillliDlll WIETOR BROS. 162 N.Wabash Ave., L. D. Phone Randolph 2081 Chicago IMI^B> ®XJP»F»Iv'ir oir Roses in All The Leading Varieties CURRENT PRICE LIST— ss.^J^h'nV,°v^„W' Without Notice. Mas. CHAS. RUSSELL. Per 100 Fancy $8.00 to $10.00 Good 5.00 to 7.00 RICHMOND, KILLARNEY BRILLIANT. White— KILLARNEY— Pink. Per 100 Extra Special $8.00 Select 7.00 Fancy 6.00 Medium 5.00 Short $3.00 to 4.0C Ml SUNBURST AND OPHELIA. Per 100 Extra Special $8.00 Select 7.00 I'ancy 6.00 Good 5.0O Short 4.00 MINIATURE ROSES. Baby DoU $2.00 to $3.00 Klgar 2.00 to 3.00 ROSES. OUR SELECTION 4.00 CARNATIONS. Per 100 I''.Tncy $3.00 Good 2.00 MISCELLANEOUS. Per 100 \'uUey $6.00 to $8.00 Lilies 12.50 to 15.00 r_erns. per 1,000 3.00 .Suiilax, per doz. strings 2.50 Artianttim 1.00 Galax (bronze and green), per 1,000.. 1.50 Asparagus Sprengeri, bunch 60 Asparagus Plumosus, buuch 50 Boxwood, per lb 86 Other Green Gooda Market Rates. mil Provost Marshal General Crowder declined to change the date of the 18-45 drai't regi.stry in Illinois, because it conflicts with the primary election, so September 12 stands as registration day. Among those in the wholesale market who will register on September 12 are : N. J. Wietor, Charles Erne, AUie Zech, Joseph Foerster, A. T. Pjfer, John Michelsen, John Risch, Paul Klingsporn, H. B. Kennicott, J. E. Poll- worth. T. E. Waters, Fred Hoerber, John Kruchten, Henry Kruchten. Ar- chie Spencer. George Fisher, Harry Manheim, Guy Reyburn, Michael Fre- res, Fred Ottenbacher, Bert Cole, Max Aivizzus, Robert Northam, Frank Ay- res, Otto Goerisch, William Lorman, BUI Marshall, Max Ringier. Adolph Benesch and Albert Koehler. A. L. Vaughan, Chas W. McKellar, Philip Schupp, A. L. Randall. E. F. Winterson, August Poehlmann, O. Johnson, E. C. Amlins. Peter Reinberg. W. P. Kyle, George Reinberg, Otto W. Freese, John Enders, George Poehlmann, A. C. Kohlbrand and D. S. Musser are above the new draft age. The Florists' Club will meet at the Randolph hotel, Thursday evening. September .5. at S o'clock. This meet- ing ha.*; been designated as "Retailer's Night" and several of the prominent dealers have promised T. E. Waters, chairman of the good-of-the-club com- mittee, to prepare and read a paper. The club has been officially selected to represent all branches of the trade in connection with the fourth liberty loan campaign, which starts September 2S iind continues for three weeks. F. Lau- fteoechlager has been appointed Chair- jmao of the florists' trades division. n a few years ago. Mrs. Chas. W. McKellar was injured quite severely last week when her hand was caught in an electric washing ma- chine and was cut between the thumli find first finger. Percy Jones, Inc., is strong on fancy asters, which are in brisk demand, es- pecially from out-of-town points. The shipping ti'ade is more than holding its own here. SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX $3.00 per Case. PERPETUATED SHEET MOSS I'er b.'iu (100 square fcL-l) |f3 50 NATURAL LOG MOSS Per h:is ,10J square leet) E. A. BEAVEN, ^^"'^^S ALABAMA Louis Finnermann, of the Grossberg- Tyler-Finnermann Co., is back from a most successful business trip and is again attending to his duties at the store. H. B. Kennicott, president of Kenni- cott Bros. Co., and wife will leave short- ly on a combined business and pleasure trip to Clearwater, Fla. Chauncey Elwood Sanders, formerly with A. Lange, who is with the Amer- icfin troops in Fi-ance, has been wounded in action. Andrew Chronis of the Alpha Floral Co. is the proud father of a baby boy Mho arrived at his home last week. Miss Zandra Anderson has returned f from her vacation and is again on deck at the John Kruchten Co.'s store. William Johnson is back on the job at A. L. Vaughan & Co.'s store after enjoying a well-earned vacation. O. A. & L. A. Tonner are receiving a good supply of choice gladioli, which are in lirisk demand. The American Bulb Co. received its first shipment of Holland bulbs this week, via England. Ernest Rober. Wilmette, is asking creditors for more time, hoping to avoid bankruptcy. George Reinberg's shipments include a good sui)ply of fanc.v smilax. I9I8. The American Florist. 361 a-fc^-fc-fc'fc'fc^'fc'i ^^^^S^^^^^^5^2 SSSSS^Z ^^32SCS32^^^SS No (SHiortage Her© — liea^vy «Svii)i>ly A.=l Qtaallty COLUMBIA - - RUSSELL and Other Good Summer Roses. NEW CROP OF CARNATIONS STEMS LITTLE SHORT, BUT FLOWERS GOOD. Yellow Golden Glow Chrysanthemums If You Want Good Stock and Good Treatment Send Your Orders To Us! Big cut of Columbia-Russell-Ophelia-MontroseSunburst-Hearst-Double White Killarney-Double Pink Killarney-Weiland-Killarney Brilliant-Pink Killarney-Rich- mond-Milady and Ward Roses to offer in addition to other seasonable stock part- icularly Gladioli -Valley- Asters - Candytuft - Gypsophila - Daisies - Galax-Feverfew- Harrisii-Asparagus-Sprengeri-Adiantum and other Seasonable Stock and Greens. i^"We have the only good White Killarney to be found in this market. YOU CAN INCREASE YOUR PROFITS AND BUSINESS BY SENDING ALL YOUR ORDERS DIRECT TO CHICAGO'S MOST UP-TO-DATE AND BEST LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE Quality Speaks Louder Than Prices. J. A. BUDLONG 184 North Wabash Ave., Corner Lake St., CHICAGO. GUT FLOWERS ROSES, VALLET and CARNATIONS A Specialty WHOLESALE Grower of Prices As Low As Others. i^^SHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION.'^i daily touch with market conditions, and when a decline takes place you can rely upon orders sent us receiving such benefit!. C. L. Washburn is speaking' a good word here and there for C. M. Moder- well, who is a candidate for the. repub- lican nomination for representative in congress in the tenth district. Mr. Moderwell was one of the men on the fuel administration last winter, who was responsible for the growers re- ceiving coal enoug-h to tide them over until the crisis was passed. Zech & Mann are having a heavy out-of-town demand for stock which is keeping the force busy at all times. Among the rose offerings at this house are noted particularly fine Mrs. Chas. Russell and Columbia. Allie Zech and wife, who are enjoying their vacation in an auto trip through Missouri, are expected home this week. A. Miller is another man in the trade who is busy electioneering. His father- in-law, John J. Bielman, is the regular republican candidate, the loyalist plat- form, for aissociate judge of the munici- pal court at the primary election Sep- tember 11. He was prominent in city affairs under the Busse administration. Peter Reinberg is again a candidate for president of the county board on the democratic ticket, and his many friends in the trade .ire doing all they can to pass the good word along so he will be successful at the primaries, September 11. Poehlraann Bros. Co. is supplying its trade with extra choice roses in all the leading varieties, including a splendid cut of American Beauty. Carnations are arriving in fair supply at this house, and are of good quality for early season stock. Wietor Bros, will have a magnificent cut of chrysanthemums and pompons No. 1 Size 1000 $1.50 3000 4.00 ^^^ 5000 6.25 i^ 5^ 5^^ No. 2 Size ^_j^_ 1000 $1.25 JL0SV 3000 3.25 -^^^ - „« No. 3 Rosebud Sticke . ,^ 5000 5.00 .ST ,/WIT FLOWER Electros of either size, $i.00 ea. TheJOHNHENRYGO. No. 1 Rosebud Sticker inted in blue ink on gummed paper. LANSING MICHIGAN Mention the American Florist ivhemvriting this season for the stock in their green- houses is in the height of perfection and the outlook is most encouraging for heavy fall crops. The Chicago Flower Growers' Asso- ciation is marketing a heavy cut of choice Milady roses, in addition to a complete line of all other seasonaljle stocks, including- heavy shipments of gladioli. ,J. A. Budlong is cutting some of the finest Golden Glow chrysanthemums ever seen in this market and is receiv- ing as high as $4 per dozen for the best grade. Erne & Co. are featuring a large col- lection of out-door stock in addition to their regular line. Some extra fancy gladioli are seen at their store this week. 362 The American Florist Sept. ?5 ■-'-'•^-''<-'^'-^^^-'-^~---~'--~-~-^~~~~^-'-'-^^---^-^----^ 7^AAAAAAAA^Vk~t i For Your Supply of z CLT FLOWERS E c H liemember when ordering that our line is so complete that it includes every item offered in the Great Chicago Maricet. & The employes of Vaughan's Oreon- houses, Western Springs, had a flag- raising: recently with appropinate exer- cises. The service flag- in the office win- dow carries seven stars in honor of James LaMond, Frank Schmidt, Otto Huber, 'Wm. Giffert. Wm. Gregory. V. L. Barnes and Philip Thorsen. Kyle & Foerster, who liave been en- gaged in the v/holesale commission busi- ness since September 20, 190£>, have dissolved partnership by mutual agree- ment, William P. Kyle retiring from the firm. Joseph Foerster will continue the business under the old Arm name of Kyle & Foerster. W. N. Rudd and wife will attend the annual convention of the American As- sociation of Cemetery Superintendents at Rochester. X. Y.. September 11-14. Mr. Rudd, who is president of the as- sociation, returned from an extended fishing- trip up the Gunnison, Septem- ber 4. Anton Then has returned from a sev- eral weeks' stay in California. Milwaukee, Wis. Cincinnati. TKADE G(X>1> CONSIDERI.NG .SEASON. The demand is excellent for summer. There is an adequate supply of stock, while the call is steady and active. Roses are fairly plentiful and carna- tions are now in a supply that is fairly g-ood. They have been selling well. .Xorthern and New York asters are in the market and are proving good prop- erty. Easter lilies may be had, but they are not very plentiful. Gladioli are in a good svipply: some excellent stock is coming into the market from the north. NOTES. ''. E. Critchell arrived home from St. Louis the middle of last week. He had been held up by bad roads that made driving almost impossible. His establishment has been getting in some excellent cuts of asters from New York state and had a good market for them. Clarence J. Ohmer and wife, and son, James, drove through from their home at West Palm Beach, Fla., to this city. They are the guests of E. G. Gillette and wife. Chas. Windram has returned from Fi-ance for training in this country, for s|)ecial work "over there." B. E. Ruch, of Shreveport, La., was in thi-s city last week. Kd Kavanaugh le.aves for Camp Sherman this week. H. New H.wen, Conn. — Imijrovements are being made at the stores of J. J. McQuiggan and Myer Wilson, both in- teriors being finished in white. Loui.sviiXE, KY.— Frank Pontrich, for the past 34 years connected with the Nanz & Neuner Co., died at his home at St. Matthew.s, Ky., recently. TRADE CONDITIONS UNCHANGED. Business conditions for the last week in August were much the same as those preceding it; local demand still at low ebb, while the shipping- trade began to show new life, although nothing to get excited about. The market is well sup- plied in all lines, especially roses, in all lengths, and asters of inferior grade. The oversupply of both rubrum and Easter lilies has diminished so that sup- plj' and demand are again well bal- anced. Indoor carnations are more plentiful, but dtie to short stems and inferior blooms, do not yet cut much of a figure. More asters of real good quality could be moved to good advan- tage. With two holidays, Sunday and Labor day, following each other, busi- ness for this week did not commence till Tuesday. Both wholesalers and retail- ers kept open till noon to get out such orders as were on file. With the open- ing of all public schools. September ?<, which has a tendency to force many summer resorters back to the city, we now look to the time when conditions should take a turn in our favor. NOTES. Many of the local craft, who must register September 12, and especially the "bachelors", are wondering- just what is in store for them. Several are in business, and there would be quite a change should they be called for ac- tive service. Gust Rusch &. Co. are adding another star to their service flag; Oscar Meyer, of the store force, who just reached his twenty-first birthday, had to report August 31. Gust is also one of the many who must register September 12. A t the Brown Deer plant of the Hoi ton & Hunkel Co., a large pile of screen- ings, said to contain 3,000 tons has be- come heated and must be rehandled in order to save it from ruination. Outside of funeral work, things have been rather quiet of late with the J. M. Pox & Son, Inc.; still they do their share by always having a fine window display of seasonable stock. Art Leidiger, of the Edlefsen-Leidiger Co.. will again ofliciate as assistant superintendent of the horticultural de- partment at the Wisconsin state fair, September 9-14. It was glad news to all of us, when we learned that C. C. Pollworth was elected a director of the S. A. F. at the recent convention. He is deserving of the honor. The regular florists' club meeting will be held at Kurtz Bros., September 5. The organizing of a state florists' asso- ciation will come up for final action. Fi-ed Bliese. of the Waukesha Floral Co., who was a visitor the past week, says their place is in fine shape for the new season. B. O. IlABTrOKD, Conn.— J. A. Brodrib has decided to close his range during the coming winter. A N N 30 E. Randolph St. CHICAGO Long Distance Phones ; Centra} 3283 Our Offerings Include : ROSES. COLUMBIA RUSSELL White KlUarney Pink Killamey Milady Sanborst Sha^vyer Ward Ophelia Killamey Brilliant MINIATURE ROSES. Ccelle Brnnner LILIES A lieary all-the-year-ronnd supply of choice stock. MISCELLANEOUS. GLADIOLI Valley Cattleyas Calendulas ASTERS Gypsophila GREENS. Pluinosus Galax, bronze Sprengerl , Ferns I I Adiantiuni Smilax i igiS. The American Florist. 363 i H | g |« lHlHte | g l l«lH l » ll HllH l |gEBl[§llllg|gEBl'Jiaiaili asll«l l «tel»l« ll«ll»ll«ll«l«ll"ll"tell"l"ll"fe 5 If .W«(i5W ^Xo =^*=^^«t"-^^ TSiOX INC. ^^3|r^ phones: CENTRAL 2571 - AUTOMATIC 48-734-CEHTRAL 2572 161 North Wabash Ave, Chicago CURRENT PRICE LIST— ?^,Vh'„"*t*No{'.oe.'-'^ AMERICAN BEAailES. Per doz. Eltra luue Slums $5.00 Stems 48 iDches 4.00 Stems 30 to 36 inches 3.00 Stems 24 Inches 2.60 Stems 18 to 20 inches 2.00 Stems 12 Inches $1.00 to 1.80 Short stems 100, 4.00 to 6.00 MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL Per 100 Special $2o.00 Select $15.00 to 20.00 Medium 8.00 to 12.00 Short 4.00 to 6.00 ROSES. Richmond, special $11. 0<) select 8.00 medium $5.00 to 6.00 short 3.00 to 4.011 Milady, special $10.00 select 8.00 medium $5.00 to 8.00 short 3.00 to 4.00 Klllarney Brilliant. ' special '..... $10.00 select 8.00 medium . ,$5.00 to 6,00 sliort ... 3.00 to 4.00 ROSES — Continued Per 100 Ophelia, special $10.00 select 8.00 medium $5.00 to 6.00 short 3.00 to 4.00 White Klllarney, special $10.00 select 8,00 medium $5.00 to 6.00 short 3.00 to 4.00 Killarney, special $10.00 select 8.00 medium $5.00 to 6.00 short 3.00 to 4.00 Mrs. Ward, special $10.00 select 8.00 medium $5.00 to 6.00 short 3.00 to 4.00 Sunburst, special $10.00 select 8.00 medium $5.00 to 6.00 short 3.00 to 4.00 Ceclle Brunner $2.00 to 3.00 agar 2.00 to 3.00 Baby Doll 2.00 to 8.00 ROSES, OUR SELECTION 4.tlO Extra special roses billed accordlngrly. CARNATIONS, GLADIOLI MISCELLANEOUS, Per 100 A-ters 2.00 to 4.00 Gyi)sophila. per bunch 75 to 1.00 Valley $6.00 DECORATIVE, Plumosus strings $0.50 to $0.78 Pliimosus per bunch .35 to .50 Spiengeri " " Adiantum, fancy long... per 100 Smilax per doz. Ferns per 1,000 Galax ' Mexican Ivy * Leucothoe sprays 75e Boxwood, per lb 25c: cases 5.00 1.00 2.50 2.60 1.25 7.50 Q QIQIQ QIQIQiQIQIESiESliaamBB BQiQ Q B BISililQiQiQ Q Q QIQIB aBMBBBQ E^^ a[i]BB[il[gia[i]IF)»ll[Hi[l[gl[»llHllHll?j|[l[§[i!Bllslsllgl@l[llglillllgl St. Louis. ■ SEPTEMBEB OFTER.S (;OOD PliOSPECTS. The past week saw very little im- provement in business, it Still being a bit early for summer dullness- to dis- appear. Dm-ing- the month of Septem- ber many of the flower-buying public return to their homes from their vaca- tions, and business should increase steadily. The weather has been quito favorable to greenhouse stock, and a few more weeks should see a wonderful improvement. Roses are beginning to show it now, although they are still a bit short and off color. Carnations .also are improving, but the cut is very lim- ited. Local asters are of poor quality, hut .some of the shipped stock are of very good quality and moves well. Gladioli are almost all short stemmed. Dahlias have made their appearance on the market, but they are still a negligi- ble quantity. Harrisii lilies are plenti- ful, but being shipped stock, are not ariiving in the be.st of shape. The de- mand is fair. Greens of all kinds are plentiful, with smilax the only excep- tion. NOTES. The Uoral department of Scruggs. Vandervoort & Barney, has been leased to Julius. Schaefer. formerly with Mu- lanphy Florists, and F, H. Weber. Ed- win Westman, whose management he succeeds, is going to take charge of the floral department of the Famous & Barr Co. The retail florists' association will begin holding monthly meetings again beginning this month. At the coming meeting a new secretary will have to be selected, as Charles Young had to resign on account of his being unable to take care of the work. Officers of the florists' club will meet this week at W. C. Smith's to .arrange the programme for the next meeting, which is installation meeting. The place is at H. J. Weber & Sons. Xur- sery. Mo., and the date is September V2. ROSES! All varieties in heavy supply including a large proportion of extra fancy RUSSELL and COLUMBIA Place your regular order with us now and insure your season's supply. A. L. RANDALL CO. Wholesale Cut Flowers— Florists' Supplies Wabash Ave. and Lake St., - CHICAGO The floral department of Grand Leader, of which Ed Loyet and Frank .Sanders respectively were managers, is going to be in charge of Joe King, who formerly conducted a flower stand in Kresge's .5 and 10 cent store. The last few weeks of moderated weather has given carnations and chrysanthemums a little pep, and a number of the county growers will be cutting the latter in a few weeks. H. G. Berning has been getting in some very nice Columbia roses. He is also handling a good assortment of asters of fine quality. Ed Guntly, of Windler's Flowers, on the south side, went on a little fishing- excursion last week. J. J. W. 364 The American Florist Sept. F RNE j^ C OMPANY -wholesale: florists- 30 E. Randolph Street, l d. phone, Randolph 6578. CHICAGO, ILL. San Francisco. DEMAND CONTINUES QUIET. Trade is still rather quiet here, the chief outlet of stock being funeral work. Chrysanthemums are becoming more plentiful every day and the stock may be said to be rapidly improving in quali- ty also. Golden Glow is past, Crocus is becoming popular and so is Monrovia, the first of which appeared this week. Crystal Gem has succeeded October Frost, and it is very good indeed for this time of the year. They are all bringing fairly good prices. We have also noted that their keeping qualities are exceptionally good. Yellow pompons are in limited supply and move rather slowly. In roses, there is an ample supply for all demands. Hadley is the best seller among the reds, and Ophelia and Shawyer lead in their respective colors. There are very few white roses to be had. Ulrich Brunner is still the leading fancy. There are no Russells or American Beauties. Cecile Brunner is plentiful and sells steadily at .$1 per dozen bunches. Carnations are in over- supply with very little demand. Most of the stock goes to the street. There is a grand cut of Lilium rubrum com- ing to the market. They are bringing ifi.SO per dozen, and is without doubt the finest stock handled here in years. Auratum is not so plentiful as was the case the past few weeks. There is still a heavy cut of gladioli, most of which is used in basket work. A few excel- lent Spencer sweet peas are being re- ceived. This stock is a fine seller, the only difficulty being to get enough to fill orders. A few cattleyas are begin- ning to show now. The supply how- ever, is very short and will be for some time. There are plenty of gardenias for all requirements, and in the absence of orchids, they move rapidly. Dahlias are now in oversupply and it must be extra good stock to bring good prices. Zinnias are very fine and are much used in decorative work. They are com- manding good prices. Asters are ar- riving in tremendous quantities. As a rule, most of- the stock offered is excel- lent, but too much of it is demoralizing prices. The street peddlers absorb great quantities every day. In garden flowers delphiniums are the most popu- lar. Celosias and Begonias Lorraine are the most noticed flowering plants. Cut cyclamen are in ample supply and bring good figures. There is an over- supply of all green goods. Some grand sprays of Eucalyptus leucoxylon rosea are noticed and sell vei-y rapidly. NOTES. The chief topic of interest among the trade just at present is the coming an- nual .'how of the Dahlia Society of Cal- ifornia which will be held at the Palace hotel. September 2-4. Premium lists of the show were distributed last week and many entries are being received by Angelo J. Rossi, who is to be the show manager. Members of the exhibition committee held their final meeting to complete arrangements. War condi- tions have proved an incentive to th<' production of dahlias in this vicinity. In past shows, foreign introductions have predominated, but now, owing to war conditions about 00 per cent of the varieties shown will be of California origin Last year showed the first V)ig exhibits of California produced dahlias, but the coming year promises to be a record breaker in this respect. Many BOSTON FLORAL SUPPLY CO., Inc. 347-357 Cambridge Street, - BOSTON, MASS. MANUFACTURERS OF FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Headquarters for Cycas, Baskets, Wire Designs, Wax Flowers, etc. experts state that the new varieties of California origrn are much superior to varieties from foreign countries that have previously occupied the show benches and it is now apparent that local hybridizers have produced types more suitable for this locality. T. A. Burns, president of the Society, states that the careful study of the dahlia has been a big factor in improving existing types, but he attributes the San Fran- cisco climatic conditions as being ideal for this flower. Burns is authority for the statement that the show this year will have over 100,000 blooms on exhibi- tion. Entries are coming in so heavily that the society has engaged every inch of available space on the main floor of the Palace hotel for the exhibition. The officers of the society are : T. A. Burns, president; William Kettlewell and C. S. Quick, vice presidents; F. C. Burns, secretary; Frank D. Pelicano, treasurer. Directors: A. Twitchett. Jesse Seal, Richard Lohrmann, L. T. Pockman, Mrs. E. W. Lymberry, L. Kessingand and P. Durbrow. EdA\in Hoff, manager of the Mac- Rorie-McLai-en Co.'s store on Powell street, reports business better than usual last week. The death of the chair- man of the French commission to Aus- tralia, in this city, called for a great amount of funeral work. His firm is making a grand showing of azaleas, and they are selling just as fast as they are received. This stock is being grown by Andrew McDonald at the company's greenhouses in San Mateo. P. Vincent Matiaia, manager of the Art Floral Co.. has received a second consignment of very large kentias dur- ing the past week. They are to be placed in one of our leading theaters. They are beautiful specimens, about K! feet in height, and perfectly finished. He has also received a large quantity of Bostons. Frank Pelicano says funeral work was quite brisk with his firm last week. Angelo J. Rossi is busily engaged at- tending to the affairs of the coming flower show of which he is the man- iiger, Mr. Pelicano has a great num- 1)er of promising seedlings, which he in- tends to show here for the first time. W. E. Kennedy, of the firm of Brown & Kennedy, on Sixteenth street, has just returned from an extended motor trip through southern California. His partner, Mr. Brown, is now in the serv- ice and is at Camp Fremont. Mr. Ken- nedy says business is quite satisfactory in his district. Avensino Bros., on Geary street, have stocked up heavily with foliage and flowering plants this week. They are also showing some fine tuberous be- gonias and celosias. They report that they are always kept busy, and are satisfied with the condition of trade. Mrs Rose Gladding, wife of William F. Gladding, an Oakland nurserym.an. was probably fatally burned when her clothing caught fire in a gas explosion IN CHICAGO KENNICOTT BROS. CO. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS H' B. Kennicott, President. J. E. PoixwoRTH. Sec'y and Geo'l Mgr. SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX $3.00 per Case. Natural Log Moss, per bag (100 square feet),*], 75 l'erpetn;ited Sheet Moss, per bag (100 square feet), $3.50 Caldwell The Woodsman Co. EVERGREEN, ALA. at her home last week. The attending physicians hold no hope for her recov- ery. She is 40 years of age. The Golden West Nursery Company, of Elmhurst, Alameda county, has been granted a permit to issue 100 shares to four persons in the corporation who are Japanese, and Guy C. Calden, trus- tee. The stock is not to be sold for less than .flOO per share. Rosaia Bros., of Colma, are sending in large shipments of gladioli every day. They have made a great success of the growing of this flower and Intend to in- crease their acreage next season. They are also large growers of Asparagus plumosus. J. Kruse is sending in some of the finest stock of Cecile Brunner that is coming to this market. This is his specialty and he grows it to perfection. He is growing adiaiitums on a large scale also. H. L. Marks and J. O. Burns, of the Germain Seed & Plant Co., of Los An- geles, are enjoying a few days in this city. They tell us that business with their firm has been excellent this sea- son. The Park Presidio Dahlia Society held its annual dahlia show August ^- 25. This society is composed of dahlia enthusiasts in the Richmond district, who always stage fine exhibits. Domoto Bros, are receiving heavy cuts of all seasonable stock at their Bush street store. Their greenhouses all appear to be in fine condition for the coming season's trade. The corporation commissioner has authorized the Niles Nursery, of Fres- no, to issue .$10,000 worth of stock to be used for expanding the business. G. N. fp/t^n Store: 162 N. Wabash Ave. l/IllCagO Mention the American Florist tvhenwriting MILLER & MUSSER Wholesale Florists 119-181-183 North Wabash Avenue. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist lohenwriting A. L Randall Co., Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. Mention the American Florist ivhenxoriting WEiiUND-RiscnCbt FLOWER CROWERS TELEPHONE fct UUllDACU k\IC CHICAGO CExniALsrs 194 N.WAIMOll AVE. Illinois Mention the American Florist ichentoriting George Reinberg WHOIiESAIiE FLORIST Extra fancy Ophelia, Sunburst, Richmond, Kil- larney, White Killamey and Killamey Brilliant roBes. All order3 given prompt attention. Try us. 162 N. Wabash Av.. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist lohenivriting E.C.AMLINeCO. The Largest, Best Equipped, Most Centrally Located WHOLESALC CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO 169-75 N. Wabash Ave., GHIGA60 L. D. Phones CENTRAL 1977 and 1978. Mention the American Florist whentoriting VlioMeHowerMM'KeU Chicago. CURRENT PRICE LIST. Per doz. Roses, Beauty, specials $S.OO@?0.00 48-in 4.00 30-in 3.00 30-in 2.50 24-iu 2.00 18-iD 1.50 Mrs. Cbas. Russell 1. 00® 4,10 100 " Booster Beauty 4.00(ailO.OO Killarncy Brilliant 4.00@10.00 Columbia 4.00(g)2S.OO Killarney 4.00@10.00 White Killaruey 4.00@10.(10 Rlcbmonil 4.00@10.0i) My Marylan.I 4.00@10.00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer 4.00@10.00 Milady 4.00@10.00 Sunburst 4.00@10.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward 4.00@10.0<> Hartley 4.00@10.00 IN OKNEUAX. The report of the wholesale and re- tail men place last week's business as normal for the season, with a fairly good supply of flowers which cleaned up , at satisfactory prices. Early aster.s are about over, while the late varieties are good or bad in localities, depending on weather conditions; the difference where rain has fallen is most marlved. >.'ew Yoi-k state asters, late varieties, which have been liandled largely in the market, have suffered much from drought, and as yet very few have been received. American Beauty, Russell, Ophelia and Columbia are leaders in the rose line. Columbia, although lim- ited in supply, looks very promising. Easter lilies are coming a little too freely, some of the dealers' storage boxes being well filled with them. Prices, however, hold \ip pretty well. Roseums are in fair demand. Gladioli are on the wane, some good stock still. but stems are getting shorter. Dahlias are coming along; not much doing as yet, although the sample lots are of good quality. Golden Glow and Smith's advance are the first chrysanthemums. Cattleyas are very scarce, bringing from '.¥1 to $1.51) each, SOUTIIEHN S-MILAX. William Rehder, Wilmington, N. C, spent Labor day in this city visiting his trade. Mr. Rehder is a grower- retailer with 7I>,CKX> feet of glass at his country place and a store and conserva- tory in the city. He also makes a spe- cialty of gathering and shipping south- ern smilax. This vine favors rather high ground and is mostly found in pine woods. When grown in the open on old fences or small trees in sort of hedge row.s, the foliage is small and not so desirable. In the woods, the leaves are larger and a rich glo.ssy green. It grows for the most part on trees rip to a height of 2(> feet from the ground. Their method of gathering is to cut off at the root, and with buckskin gloves, grasp the main stems which are thorny, pull the whole vine down and then cut it up. Tliey do not like to cut much before September 1, not being able to get the negro collectors into the woods on account of moccasin snakes, which thickly infest the vines and tree branches during the summer. Early in t^eptember. the snakes get out into the .sunny places, prior to hibernating. Smilax does not grow in wet, swampy places and patches are often long dis- tances apart. Old beds are favorite places where it grows luxuriantly. As far as possible they ship the day it is cut, using autos instead of hor.ses now to convey the stock from the woods. 1''armers are rapidly coming to the front in the south, the new generation tising intensive methods of culture. Potatoes are planted in early March, four feet between the rows, corn is sown in April, when tVie potatoes are lifted and this space is then given to cow peas. When the corn is ripe, it is stripped of its leaves, which gives light to the peas which are allowed to ripen. This gives three full crops a season. The September meeting of the florists' club was well attended and a lively affair. Matters relative to the fourth Liberty lo;in ami meeting the govriii- ;5Wi! n ooii ummer Roses, Asle'S, Gladioli, Easter Lihes. ill seasonable Flowers. This i« the axdualva shop, only on* block from Express Depots, 1619-1621 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. VloMefioverMw-lteU CixciNNATi, Sept. 4. Per 100 Roses, lilllarney 2.00® 6.00 lira. Cbas. Russell.. 4.00(^12.00 Ophelia 3.00Q 8.00 Richmond 2.00Q 8.00 Sunburst 2.00Q 8.00 Uliiim Gtganteum SMUIOM) Gladioli 2.00@ 6.00 Carnations 1.00® 2.00 Rubiums 5.00® 6.00 Asters 2.00® 4.00 Dahli.is 2.00«) 4.0 i BOSTON, Sept. 4. Per 100 Itoses. Beauty 12.00@2o.00 KUlarnev Queen 4.000 6.00 White and Pink Klllarney 8.00(812.00 Double White Klllarney. 4.00® 8.00 Klllarney Brilliant 2.00® 8.00 Hadley 4.00@12.00 Mock 2.00® 6.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 4.00(912.00 Tatt 2.00® 6.00 Milady 2.00® COO Ward and Hllllnffdon 2.00® 6.00 My Maryland 2.00®12.00 Caruatlons 1.00® 2.00 Easter Lilies 8.00@12.00 Valley 6.00® 10.00 Gladioli 1.00® 4.00 Buffalo, Sept. 4. Per 100 Roses, Beauty Special ?20.00®J30.00 Fancy 15.00® 20.00 Extra 10.00® IB.OO 1st 6.00® 10.00 Klllarney 3.00® 6.00 My Maryland 3.00® 6.00 Sunburst 3.00® 6.00 Ward 2.00® 4.00 Ophelia 3.00@ 6.00 Russell 4.00@ 8.00 Shawycr 3.00® 8.00 Lilies 8.00® lO.OO Pattieyas 40.00® 50.00 A.sters 50«? 2.50 tarnations l.OOtoi 2.00 Asparagus Sprengerl .35® .50 Ferns per 1.000 2.00 Smilax 20.00 Sweet Peas 25® .50 riilendulas 1.00® 2.00 Dril.ws 50® 1.00 Oliulioli l.OOlff. 3.00 ment half-way in the matter of early closing, which will be taken up at a special meeting in a few days were freely discussed. Nomination of offi- cers for the ensuing year resulted as follows : For president — Mark P. Mills and Charles H. Grakelow. Vice-presi- dent — Edmund A. Harvey. Secretary — Robert Kift. Treasurer — George Craig. NOTES. Edward Reid recently made an auto trip through Chester and Lancaster counties, visiting growers of these lo- calities, where he found crops had suf- fered from lack of rain. Some growers were closing halt their places, others had managed to get coal screenings in addition to their .50 per cent. Half, and in many instances more of the force, were overseas or in other war work. Women were being engaged, particu- larly in the stores. All were hopeful, hmvover. and were trying to keep going Write For Our Price List On Cut Flowers H. G. BERNING 1402-4 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. Pittsburgh Gut Flower Go. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 116-118 Seventh Street, PITTSBURGH, - PA. Growera of Qnallty Vlotreim. Wholesale Florists' Supplies THE HOUSE OP MERIT ."tuple Baskets and Seasonable Novelties In Quantity. Send tor Our Catalogue. JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO. 1309-1311 N.2ndSt.,Philadelphla,Pa. FANCY "TWO-TONED" HANDLE BASKETS (With Metal Liners included; These baskets can be had iu various colors as Gold. Silver, I'iuk. Green, Blue, etc. Each basket bandsomt^ embossed with wreath of roses of appropriaTC colors to match. Thev are something foryour belter tr.irle. Sample of six baskets sent for the spc-ial priiM' of $4 50 (i:ci ,,ur li>t if other supplies.) Gto. H. Angerniueller Co., r^^S^j^Z BERGER BROS. Roses, Orchids, Peonies, Gladioli, Asters Always high grade Easter Lilies 1225 Race St. Philadelphia, Pa. until after the war. Tobaecn in this region i.s expected to bring ;>r) to 40 cents per pound where .S cents was con- sidered good before the war. The roses received from the Florex Gardens by Eugene Bernheiiner, all come in bundle.s of 2.". They are wrapped about two-thirds their iengtii in sheets of bmwn paper, which extend igiS. The American Florist. 367 CCPOUMHd) EVERYTHING in the line of Cut Flowers, Plants and Florists' Supplies. MILWAUKEE, WIS. nOLTONiniNKELCO. 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. RICE BROTHERS Wholesale Florists and Supplies 218 North Fifth St. Send list in for quotations. Mention the American Florist lohenivriting H. Bayersdorfer & Co. The Wholesale Supply House of America . . . EYERYTHING THE BEST IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 1127 Arcti St., Philadelphia, Pa. ilention the American Florist ivhen writing to u level with the buds, protecting them trom thorns or other i-ough usage. The growers, and grade numbers are printed on the upper end of these sheets. This is the ideal way to pacli roses, and is certain to become standard in the trade. Miss Celia Marchentz. daughter of Paul Marchentz. of H. Bayersdorfer i*c I Co.. was married .September 1, to N. J. ■ Kdwards. of Goldsboro, N. C, at the residence of the bride's parents in this city. Tlie ceremony was simple but beautiful, the decorations in keeping \ with wartime conditions. After an ex- tended honeymoon, the young couple will reside at Goldsboro. Florists should find encouragement for future business from the report of the attendance of visitors to Atlantic City. America's greatest summer re- sort, which last Sunday and over Labor day. broke all records. The restaurants and hotels foimd it extrerrlel>' ditticult to handle the great crowds, having frc- f(uently to close and lock their doors. The Subway Florist. H. Fleverman. with a stand at liOth and Market streets, and a store on GOth above Mar- ket, jjurchased the store property last week for .$7.(M"M». Harry is a hustler who has greatly increa.sed his business in the past few years. John Burton and family spent a por- tion of last week with Commodore "Westoott at his Waretown bungalow on Barnegat bay. Fishing has not been So good this year; probably the "subs" h.-i\e scare J them off. The Leo Niessen Co. is featuring extra fine' asters, wonderful outdoor stock, together with American Beauty roses. Easter lilies and choice cattleyas, Tb.e luiality of all stock is reported bet- ter than usual. The H. H. Battles Century Flower Shop, which closed July 1 and was to have opened on September 1. has been closed for the duration of the war. Arthur Niessen has been looking over lii« dahlia growers recently, and reports GUST. RUSCH & CO. Wholesale Florists Jobbers in FLORISTS' SUPPUES. Phone Main 1245. 444-446 Hilwaakee St., P. O. Box 206 Milwaukee, Wis. FANCY FERNS, Special Picked LEAVE AN ORDER WITH Manufacturer of WIRE DESIGNS LEAVE AN ORDER WITH US FOR REGULAR SHIPMENTS Manufacturer of Q^ J^^ KuChll, WHOLESAp FlOrfSt All Seasonable Cut Flowers Mfr. and Dealer in "Florist's" (Brand) Supplies 1312 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. Write for Price List VlioMeHo¥erMM*KeU Philadelphia Sept. 4. Per 100 Car I'.iniitv. .•■ti''ciMl 20.mr,i i;."i.(Ki fancy 1(i.(KK„lmjph .Mrs, Clias. Russell (!.(«)r.i llMHi Killiirii.y 4.00rii 8.1.HI Ilaillcy 4.(X>ft.l.j.0O Sunburst 3.UU@ 6.00 Wards 2.00® 3.00 Ophelia 3.00® 8.00 tlons 1.00® 3.00 Cattleyas each t0.75@$1.00 VaUey 6.00® 8.00 UUum Rubrnm B.on® 6.00 Easter Lilies 10.00@12.00 Snapdragons 4.00® 6.00 Asters 1.00® 3.00 Gladioli 1.00® 3.00 Dahlias 1.00® 2.00 Calendulas 1.00® 2.00 Sweet Peas 60® .75 Asparagus string or bunch, .35® .50 Adiantum 1.00 Smilali 15® .20 Mir.WAUKEE, Sept. 4. Per 100 Hosi^s, Killarncv. W. Killarne.v.l|;2.O0'. .\aron Ward 2.00® 4.00 (■.■itll,v:is 75.0018-100.011 Kaster l.lliis 8.00@10.00 LU.-iini CiKiillteuui '. 10.00(812.00 Adlautum 1.00 Asparagus SpreDgerl. bunch, .35®. 40 New Crop Green Galai per 1000 $1.25 Asters 1.00® 4.0O Gladioli, per dozen 2.00(3) 6.00 368 The American Florist. Sept. 7, he never sa.w the plants looking better. All the leading- varieties will be found in quantity when the season opens about September 12. E. A. Wallace, a retired florist of Berlin, N. J., has joined the Joseph Heacock Co.'s force. Carl Corts finds business better than last year, with their first cuts of Columbia very prom- ing pipes at the Westcott nurseries. Laurel Hill, so as to conform to the new heating- regulations and use but half the greenhouses. The Philadelphia Wholesale Cut- Hower Exchange is painting up to make the store inviting the coming season. A good line of asters, gladioli and roses are features here. The John Wanamaker greenhouses are to be closed down during the war, so that the employes can engage in war work. Edward Reid is strong on roses, as- ters and gladioli, and reports a good summer trade. K. New York. CONDITIONS F.\U FROM BKIGHT. There was no improvement in the condition of business during the past week; in fact, some of the wholesalers thought it the dullest week of the sum- mer. The state of uncertainty from which the whole trade is suffering is a deterring factor toward any speedy im- provement. Briefly stated, in the light of what has already happened, the best that may be hoped for in the future cannot l>e extravagant prosperity, but we would like to know the worst. The man who remarked that life was just one blankety, blank thing after another, got it right so far as the florists have been concerned for the past year. First, the coal shortage of last winter, then the 50 per cent cut for the coming sea- son, the scarcity of labor, the cutting off of imports and other features, have all contributed to weigh down the busi- ness. Now -n'e learn that the head of the Reserve Banks has sent out letters to the bankers advising them to curtail loans to "non-essential" industries. It may be that what a popular editor calls, "The Aviation Calamity," in which $(;-10,OTO.OO(> has been wasted and the lives of a number of brave men sacri- ficed has rendered necessary more rigid economy. September 2. — This being Labor day, there is but little business, the stores closing at noon, but in the general situ- ation there is no prospect of an imme- diate change for the better. The gladioli seem to be pretty well cut out, or the growers do not think it worth while to send them in at prevailing prices. Many asters continue to arrive, and many sell as low as 2.5 cents per 100. Dahlias are in considerable supply and going cheap. There is little change in roses; such varieties as Columbia, Fi-ancis Scott Key and Mr.s. Russell bring the best prices, but do not move swiftly. All the Hadleys we have recently noticed are short and poor. There is a contin- ued scarcity of lily of the valley, and it seems doubtful if the supply can be kept up much longer, on account of the scar- city of pips. The supply of American Beauty roses is limited, and so is the demand, but the best specials go at the rate of .$:!0 per 100. There is a variety of minor stock on the market, both wild .'ind domestic, but it scarcely counts. fllihnSKS .\FFECTEI) BY NEW DIWFT. A treaty was signed at Washington. August .^O, Seo-etary Lansing repre- senting the United States, and Minister Roussos, representing Greece, which brings the Greeks in this country under the provisions of the draft. This will have a noteworthy effect on the retail trade of this city. In Manhattan and the Bronx, there are, in round numbers. FROM COLD STORAGE LILIUM QIQANTEUM 7-9 (300 bulbs per case), write for prices. CHAS. SCHWAKE & CO., Inc. 90-92 WEST BROADWAY, NEW YORK 100 retail stores, owned and conducted by Greeks, not including small stands. In a number of instances, the stores ai'e owned by young men without wives or female relatives in this country, who might carry on the business. In jvistice to the Greeks, it should be .stated, that a number from this city are already in the United States Army by enlistment. If an additional large number is taken from the retail trade, the wholesalers will miss them. The Greeks, as a rule, while close buyers, are not as conserva- tive as to quantity, as some other peo- ples; in other words, they will take chances. Such a disposition is desirable from the wholesalers' viewpoint, par- ticularly in times of surplus, which are now almost chronic conditions in this markec. NOTE.S. Heroes' day, September 1, was ap- propriately observed in the pulpits and parks of this city. The suggestions of Mayor Hylan relating to dropping flow- er.-5 in specified spots in the parks were observed by many who attended. More than 20,tKX> persons gathered about the music stand in Prospect park, Brooklyn, to attend the borough's celebration of the day. Park Commissioner John N. Harman presided. In front of the stand a mound was made to resemble the last resting places of the soldier dead in France. It -svas covered with a blanket of autumn leaves, and about the sides were various kinds of flowers now in season. Hundreds of those who took part in the exercises brought offerings, mostly of cut flowers, and placed them on the mound. The next meeting of the florists' cluli will be held in its rooms in the Grand Opera House building. Eighth avenui- and 2.''>d street. Monday evening. Sep tember 9. As this is the first mi-ilint; after s New York, Sept. 4. Per 100 Roses. Beauty special 25.00030.00 extra and fancy 8.00@10.00 No. ] and No. 2. 3.00® 5.00 Columbia 1.00@12.00 FraTi.is S._-..tt Kfv li.OOlglS.Oil Prima lionua 50® 5.00 .\liiu Stanley 50® 6.00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer 50® 5.00 ilouble White Klilarney. 1.00® 6.00 Kiliarney 50® 3.00 Queen 50® 5.00 Briiiiaut oO@ B.OO Aaron Ward 1.00® 4.00 J. L. MoclJ 1.00® 6.0O Ophelia 1.00® 5.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 2.00@12.00 (Mttlova Orchids, . spoc-iai luO.oO'BilOO.OM Rubrums 1.00® 2.00 I.llies, Longiflorum and Formosum 3.00® O.Ou iily or Ihf \silWy 4.00@10.00 Ailiautum Croweauum and Hybrldnm 50® .75 Asparapus Plumosua. . .doz. bchs. 1.5^^® 3.011-12 Farragut Henshaw Floral Co. (Incorporated) \Miolesale Commission Florists 127 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Trade Directory Price: $3.00 Postpaid Telephones] ^J§ p^rragnt j, j p^^^^^ p^^^^ United Cut Flower Co., *"' WHOLESALERS 1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when wrMng rHOta] III! [farragut WM. KESSLER, WHOLESALE FLORIST 113 WEST 28TH STREET Bet. Sixth and Seventh Aves. NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when vrritina N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange t'oogmi liWg., Otli Av. and W. 26th. New York. cloct • Desirable wall space to rent for advertising. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary Mention the American Florist when writing. The Kervan Co. Fresh Cut Decorative Evergreens Highest Standard ot Quality. Largest stock in .\merica. St;nd for illus- trated catjilog of GrtcDS and Florists' Supplies. 119 West Z8th St., NEW YORK McHtiun I!, riran Flfjri.'^l w^tcnicriting AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago GEO. B. HART AVTIOLESALE FLORISTS 24-30 STONE STREET, ROCHESTER, NEW YORK. Mention the American Florist when ieriting. M.O. FORD 121 WEST 28TH STREET NEW YORK Tel. 3870-3871 Farragut Tae Laitesi Slilppei and Beceif ei ol Cm Fli weis A complete assortment of the best In the marliet can always be relied npon. Mention the American Florist when writing. D. FEXY Wliolesale Commission Florist 106 West 28th St., New York Consignments Solicited. Mention Ike American Florist ivhen writing 370 The American Florist. Si'pl. Summer Business Booster IN CUT FLOWER BASKETS ^^ ^ Tumbler Baskets with paraffine liners, all riK ^ CZ ^\ ^O color:! ^O.OVy /^ r™ Tumbler Baskets in all colors, complete ^K J^ pr ^\ ^O with tin liners ^DO*Ow 1/^ Baskets, 9 to 11 inches deep, -24 to 32 ^t d P^f\ £^ inches over all; with liners, all complete... ^^>7>%3^^ RAEDLCIN BASKET CO., 713 Milwankee Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. THE FLORISTS' SUPPLY HOUSE of AMERICA Be on the safe side. Right now is the time to order Bayersdorfer Supplies. Add them to your display and increase your business. Baskets in great variety of exceptional coloring and finish. Porto Rican Mats, Crepe Paper. A splendid line of Metallic and Wax Flower Designs. All the standard staples. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1129-31 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. Plttsburjjh, Pa. IMPROVE!) TRADE ANTICIPATELl. "With the g-ood supply of fancy asters that is now on the market, we are look- ing- for business to improve. The stock received now consists of the late New York state flowers of good stem and large blooms. They are the first good asters that have been received this year. Business has been very dull dur- ing August, due to the fact that there was very few fancy flowers on the mai- ket to encourage people to buy. Gladi- oli have been poor and roses are mostly short stemmed stock, nothing- to at- tract the customer's eye. Even Ameri- can Beauties have not been up to the standard, and they develop so fast these warm days that the wholesale houses have been compelled to dispose of them .at once, or they would not be worth selling. Good lilies have been having a fair demand all summer and continue to sell from .$,S to .$12 per 100. Bon Silene roses are seen every day in the retail stores, something- rare in this city. NOTE.s. Harry Lanehans. of the Empire Flower Shop, left for Camp Forest, at Lytle. Ga., August 28. to take vip mili- tary duty for Uncle Sam. Tom Silverblatt left for Camp Lee, Va., August 27. He was manager of the flower stand at the Wm. Penn hotel. Abe Krong^old has opened the new llower stand in the Grand Opera Housi- Arcade. f'arl Voelker is now with the Al)ilia Floral Co. in East Liberty. M. Rochester, N. Y. rsf.SI.NESS FALLS OFF. Trade during the past week has been lUiU and transient busine.ss has fallen off considerably. Gladioli are still flooding the market. There are few good asters to be seen, the early va- rieties having gone and the late arrivals not in as yet. Roses are plentiful and the quality is good. Carnations are scarce and poor in quality and the s.ime is true of sweet jieas. 3N-0TES. The scarcity of men in the park de- partment made it necessary for the city to call on the George T. Boucher force to stage the exhibition of plants in the floral hall at the exposition. Local ilorists will not make exhibits of de- signs, bouquets and baskets this year. Geo. T. Boucher will, however, have a group of ferns, palms, etc. Wm. Pitkin, Jr., has been appointed camii general secretary of the Y. M. C. A. at Camp Mills. X. Y. He was \mtil .Tune \ engaged in landscape work in this city. Henry P. Neun had an interesting display of old-fashioned flowers in his window last week. The arrangement was very attractive. E. P. Wilson and son, Edwin, have returned from an enjoyable camping trip to A''alley Forge and nearby points in the Adirondacks. Arthur J. Beyers has resigned his position with J. B. Keller's Sons and will move to Erie, where his parents reside. Visitors : Steve Green and Arthur Zirkman. Philadelphia, Pa.; E. "W. Neu- brand, Tarrytown, N. Y. Ciie.ster. Providence, ft. I. nUSlMESS BEYOND COMPLAINT. Trade the past week has been brisk, especially floral work, which has been heavy. Stock of all kinds is plentiful. .4sters are now coming in better and the flowers are large. Sweet peas are over and gladioli are beginning- to shorten up. There are some good T^ilium giganteum, orchids are making their appearance, and several of the growers are cutting can-iations. While they are small, the flower is good and the stem .short. NOTKS. William Wiley, of Macnair's force, is in the 11th regiment. Naval Reserves, at Newport. .Tohn Wood is selling flowers on the street and finds a ready sale for his stock. Boston is shipping roses and asters to this market, and thev find ready sale. H. A. T. Fort Wayne, Ind. SUBSTANriAL BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT. The encouraging drop in the tempera- tme, together with a heavy rainfall, the first for a period of over six weeks, improved business conditions to a substantial degree. There was a notice- able picking up of counter trade, -while weddings and funeral work moved quite an amount of stock. The weather con- ditions also revived outdoor flowers to quite an extent, particularly hardy sweet peas, and snapdragons. Gladioli, however, are still of very poor quality in most instances, the dry spell havin.g been too prolonged for them. Asters are showing some improvement. Green- house flowers are already much im- proved in quality, the color of the rose? showing Up much better. NOTES. A number of the growers here are planning to devote several houses to the production of vegetable plants and vegetables this coming season, adding to the space they have given to these foodstuffs during the past year, ft is lecognized that by so doing, they will not only be aiding the coimtry, and the government in the production of food, but they will also be enabled to more easily obtain labor, fuel, etc., for the operation of their greenhouses. Miss C. B. Flick is spending the month in this city, as the guest of her niece. Mrs. Mildred Flick-Buchanan. Miss Flick reports the summer trade at the Patten Flower shop in Toledo. Ohio, very satisfactory, and says flor- ists in that city are preparing for a brisk fall demand. The Flick Floral Co. is installing a new electric vacuum pump in connec- tion with their steam circulating- sys- tem, thereby decreasing the cost of fuel, as well as aiding the government in conserving coal for war purposes. A. J. Lanternier & Co. are now oper- ating three trucks in their ever-Increas- ing business. This firm is rebuilding two of the greenhouses at its larg'' range. W. ,T. & M. S. Vesey are cutting a large crop of svimmer roses and asters. H. K. igiS. The American Florist. 371 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. GREAT BRITAIN WILLS & SEGAR ROYAL EXOTIC NURSERY, Onslow Crescent, S. Kensington, London FLORISTS BY APPOINTMENT TO H. M. KING GEORGE V and H. M. QUEEN ALEXANDRA We shall be pleased to carry out commissions from our American confreres to deliver Cut Flowers, F loral Baskets, Floral Designs, Etc. to American visitors in any part of Great Britain. Cablegrams -"FLOSCULO PHONE, LONDON." Mtntivn the Ami ' Florist when writi Chicago Cstahlislied 1S57 ^^^ FLOMUST 745 Buckingham Place. L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112 Send us your retail orders. \Ve Have the Best Facilities in the City Mention the Aiuericaii Florist xvhemvrititig Bangor, Me. Adam Sekenger FLORIST No. 32 NEWBURY STREET We cover all points In Maine. Mention the American Florist when icritinci LOUISVILLE, KY. THE F. WALKER CO. 310-312 West Chestnut Street CITY'S LARGEST FLO^VER STORE. Mentio^i the American Florist tchcn writinfi Albany, N. Y. FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK DtGrcrtd io AUanr and ricmitr n telegraphic order. 106 STATE STREET Mention the American Florist ichenwriting WASHINGTON D. C. Gudes* Meinl>ers of Florists' Telegraph ITeliveiy. Mention the American Florist tvhen writing CUDC BROS.Cai FLORISTS I2l4r 9TNW ORDERS PHILADELPHIA IN OR J. J. HABERMEHL'S SONS ARDIINn Flowers and Service 'K/fKrSS^^S''- /\mVV/ KJ 1 1 U Conservatories, Diamond St. at 22nd. jMention tlie American Florist when writing. •p^.^^.^iii.iH.************************************* ********* * ■■ ^ _ ■_ ■? NEW YORK * Max Schling 785 Fifth Ave. % Memler of Florists' Telegraph Delivery * * ^4.,i.,;.^^.i.4.^4.4.4i4.^4.^^^4>^4>***************************^ * Mention the American Florist u-hemcritino BRANCHES: RITZ-CARLTON and VANDERBILT HOTELS KOTIMILIER 426 Madison Ave. NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing. ROANOKE, VA. PALLON, Florist. Mention the American Florist when writing. Galesburg and Central 111. L L PILLSBURY CHOICE CUT FLOWERS AND DESIGNS Patentee and Manufacturer of PILLSBURY'S CARNATION STAPLE Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist whenteriting . Young & Nugent Telephone 4265-4266 Farragut, 42 West 28th Street. To out-of-town florists; VoxiT VAflf We are in the Heart of ^C"" E */l n.. Atul give special attention to steamer and tUe- atre orders. Prompt delivery and best Stoos Angeles. Calif.— O. C. Saake. Los Angeles— Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson. Louisville, Ky. — August R. Bauraer. Ixiulsville. Ky.— The F. Walker Co. Martlnsburg, W. Va. — The Flower Store. Memphis, Tenn. — Idlewild Greenhouses. Milwaukee. Wis. -J. M. Fox & Son, Inc. Nashville, Term. — Joy Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Eegero\ Newark, N. J.- -Tbr l!i. Fl.. Newark, N. J.— Phillips Bros. Newburyport, Mass. — E. W. Pearson. New Orleans. La. — Metalrie Ridge Nursery Co. New Orleans, La. — Chas. Eble. New Orleans, La. — The Avenue Floral Co. New York — Dards*, 44th and Madison Ave. New York — Hesslon. New York— A. Meyer, 1002 Madison Ave. New Y'ork- Alex. McConnell, 611 6th Ave. New York — David Clarke's Sons. New York — Drakos Co. New York— Henry Hart, Inc. New Y'ork — KottmiUer. New Y'ork — Leikens. New York— Malandre Bros. New Y'ork — Nicholas G. Pappas & Co. New York— Thos. F. Galvin, Inc. New York— Max Schling, 785 Fifth Ave. New Y'ork— G. E. M. Stumpp. New York — Young & Nugent. Omaha, Neb. ^Alfred Donaghue. Omaha. Neb.— Hess & Swoboda, Farnum St. Omaha. Neb. — Lewis Henderson. Philadelphia, Pa.— Charles H. Grakelow. Pbllatlclphla. Pa.— J. J. Habermehl's Sons. Pblladeliibla. Pa.- The London Flower Shop. Pittsburgh. Pa.— Randolph h McCloments. Pittsburgh. Pa.— A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg. Pittsburgh. Pa.— Mrs. E. A. Williams. Roanoke. Va. — Fallon, Florist. Uocbcster. N. Y".— J. B. Keller Sons. Rockford, III. — H. W. Buckbee. Sheboygan. Wis.— J. E. MatthewBon. RprlDglleld, Mass.— Wm. Schlatter & Son. St. I^>ilis, Mo.— Grimm & Gorly. St. I^uls, Mo.— F. H. Weber. St. Paul. Minn— Holm & Olson. St. Paul. Minn.— L. L. May & Co. Snn Francisco— J. B. Boland. 60 Kearny St. Sun Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchl. Seattle. Wash. — nollywoo Lenox Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. (107 1 Cincinnati. JULIUS BAER FLOWERS Mail and Telegraph orders carefully filled. 138-140 Fourth St.,East Denver, Colo. The Park B. E. aiUS, PrtsiloiL f^lOl Ul ^O* L P. NEIMAN. SeotlaiT. Members of Florists' Telegraph Dellvwy. New York G.E.M.STUMPP 761 FIFTH AVINUE Member of Florists' Ttelegraph Delivery. Brooklyn, N. Y. JAMES WEIR, Inc. FLORIST 334 Fulton St., cor. Pierrepont ic. Gii^ sh c — -° = — SPECIALTIES IN VARIETY ONION - CARROT - BEET- RADISH - PARSNIP CONTRACT PRICES MAILED ON REQUEST SAN FRANCISCO ''*°'"'' *°s°a"f^anc"sco'''"'^^^°" CALIFORNIA O L L U ^ Specially Prepared for Export KELWAY'S IMPROVED FARM ROOT SEEDS IMPROVED VEGETABLE SEEDS IMPROVED FLOWER SEEDS Write for our SPECIAL PRICES stating, if possible, quantities required. IDasirat«I Caiidoiie Fret. KELWAY & SON ^^li"' LANGPORT, Eng. Cable Address: "KELWAY, LANGPORT.' WESTERN SEED & IRRIGATION CO. Wholesale Seed Growers and Dealers ^PFriAlTlPQ* '^w^^*' Flint and Dent Corn; Cucumber, Mnsk and jrCtlALlU^^ . Watermelon; Pumpkin and Squash. FREMONT, NEBRASKA. Mention the American Florist when writing Contract Seed Growers !«Sn«1.O0. Geraniums Kutt,st-nDe2-in , per 101 $2.C0 Vland.st-on,'2 n.. P5r 1 n 2.00 Ricard. 6troB2 2-in perlO> 2.C0 Dracaena Indivisa, Rood ihrifty stock for growingcn 2-,n . per 10 • 2.00 ELMER RAWLINGS, Alleganr, N. Y. CHAS. H. TOHY MADISON, NEW JERSEY WHOLESALE FLORIST ChryiiBntheinuin IVnvrltIca my Specialty Spring Stock Write for List of Soft Wooded Plants. GEO. A. KUHL, ""^'^t S?.*""^' Mention the American Florist when tariting. BEANS, PEAS. RADISH AND ALL GARDEN SEEDS Booking contract orders now for future delivery. Write for prices. LEONARD SEED CO. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE 226-230 W. Kinzie St., Telephone Main Z762. CHICAGO SIMON LOUIS FRERES & CO. BRUYERES-LE-CHATEL (Seine et Oise,) France. (ESTABUSHED 1666) Wholesale Growers and Exporters of Choice Stocks of Vegetable, Flower and Forage Seeds SPECIALTIES Manrfel-Wurzel, Giant Half-Sugar Mangel Wurzels, Beet, Carrot, Celery, Dandelion, Endive, Leek, Lettuce, Radish, Swiss-Chard, Swede and Turnip. IMPORTERS OF Red-top, Meadow Fescue, Blue Grass, Sunflower, Timothy and GARDEN PEAS. English Catalogue on Application. ENGLISH CORRESPONDENCE. igi8. The American Florist. 379 ARE NOW AFLOAT ! WRITE US. DUTCH BULBS We can make prompt shipments from ChicaKO or New York on these Narcissus Bulbs. Order now for store sales or early forcing. AMERICAN GROWN DAFFODILS PAPER WHITES 1".T lOU Per 1000 $2.75 $25.00 . 2.50 21.00 EMPEROR. Double Nose. Emperor, Mammoth Emperor, large, round bulb Princeps Maximus, fancy grade.. 1.75 15.00 Bicolor Empress, fancy liraile... 3.00 27.50 Bicolor GrandU (Grandee) 2.25 20.00 Obvallarls (Tenby Daffodil) fancy 2.00 18.00 Sir Watkin, fancy grade 3.00 27.00 Barrl Consplcaus, fancy grade.. 1.50 12.50 Jonquilla Rugulosus 1.25 11.00 Poetlcus (Pheasant Eye), fancy,. 1.00 9.50 Poetlcus Omatns, fancy srade.. 1.25 11.00 FREESIAS IMPROVED PURITY Size I'er 1000 ■^g to 34 in., extra fine ViXQ^^ in., good grade . Vi in., plump bulbs . . . ^8 to V2 in., regular grade 12 to 13 ctms. READY Larger Sizes Next Week COLD STORAGE LILIES GIGANTEUM Per case 7tO 9 In. <300 to ease) $20.00 10 to 11 In. (180 to case) 27.00 SPECIOSUM ALBUM Per case 8to 9 in. (200 to case) $18.00 9tO 11 in. (HOtocase) 17.00 SPECIOSUM RUBRUM Per case 9 to 11 in. (140 to case) $14.00 lOtO 11 in. (125 to case) 15.00 11 to 13in.( 90 to case) 16.00 AURATUM Per case 8 to 9 in. (160 to case) $11.00 Ilt0l31n.( 75tocase) 13.00 VALLEY PIPS DUTCH GROWN. Per 1000, $27.50 C/ALLi Ao Per 100 1 to IH in $4.50 l>4to2 in 7.00 2 to2Hin 9.50 2H in. up 11.50 CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE new york L».»-»-»-»»-»-».».»-^»-»-»-1»-»--^^ :^ i»-»-»-»»-»--.».»-^^»-»-s.in Menticn the American Florist tahenwriting FREESIA Purity Mammoth size, also % and up. Frcesia rtfracta alba, % inch. Sweet William, siugle, mixed, tine strain. Cyclamen Seed. Finest American grown from the very finest strains. Prices on application. J. M. THORBURN & CO. 63 Barclay St., thro to 54 Park Place NEW YORK CITY Mention the American Florist when writing. R. & N. GODINEAU SEED GROWERS Angers, - France SDecialties: Beets, Maugoea. Carrots, Cab- bages, Celeries, Parsleys. Parsnips. Turnips. Oro^vins Ciops Giveu Personal Attention. Mention the American Florist xchemci-iting Seed Packets for 1919 Should be Ordered at Once We make all Packet sizes. Larger bags for counter and package trade up to two pound or more. Catalogue Envelopes. Return Envelopes. Coin Envelopes. THE BROWN BAG FILLING MACHINE CO. FITCHBURG, MASS. Mention the American Florist when writing. J. Bolgiano & Son Pratt & Light Sts., BALTIMORE, MD. ilention the American Florist ichem EDGAR F. HURFF SWEDESBORO, N. J. Grower of Sigh Grdda Seed. TOMATO. Pepper, Egg Plant, Squash, Pumpkin, Cuoimber and \Yatermelon Seed and Field Corn, on Contract. CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED Mention the .imeiican Florist whenivrilini/ 380 The American Florist. Sept. 7, American Association of Narserymen. J. R. Mayhcw, Waxahachie. Tex.. Presi- dent; J. Edward Muon. Morrisvill", Pa.. Vice-President; Curtis Nve Smith, 19 Con- gress St., Boston. Mass., Secretary and Coun- sel. Forty-four annual convention will be held at Chicago in 1919. Park Snpts'. Convention Postponed. The annual convention of the Amer- ican Association of Park Superintend- ents, which was to have been held this year at Hartford, Conn., hat been, on account of unusual conditions, indefin- itely pcstponed. Jacob F, Foster. Pres't. Cornuses in England. -Although this Ijeautiful small tree or shrub cannot on the wliole be described as an unqualified success in all parts of this country, there are places wliere Cornus florida pendula thrives exceed- ing-ly well. In several Surrey and Sus- sex gardens, especially where the situa- tion is somewhat elevated, the cultiva- tion of Cornus florida and its varieties g-ives no difBculty. We Icnow from the way it succeeds in the eastern states of North America, even as far to the north as Boston. Mass.. that the tree is very hardy, but there the division be- tween winter and spring is sharply de- fined. In many gardens in Britain this cornUs is excited into growth too early, and its crop of flowers is ruined by the frosts that come later. A position shel- tered from the north and east is no doubt best suited for it. otherwise it may be fully exposed to the sun. The late Mr. Chambers of Haslemere. had great success with it. His .garden at Grayswood Hill is about ."500 feet above sea level, and he used to recommend for this cornus, sandy loam and a situa- tion exposed to full sunshine. Cornus florida is a native of the eastern United States, from Massachusetts to the ex- treme south. It reaches even the moun- tains of northern Mexico. According to Prof. Sargent, it is .sometimes, though rarely, 40 feet high. With us it is rarely seen more than 1.5 feet high. What is commonly termed the "flower" is really an involucre of four bracts that sur- rounds the small, round cluster of true flowers. The "flower" is .3 to 4 inches across, white in the typical form and in the pendulous variety, but bright rosy red in the var. rubra. When seen at their best, which is in late May. there are few more beautiful shrubs than these. Three other species with similarly showy involucres are grown in this country: C Nuttallii. from the Pacific coast, with bracts even larger than those of C. florida. and creamy white flushed with pink; C. Kousa, from .Tapan. with narrower bracts, expand- ing in July (both these seem better fit- ted for our climate than floridal : and C. capltata (Benthamia fragiferal, only hardy in the mildest counties. Mr. Wil- son, during his Chinese explorations, introduced a form of C. Kousa from western Hupeh which seems quite dis- tinct from the old Japanese type in its freer growth and larger "flowers." It is probably growing in several gardens under his number 223, and Is a very promising small tree. — London Cnr- deners' Chronicle. National Association of Gardeners. The annual convention of the Na- tional Association of Gardeners will occur at Cleveland, September 24-2G. The local convention committee, con- sisting of Herman Knoble, Walter E. Cook, Frank A. Friedley, M. A. Vinson, R. P. Bryden. Luther Wells and H. P. Rapley. have left nothing undone to make the event a memorable one, and are looking forward to a large attend- ance, both from distant and nearby points. Business is to be the keynote of this convention, and the subjects selected for discussion, will furnish ma- terial for thorough consideration of the gardener's relation to the war, and the conditions to be met during the recon- struction period. The programme follows : TUE.SDAY, .SEPTEMBER 24. Morning — Registration of members. Executive meeting. -Afternoon — Opening of the convention by Chi'.ir- nian Herman Knoble. Address of welcome by Mayor Davis. Reply by M. C. Ebel. President Weeks' address. Secretary's report. Treasurer's re- port. Reports of standing committees. Reports of special committees. Com- munications. Consideration of 1919 meeting pl.ire. Nomination of officers. Evening. Illustrated lecture by J. Otto Thilow. Philadelphia, on the "Flora of Hawaii." to which the members of the Cleveland Garden Club and Florist Club are in- vited. WEPNE.SDAY. SEPTEMBER 2.5. Morning — Election of officers. Unfinished busi- ness. Paper by Edwin Jenkins. L.enox. Mass.. on "The Gardener and the War." Discussion. Afternoon — Visit to Cleveland's private est.Tle-* nnd public park system. Evening — Banquet. THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 20. Morning — , Unfinished business — Paper by M. C. Ebel, Madison. N. J., on "The Gardener's Opportunity After the War." Discussion. .'\ rternoon — Bowling contest. CONVENTION ARBANCiEMENTS. The Hotel Hollenden has been selected as the headquarters of the as- sociation, where the business sessions, lectures and banquet will take place. Members traveling from a distance should provide for their railroad trans- portation at an early date to avoid dis- aiipointment with last minute arrange- STAR BRAND ROSES "American Pillar" and neatly every other (,'oo(l hardy elimber. Send for our list. Th. pONARD 8 m IMEST GROVE Tne UjoNES CO. I-^I " PENNA. Robeil Pylt, Pres. AnI. Winlzei, Vice-Pres. ments. A party will leave by way of New York on the evening of Septem- ber 22. Eastern members desiring to join this party should communicate with the secretary of the association. Members desiring to join the Chicago party should get in touch with Ex- President Thomas W. Head. Lake For- est. 111. St. Paul, Minn. DEMAND IS NORMAL. The past week wound up vacation time and conditions remain normal — funeral work plentiful and general busi- ness quiet. Stock is ample and of fair quality. Roses and carnations are in good demand while chrysanthemums are fair sellers. Good outside stock is practically off the market; an abun- dance of poor quality flowers, annuals and perennials, are all that are to be had. NOTES. The census of greenhouses demanded bj- the government shows 33 firms oper- ating commercial greenhouses. Five of that nvimber will either close up or tear down their houses. Those florists that compete at the state fair next week are busy prepar- ing their exhibits. Visitors : A. Claussen, Albert Lea, Minn., and J. Shotwell. Farg-o, N. D. C. R. F. PEONIES 30 acres. Can supply your watts. Write for Catalogue. Gilbert H. Wild Sarcoxie, - Missouri Specialists in Specimen Stocl( FOR LANDSCAPE WORK. Hardy Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Box- ivoods, Hollies and a complete line of Coniferous Evergreens. Write for Friees. COTTAGE GARDENS NURSERIES, Inc. EUREKA, CALrFORNIA. HilFs Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Small, medium and large sizes snppUed. Price list now ready. The D. HiU Nursery Co Ertigieto SiKcia&sl: ., Utmi. — Box 404. DUNDEE, ILL. jest GroHcra JD America For the Best New and Standard DAHLIAS Address PEACOCK DAHIilA FARMS, p. 0. Berlin, N. J. WUlUmitoTni Jnne., K. J. PEONIES ASK FOR OUR CATALOG OF 200 VARIETIES Stock guaranteed healthy, true to name, and at reasonable prices. We sell to many Peony Specialists. S. G. HARRIS, Box A, TarrytowD, N. Y. igi8. The American Florist. 381 %vs/vv4vvvvvvvvvvvvvv\«v\A«yvyvvv'^^^yvvuv^wvvvwv^^ Vanghan's Cyclamen Prices on Cyclamen are net— no discount. Giant English Grown PRICES (except wher.- noted)— 100 see.ls. $1.10; 1003 seeds, $9.00 tut. Saint Georrie. Koliaae is beimtitully margiDed with bright silver II. jt unlike the Begonia Rex, and the flowers are a rich ^;llllloll r .lor, 100 seeds, $1.20; 1000 seeds. $ 10.00. This is I.I i.iir kniiuii-ilKe the best o( the red Giant Cyclamen. Crimson St. George. 100 seeds, $1.80; 1000 seeds. $15.00. Mrs. L. M. Graves. The flowers are freely produced and are .■.iriii'd well .ibove the foliage. The color is an intense and lirilliani salmon ^'arltt. A healthy vigorous grower and comes true from se.ii. 100 scciU $ 1 .80; IWU seeds, $16.00. Brilliant Giganteunt. \ .Ty r. im^t smwi.r. Fiery crimson flowers. UIU .s eiK. S1.60; ItlOl' sicils. $14.00. Queen Mary. Salmon with clar.t base. 100 seeds, $1.40; 1000 Mi,U $12.00. Rosy Morn. Delicate rose color. ( 'laret base. Granditiora A'ba. 'I'he lan-'est giant white. Excelsior. N\ hite with red base. K.xtra large flowers. Princess May. Palo pinic. Dake of Fife. Dark rose. Mauve Queen. Mauve. Princess of Wales. Deep pink. Salmon King. English Varieties, Mixed-loo seeds. $1.10; lOOO seeds. $9.00. Dark Rose. lOO seeds. $1.10; 10 O seeds, $9.C0. Glory of Wandsbek. 100 ^eeds. $2 00. Vaughan's Seed Store Chicago, 111. New York, N. Y. Lilium Giganteum 7-9 In. and 9-10 In., tor Immediate dellverj. Write for Pricea. Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd. Woolwrorth Bldg., New York City 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, 111. ^uniiiiiinuiiiiiniuniiniiiiiDiiiiiiiuiiiiDiiiiiiiniiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiii% i BURPEE'S SEEDS I I Philadelphia I s Wholesale Price List for FlodsU J ^ and Market Gardeners a %iiioiiiiiniiiiiiiiiuiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiPiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiniiiniiiniuiiiiDiininii# THE C. HERBERT COY SEED CO. VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB. Contract Growers of HIGH GRADE SEEDS Mention the American Florist icliemcriting Get Quotations From LANDRETH SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED Bloomsdale Brlstol, PE. Mention the American Florist u'lien icritino PERENM4LS, HARDY SHRIBBERY, EVERGREENS PERENNIALS:— We have a fine lot of stock, both one and two-year-old, field grown. Here are a few items, with prices attached, in one-year stock. Will wrap each plant in paper with dirt to insure safe arrival. Shasta 4c DELPHINIUMS, IDIGITALIS CAMPANULA HOLLYHOCKS PLATYCODON SNAPDRAGON assorted. DAISY, . . . .". . .English •. ..5c SEDUMS. assorted 6c RUDBECKIA, Purple 5c COREOPSIS Lanceolata 4c VERONICA Spicata 6o HARDY SHRUBBERY: — Extra heavy, field grown, given plenty of room for development, each plant a specimen, dug and packed carefully. 2-3 3-4 ft. " 2-3 3-4 ft. ft. 500 LONICERA Frag 10c 13c 800 " Morrowi lOo 13c 300 ■' Grandiflora ..lOc 13c 500 " Bella Albida. .10c 13c 100 " Tart. Red 12c 15c 200 " Tart. White.. 12c 15c 2000 PHILADEL. Coronarius ..10c 13c 400 " Grandiflora ..10c 13c 300 ELDER, cut leaved lOo 12c 300 FORSYTHIA Suspensa ..10c 12c 1500 " Verdissima .. 8c 10c 3000 FORSYTHIA Intermedia. 8c 10c 2500 SNOWBEIRRT Red 8c 10c 1500 " White 10c 12c 3000 FORSYTHIA Fortuni 8c 10c ^VEIGELIA, assorted 10c 13c SPIREA Van Houtte 8c 10c " Opulifolia 10c 12c " Billardi 8c 10c DEUTZIA, assorted 8c 10c lS-24 2-3 ALTHEAS, assorted 6c 8< 15-18 18-24 in. in. SPIREA, A. W 12c 15c EVERGREENS: — We have a large assortment of same in small sizes, just the kind to grow on into specimen plants on your own grounds. You know how hard it is to secure specimen stock when required. Get some that are more than half finished, and get in while demand is good. ARBOR VITAE — 3000 " Pyramidalis. .18-24 in. 32c 7000 ■' " .15-18 In. 22c 1000 " Hoveyii 15-18 in. 35c 1000 " " 12-15 in. 25c 1000 " American 2-3 ft. 30c 1000 ■• " ...18-24 in. 22c 1000 '■ " ...15-18 in. 12c 500 ■■ Globosa 10-12 in. 450 500 " " 8-10 in. 35c 600 " Tom Thumb.. 10-12 in. 25c 600 " Pumilla ....15-18 in. 40c 300 " Siberian 15-18 In. 25c 200 " Verbaeneana 15-18 in. 35c Ball and burlap extra at cost of same. RETINISPORA — 100 " Plumosa 3-4 ft. $1.00 300 '• " 2-3 ft. .76 200 " " 18-24 in. .50 200 " ■• ....15-18 in. .35 200 ■• '• 12-15 in. .25 500 " Plumosa Aurea.2-3ft. .75 500 " " " 18-24 In. .50 700 " " " 15-18 in. 100 JUNIPER Irish 18-24 in. 100 100 150 .15-18 in. Sabina . . .15-18 in. ...18-24 in. Stricta 2-3 ft. ■• ...18-24 in. ...15-18 in. .30 .25 .50 .80 .90 .70 .60 FARMERS NURSERY COMPANY, Troy, Ohio 382 The American Florist. Sept. Y • ■ • • " W T W"i"4" ™ ™ V "4" ■*• '1' *♦ WV * * * * * * * We have 6 houses 28 x 300 feet, devoted to pot grown Boston Ferns, in 6, 7 and 8 inch pots. Our special this week is our 8 inch regular $1.00 size at 85c each. These plants are exceptionally fine, perfect, bushy plants, ready for sale in any retail establishment. Order quick before we exhaust these plants for they are a real bargain. * TUC rm WITTDni n rn LD. Phone, Cracelandinz. * inc. KjLV. Wll IdULU LU., 745 Buckingham Place, CHICAGO 'V vv V V *i To firowers and the Trade SPECXAL OFFER OF NEW AND RARE DAFFODILS King AlfreJ, WearJafc Periectkni. lord Roberts, Vin Waverens Giants First Size Bulbs. True to Name. 36/- per 100, ,£1.5 per lOOP. Pacliag.- free lor i-ash. These are money makers. Giant Trumpet Daffodis These are tlie best c«niMU'rri;il l(;illo<]ils ;ind n-iil- i/,e highist prizes in London markets. J. UlLrKoOlN, RARE BULBS 30 Carlisle St , BELFAST. IRELAND CARNATIONS F. DORNER & SONS CO., Lafayette Indiana Mention the American Florist whentrriting GERANIUMS ROOTBD CUTTINGS. For delivery Oct. 1st to Dec. 15th. 8. A. Nutt, per 1000, $12.50; Ricard and Poitevine. per 10(10. .■515.00. For delivery Dec. 15tli to Feb. IStll. S. A. NuM, per 1000, $15.00; Hloard, Poitevine, per 11)00. $17.50. P;ucel post delivery made at actual cost. Bill sent with shipment. Cash for cuttliips to accompany the order. ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER. PA. CHRYSANTHEMUM SPECIALISTS Elmer D. Smith 6c Co. Adrian, Mich. Good, Strong, Field-grown CARNATION PLANTS All Varieties absolutely healthy. Write for Quotations. o. xj. r^iooiTP 352 Bulletin Bldg. Philadelphia, Pa. •I' 'J* "J" •!* »!• "I* •!• • j< »!• •!• • ji • jt ■ j< • J* tji •!• tff iji tji tji •{• •{• ij* •!• aji ■ ji iji iji iji ^i iji iji iji iji iji ■ ji pji • ji iji iji • ji "ji • ji • j« •j« ^« •!• •!• ■{*•{■ •ji ^i ip v 4» A Seasonable Stock READY NOW Bougainvillea Glabi-a Sanderiana — Well shaped, trimmed plants, 4-in. pots, $25.00 per 100. Genista — 5-inch, special stock, well trimmed and heavy, $30.00 per 100. Ficus Elastica — 4-inch, 10 to 12 in. high, $40.00 per 100. Hydriingea, French Type — Hamar, Vibraye, Chautard, E. Mouliere, 5- inch — 3 to 4 branches, $30.00 per 100; 4-inch — 2 to 3 branches, $20.00 per 100; heavy field grown for tubs — 7 to 10 branches, $40.00 per 100. Kentia, Belnioreana — 2i/4-inch, heavy, $10.00 per 100; 3-inch, heavy, $20.00 per 100. FeiTis — Cyrtomium Falcatum, 2%-inch, $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1,000; Aspidium, 2i.^-inch, $3.00 per 100. Birds Nest Fern, 2%-inch, $8.00 per 100; 3-inch, $15.00 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri — 2 14-inch, $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1,000. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio If interested in g CHRISTMAS HEATHER It will be to your advan- tage to communicate with Yours truly, A. L.MILLER JAMAICA, N. Y. Mention the Ajiierican Florist whcnwritinti Alonzo J. Bryan Wholesalo Floriat Washington, New Jersey Grower of Geraniums, Fuchsias, Heliotropes, Cannas and all kinds of Bedding Plants, includ- ing Vegetable Plants by the hundreds of thou- sands. See our display Adv. In American Florist. Ajiiil 6, page G12. Correspondence solicited. Mention the American Florist whenviriting CHARLES H. V1CK, Pres. GEORGE B. HART, Stty aod Treas Primula Malacoides Tcwnsendl) Improved Type Transplanted Seedlings.. $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Primula Obconica Grandiflora .$3.00 per 100; $25.00 per lOOO. HART & VICK, Inc. 55 stone St., ROCHESTER, N. Y. Orchids If yo'j want OrehiJg for any purpose whatever, we solicit .vuur iuquiries and orders for aame. We do Bot grow or handle anything else but Orchids, Speeinl lists on application. LAGER & HURRELL, Summit, N. J. igi8. The American Florist. 383 Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. ASPARAGirS. CARNATIONS. PERNS. Asparagus SpreDgerl, 2-iD.. $3.00; 3-in., $6.00 and 4-ln., $10.00 per 100. Fii.e bushy plants. At HE7NRY SMITH, Grand Rapids. Mich. Extra fine and stocky field grown carna- tions for western florists, in the following ra- nt ties at $60.00 per 1,000. White Perfection, Alice, White Enchantress, Miss Theo. Enchantress Supreme and White Wonder. THE PIKES PEAK FLORAL CO., Colorado Springs, Colo. Ferns, Cyrtomium Falcatum, 2^4-in., $3.50 per 100. $30.00 per 1000; Aspidium, 2l4-ln., $3.00 per 100; Bird's Nest Fern, 2V4-in., $8.00 per 100; 3-iu., $15.00 per 100. The Storrs & ASPARAGUS PLDMOSDS SEEDLINGS, extra Harrison Co., PainesviUe. 0. STORE, Chicago and New I'orlj. Carnations. Field grown. For varieties and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. A. Henderson & Co., 211 N. State St., Chicago. Ferns. All well grown, healthy stock. For varieties and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. F. R. Pierson, Tarry- town, N. Y. Asparagus Sprengerl, 214-in., $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1,000. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesvile, 0. ASPLEMUM, Carnations. All high grade stock. F. Doraer & Sons Co., Lafayette. lud. BOSTON FERNS. Bench-grown, grand stock, .?20.00 and .$25.00 per 100. Ready for 5 and 6-ln. pots. CARL HAGENBURGER, W. Mentor, 0. Asplenlum Nidus Avis (Biid'a Nest Ferol. We offer fine, well furnished plants at 50c, i5c. $1.00 and $1.50 each. J. A. PETERSON & SOXS, Westivood. Cincinnati, 0. DAFFODILS. Daffodils. For varieties and prices see dis- pl:iy advertisement in this issue. J. Dickson. 30 Carlisle St., Belfast, Ireland. Ferns. Boston, fine perfect hardy plants. For this week only. 8-in., 85c each. The Geo. Witt- bold Co., 745 Buckingham Place, Chicago. BULBS. Ferns, Boston, 2%-ln., heavy, $6.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1.000. A. Henderson & Co.. 211 N. State St., Chicago. DAHLIAS. Bulbs, Lil.v. For autumn and winter, from storage. Giganteum. Speclosilm Album, Spe- ciosum Kubium and Auratum. For sizes and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Dahlias. Best new and standard varieties. Peacock Dahlia Farms, Wiiliamstown Jet., N. J. Hardy ferns. Illustrated descriptive list mail- ed, Ludwig Mosbaek, Femdale, Askov. Minn. Bulbs. Lll. Giganteum, 7-9 and 9-10 in. for Immediate delivery. Write for prices. Yoko- hama Nursery Co.. Ltd., Woolworth Bldg., New York City. DRACAENAS. PREESIAS. Dracaena Massangeana and Fragrans. For sizes and prices see display advertisement else- where la this issue. Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. FRBESIAS. Improved Purity. Jumbo % to 1 inch, per l.ono, $17.00; extra size, % to 54 -inch, per 1,000. $12.00; 14 to %-lnch. per 1,000, $7.50; Mi-inch, plump, per 1,0(XI, $5.50; % to %-lnch, per 1.000, $4.00. Write tor samples. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicago and New York. Bulbs. Lilium Giganteum, from cold storage, 7-9 (300 to case). Write for prices. Chas. Schwake & Co., Inc., 90-92 West Broadway, ERICAS. ERICAS. Young stock for growing on. Strong, healthy plants out of 2^6-in. pots. Biggest percentage will set buds and bloom for September and October delivery. Per 100 Fall varieties: Bulbs, seeds, supplies, etc. Wholesale only. American Bulb Co.. 178 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago. Freesla Purity, mammoth size, also %-ln. and up; refractra alba, %-ln. Prices on applica- tion. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 53 Barclay St., CAIiliAS. New York. Callas. home grown, fine stock, ready In Au- gust. For sizes and prices, see advertisement on front cover of this Issue. S. S. Skldelsky Xmax varieties: Fragraus Melanther.-i 1.5.00 ■• •■ Fressia bulbs. For sizes and prices, see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this Issue. American Bulb Co., 172 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago. & Co., 1004 Lincoln Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa. Pres. Carnot 20.00 " " Freesla Purity, %-% in., $4.50 per 1.000; %-»! in.. $7.50 per 1,000. The San Juan Bulb Co.. 76 Chilverton St., Santa Cr«z, Calif. CARNATIONS, Easter varieties: Persoiuta Rosea 15.BNS. Kalamazoo, Mich. PEONIES. Peonies, guaranteed healthy, true to name, and at reasonable prices. Write for catalogue of 200 varieties. S. G. Harris, Box A, Tarrytown, N. Y, Peonies. 30 acres. Can supply your wants, write for Catalogue. Gilbert H. Wild, Sar- coxle. Mo. Peonies. Festiva Ma CONABI) & JONES CO. na, $10, and oth V.St Grove. Pa. PEPPERS. Bird's Eye Pepper. Fine, bushy, beautiful plants, 3-in.. .flS.OO per 100: 4-in., $12.00 per 100 r.VIil. HAGENBUEGBR, W. Mentor O. POINSETTIAS. 1.000. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Pninesvllle, PRIMULAS. «Q^ '* ¥^i''™l.^„*'*- transplanted seedlings, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1,000, Obconlca Grandiflora $3.00 per 100; $23.00 per ™0«) Hart & Vick, Inc.. 55 .Stone St.. Rochester. Primula obconica, 2%-in,, $4.00 per 100 At HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. ROSES. EXTRA FINE 214-INCH ROSE PLANTS. mi .. .-,„ 100 1.000 White kiUarney 4.00 35.00 Sunburst 5.00 45.00 George Elgar 4.00 WIETOR BROS., 162 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago. L. D. Phone, Randolph 2081. Roses. Own root, 2V4-in. for benching. Aaron Ward, Ophelia, Killarney Brilliant, White Kil- ^)SS?' w";? Sunburst. $7.50 per 100, $70.00 per 1,000. Milady and Richmond, $7.00 per 100. $65 per 1.000. 3V4-in. stock, $35 per l.OOo addi- tional. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove 111 Rose plants. Pink and White Killarney, Maryland and Sunburst, fine stock, 3-in. pots on own roots. $6.00 per 100; 4-ln.. $8.00 per 100, At HENRY SMITH. Giand Rapids. Mich. SEEDS. The Floriculture. St. Reniy de Provence, France, is offering Pansy Seed, giant unriv- alled monsters in very brilliant shades, 1 oz., 12 shillings. Cyclamen, Primula, Cineraria. As- ter, etc. Seed. Cyclamen, Giant English grown. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. 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 corn on contract. Edgar F. Hurff. Swedes- Seed, cyclamen. Finest American grown from the very finest strains. Prices on application. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 53 Barclay St., New York. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, musk- melon, s<|uasb and pumpkin; sweet, flint and dent corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co., Valley, Neb. SEEDS. Seeds. Wintei-fioweiing sweet peas. For va- rieties and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. A. Henderson & Co., 211 N. State St., Chicago. Seeds. Sweet peas, asters, and flower seed in general; tomato, lima and pole beana. John Bodger & Sons Co.. Los Angeles. Calif. Seeds, specialties: Pepper, eggplant, tomato, vine, seed and field corn. George R. Pedrick & Son, contract seed growers. Pedrlcktown, N. J. Seeds. Flower and vegetable. All seasona- ble varieties. Stocks are very complete. James Vick '8 Sons. Rochester, N. Y. Seeds. Wholesale price list for florists and market gardeners. The W. Atlee Burpee Co.. Philadelphia. Pa, Seeds, growers for the trade: Beans, peas, sweet corn, onions, turnip, radish, beet, etc. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co., Mllford, Conn. Seed. Beet, sweet com, bean, onion sets, potato. Prices will be quoted upon application. S. D. Woodruff & Sons, 82 Dey St., New York, Seeds, wholesale field and garden seeds. J. Bolglano & Sod, Light, Pratt and EHUcott Sts., Baltimore, Md. Seeds, specialties: Lettuce, onion, sweet pea, aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena In vairlety. Waldo Rohnert, Gilroy, Calif. Seed. Vegetable and flower, of every descrip- tion. The W. W. Barnard Co.. 231-23B W. Madslon St.. Chicago. Seed. Michell's Pansy. For varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere In this Issue. Henry F. Michell Co., 518 Market St., Philadel- phia, Pa. Seeds. Sweet, flint and dent corn, cucumber,, niosk and watermelon, pumpkin and squash. Western Seed & Irrigation Co., Fremont, Neb. Seeds. Flower and vegetables. Renowned specialties. Sale to seed merchants only. JOS. PAQUET, seed grower. Nice, France. Seeds; specialties: Beets, mangoes, carrots, cabbages, celeries, parsley, parsnips, turnips. R. & M. Godiueau, Angers, France. Seeds. Bean, pea, radish, and all garden. Write for prices. Leonard Seed Co.. 226-230 W. Kinzie St.. Chicago. Seed. Flower and garden seeds. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium a specialty. Routzahn Seed Co.. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Seeds. Specialties In oi^lou, carrot, beet, rad- ish and parsnip. R, C. McGlll & Co., San- Francisco, Calif. You Do Nof Find What Yoo Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us ADout It. igi8. The American Florist. 385 Seeds flower, vegetable and form. Wholesale Hily. Kelway's. LaiiEport. EnKland. Soed«. Beau prowers for tbe wholesale trade Henry Fish Seed Co.. Carpinteria. Calif. Garden seeds: all varieties. 1. N. Sin Son, 438 Market St.. Philadelphia. Pa. Seeds. Pea and bean. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co.. Grand Bapids. Mich. Seeds which succeed. Get Quotations from Landreth, Bristol, Pa. SMILAX. SMILAX. Strong plants from 2%-in. pots. .$3.00 per 100. Also heavy strings $2.00 per dozen. Cash with order. GEO. BISCHOFF Aan Arbor. Mich. SOIANXJM Cleveland Cherries. Fine dwaif. bushy stock or growing on, 3-in., $10.00 per 100: 4-in., $15.00 er lOO. CARL. HAGENBURGEE, W. .Mentor, O. \'EGETABIiE PliANTS. Cabbage, celery and Triple Curled parsley plants. Field-grown. 50c per 100, $3.00 per 1,000, prepaid. $2.00 per 1,000, not prepaid. V. M. Pattington, ScipiovUle, N. Y. -VIISCELI/ANKOUS. Greenhouse glass. Heavy In thickness, well flattened and annealed and especially manu- factured for greenhouse purposes. Write for prices. Okmulgee Window Glass Co., Okmul- gee, Okla. MISCELLANEOUS. Nursery stock of all descriptions, and price lists free on application. & Harrison Co.. Painesville. O. reer'8 "Rlverton Special" cedar plant tabs, sizes. Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut Philadelphia. Pa. Catalogues. Large runs our specialty. Write for prices. Regan Printing House, 523 Plym- outh Place. Chicago. Seed packets for 1919. All packet sizes and larger bags up to two pounds or more, also catalogues, return and coin envelopes. The Brown Bag Filling Machine Co.. Fitchburg, Mass. Specimen stock for landscape work. Hardy rhododendrons, azaleas, boxwoods, hollies and a complete line of coniferous evergreens. Cot- tage Gardens Nurseries. Inc., Eureka, Calif. Japanese Tubs for plants and shrubs. Made of well-seasoned Hinoki wood, $1.00 per pair: $4.50 per 10 tubs. Takeuchi Bros.. 444 Bush St.. San Francisco. Calif. Rosebud stickers. For sizes and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this Issue, 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 firms. Manufactured by CLAY .i SON, Stratford. London. Ehigland. Baskets of every description, logue. Raedlejn Basket Co., lVC., Chicago. Dreer's Peerless glazing points. 1.000, 75c, postpaid. Henry A. Dreer. 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Pa. Boilers of high grade for greenhouses. or catalogue. Glblln & Co., Utica, N. Wizard brand manure. The Pulverized Manure Co., 32 Union Stock Yards. Chicago. Mastica for greenhouse glazing. F. O. Pier Co., 12 West Broadway, New York, RaSa. natural and colored. McHutchison Co., »5 Chambers St., New York. Glass, large stock and good prices. Sharp, Partridge & Co., Chicago, Greenhouse t)OiIers. Kroeschell Bros. Co., 452 W. Erie St., Chicago. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction. Builders of ail kinds of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and (Sketches submitted on request. A. Dietsch Co.. 2642 Sheffield Ave., Chicago. 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.. 310U S. Spftuldlng Ave.. Chicago. Cut flower boies. Edwards Folding Box Co.. Philadelphia. CHIFFONS. Write for prices on our wide edge, plain. 4-ln. and 6-ln. chiffon. Joseph Ziska & Sons, 169-75 N. Wabash Ave., t.'hicago. III. We handle a general line of florists' supplies, ribbons, chiffons and wire designs, etc. Joseph Ziska & Sons, 175 N. Wabash Ave. Chicago. 111. Everything the best In florists' supplies. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1127 Arch St., Philadelphia. Greenhouse construction. Write us (or 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 SchiUo Lumber Co., 1660 Kingsbury St.. Chicago. Greenhouse construction. We furnish every- thing for the greenhouse. Garland Manufac- turing Co.. Dee Plaines, 111. Greenhouse lumber, hotbed sasb, pecky cy- press, square red cedar posts. Lockland Lum- ber Co., Lockland, O. POTS AND PANS. Florists' red pots, all sizes; moss aztec ware, fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Reed Pot- tery Co., South Zauesvilie. O. Neponset flower, vegetable waterproof paper pots. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Bed Pots. Before buying, write for prices. George Keller Pottery Co., 2614-2622 Herndon Pots. We are prepared to ship al and sizes on order. Write for prices. Hews & Co., Inc, Cambridge, Mass. Logan pots are best by test. Write for cat- alogue and discounts. The Logan Pottery Co., Logan, O. INSECTICIDES. Aphlne, $1 per qt.; $2.50 per gal. Funglne, $1 per qt. : $3.50 per gal. Vcrmlne. $1 per qt. ; $3 per gal. Aphlne Manufacturing Co.. Mad- ison. N. J. Nikoteen, excellent tor spraying, Apbls Punk for fumigating. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis. CARNATION STAPLES. SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES. Mend your split carnations. Finest article (or carnation growers Introduced so far. 36c (or 1.000: 3.000 (or $1. postage paid. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE. 264 Randolph St.. Detroit, Mich. Carnation staples, 35c per 1.000: 3.000 (or $1. Wm. Schlatter & Son, 422 Main St.. Sotlngfleid. Mass. Pilisbury Carnation Staples. 1.000 (or S6c: 3.000 (or $1. I. L. Pilisbury, Galesburg, III. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About it. 386 The American Florist. Sept. STAICES. Bamboo caEe staHes. 6 ft., J21 per Dale, 6-9 ft.. $7 per bale; 912 ft.. $8.50 per bale. Mc- Hntcbison & Co.. 95 Cbambers St., New York. WIRE DESIGNS. Mfrs of wire designs for 35 years, for ll3t. Josepb Zlska & Sons. Chicago. \VHOIiESAIiE CUT FLOWERS. Amllng Co.. E. C. Chicago. Angermueller Co.. Geo. H., St. Louis. Mo. Bassett & Washburn, Chicago. Bereer Bros., Philadelphia, Pa. Berning, H. G., St. Lonis, Mo. Budlong. J. A.. Chlcage. Chicago Flower Growers' Assn.. Chicago. Erne & Company, Chicago. Fexy. p.. New York. Ford. M. C, New York. Ford, William P., New York. Froment, H. B., New York. Goldstein & Futterman. New York. Grossberg-Tyler-Flnnermann Co., Chicago. Hart, George B., Rochester, N. Y. Henshaw Floral Co.. Inc., New York. Hentz & Nash, Inc., New York. Hoerber Bros., Chicago. Holton & Hunkcl Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Jones, Percy, Inc., Chicago. Kastlng Co., W. F., Buffalo, N. Y. Kennlcott Bros. Co., Chicago. Kervan Co.. The, New York. ICessler, Wm. A., New York. ICruchten, John, Chicago. Kuehn. C. A., SI Louis. Mo. Kuhl. Geo. A., Pekln, 111. Kuslk & Co., Kansas City, Mo. Kyle & Foerster. Chicago. Mackle, William, New York. McCnllum Co., Pittsburgh. Pa. Meconl, Paul. New York. Miller & Musser. Chicago. N. Y. Cut Flower Exchange, New York. Neldinger Co.. Jos. G., Philadelphia, Pa. N'iessen Co., The, Leo, Pblladelpbla, Pa. Pappas, Nicholas G. & Co.. New York. Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Bxchange. Pierson, A. N.. Cromwell, Conn. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co.. Pittsburgh. Pa. Poeblmann Bros. Co., Chicago. PoUworth Co., C. C, Milwaukee. Wis. Polykranas, Geo. J., New York, Pyfer & Co., A. T., Chicago. Randall Co.. A. L., Chicago. Reld, Edward. I'hiladelphia. Pa. Reinbeig. George, Chicago. Relnberg, Peter, Chicago. Rice Bros., Minneapolis, Minn. Riedel & Meyer. Inc., New York. Kusch & Co.. Gust., Milwaukee, Wis.' Sheridan. W. F.. New York. Siebrecht, Geo. C, New York. Tonncr, O, A. & L. A., Chicago. Totty Co., Chas. H., Madison, N. J. Traendly & Schenck, New York. Dnlted Cut Flower Co., New York. Vaughan, A. L., & Co., Chicago. Weiiand & Blsch Co., Chicago. WIetor Bros., Chicago. Young & Co., A. L., New York. Young & Co.. John, New York. Wlttbold. Geo.. Co., Chicago. Zech & Mann, Chicago. LATEST EDITION The American Florist Company's Trade Directory FOR 1918 'jt Contains 529 Pages. ^ oe %M oc Price $3.00 Postpaid 6 Berning H G 366 Bodger J & Sons Co .377 Boland JB 375 Bolgiano J &Son 379 Boston Florist Supply Co 364 Bramley & Son 375 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 376 BreitmeyersJ Sons.. 372 Briggs Floral Co.... 373 Brown A J Seed Co. 376 Brown Bag Filling Machine Co 379 Bryan Alonzo J 382 Buchbinder Bros... 387 BuckbeeH W 375 Endlong J A 361 Burpee W A Co.. 356 381 Caldwell The Woodsiran Co. .364 California Florists... 374 Central Floral Co... 375 Chicago Feed& Fertilizer Co 388 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 359 Clark EB Seed Co.. 377 Clarke's Sons O 373 Clay&Son Ill Conard& Jones Co. .380 Cooke Geo H 375 Cottage Gardens Nurs Inc 380 Cowee W J m Coy HCSeedCo....3Sl Craig Robt Co 377 Danker Fred A 373 UardsChas 372 Dickson J ■§' Uletsch A &Co W Donaghue Alfred... 374 DornerF&Son8Co.382 Drakos Co 373 DreerHA Ill 387 Unlnth Floral Co.. ..375 DqqIop John H 372 Eble Charles 375 Edwards Fold Box. 388 Eme&Co 364 Eyres H G 371 Fallon Florist 371 FarmersNursery Co. 381 f.ety P 3b9 Fish Henry Seed Co.. 377 Flower Store The... 374 Florisists' Hail Assnill Foley Greenhouse MfgCo Ill FordM C 369 Ford William P.... 369 Fox J M &Son Inc. .373 FranenfelderC 374 Freeman MrsJ B....373 Frey C H 374 Prey & Frey 375 Friedman 374 Proment H E 369 Galvin Thos F 373 Garland Mfg Co IV Gasser J M Co... 372 Giblin & Co 387 Gilbanks 375 Godineao R & M..! 379 Goldstein & Futterman 369 GorhamPrinteryInc.388 Grakelow Chas H .372 Gr'nd Kapid«FloCo.374 Grimm & Gorly 374 Grossberg Tyler- Finncrmann Co.. 360 Gude Bros 371 HabermehlsaonsJ J.371 Hardesty & uo 373 Harris o G ^3U tiart George B 3b9 Hart Henry 372 Hart & Vick 3a2 Haveo 5eea Co ine.377 Heacock Jos Co 356 nciul John La 0: bon.o/:) Henderson rt 4: Co.. I neodersoo i-ewi8...3/3 Henry 1,0 The John. j61 Henshaw Floral Co .3t.y Heniz iiWash 368 lleif .^IDCll M ;iij Hess & Swoboda 372 Hessian 373 Hews & Co A H 387 nuiLllMursoo 38u HoerberBos 3t)5 Hollywood G'rdens.372 Holm & Olson 372 Holton&HunkeiCo .367 Hort Adrenisei 3Si House of Flowers... 373 Hum Edgar 1" 3/9 Hurst & Son a77 Huscrott u. 1, 374 IckeS'brauD M ill Co IV IdlewildGreenhs 373 Illinois Fipe & Mfg Co. Jahn Hugo 372 Jones fercy 358 joy Floral Co 374 Itasting W F Co 1 Keller Fottery Co Geo 387 Keller Sons J B 373 Kelway it Son 377 Is-ennicott Bros Co.. 364 Kervan Co Tne 369 Messier Wm 3by h-ottmiUer A 371 Kroeschell BrosCo. Ill Kruchten John 363 Kuehn C A 367 K.uhl Geo A 378 K.yle& Foerster 365 Lager&Hurrell ....382 i^andreth seed Co. ..381 Lang Flo «iNur 00. 373 Cange A 375 LeboriusJ J 373 Leikens 375 Leiih Edward 356 Leonard aeea Co. .. 378 LiggitC U 382 Litiietield Fioiisi .. 375 Cockland Lum Co.. IV Logan Pottery Co. ..3»7 London Flow'r anp .372 Louis Simon Freres &Co 378 Louise Flower Shop . 375 McCallum Lo 367 McConnell Alex 371 •McGill R G&C0....377 McHutchison&Co ..J77 Mackie William ... 369 Malandre Bros 375 Matthews the Flo'st.375 MatthewsonJE 374 May & Co L L 375 Meconi Paul 369 MetairieRidgeNnra..574 Meyer A 375 Michell Henry F Co 377 .Miller A L 382 Miller & Mnsser 365 Moninger J C Co .. .IV Murray Samuel 374 Nat Flo B of Trade.. IV NeidingerJosGCo...3t,6 Newell A 373 N YCutFlowerEx...369 N Y Floral Co 37i Nicotine MIgCo 387 Niessen Leo Co 366 Okmulgee Window Glass Co I II Palez Paul M 374 Palmer W J & Son. ..374 Pappas Nicholas G..3fS ParkFloralCo 373 Peacock Dahlia Fr..380 Pearson E W 374 PedrickGR&Son..377 Penn The Florist.. .375 GREENHOUSE BBST BRAITDS SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO., 2303 LUMBSm ST^ CHICAGO. ILU Peters & Reed Poty.. 387 Philadelphia Whole- sale Floral Ex 367 Philips Bros 373 Pierce F O Co IV Pierson F R Co I Pierson ANdncJ.. . I Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co 376 Pikes Peak Flo 1,0. ..374 Pillsbury IL 371 PiItsburgCutFloCo.;(.6 Podesta&Baldocchi 375 Poehlmann Bros Co .357 Pollworth C C Co... 367 Polykranas Geo J 3(i9 Potter Floral Co....j73 Pulverized Manure Co The ,387 Pyler AT& Co 365 RaedleinBasket Co .37u Randall A L Co.. 363 3'>5 Randall 'sFlowShop. 373 Randolph & Mc Clements 375 Rawlings Elmer j78 Ready Reference 383 Reed & Keller Ill Regan Ptg House. ...Ill Reid Edw 366 Rein berg Geo .3i,5 Reinberg Peter 359 Rice Bros 367 Riedel& Meyer 369 RobinsonJCSeedCo.377 RockWmLFIwrCo .374 Rodgers J W 373 Rohnert Waldo 377 Rosery The Floral Co 37, RoutzahoSeed Co ..3/7 RuscbG & Co 367 SaakeO C 374 San Juan Bulb Co ..356 Schiller the Florisi .373 Schillo A Lum Co .. IV Schlatter W&Son. 374 388 Schling Max 371 Schmidt Chas L 374 Schwake Cbas& Co. 368 I Sekenger Adam 371 j Shaffer Geo C 373 ! Sharp Partridge &Cc388 Soeridao Walter F..369 Siebrechi George C. 369 Simon & Son IN... .377 I Situation& Wants.. .311 I SkidelskySSS Co. I Smith A W & Co. ...372 Smith & Co E D ....38; smith m Fetters Co. .374 Smith Henry 374 storrs& Harrison. ..382 3tnmop G. E.M....373 ! Takeuchi Bros Ill Inorborn J M & Co 379 Tonner O A&L A. 36 Totty Chas H 378 rraendiy&Schenck.369 Trepel Jos 37? United Cut Flo Co. .369 Vaughao AL & Co.. 363 Vaughan's Seed Store I ,379 381 Vick'sSonaJas 377 Vincent R Jr &Sons Co I Walker F Co 37i WeberFH 374 Weiland&Risch....365 Weir James 373 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 377 Weinhoeber George 372 Wietor Bros 360 Wild Gilbert H 380 Williams MrsE A .374 Wills &Segar 371 WittboldGCo....37138! Wolfskin Bros & Morris Golden8on.37l WoodruSSD&Soris.377 VokabamaNursCo..38l Voung A L& Co. ...368 YoungJohn&Co...369 Voung & Nugent . 371 Zech& Mann... 362 365 NEW P I P ^ used; BOILER TUBES All sizes— any ouantity ILLINOIS PIPE & MFG. CO. 2101 S. JeUerson St., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist ivhen writing Wm. Schlatter Before & SOH Afler 422 Main Street, Springfield, Mas!: litcii (7i e .l»i e?-ica)i Florist ichenu-riting A LL Nurserymen. Seedsmen and Flo- rists wishing to do business with Europe should send for the "Horticultnral 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 subscription, to cover postage, $1.00. As the H. A. is a purely THADE 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. AddrpHS EDITORS OF "H. A.," I.OWDHAM, NOTTS, ENGLANtJ. i^ - CUT FLOWER BOXES lEDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO PHILADELPHIA, PA. -<- h Mention the American Florist ichenwriting Send Ten Cents and get a copy of the Kaiser's Will Yes, lie's made it— know'ng his t n"sh is near! Greatest "Fake-iitt" of the age. An instant hit everywhere. Copyrighted. Agents and Salesmen are COINING Money. Supplied printed wi'h ad. to large bu> ers. Low prices. Send 10c for samples snd pariicnlars, or send $2.00 for sample lOO. CORHAM PRINTFPV 542 South Dearborn Street, CHICAGO. ILL. ULTIMATELY When Ordering Fertilizer Of Your Supply House. WHY NOT DO IT NOW. CHICAGO FEED & FERTILIZER CO., 0. S. YARDS, CHICAGO. Eastern Office G. G. Green, Jr.. Real Est. Trust BIdg., Ftiila.,Pa. The Chrysaothemtini By Elmer D. Smith NEW AND REVISED EDITION Price 50 Cents. Cash with Order. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO M Flomst Bmerica is "the Prow af ths UbssbI; there may be more comfort Amidships, but we are the Grst to touch Unknown Seas,' CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 14, 1918. Vol. LI. No. 1580 TheAmerican Florist Established 1885 Copyright 1918 by American Florist Compauy. Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891 at the Post Office at Chicago, Illinois, under act of March 3. It79. Published Every Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. LonS Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address : Ameflo, Chicago. Subscription, United States and Miiiro, Jl.i a ve;ir: Canada, $2.00; Europe and Countri'S in Postal Union, $2.50. Volumes hall yearly from August 3, 1901. Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc., American Klorist Co., 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers — C. H. Totty. Madison, N. J., President; Jules Bodedbt, St. Louis, Mo.. Vice- President; John Young, 1170 Broadway, New York, Secretary; J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer. Officers-Elect— J. F. Ammakn, Edwardsville, 111.,, president; K. A. Fetters. Detroit, Mich , vice- president; John Young, New York, secretary; J. J. Hess. Omaha Neb , treasurer. The thirtv-lilth annual convention will he held at Detroit. Mich., August. 1919. Thirty-sixth annual convention at Cleveland, O., 1920. ASSOCIATION 'OF AMERICAN CEMETERY SUPERINTENDENTS. Next annunl convention. Rochester, N. Y., September 11-11, 1918. W. N. Rudd, Mt. Green- wood. Chicago, President; W'm. H. Jones, High- wood, Pittsburgh, Pa., SeoreUiry-Treasurer. AMERICAN DAHLIA SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition. New York, September 84-20, 1918. Officers — Richard Vincent, Jr., White Marsh, Md., President; Jasper R. Lewis, 736 Riverside Drive, New Y'ork, Secretary. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Nest Annual Convention and Exhibition, New York, November 6-8, 1918. Win. W. Vert- Greenwich, Conn., President; C. W. Johnson, 2242 W. 109th Street, Chicago, Secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Officers — Benjamin Hauhond, Beacon, N. Y., President; Wm. J. Keimel, Elmhurst, 111., Vice- President; Pbof. E. a. White, CornellUnivers- ty, Ithaca. N. Y., Secretary. NO WAR CLOSING ORDER. General Crowder Reassures Washington Representative of Society of American Florists New Draft Will Not Close Industry. Reports Branded Untrue. At a special meeting of the Florists' Club of Philadelphia, held on the even- ing- of September 10, with more than 100 in attendance, the occasion being full of snap and enthusiasm from start to close, two interesting communica- tions bearing on a subject of vital im- portance to the trade of the entire country at the present time, received iTom Wm. F. Gude, Washington repre- sentative of the Society of American Florists, were read, as follows : ••Wm. F. Gude. Washington. D. C. Mr. Schwartz attended our florists' club meeting last night and Charles Grakelow, of whom you have probably heard, made the statement that there is a new ruling from Washington di- rect from General Crowder that all re- tail and wholesale florists are in the non-essenti.T-l class and will either have to get women or men over draft age: iilso, that any one within the draft age up to 36 years will be in the mili- tary draft, and those between the ages of 30 and 45 will have to secure em- jiloyment in munitions or war work. Have you heard anything of this new ruling? It will mean that 75 per cent of the growers will be put out of busi- ness and wrecked. As I told you we are now down to six growers at our large place. Mr. Grakelow says this is up to the draft board entirely and not the labor commission. Have you heard anything about such a ruling and what would you advise? I have no doubt bvit what you have had a, communication of the same nature and ;i(lvice to one will do for all. Alexander Soott.'' Mr. Gude's reply to the above was ■■IS ^oIlo\^■s : •'My dear Mr. Scott: I have been waiting for some time to get first hand information on this proposition for myself and which I could officially give to the florists of the country. General Crowder is a very busy man, but granted me an in- terview. I showed him your letter. He read it and said you could have an- swered it yourself, and that such state- ments said to come from him are ab- .solutely untrue and that there never was any idea of closing up the florists, nor is there any now. This is abso- lutely authentic, coming from the lips of General Crowder himself, and this should reassure your men, because they can stay and grow flowers with- out fear of being forced into war work, except, of course, they may have to go as soldiers. But, whatever comes, the war board has no intention of closing up any industries, and this reaffirms what I have been giving to the ti-ade papers for the past 12 months. Florists should not be unduly exercised over the non-essential ques- tion." Early Closing: Approved. The suggestion of Charles H. Grake- low. relative to concerted action in early closing of flow-er shops as a local heat and light conservation measure I'eceived the endorsement of the club, and the fact that Mr. Grakelow's ef- forts for the betterment of the busi- ness in general is appreciated was at- tested by the unanimous standing vote he received at the close of his talk. 390 The American Florist. Sept. 14, National Publicity for Flowers. The fall season for the florist is now opening. What are the prospects for good business? Are flowers in the pub- lic mind? Just how these questions should be answered entails consider- able thought. One question hinges upon the other — an aflirmative answer to the latter would furnish the answer we all would desire for the former. Supposing that, just now, flowers are not in the public mind — and who is optimistic enough to say they are? It would naturally occur to anyone that the best thing to do would be to ex- ploit them, so that they might com- mand the attention we require. Our publicity committees did this thing just prior to St. Valentine's day this year, with the result that the public sat up and took notice — never before did the florists do so much business for this particular festival. The same course was taken in regard to Mothers' day, and the result was the same — the greatest business ever done in con- nection with this memorial day. And, when we come to think of it, these days are "made" days — made by publicity, made by exploiting flowers for use on these occasions, made by effort put forth mainly by florists themselves, through proper organizations. The public mind is most receptive. Any idea which is properly put for- ward and aggressively pushed is sure of a good reception, provided it of it- self is good. The idea which we have all along entertained, that the public would accept proper suggestions tend- ing to a wider and greater use of flow- ers in the home, being a good one has been kindly received, and, in conse- quence, we have enjoyed the benefit of a demand which has -surprised many of us who have had regard to the de- pressing influence of these wartimes. It is highly necessary that the work of our committees which has resulted in so much publicity for our products should be kept up. Their efforts should not be curtailed in the least; they should even be greater than before. We are nearing a crisis in our na- tional affairs which points to times of greater depression and. therefore, the need of intensive stimulation of de- mand for flowers and plants. We are confronted with our annual avalanche of chrysanthemums, which this sea- son i.s expected to be abnormally large. As we all know, this crop is an expen- sive one to raise, and its value in the aggregate immense. It must be moved, and moved profitably. Our commit- tees are called upon, through publicity channels which they have planned, to assist in the effort which all must put forth to get this crop into the homes of the public, as well as to stimulate the demand for other flowers in sea- son. The committees can perform their part if the trade will furnish the where- withal—the amount of money needed to complete the publicity campaign fund of .fSO.OOO which was asked for at the outset. Only .$G,00f> more is re- quired to insure the completion of the committees' carefully thought out plans for 1918. Already liability is be- ing incurred looking to the consumma- tion of these plans, and every penny of the fund will be needed. Surely the florists who have not al- ready subscribed will lend their help by sending in at once wh.at contribu- tions they can. Many hundreds of their brethren have already contrib- uted generously, in many cases dupli- cating subscriptions made earlier in the campaign. This is no class pro- ject — retailers, wholesalers, and grow- ers are all benefited. John Young, Sec'y. THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted by Robt. Klft, Phlla.. Pa. Next Week in the Flower bhop. The business of early September is often disappointing, particularly as frequently happens, there is a period of extremely hot weather. It does not do to become discouraged, however, as it will not be long before a continuous de- mand will keep the limited force con- stantly on the go. The matter of help is going to be a serious problem the coming season, particularly in the larger stores. The solution is the em- ployment of women, who, after they ac- quire the practical knowledge, will be found of great assistance in every department. The decorative features of the inside of the store should always receive ear- nest attention. The well dressed shop always .gives a good impression, imply- ing that orders left will be well execu- ted. With abundant supply of all out- door flowers, foliage and grasses, such as hydrangeas, gladioli, hardy asters, oak and pine branches, golden privet sprays, with eulalia and other grassy plumes, there is inexpensive material in quantity that can be used, and also at times sold to good advantage. There are some of the hardy asters in shades of blue, which add a life in color combinations that is particularly pleasing. With their loose spray for- mation, they are very effective with pink roses, rubrum lilies, and light pink tints of gladioli. They are all af- fected by draughts, but certain varieties that last much longer than others are quite extensively grown in some local- ities. The fall or opening of the season cir- cular, or card, should go out about Sep- tember 23. Some of the trade find it good business to have at this time a dahlia show, making an invitation to call and see the display a feature of their message. Such an exhibition, staging quite an assortment of varie- ties, can be given at comparatively small cost, and will be found profitable both from the sale of flowers from stock, and the taking of orders for the roots to be delivered in the spring. Almost any of the large growers will furnish flowers at reduced rates for exhibition purposes, charging the discount to pub- licity. The card announcing that or- ders are being taken for any of the va- rieties for spring delivery, must be conspicuously displayed. All publicity features of this kind are sure to bring in returns; in fact, no week during the busy season should be allowed to pass without a seasonable feature of some description. These events should be well thought out and arranged for in ad- vance so that the stock will be on hand and the proper window and store cards ready to put in place. Very few florists recognize the great selling value of show card announce- ments used in connection with displays of goods in store or window. People will frequently stop to see what the card or cards read, who would other- wise pass the window unnoticed. Just a price card is often suflicient to start things, while a reduction shows imme- diate results; a 25-cent drop on a $1.50 fern had the effect, one shopkeeper said recently, in cleaning out a window full in a couple of days, which had stood for some time stationary. Always have a few sma:ll made-up baskets or bouquets on hand to sell, or where occasion warrants, to present to customers. The tiny colonial bouquet in a fringed bouquet paper, is just the thing to hand to a lady who has left a good order or, perhaps, has called to pay a bill. A flower must also be given to all the little ones who accompany customers. The small well filled tum- bler basket, standing on the counter or card writing desk, is very apt to take the customer's fancy, and become an added item of the order. Have yoti tried the bird's nest fern? This is. as yet, almost a novelty, but is fast coming into use as a satisfactory house plant. It is unique in that it is salable in all sizes from the baby two- inch up to the large eight-inch pot. It's broad, light green, glossy foliage Is very striking. Some delinquents may have returned by this time. Give them an earnest ap- peal, mailed in a plain envelope. It will often do better than a messenger whose object is quite likely to be guess- ed and is told that Mr. Smith is not in. Only a few thousand dollars is now required to take the S. A. P. publicity fund over the top to its .$50,000 goal. Get in quick with your "ten dollar William" or more, "identify yourself with this movement. Secretary Young will send you at once all the advertising matter to which you are entitled. Get the beautiful sign, "Say It With Flow- ers." It will bring wonderful returns. Do it today. The address is, 1170 Broad- way, New York. Flower Shop Labor Problem. As long as there is a responsible head remaining to take command, it is quite possible to keep up the work of the (lower shop and continue the business in the main at least, as usual. Mem- bers of the craft from all over the coun- try, in response to their patriotic feel- ing, and taking their places as called in the ranks, have greatly depleted the working forces of the industry. The retail shops have given at least half their active men, while in many cases, only those well advanced in years re- main. These places must be filled if the business is to be kept going and the igiS. The American Florist. 391 shop open to receive its brave and loyal men on their return. This industry is, perhaps, fortunate in that it furnishes congenial employ- ment with pleasant surroundings for women. While the great ma.iority of employes in the shops all over the coun- try have heretofore been men, yet quite a number have used women, as book- keepers or salesladies, and in other branches have found them valued assis- tants. In all the large cities and com- munities, there are stores owned or con- ducted by women, which are in the main quite as successfully managed as those of the same grade operated by men. Here, then, is the solution of the problem — employ women. They are equally as diligent, as intelligent and even more faithful than the majority of the sterner sex. They are quick to learn, and soon acquire the knowledge of stock and prices necessary to enable them to wait on customers. Young women of any special training, particu- larly boolvkeepers, stenographers, and those of good schooling, have been in great demand in offices, banks and business houses, there not being nearly enough to take the place of the young men called to the colors. Those of mid- dle age, however, without such training, are not to be despised; in fact, pre- ferred, they being what are known as settled, whose thoughts and minds are more easily concentrated on the busi- ness, and who still have many years of usefulness before them. They must be encouraged by good salaries, which is always an incentive to bring out one's best endeavors. Prices are to be higher the coming- season. They must be, with the tre- mendous labor demand with unheard of prices being paid from the lowest grades iipward. There will be a good demand for flowers which people will expect to find higher in price and the trend will, when the books are bal- anced, have nothing to show for his season's work. With an organized and dependable working force, and the establishing of a higher range of prices that will guar- antee an income, under economic man- agement, suSicient to carry on the busi- ness, there should be little, If any, worry about the future. Store Openings. This is the season of the fall store openings, when, with the new goods of the latest styles, the shops are given their best settings. It is the practice with many to bring In the florist and have him, with his plants, flowers and decorative art, add a finishing touch to the display. To do this work satis- factorily, the decorator must be pre- pared with the necessary accessories. The most essential of these are folding lattice screens, pedestals in all sizes, pot covers with inside tins, tall floor cut-flower vases and others, not easily overturned, for the tops of cases. Space in all stores is valuable; there is seldom room for any grouping. There are, however, vantage points on the floor, to which the addition of specimen palms gives good decorative effect. All valuable plants should be placed In baskets, with tins that will hold water, as the decorations are generally for from three days to a week. A tall, slender palm, if placed in rather a large basket, can be made very effective by the addition of smaller palms, ferns and vines. These, taken out of the pots, wrapped in cheesecloth and packed closely with moss, will, when watered. DAHLIAS IN A JAPANESE VASE. last without much attention. Oak leaf branches, placed in a fibre jar tied to the back of a palm, will give a bushy effect, the decorative feature of which is helped with hydrangea heads. For the tops of cases, pot cov- ers with inside tins filled with sphag- num and water, are better and more solid than vases, and look very effec- tive when filled with oak sprays, hy- drangeas, tritomas, hardy aster sprays filled in much the same way are pon- spicuous when tied well tip on columns. Southern smilax is, of course, one of the best of decorative greens, bu€' the oak branches make a very good substi- tute and when colored later on, work in splendidly with the smilax. Wherever possible, they should be in water, which adds considerable to their life. Vases of dahlias here and there on low or counter cases, where they do not interfere, give a touch of color that is well worth while. Many merchants would use such ex- amples of the florist's art at this time if its efficiency was presented to them by energetic "get-there" salesmen. Sphagnum and Clump Moss. The material for mossing designs and baskets is an important feature of the stock of the retail flourist. If there is ample room, a supply of sphagnum sufficient for the needs of the season can be laid in early in the fall. In its various sized bales, it is convenient to handle and can be kept under cover almost indefinitely. Be- fore a bale is taken from stock, the bin at the side or under the mossing bench should be swept clean; then as it is refilled the new material should be "teased" out, or- pulled apart, taking out all roots, sticks and other objec- tionable materials. It should be damp- ened and kept moist, as it is then not nearly so friable and much easier to I use in mossing up designs. Fresh green clump moss is preferred by many florists, for the reason that it will take up and hold the moisture better than the sphagnum and is a trifle easier to make up, offering less resistance to the wire or sticks of the stemmed flowers. Clump moss is much heavier than sphagnum and in large designs that have to be packed in comparatively light boxes, ia objec- tionable on this account. Wreaths and other forms, when mossed ahead, are much better done with sphagnum, as the fresh green moss gets very hard and dry if kept any length of time. 392 The American Florist. Sept. 14, Modern Flower Shop Methods. Paper by A. Langc, read at a meeting of the Chicago Florists' Club. September 5, 191S. The retail florist's business requires undivided attention. New ideas and in- spirations are necessary to the mainte- nance of a successful flower shop; cus- tomers demand new creations, superior service and alert and courteous sales- people. One of the greatest assets is specialty of plateau baskets, was man- ager. These were usually arranged in six or eight sections, each of different flowers. One day, I mentioned the beau- tiful baskets I had seen in this win- dow to Mr. Farrell, and I am leaving what he said in reply to your Imagina- tion. The retail business is to quite an ex- tent at present, and will be. for the ROSLYN, PA, Vegetables Grown With Sweet GROWERS. Pea» at Adolph Farenwald's. the neat arrangements of stock throughout the store, keeping baskets, wreaths, jardinieres and novelties clean so as always to be presentable to customers, while flowers, the most im- portant item, should at all times be ar- tistically arranged in neat vases, the faded foliage removed and the stems clean. The retail branch of the trade has made wonderful progress during the past 10 years and must continue to maintain its importance or it will be classed among the so-called non-essen- tial industries and florists must comply with the various government orders and respond to campaigns for carrying on war work. Let us also consider our immediate business problems. The wholesaler has for many yeai-s received orders from acquaintances, or persons, who, should they be refused by him, would natur- ally patronize the retailer. This busi- ness, taken by the commission man, has been termed as "red violet", and I be- lieve that an understanding could be maintained so that the wholesaler would turn these orders to the retailer, perhaps on a commission basis, or as might otherwise be arranged. Some of the out-of-town florists send orders for delivery in the city to the commission houses, whereas the retailer should rightfully receive such business. My experience in the florist business extends over a period of 3.5 years, start- ing with James Farrell in 1883, who was the originator of the loose arrange- ment of flowers in bouquets and bas- kets, the style up to that time having been similar to that employed in mak- ing up the colonial bouquet of the pres- ent day. At that time, the stiffer the arrangement, the better they pleased. I recall at one time looking into the store of Hovey & Co. on Wabash ave- nue, when Frank Benthey. who made a iluration of the war. conducted by women and we must give them great credit for the way in which they han- dle the situation. In the matter of advertising, the ap- propriation for this purpose- depends upon gross receipts. Of the total sales, five per cent should be set aside for high class publicity, and usually, for quick results, the best paper in town should carry your message, the ef- fectiveness augmented by a cut of what you feature at the time. In regard to expenses which have in- creased tremendously, we well know the situation with boxes, twine, etc.. practically doubled in price within the I)ast two years. In regard to corsage bouquets and other flowers, where the sale amounts to less than $1, there should be an extra charge of 10 cents for the box. and if delivered, a charge of 10 cents for carfare. Flowers sent out of town by express or parcel post on Saturdays, are as a rule, not deliv- ered initil Monday, and it is wise to notify persons for whom they are in- tended by wire, the charges of course to be paid by the person ordering the shipment. Roslyn, Pa., Growers. Adolph Farenwald is a loyal citizen, and when the special appeal of the food administration was made' last season for vegetables, he determined to help out, and began last fall by running a combination of vegetables and cut flowers. A large house de- voted to sweet peas was planted with lettuce which bordered the sweet peas on either side of the beds. Beets and radishes as well as parsley were also planted. The stock came along nicely and Mr. Farenwald was delight- ed with the experiment; the first pick- ings were tried out at his own table and pronounced delicious. Then he called with samples on his near-by grocer friends, who admired the prod- ucts but were not eager to buy. The lettuce had to come into competition with thei southern outdoor product, which, while not so crisp and tender as the greenhouse grown stock, heads up better and does not break so easily in handling. His stock was, -much of it, ready by the holidays, but try as he could nobody would buy it. He is now done with vegetables and will hereafter stick to the legitimate. Mr. Farenwald is a noted rose grow- er. Mrs. Shawyer is the queen here. He has settled on this variety after a very discouraging experience with mildew the first two years. He finally was able to overcome this tendency. The plants even at the low temperature, at times during the past season, when it was difficult to keep the frost out, show scarcely any traces of blight. He has 14,000 Shawyers from two to five years old. Plenty of water and a ROSLYN, PA., GROWERS. Houie of FourYe»r Old Plants nf Mrs .Sliawyer at Adolph Par«nwaM'i igiS. The American Florist. 393 little more heat is what, in a general way, is required. The ventilators in the rose houses had not been raised from the time the cold spell had set in early in December until the warm days of early spring. Bank the fires through the day and catch all the sun heat pos- -sible had been the practice here. Liberty is seen at this establish- ment in good form. This is a variety which Mr. Farenwald says is coming back; in his estimation, it is better in every way than Richmond; also pays better than Hadley, as most growers do that variety. Several houses are given to Cecile Brunner, which he finds returns very well. Edward Towill, whose place adjoins that of Mr. Farenwald, is another rose specialist. Ophelia and Sunburst are his principal standards. Ne.xt year, however, the entire place is to be planted with Mrs. Stotesbury. his new pink seedling. This is unquestionably a good variety, a very vigorous grower and free as Killarney. The parentage is Joseph Hill x, Maryland seedling x Milady. Tlie shape of flower is much thB same as Mrs. Shawyer, but a long- er bud of a good bright pink. Another promising seedling being tried out by a number of growers, is Golden Gem. This is a seedling of Harry Kirk and Lady Hillingdon. It has a stouter stem than Hillingdon, as good a color and is very free, apparently the best .vellow rose in sight. This is the home of Milady which has done so well in the west. Victor Groschens. whose large ranges are close by. is another rose specialist who has made a great suc- cess with Mrs. Russell and intends to devote his whole place to it. All stock is grown in ground beds, raised about one foot, with cement borders. The spacing of the beds and walks is ideal. The walk is 14 inches, the base of the cement wall is five inches thick for four inches in height, then set back three inches, ana from tliere is two inches thick to the top. On this re- ceding- ledge rests the single heating pipe, either side of the walk. The beds are four feet in width. Mr. Groschens had found good demand for all the Rus- sells he can cut. K. Smllax. John G. Esler, Saddle River, N. J., is a smilax specialist, who has grown this graceful vine in quantity for a number of years. It is planted on benches about 15 inches above the floor, underneath which are heating pipes. Much better root action and growth is obtained in this way, than when set out in ground beds. Four good crops are generally obtained, and some favorable seasons, a portion of the fifth. The plants are kept in for the sec- ond year, at the end of which time the tables are almost a solid mass of roots. Much to his surprise, he had discovered smilax to be quite hardy as this refuse, thrown out and fised to fill up a road- way, had the succeeding summer, thrown up vigorous shoots, and cov- ered the ground with its foliage. Toronto, Ont.-^G. W. Warren is planning to double the capacity of his new store on West Bloor street. Toronto, Ont. — The Fernery, con- ducted by Miss Cotterill, which has been closed during the summer, will re-open September 30. ROSLYN, PA., GROWERS. K. 1' Stotesbury. Uniwn by Edward Towill. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Taking the Buds. This is a. part of the work that nec-ds the closest attention at this time. Most of the buds on the earl.v varieties have already been taken and are now begin- ning to be of good size. Some of the more backward plants have yet to be attended to; do not neglect these, but give them attention as soon as large enough to handle so as to make sure of an even batch of blooms in their proper season. Not all of the plants of any variety will set their buds so that they can all be taken at the same time; some of them will be several days apart, it being necessary to go over the plants two or three times before getting all the buds. A good plan is to make it a part of the routine work to attend to the disbudding on each batch of plants at least once every three days until all the buds are taken. The early part of September is a busy time in regard to taking buds. Varieties that are in sea- son the latter part of Ottober, together with most of the midseason sorts will be forming- their buds and must receive attention to obtain the best results. The term alluded to as "taking the bud," often puzzles the inexperienced grower of chrysanthemums. It applies to selecting the bud to be left to form the flowers. Plants being grown for i-ut blooms having had the side shoots legularly removed during their season of growth, will, at certain periods, har- den up the wood and form a cluster of buds or shoots at the top of their growth. Some varieties will do this two or three times during- their season of growth, according to their strength. Kxtra strong, early propagated and early planted stock sometimes buds up three or four times duiing- the season, forming a center b-ad surrounded by side growths. Up until August the grower's purpose is to remove the cen- ter bud and reserve the strongest side growth to go on into growth, but after the beginning- of this month, these con- ditions are "just reversed, the main ob- .ject then being to select or leave the center bud to go on to form the flower. Very few of any buds other than the very early varieties, like Smith's Ad- vance and Golden Glow and a fe-w of the fancy exhibition sorts are selected before August 20. After this date, pro- vided the plants have been properly tared for, buds can be taken as they appear. This brings tis down to the present time. From now on through Septem- ber all buds should be taken as soon as they can be handled without bruising- The midseason sorts will be ready first, followed by the late varieties later in the month. First be sure the center 394 The American Florist. Sept. 14, bud is in good condition, then remove those at each side of it and continue down the stem until all side buds and growths are removed. It is always best to start at the top of the plant and work down, rather than commence at the bottom and work up. Then, if by any chance the center bud is accidentally broken, one of the side buds can be left to make the flower. Extra care should be taken, because if the center bud is now destroyed any side shoot or bud will produce an inferior flower. After the plant is disbudded, all its strength is thrown into the development of the bud at its top. It therefore becomes necessary to watch closely the plants' requirements. Do not allow them to become dry at the roots or allow the suckers at the stool to overgi'ow and sap the streng-th from the plant before removing them. Another very impor- tant matter is to attend regularly to the spraying- with insecticide to guard against the aphis working into the buds and ruining them. FEEDING THE PLANTS. After the buds are taken, the plants will be greatly beneiited by an applica- tion of liquid manure every eight or 10 days, according to their needs. The question of feeding depends greatly upon the purpose for which the blooms are intended. The expert grower, whose principal object is to turn out blooms of enormous size for exhibition, lays his plans at the commencement of the plant's growing season, providing them with a rich compost to start out in, and gradually encouraging them by stimu- lation with such commercial fertilizers as he considers is best for the purpose he has in view. In other words, size of bloom is what he is after, and ac- cordingly pushes his plants to the limit to obtain it. This high pressure culti- vation makes the blooms very suscept- ible to adverse conditions at time of blooming, and very often during periods of extreme heat, when the petals are unfolding, a great many of them spoil unless they are very carefully handled. The grower of blooms for commercial cut flower purposes cannot afford to take such long chances with his stock; his principal requirement is for blooms of good keeping qualities that will stand handling two or three times be- fore being offered to the customers. Therefore, to him, blooms of good aver- age size, of fine color and keeping quali- ties are very much more valuable than extra large blooms that do not keep as well. Commercial stock that has been given liberal treatment as regards soil fertility and mulching, and which is now in a good, healthy, growing condition, will not need any great amount of addi- tional feeding. An occasional watering of liquid cow manure about every eight days, to aid in the development of the buds, will be of benefit to them. This should be made by putting a bushel of fresh cow manure in a barrel of water, allowing it to stand about 48 hours be- fore applying it to the beds. Do not water when the soil is dry, but water with clear water first, allowing two or three hours to elapse before watering with the manure liquid. The most particular pointers for every chrysanthemum grower to bear in mind in the care of his plants at the present time, is to follow up closely the work of taking the buds, make sure that the pI.Tnts are securely supported and free of insects, and to keep up the close attention of the routine work such as watering, airing, etc. C "W. Johnson. Imported Plants for Cbrlstmas Replaced. raper by James McKenna, Montreal,, Que., n.-ail at the twenty-first annual convention of tlie Canadian Horticultural Association, Ottawa, Unt., August 13, mi8. I have been asked to prepare notes on plants for Christmas to take the place of Belgian azaleas. When I ac- cepted I thought it possible to offer soinething of practical utility at this time, but I feel what I have prepared will fall short of your expectations and only have the effect of opening the question for discussion from which I hope to learn something myself. Among' the plants we usually grow lor Christmas I feel that the cyclamen takes first iJlace as a high-priced plant for a gift, so more effort ought to be applied to produce plants that will sell for .$.5 or more. The poinsettia comes next, which ought to be grown into John Lewis Childs, of Floral Parli, N. Y. , Guest of James A. Brown (at left) Inspecting ttie Giant Redwoods Near Capitola, California. sfiecimens of, say, three plants in a seven-inch, three-quarter pot, bearing six to nine bracts on each pot, and not more than 12 or 20 inches high. These plants ought to sell from $3 to $5 each. Flat dishes and half-pots suitable for tables are always in demand, selling from $1 to $2 each. The begonias of the Lorraine type, with careful han- dling, can be grown into specimens to sell from .$3 to $10 each, with trim- ming. In the Begonia semperflorens group the variety Chatelaine is also very useful. Cuttings struck during the late spring can be grown to sell from .$1 to $2 at Christmas. The pri- mula family comes next, of which the obconica is the best, and can be cheaply grown into plants to sell from $1 to .fS at the holiday season. Among the berried plants the Solanum capsicas- trum is the most popular and can be profitably grown for 25 cents each in five-inch pots. They can also be grown to sell in an eight-inch, three-quarter pot for $2. The ardisia, if well grown, is very handsome, but, taking so long to grow into good specimens, will not bring a profitable price in any quantity. Hya- cinths are also a useful plant and sell well If in the proper condition. Five bulbs in a. six-inch, three-quarter pot ought to bring $2; of course, the French grown bulbs are required. There are some scarlet geraniums being grown this year for Christmas, with what re- sults time will tell; and I think, if suitable red varieties are chosen and given the necessary attention, a suf- ficient quantity of bloom ought to be had on them to meet the demand for low-priced plants. To supply the requirements of the high-class florists' trade at Christmas, baskets will be more in evidence than ever, and the grower must be prepared to supply suitable plants as accessories to the blooming stock. Nephrolepis in three and foin--inch pots and pteris in two and one-half and three-inch pots are indispensable. Dracaenas, crotons, marantas, etc., also poinsettias in three- inch pots, ought to be prepared in quantity. This is about all I have to say on the subject allotted to me, and if I have given any pointers which will assist a single member in meeting his financial demands, and provoke the discussion that the subject deserves, I will be am- ply paid for the little effort I have taken in writing these few lines. Prosperity Coming:. The president of the National City Bank of New York predicts a period of great prosperity at the close of the war; the most genuine and widespread pros- perity ever l,000 sterling week- ly." Ch.ancellor Law is confident that patriotism of the nation will make the rationing of money unnecessary. 896 The American Florist. Sept. 14, Writing: Retail Ads. PLAN SEASON'S CAHrpAIGN EARLY. When the hot months come, and the books showing the past year's busi- ness have been totaled and balanced, the florist has plenty of time on his hands for thought of what he can do next season. The advertising enthusi- ast flgrures up how much business his appropriation for the past year has brought him, for how much of the in- crease in his business publicity was responsible, and whether he shall spend more or less on advertising during the months to come. The man who is skeptical of the ability of advertising to do much for him and his business, calculates how well he has done with- out using much of it, and how much money he could have saved if he had used less. For there are still many in the retail business who maintain that, however great may be the results others derive from it, advertising does not pay in their own cases. It cannot be denied that some busi- nesses are built up and maintained on a prosperous basis without advertis- ing expenditure. It cannot be denied, at the same time, that advertising has worked marvels in establishing some new concerns, in resuscitating some old ones, and in enlarging firms al- ready exceedingly successful. PLAN CAREFULLY AND THOROUGULY. The most important consideration in the decision of the argument pro and con, is that if a trial of retail adver- tising' is to be made at all, it should be made with thoroughness and judg- ment. Therefore, plans should be laid carefully and deliberately, and sufB- ciently in advance to enable the adver- tiser to employ and co-operate all methods to the utmost advantage. There is not, of course, the necessity of such early preparation in the case of the retail florist that there is in that of the national a ivertiser, who often makes plans a year in advance and writes copy three to six months ahead of time. The national advertiser must do this to allow time for the making and distribution of half-tones and electroplates from which his copy is printed, to maintain imiformity of schedule in various parts of the coun- try, and to catch the magazines whose advertising forms close a month or six weeks ahead of their date of publica- tion. PREPABINO COPY IN ADVANCE. The local advertiser will, however, find it profitable to lay out his adver- tising schedule a month in advance, and write copy about two weeks in advance of publication. By following this method, you are enabled to co- ordinate newspaper publicity, window displays, circularization, etc., combin- ing these various means in order to obtain the greatest results. An early start affords you time to think what you will feature at a given date, to order far enough ahead to obviate de- lays and mishaps, and to secure the assistance of newspaper and printer In various ways. These ways include the manufacture of cuts — the extent and advantage to which these may be employed will be shown in a later article of this series — the correction and alteration of copy, the printing of circulars or posters, etc. HOW MUCIl TO SPEND. Probably no question vexes the in- tending advertiser \A\o undertakes to formulate his plans in advance, more than does the query, "How much shall I spend?" If you have discussed the point with other advertisers, you have reached the conclusion, perhaps, that there are as many ways of computing the size of i one's appropriation as there are ad- | vertisers. Beware of the man who lays down a hard and fast rule. The amount an advertiser should spend on newspaper advertising depends upon the nature of his business and of his clientele, upon how much he spends in other forms of publicity, such as cir- culars, folders, posters, etc., upon his location — city, suburban, or rural, downtown or residential, and upon the size and the length of establishment of liis business. During the year 1916, retail mer- chants of the city of Chicago spent $8,000,000 in advertising in seven news- papers of that city. The percentage of income spent on advertising in the case of these retail merchants located in the same city varied considerably. The leading florists of the city varied widely in the amount and percentage of their expenditures. One of the members of a widely linown firm of florists in the city of Cleveland recently fixed the amount of advertising appropriation, based on his own experience and policy, at eight and one-half per cent of the gross re- ceipts. To his firm this is evidently profitable, though to many other flo- rists it will appear an excessive ex- penditure. THREE PER CENT OF TOTAL SALES. A wide canvass of retail merchants as a whole shows that a good policy is to appropriate an amount tor ad- vertising equal to three per cent of the preceding year's sales. Thus, if you closed your books June 30, and found sales for the 12 months previous to have been approximately $10,000. you will do well to figure on spending $300 in advertising during the present year. That is, if you have done as much business during the year just past .as you have in any previous year. If, however, sales fell off last year, and you face the necessity of taking steps to build up your trade to equal the maximum, the amount of your appro- priation should be increased to five per cent of your last year's sales. Sup- pose your sales of $10,000 last year were $4,000 behind your best year. During the coming year you spend five per cent of $10,000, or $.500, on advertising. If you succeed in reach- ing the maximum of $14,000 this year, you will have spent but three and a half per cent of the year's sales. If you surpass previous records and have total sales of $16,.500. you will have spent only the regular three per cent on advertising. This percentage cov- ers all forms of advertising. Three- fourths, or 75 per cent of this, is ap- propriated to newspaper advertising and the remaining 2.5 per cent to cir- culars, folders, window displays, etc. In dividing up the appropriation, calculation should be made of the spe- cial days, such as Christmas. New Year's, Easter, Mothers' day, etc., and an ample proportion of the amount to be devoted to newspaper space allotted for these occasions, the remainder to be spent in regular advertisements. Consideration of this division before- hand will obviate the necessity of either skimping or overrunning the appropriation at an awkward time. San Francisco. TRADE CONDITIONS GREATLY IMPROVED. Business was very much improved here during the week just past. Nearly all the stoi-es have been more or less busy on funeral work. The supply of large numbers of outdoor flowers is be- ing gradually diminished. With few exceptions, sweet peas are practically out of the market and no more are looked for until the winter-flowering Spencers appear again. There has been a marked falling off in the rose supply also, although there is plenty of stock to go around. There are no American Beauties to mention coming into the market. Russell is out of stock also. Ophelia, Hadley and Shawyer are the three leaders with a limited supply of white roses. Ulrich Brunner is still hanging on. While the stem is all that could be desired, the flowers are getting smaller every day. However, it is the best fancy rose we have to offer. There is still an ample cut of Cecile Brunner, and practically none of it goes to waste. Carnations are in oversupply as usual, with very little demand. Tlie quality of the stock being offered is also very mediocre. The first Princess of Wales violets of the season made their ap- pearance during the week. The supply is limited and cleans up readily. The Lilium rubrum that are coming in are of the finest possible quality. They are in excellent demand at $1.50 per dozen. Very few albums were grown in this vicinity this season. The supply of gladioli is still keeping up. Some fine stock is arriving and meets with a steady demand. Chrysanthemums are increasing in quantity every day. Never before have the stores made such dis- plays so early in the season of the "queen of autumn." In former years, .most of this stock was sent to dis- tant points at this date, but owing to the great uncertainty of express facili- ties now prevailing, growers are not risking their stock in long distance shipments, but are sending it to this market. In yellow, we have Crocus and Monrovia as leaders, while Crystal Gem is the only white offered. The flowers are getting a little larger as the season advances and the stock is very clean. Gardenias are still plentiful, and in the absence of orchids, are good sell- ers. A few labiata were noted during the week and sold at once. Some fine lily of the valley is also coming to the market, but in limited quantities only. Dahlias are very plentiful and cheap. Many of the varieties being offered at present are poor keepers. There is a great assortment of color and grades. They are not much used, however, ex- cept in basket work. Zinni.as are in steady supply and move fairly well. The cut of asters is now at its height. There are great quantities coming in daily. All grades are to be had and all sorts of prices are being paid, varying from day to day. Celosias and bego- nias are the principal pot plants noted, with an occasional store showing aza- leas. Boston ferns are in large supply and move rapidly. Very few cyclamens have been seen as yet. There are plenty of greens and other decorative stock, including ,1 fine supply of Adiantum Williamsii. NOTES. Many of the old guard among the nurserymen and florists in this state will learn with deep regret of the death of James O'Neill, at Haywards, last week. Mr. O'Neill was 91 years of age and had been a resident of this state for over GO years. He was one of our pioneer nurserymen, and has been often igiS. The American Florist. 397 called the "Father of the California fruit industry," as he was probably the lirst grower of fruit trees on a commer- cial scale. He was a splendid old gen- tleman and was widely known and re- spected. He had retired from active business many years ago. The E. W. McLellan Co., of which J. A. Axel is manager, is beginning to re- ceive some good Russell roses from the firm's greenhouses at Burlingame. This stock has been very hard to get for quite a long time and the supply coming- in is in brislc demand. The usual heavy cut from this firm's greenhouses will be available this season, together with the stock of American Beauties, which the company is growing at its branch range across the bay. According to Angelo J. Rossi, man- ager of the coming dahlia show, all available space has been applied for. Many novel features are to be intro- duced by him this season, one of which will be a large exhibit of birds by the California Canary Association. Great interest is being manifested by the trade in the coming' show, and It is already a foregone conclusion that it will be a great success in every way. According to Frank R. Mills, of Palo Alto, trade has been good this summer with him. He is now cutting heavily of a nice grade of asters and expects to be shipping chrysanthemums at an early date. All his carnation houses are looking in great condition. He will be cutting CattJeya labiata next month. He expects the trade in nursery stock to be brisk and is preparing to handle a large number of trees and shrubs. Eric James, of Elmhurst, is supplying the trade with some splendid stock of Nephrelopis Harrisii. He has a large supply of his usually splendid stock of cyclamens coming along for the holi- day trade. His great concern at pres- ent is the fuel supply, but he reports that he has at last arranged for an adequate supply. He says out-of-town shipments have Increased largely of late. Percy Ellings, superintendent of the Lynch Nursery Co. at Menlo Park, says his firm will soon be in with a large cut of early chrysanthemums. He is try- ing out all of last year's novelties with the idea of determining their value as commercial varieties as grown here in cloth houses. He has several houses of winter-flowering snapdragons, all look- ing to be in the finest condition. John Aitken. of Menlo Park, "who as a member of the Menlo Park Horticul- tural Society, and a large exhibitor at its shows, is spending a few days in this city preparatory to .ioining the army. He wants to serve Uncle Sam, and if he cannot enlist in this city, will go to Canada and join the forces there. We all hope he may be returned safely to our midst after the war. William Kettlewell, of San Mateo, was a visitor this week to attend the meeting of the California Dahlia So- ciety. As a member of the exhibition committee, he is one of the greatest supporters the society has. For many years he has been one of our leading- growers and hybridizers of this flower. He will be a large exhibitor at the com- ing sho%v. One of the Japanese growers down the peninsula is in with a fine cut of Chrysanthemums Chrysolora and Early Rose. The former is very fine, and the Early Rg.oe stock is well colored. This is the earliest date that these varieties have ever been received in this market. They are in excellent demand at good prices. The American Florist Shop, in Polk street, which is owned and managed by Charles Stappenbeck. has had a very busy week with funerals and decora- tions. Mr. Stappenbeck keeps a very large stock of flowers and plants, and his store always presents a pleasing appearance. Kenneth S. Murray, of Redwood City, will shortly be in with a fine cut of roses. He has a splendid stand of his new colored freesias coming along. These were very popular with his cus- tomers last season, and he has suc- ceeded in working up a large stock of flowering- bulbs for this winter's cut- ting. H. Plath is bringing in extra good begonias for so early in the season. His stock of Primula obconica is in fine shape and he is shipping large lots every week. His palm houses are all thrifty and clean, and and he has an enormous stock from which to fill rders. E. Lombardi, proprietor of the An- chor Floral Co., at 2001 Sutter street, has been making fine displays of chrys- anthemums of late. He says funeral The late Wm. F. Dr trade has been good with him. He is of the opinion that fall business is going to be excellent. John M. Daly, past president of the Menlo Park Horticultural Society, was tmited in marriage in this city last Sunday to Miss Bertha Lounsberry. They have our sincere wishes for a happy wedded life. Milton Tonini, of the Bay Counties Seed Co., has received a fine lot of box- -n-oods at his new nursery on Franklin street. He reports advance orders for fruit trees as being ahead of last season, G N'. TORMNGTON, CoNN. — R. C. Hart, well known as a gladioli and dahlia spe- cialist, died recently, aged 71 years. Lima, O. — A party consisting of John Rieman, Oliver Steinkamp and others, visited the establishment of Rolf Zet- litz recently. PliTSFiEij), MASS. — John White, who was a prominent florist of this city, re- tiring a few years ago, died August 26, aged 77 years. WiLDWOOD, Pa. — The employes of the McCallum Co., of Pittsburgh, enjoyed a corn roast at the home of Wm. Nig- gel, September 3. Madbury, N. H. — Lieutenant Robert Holmes, son of Eber Holmes, is reported well on the road to recovery from wounds received in France. Cazenovi.\, N. T. — The Cazenovia Greenhouses, operated by Mrs. H. Bur- den, will be closed during the winter at considerable loss, due to coal shortage. OBITUARY. William F. Drecr. William P. Dreer, president of Hen- ry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa., died at Woodstock Vt., September 8, at S :30 p. m. Mr. Dreer was active in business for nearly 00 years, and was still the guiding hand of the firm up to two years ago, when his health began to fail. His father, Henry A. Dreer, the founder, died in 1873. Since that time, and before, William F. Dreer has had the responsibility of directing the af- fairs of a fast increasing seed, plant and bulb business, which is now enter- ing upon its eightieth year, being estab- lished in 1838 and incorporated in 1802. His early training began direct- ly upon leaving school at 18, when he was sent to Germany and served with one of the largest seed firms, there- after going to Paris and continuing until qualified to handle and direct the affairs of an increasing business of many details. In 1802 the firm -was incorporated, J. D. Eisele. vice-president, and C. A. Strohlein, director, assuming the re- sponsibility of the plant department in full. Under this management that department grew to great proportions, well known to the trade. Mr. Eisele has been with the firm since 1876, thus serv- ing a lifetime, hard and sincere. Mr. Tull, treasurer, has been with the house over 30 years, and is responsible for the management of the office. J. Otto Thilow, secretary, came to the house in 1884. George D. Clark, direc- tor, who is in charge of the flower and bulb department, has been with the firm since 1895. George A. Strohlein. director, has given 3.5 years of service in the plant department. Charles H. MacKubbin, director, in charge of the vegetable and agricultural seeds, is also manager of the advertising depart- ment. He has been with the house 20 years. William F. Dreer was always in close touch with the business, even up to two years ago, when he began to fail in health. He went to Woodstock in July, but shortly after arriving there he -was stricken with acute Bright's disease. He died after much suffer- ing. He will be buried, September 11. at Woodstock. Messrs. Eisele, Tull and Thilow will attend the funeral. Odelle Edward Lanslog-, Odelle Edward Lansing, for 25 years assistant chief botanist at the Field museum at Chicago, was found dead at his home, September 10, circum- stances indicating suicide from inhal- ing gas. He suffered an injury to his head several weeks ago in a fall, and relatives believe this may have caused temporary insanity, which led to the act. Professor Lansing was well known as an author and artist, his pen and ink sketches of flowers having been viewed by thotisands who visited the museum, and in collaboration with Dr. Millspaugh, had nearly completed a book, entitled, "The Flora of Illinois." The deceased was 51 years of age. He came to Chicago when eight years of age, from his birthplace, Albany, N. T. Providence, R. I. — Richard Higgins, for many years a florist in this city, with range and flo-n'er store on Acad- emy avenue, died August 27, aged 47 years. Elmira. N. Y. — The trade in this city is discouraged. Very few have secured their fuel supply, most of which is going to munition plants, and -who are paying women workers $28 per -n-eek or more. 398 T'LiE American Florist. Sept. 14, The American Florist Established 1885. Subscription, United States and Mexico. $1.00 a. year: Canada $i.OO; Europe and Countries in Postjil Union, $2.50. When sending us cliange of address nlways send the old address at the same time. Advertising rales on appliration. From the first issue The Amekican Flokist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advenisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier if possible) as \vi' go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO "In God's name, cheerily on, courageous friends, To reap the harvest of perpetual peace. By this one bloody trial of sharp war." THIS ISSUE 48 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS. No war closing order ||| — Heports branded untrue J|» —Early closing approved S5x National publidty for flowers rf»" The retail trade (illus.) ^J" Next week in the flower shop ^au —Flower shop labor problems aw —Store openings g^ — Sphagnnm and clump moss »»^ Modern flower shop methods g»- Roslyn, Pa., growers (illua.) a!>a Smilax ^^^ Chrysanthemums gj? — T.iking the buds ■■■•• %^-> Imported plants for Christmas replaced i94 Childs among the redwoods (illus.) Jj)* Prosperity coming .■■.■•,•• V on- American Assn. of Cemetery Superintendents. d9o — W. N. Rudd (portrait) 392 Civilian Bri tains' war duties -Jwo Writing retail ads g»o San Francisco ^^° Obituary J^J — William F. Dreer (portrait) aa( — Odelle Edward Lansing 397 Society of American Florists rf»» Glide family active war workers rfSS State fairs o^° Milwaukee j**" Chicago *'e Chicago Florists' Club 40a Providence ^)QI Boston 4«6 Port Wayne *"5 Pittsburgh *W Cincinnati *0J Omaha 408 Columbus 408 Rochester *YS Minnesota state fair fJ° Philadelphia 4J0 New York 412 New York Florists' Club 412 St. I»ilis 414 Rochester exposition flower show 414 Washington 414 The seed trade 420 — .American Seed Trade Association 420 — Bodgpr's novelties 420 Market gardeners 422 — Prices of Indoor fruits and vegetables. . .422 — Vegetable markets 422 -■Burpee's new cannery 424 The nursery trade » 424 -Arnold arboretum lecture 424 — Gardeners' convention postponed 424 — Park Presidio dahlia sliow 424 — Birds' place In city parks 424 MICHIGAN Wild ferns for florists' u.se are a poor crop this season. THE sale of wild migratory (?ame bird.s is forbidden throughout the Unit- ed States by a new federal law. TliB supply of farm and g-arden tools on sale in Great Britain appears to be considerably smaller than last year with the domestic demand ap- preciably heavier than in 1017. Society of American Florists. CO.MMITTEE ON PRODUCTION COST. Following a discussion on presen' day cost of production the president was empowei-ed to appoint a commit- tee to collect statistics along these lines, in order that a production cost basis might be worked out, as a means of educating the grower to the prices he should receive for his product in order to make a living and to put his establishment on a proper plane as a business enterprise. I will appoint a committee, and draft them if neces- sary, but first of all, I am going to call for volunteers. If we can get a few ac- tive men in every state, who will be willing to make a record of cost statis- tics in their own line, and permit them to be used, it will render the work much easier. Some of our very best cut flower growing establishments, and many of our retail establishments at the pres- ent time, are collecting, or have col- lected, such data. These statistics, of course, ri.ghtfully belong to the man or parties who compiled them, possibly with the expenditure of quite a little money and labor, and they may right- fully say— "what we have collected is ours; let the 'other fellow' look out for himself." While this idea might pre- vail in normal times, these times are very abnormal, and every man is "his brother's keeper," to the extent of helping in some way to keep the Ship of Business" afloat, while the boys are "Over There." It will be necessary in order to get a comprehensive idea, as I see it. to col- lect statistics from every state. Cost of fertilizer differs radically m differ- ent sections of the country, as does labor, coal, etc., and other items that enter into the business. This phase of knowing the cost of a crop is not a new proposition in other lines, although florists, save in rare cases, have no knowledge of what it costs to produce a crop, and this is the first element of anv successful business. How manv florists in different states will agree to collect statistics along these lines, and how many will agree to contribute statistics, they have al- ready collected, on this most important subject? ■ .„.„ I trust volunteers from every state will answer this, and then I will ap- point a central committee, who wiU make suggestions just how the differ- ent work can be carried out. Brother florists, if you really want to see our business brought to its proper legitimate plane, give us your aid in this movement, which as one florist in St. Louis, remarked to me, wa.s the most vital subject he had ever heard brought up at any florists' con- vention. CiiAS. H. TOTTT, Pres t. Lilies and Water. Do not overvater the growing Lll- lum giganteum plants. The leaves feel brittle when right. A few experiments will teach the grower how to tell when ivater is really needed. Gude Family Active War Workers. The untiring efforts of William F. Gude. Washington, D. C, in the inter- ests of the trade, both as respresenta- tive of the Society of American Flor- ists at the national capital and as president of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery, his splendid work in the coal conference which resulted in a modified ruling by the fuel administration in favor of "the craft, as well as his un- remitting watchfulness in the interests of all branches of the business and his achievements in combating un- fair legislation, embargoes, etc., are too well known and appreciated to re- quire further mention. It is not, there- fore, surprising that we find the other members of the Gude family conspic- uous in various kinds of war work. Mr. Gude's eldest daughter, 20 yeais of age. is replacing two persons, hav- ing released the stenographer of the Gude Bros. Co. for war work, and sub- stitutes in the public schools as a teacher. In addition, she acts as her father's private chauffeur on all occa- sions in the District of Columbia. LK)U- ise W. C. Gude, the second daughter, 17 years old. has entered upon a course of training in one of the capital's lead- ing hospitals. Both young ladies are also active in Red Cross work. The 3-oungest daughter, who was 8 years old August 29, is an enthusiastic work- er in tha sale of War Savings Stamps, and up to the present time has suc- ceeded in disposing of several hundred dollars worth all by herself. Inciden- tally, on her birthday she finished knit- ting a sweater for a soldier on which no one was permitted to work but her- self, and she is very proud of the fact that it was finished on her birthday and without assistance. Ernest F. Gude, who enlisted in the regular army October 8, 1917, has merited promotion to the rank of sergeant. He was 21 years of age in July. The other son, Granville, who is 1.5 years old, wants to get into the flying service as soon as he can. and in the meantime is tak- ing care of an automobile truck, there- by releasing a chauffeur for the army. Adolph Gude's interesting family .are equally active. His son-in-law, Charles De Shields, is a lieutenant in the avia- tion corps, stationed at Little Silver, N. J., at present. Mrs. Marie De Shields, the eldest daughter, is promi- nent in Red Cross work. Lieut. Adolph Gude. the eldest son. is an advanced Instructor in aviation and is now sta- tioned at Houston, Tex. Two other sons. Edwin and Edgar, who have .iust reached the age of 19, have been in the navy for more than a year and are now yeomen, first class, stationed at Radio, Va., as wireless operators. In addition to members of the Gude family, 21 of the firm's employes are wearing the uniforms of the army or navy, on land, sea or "over there." William F. and Adolph Gude are doing their utmost to keep a nice, interest- ing florists' business alive and up to as high a standard as the exigencies of the war permit. State Fairs. The following is a list of coming state fairs with the names and addresses of the superin- tendents of the florlcultural and horticultural departments as far as obtainable. September 9-14, Syracuse — New York State Fair. David Lumsden, Ithaca, enperlntendent of floriculture. September 9-14, Louisville — Kentucky fftate Fair. Charles Scholtz, .Ir., I«uisville. vegeta- bles; Prof. Albert .1. OIney. Lexington, pomol- ogy; Wm. Robe, Versailles, superintendent of floriculture. September 914, Huron — South Dakota State Fair. Geo. W. Gurney. Y'ankton, superintend- ent of horticulture and floriculture. September 9-14, Milwaukee — Wisconsin State Fair. N. A. Rasmussen. Oshkosh, superintend- ent nf bnrtlclilture. September 9-14, Douglas — Wyoming State Fair. Anson Illghv, secretary. September 16-21, Yakima— Washington State Fah-. .M. Ij. Dean, superintendent of horticul- ture and floriculture. Sbptember 23-28, Boise — Idaho State Fair. O. P. llendersbott. secretary, Boise. September 24-28, Berlin— Connecticut State Agricultural Society Fair. L. W. Gwatkin, sec- S'eptember 28-Ootober B, Salt Lake City— Utah State Fair. W. C. Winder, supervisor of horti- culture; Earl J. Glade, secretary; Boston build- ing. Salt iJlke City. „ ^ September 30-October 4, Trenton — Inter-State Fair. Prof. Arthur .1. Farley. New Bruns- wick, superintendent of horticulture and Hori- igiS. The American Florist. 399 Wants, For Salc,Etc. One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. For Flant Advs., Sef Ready Reference Section. Where answers are to be mailed from this ofllce eaclose 10 cents extra to cover postafie. etc. Help ^VnIlte^l — An experienced flower girl at once. State salary wanted. Milady's Flower Shop, Aberdeen, S. O. Help Wanted — All around greenhouse man. State salary and experience in first letter. Jos. Helnl <& Sons, JackaonTille, 111. Help AVanted — Night temperature man; one who understands boilers; good wages to right party. Address United States Cnt Flower Co., BUnlra, N. Y. ^Vantcd — Men or women, part or all time, to solicit orders for fruit and or- namental trees, roses, shrubbery, etc. Big demand: highest commissions; big specialties, free outfit. C. H. >Veeks Nursery Co. Newark, Neiv York State. HELP WANTED Saleslady for Montana store. $100 per month to start. Address Key 924, care American Florist. HELP WANTED Stock Clerk wanted for Seed Store. Must have at least five years experi- ence and furnish good reference. State age and salary expected in first '^"^'■- I. N. SIMON & SON 438 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. Help Wanted Good gardener and flor- ist for place in Iowa. State full particulars in first letter. Key 925, care American Florist. FOR SALE Two steam boilers, $125 each com- plete with grate bars. Bench boards, $.8 per 1000 feet. Cement Posts, 8c each. Steam pipes, $10 per ton. Five-inch wire stakes, *7.50 per 1000. Ventilating sash with glass, $1 each. Ventilating machines, $8 each; arms, 15c each; hangers, 7c each. George Reinberg ISZ North Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Situation Wanted By all-around grower, single; have 22 years' experience. Address Key 927, care American Florist. OFnCIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels Aotu&l size of leaf 2?^x5!'i inclieB. FOR CUT FLOWERS: In two colors on gummed paper; your card, etc., in blacK and leaf adopted by the S. A. F, in red. Prices: Per BOO, $3.35; per 1000 $5.00. Samples on request. Electro of leaf, postpaid, $3.50. Cash with order, AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO FOR SALE Greenhouse Glass Special Clean-up Prices 16x22 in., $4.50 per box 16x18 " 4.50 14x18 " 4.50 14x16 " 4.50 2x12 " 3.50 0x12 " 3.50 10x10 " 3. CO 8x1 " 3.00 8x10 " 300 A ew boxes of each size Rafters, li : and 1 ^ ch wrought iron piping. Garland iron gutters and Evans ventilating machines. — WBITB FOR PKICES — PETER REINBERG 30 East Randolph St., CHICAGO Aviotloi:^! iVvxotion ! By order of the U. S. Court, we will on TUESDAY, September 17, 1918, at 11 a. m., at 2219 Wlnnemac Ave., Chicago sell at public auction all the assets belonging to WILLIAM LANGHOUT, Bankrupt. Consisting of: 50,000 Plants in Pots and Houses, growing for the holiday trade. 75,uOO Freesia and Cylamen Seedlings, Polnseiila Cuttings, etc. 30.000 3 to 8 Inch Flower Pots. 1 Nelson LeMoon Trucl£ 1 Ford Trucl£ 1 Hudson Touring Car 200 Tons of Coal We will also sell all ihe Office Furnituie. Circulars are being issued and can be had upon request. For full particulars call undersigned auctioneers. CENTRAL TRUST COMPANY OF ILLINOIS, Receiver Messrs. RINuER & WILH.ARTZ, Attjs. for Receiver SAMUEL L. WINTBRN TZ & CO., Auctioneers 1048 First National Bank Building, CHICAGO, ILL. * * * * * * * % * * * * * * All Florists' Stocks and Supplies Should be Shipped as Early as Possible. There will be much congestion of freight and express this fall and all shipments will be subject to delay. ' Move Seeds, Bulbs, Plants and Supplies While the Conditions are Favorable. 400 The American Florist Sept. 14, CRAIG QUALITY STOCK Order a selection of this choice stock at once and have it on hand when the rush comes. Last winter's transportation difficulties can be avoided this season by early shipping. Our stock comprises the most popular florist plants, grown and finished at our Norwood greenhouses. Equal in many lines to the best we have ever offered. Send for our Price List. ROBERT CRAIG COMPANY, » 4900 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. IlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllUUIIIIIIIIi I "MO RE AND BETTER | iKENTIASl than ever. I Joseph Heacock Gompzny I WYNCOTE - PA. ■ WRITE FOR PRICES" Milwaukee. TRADE CONDITIONS UNCHANGED. While the supply of roses still was very plentiful during- the week, glad- ioli and asters shortened up to such an extent that prices went up. I>ocal business showed little improvement over the week previous. NOTES. The regular florists' club meeting- was held September 5, with a very good attendance. One of the main topics of discussion was the organizing of a state florists' association and the prob- able results to be derived therefrom. President Kennedy and C. C. Pollworth gave a good account of the proceedings at the recent S. A. F. convention, which according to reports, was ahead of ex- pectations. Chas. Nitz, who for many years past had charge of the chrysanthemum sec- tion at the C. C. Pollworth Co.'s Wau- watosa pltmt, and produced the goods, has severed his connections with this firm, due to rheumatism. At the same time, a rose section foreman left, thus making things rather perplexing for Superintendent Kennedy for a time. Mr. and Mrs. O. W. O'Leary. Sep- tember 8, announced the engagement of their daughter, Hazel Marie, to Lau- rence Pollworth, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Pollworth. Young Pollworth left September' !), for Camp Meigs, Wash- ington, D. C for duty in the quarter- master's corps. While at work in the greenhouse, Wm. R. Sohroeder. of the Schroeder Floral Co., had the misfortune to hurt one of his knee caps, which necessi- tated medical attention for a short time. He can get around now with the aid of a cane. The Holton & Hunkel force was busy nil day Sunday last getting their ex- hibition plants in shape for the state fair. Their Humboldt avenue range never was in such fine shape all around as at this time. Walter, eldest son of Gust Baerman. was called to the colors, August .SO. This is the third boy out of that family who has answered the call. He also was active In his father's business. We offer to the trade our own carefully selected strain -which for the past eight years has received our own personal attention, (o we feel confident in saying that no better strain can be had anywhere. We have the following varieties to offer — GlOry of WandSbek (Light and dark shades of Salmon) Christmas Cheer (Blood Red) Brilliant Red (Wine Red) Pure White White-Pink Eye Daybreak (A lovely shade of Light Pink) Victoria (White tipped with Pink fringed edge) Rose of Marienthal (Rosy Pink) Lavender (A beautiful shade) F»rlo©, #lS.OO j^GT- lOOO Seeds, net. Cash with order from unknown correspondents. J. A. PETERSON & SONS Westwood, Cinncinnati, Ohio SAVE COAL! Grow the New Improved Primula Malacoides Oi all the many varieties and strains of rrim- ula on the market now there is not one of thera compares, even favorably, with the Rohrer Prim- ula Malacoides. Vear's of patience and hard liil)or have- d.-v i-loped this one to perfection, both in li row 111 ami size of plant, color and production of lilooin. A season, such as this, when coal is scnvoe and expensive, it is oneof the most prolit- able, economical and popular plants for you to grow. The colors are most beautiful shHdes of Rose Pink, Liaht Lavender and Snow U hite. A cool temperaiure, 40 to 45 degrees, produces the best results. For September and Octiberdel very; 100 1000 Pink and Lavender, 2Hin. pots $6.00 $55 00 Pure White ... 8.00 7!).0O Shipped Parcel Post, Special Delivery, any- where in the U. S. Oil I IRRIT 325 Bulletin Building I Ui LIuUlli PHILADE PHIA, - PA. Arthur I..eidig-er, president of the Kdlef.sen-Leidiger Co., mourns the loss of his grandmother, Mrs. Paulina Lei- diger, -who died September 2, aged 80 years. Visitors : Fred Kersting, West Bend. Wis. K. O. Beacon. N. Y.— In an interesting article in a recent issue of the Fishkill Standard, Benjamin Hammond, well- known manufacturer of insecticides and greenhouse paint, tells of many things of interest to be Feen by daylight in a trip from this city to St. Louis, Mo. igiS. The American Florist. 401 ^s "'r'^'^^"^^'^'^'^"^'^"^"^^"^'^ '■^--^--^ Fine Quality Beauties-Russell Richmond, Hoosier Beauty, Milady, Brilliant, Ward, Wliite Kiilarney, Opiielia 'NUNS, CARNATIONS, SNAPS Orchids, Gladioli, Valley, Lilies, Asters PLUMOSUS SPRENGERI GALAX FERNS SNILAX ADiANTUM GYPSOPHILA PLANTS StNGLE PLANTS. Kentia Forsteriana, 2H-in- Pot, Kentia Belmoreana, 2%-in. Kentia Belmorea Kentia Forsteriana, Kentia Forsteriana, Kentia Belmoreana, Kentia Forsteriana, Kentia Belmo: Kentia Fa 2 per 100. 2 per ICO. pot, $20 per pot. $20 per 100. pot, $6 per doz. pot, $G per doz. pot, $12 per (loz. pat, $12 per doz. pot, $2 each. Kentia Forsteriana, made up, 5-in. pot, $1 to $1.25 eacb. L ivistona Eotundif olia, 4-in. , $G per do? . Livistona Rotundifolia, 5-iD., ?0 per doz. Livistona Rotundifolia, 6-in.. $1.25 oacli. Phoenix Roebelenii, 5-in. pot, $1 each. Pandanus Veitchii, 4 inch, 50c each. Pandanus Veitchii, 5-inch. 75c- to $1.03 each. Pandanus Veitchii, G-inch, $1.50 each. Pandanus Veitchii, 7 inch, $2.00 each. Begonia Chatelaine. 2J4-in. $5.00 per 100. Begonia Chatelaine, 3-in. $10.00 per 100. Begonia Chatelaine, 4-in. $15.0j per 100. Begonia Chatelaine, 5-in. $25.00 per 100. Dracaena Massangeana, 4-in. pot, $50 per 100. Dracaena Massangeana, 6-in. pot, 75c to $1 ea. Crotons, 4iiJ., $4.80 per doz. Crotons, ."i-in., $0 per doz. Crotons, Gin.. $1 to $1.50 eacb. Primula Obconica, 3-in.. $7.U0 per 100. Baby Primula Malacoides, 2Vi-in., $5 per ICO. Rubber Plants, 5-in., 75c each. 2i-in. Own Root Rose Stock S^-in. Own Root Rose Stock Aaron Ward Kiilarney Brilliant White Kiilarney Milady Richmond $ 7.50 per 100; 70.00 per 1000. $ 7.00 per 100; 65.00 per 1000. White Kiilarney Ophelia Aaron Ward Sunburst Kiilarney Brilliant Milady Richmond } $ 11.00 per 100; 105.00 per 1000. $ 10.50 per 100; u 100.00 per 1000. I PoehlmaniiBros.Co 72=74 E. Randolph Street, CfllCAGO. L. D. Phone, Randolph 35. '>■-'»-■- '-■-■i^'-^ ■-■-'- ■-"-*»■*' 402 The American Florist. Sept. 14, y<^'^j^p^f^ffff^^^^^^^^j'j'j'j>j^^ Hoosier Beauty BIG CUT NOW ON. SPECIAL LOW PRICES. In lots of 100 or more, $2.00 to $6.00 per 100, depending upon length of stem. This is very chaice stock and is priced low to move quick an extra heavy cut BEAUTIES-RUSSELLS-COLUMBIA Best Summer Roses — We are now cutting a large quantity. The quality is good — Buy direct from the Grower. Beauties, Russell, Columbia, Hoosier Beauty, Ophelia and White Killarney. CURRENT PRICE LIST ; Choice Beauties from new plants $1.00 to $5.00 per dozen. RUSSELL and COLUMBIA — Best in this market. Per doz Good, extra long^ $2.00 Good, medium $1.00 to 1.50 Good, short 50 to .75 HOOSIER BE.-VUTV, OPHELIA, SUIVBURST, WHITE KIL- LARNEY — Per 100 Long stems ' $7.00 to $S.O0 Good, medium • • 5.00 to 6.00 Good, short •. 3.00 to 4.00 In buying direct from the grower you are assured of fresh ROSES — Our selection, but a good assortment in lots of 200 or more, at the rate o( $:!.0U per 100. LILY OP THE VAU.EY, per 100 $5.00 to $6.00 ASTERS Depending on quality. per 100, $2.00 to $4.00 GREENS. ASPARAGUS & SPRENGERI, per 100 $2.00 to $3.00 GALAX, green and bronze, per 1,000 1.25 NEW FANCY FERNS, per 1,000 2.00 ALL OTHER SEASONABLE STOCK AT MARKET PRICES stock at all times and the most even run of quality possible. IWWRITE FOR OUR SPECIAL QUOTATIONS ON ROSES IN 1000 LOTS. NOTICE — AVe close at 5 o'clock week days and all day Sunday. Week Days S A. M. until 5 P. M. BASSEH & WASHBIRN LONG DISTANCE PHONE: OFFICE AND STORE „.„.„„.. r;r:' "/L.„. „„.,.... ,„. 178 N. Wabash Ave., CBICAflO, ILL. Chicago. BUSINESS IS IMPEOVTNQ. Business is Ijetter tliis week than it has been for sometime, and a gradual improvement may be expected from now on. The out-of-town demand for stock the past week has been surpris- ingly good and the city trade has shown a new lease of life. Chrysan- themums are becoming quite a factor in the market, notwithstanding that Golden Glow and Smith's Advance are the only two varieties offered. So far this season no California chrysanthe- mums have made their appearance to compete with the local stock, and it is not likely that the future supply, owing to existing conditions, will be large enough, if any, to seriously affect the home-grown flowers. American Beauty roses are in good demand and continue to clean up nicely each day at satis- factory prices. Mrs. Chas. Russell and Columbia are quite plentiful, but are moving nicely, and there is no surplus in either of these two varieties. Champ Weiland. Ophelia, Hoosier Beauty and Milady are reaching the market in ex- ceptionally fine condition, and are in good supply. .Sunburst are in fair sup- ply and a limited number of My Mary- land and Mrs. George Shawyer are available. Mrs. Aaron Ward, Killar- ney Brilliant, Killnrnev, WTiite Killar- ney, Double White Killarney, Mont- rose, Hearst and Richmond comprise the other offering.? In roses. Carna- \ v^ ^^^ ^z WHOLESALE commission FLORISTS 56 East Randolph Street CHICAGO Cut Flowers and Greens tions are reaching the market in large supply and are improving in quality with time. Gladioli are to be had in quantity, and the same holds true for asters, although the receipts of both are not anywhere near as heavy as they have been. Orchids are still on the short side, and there does not ap- pe.ar to be any too much lily of the valley. Lilies are good property and at times are scarce. Water lilies, cal- endula.s, snapdragons and other mis- cellaneous stock is to be had, and give the retail florist a chance to vary his window displays at a small cost. The fold weather caused a sudden shorten- ing up of the stock, with the result that rr- - out-of-town wholesale houses found it necessary to draw on this mar- ket for their supply. Greens are in good .supply, especially fancy smilax. NOTES. Jack Byers, who Is with the American troops in France, writes that he met Louis Ancrola going into the front line trenches recently just as he was leav- ing them. Both of the young men were employed in the local wholesale mar- ket and have gone over the top sev- eral times. Albert Koehler of the American Bulb Co. has the sympathy of the trade in the loss of his father whose death occurred last week. igiS. The American Florist. 403 <^^^s<^s^y^^^^KJ^^^^<^J^^l^^^^^s^y^^^^yfc^*:>^:<:<;^:g<:;^^ PETER REINBERG Wholesale Florist 30 East Randolph St., Long Distance Phones Central ] |gf ^ CHICAGO :BI0 0R0JF» 0£^ H»0S»£>»: Russell "Wetland -- Ophelia -- Etc. Lilies, Valley and a Complete Line of Greens. Bay Direct From the Grower. CURRENT PRICE LIST Subject to Change AVlthont Jfotlce. MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL Per 100 Specials $15.00 to $18.00 Select 12.00 Medium 8.00 Short 4.00 to 6.00 RICHMOND Per 100 Select $8.00 Medium $ 5.00 to 6.00 Short 3.00 to 4,00 MILADY Per 100 Select $8.00 Medium $ 5.00 to 6.00 Short 3.00 to 4.00 Killarney ( o iaa White Killarney. . „ , ?«■• l"" Killarney Brilliant j Hf^^^ ' ; ; :.■.•;.•.■.•.•.■. J5.00 to eioo My Maryland.. Short 3.00 to 4.00 Champ AVeiland.. | 8.00 6.00 OP»«e"» I Short 4.00 ROSES, OUR SELECTION. Per 100 $ 4.00 Asters $ 3.00 to 5.00 CarmitiuiLs 1.50 to 2.00 Harrisil 12.50 to 15.00 Valley 6.00 Adiantum 1.00 to 1.50 Asparagus, per bunch 50c to 75c Boxwood per bunch, 35c Pern.s per 1,000, $3.00 Galax, bronze and green, per 1,000, $1.00 I,eucothoe Sprays 75 to 1.00 Smilax- per do?,, strings, $2.50 tfVVJVViTA^JWAA/V^VV.'SAAftAniVUVVVVWW^MVViV^W^^^JVVVVVWVVW, 182 North Wabash Avenue L. D. Phone, Randolph 631 CHICAGO Positively the Finest Obtainable in Chicago Market. In Excellent Supply at $4.00 to $15.00 per 100. Columbia $4 to $20 per 100 Sunburst $4 to $12 per 100 Sprengeri Per bunch, 35 c to 50c Russell $4 to $20 per 100 Roses-Our Selection $3 per 100 Adiantum Fancy Ions, per 100, 75c tO $1 Plumosus strings, 50c to 75e Per bunch, 35c to 50c Gladioli $3 to $5 per 100 Asters $2 to $4 per 100 Ferns Per 1000, $2.50 Brilliant $4 to $12 per 100 Valley $6 per 100 Galax Per 1000, $1.25 Ophelia $4 to $12 per 100 Easter Lilies $10 to $15 per 100 Leucothoe Sprays 75c Adiantum California Extra fancy, per 100, $1.50 "We Have It" if it is Obtainable in the Great Chicago Market. 404 The American Florist. Sept. 14, iiiniiiiiiiiiiiiniii^ uiiiyiiiiiiiiiiiiMmmiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii^^^^^^ WIETOR BROS. 162 N.Wabash Ave., L. D. Phone Randolph 2081 Chicago FriPfE> ®XJP»F»r^ir OFT Roses in All The Leading Varieties CURRENT PRICE LIST— ss,wtf»«°N^„te?« Has. CHAS. BVSSELL. Per 100 Fancy $8.00 to $10.00 Good 6.00 to 7.00 STTNBTTBBT ASS OPHELIA. Biti-a Special $8.00 Select 7.0O Fancy 6.00 Good 6.00 STiort 4.00 UINIAIUBE BOSES. Baby DoU $2.00 to $3.00 Blgar 2.00 to 8.00 BOSES, OUB SELECTION 4.00 CABNATIOKS. Per 100 Fancy $3.00 Good ■ 2.00 Witboot Notice. Per 100 m BICEMOND, KILLABNTY BBILLIAITI. H White— KILLABNEY— Pink. Per 100 M Extra Special $8.00 ■ Select 7.00 B . Fancy 6.00 = Medium 6.00 g Short $3.00 to 4.00 MniUiiiiiiiiiiyiiiyiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiim^^ HISCELLAKEOnS. Per 100 Valley $6.00 to $8.00 Lilies 12.B0 to 16.00 B^ms. per 1,000 3.00 Smilax, per doz. strings 2.60 Adiantum 1.00 Galax (bronze and green), per 1,000.. 1.60 Asparagus Sprengeri, bancli SO Asparagus Pliunosua, bunch 60 Boxwood, per lb 86 Other Green Goods Uarket Bates. Charles Thomas Johnson, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Johnson. 2242 'W. 109th street, Morgan Park, has been promoted to first lieutenant, field artil- lery. United States army. Lieutenant Johnson was the first selected man to leave Morgan Park for Camp Grant, entering the 332nd field artillery in Sep- tember, 1917. From private he rose to sergeant and was selected for the third officers' training camp, receiving his commission as second lieutenant June 1, 1918. At a recent examination Lieu- tenant Johnson was posted as being awarded the highest number of points. He is stationed at Camp Ft. Sill. Be- fore entering the service, Tom, as he is known among his friends, was con- nected with the Mount Greenwood Cemetery Association. His friends there are delighted with the progress he has made since entering the service. At Poehlmann Bros. Co.'s green- houses at Morton Grove everything is in fine shape notwithstanding the scarcity of help and particularly no- ticeable is the splendid supply of cro- tons, cyclamens and rubber plants. Their pot chrysanthemums are in ex- cellent condition and are attracting much favorable attention from all the visitors. August Poehlmann's son. Roland, who is now running the steam shovel will again attend school at Ur- bana entering upon his third year as one of Professor Dorner's students. One of the most elaborate ceremonies ever connected with the unfurling of a service flag was held by the residents in the neighborhood of Maple Square and Waveland avenue. Saturday even- ing. September 7. One of the fifty stars in the flag was for Miss Anna Wattman. a nurse. She is a sister of Miss Ruth 'Wattman. of the Bassett & Washburn oflnce force. Mrs. Chas. W. McKellar, who cut her left hand severely in an electric wash- ing machine recently, first mention of which was made in our last issue, is recovering and has had about 1-"( stitches removed. She considers her- self lucky that none of the bones were fractured. C. L. Wa.shburn reports that Bassett & Washburn had an unusually heavy call for stock September 7 from out-of- town points which he attributes to the general shortening up of stock owing to the cool weather. Presidi-nt Rudd, of the Association of American Cemetery Superintendents, ,-ind wife left Tuesday for Rochester, N. Y., where they will attend the an- nual meeting of the association, Sep- tember 11-14. 0. A. & L A. TONNER Wholesale Cut Flowers and Supplies 30 East Baudolph St., CHICAGO Qrossberg=TyIer=Fin nermann Co. wholesale: florists 30 E. Randolph Street, pnone Majestic 7175 CHICAGO, ILL. J. A. Budlong has built up a steady trade for Double White Killarney roses which are grown in quantity at the Budlong greenhouses and are none too plentiful as a rule in this market. AUie Zech is back on the job at Zech & Mann's store after enjoying an auto trip through Illinois, Iowa, Missouri and Nebraska. Mrs. Zech ac- companied him. Wietor Bros, are cutting a good sup- ply of roses, particularly Killarney Brilliant, Mrs. Chas. Russell and Sun- burst which are the leaders here this week. Phil Weinberg, formerly with Poehl- mann Bros. Co., who is with the colors and at present stationed at Camp Fun- ston, Kan., is home en a furlough. The sale of the Then greenhouse stock and equipment was postponed from September 7 to September 17, on account of the low bids made. At the adjourned meeting of the creditors of the J. D. Thompson Car- nation Co.. September 10, all bids for the property were rejected. Peter Reinberg is having a good call for roses which he is cutting in quan- tity especially fancy Mrs. Chas. Rus- sell and Champ Weiland. The Chicago Flower Growers' Asso- ciation is still handling large quanti- ties of gladioli which have been a big item with it this season. A. L. Vaughan &. Co. are featuring a good supply of fancy gladioli in all the leading varieties which are in brisk demand this week. Walter Stockloss of Poehlmann Bros. Co. is back from a two weeks' vacation part of which was spent in picturesque Wisconsin. Vincent Neil of the American Bulb Co. has been notified that his brother Walter, who is with the colors, has ar- rived safely overseas. ■ Tim Cunneen with Percy Jones, Inc., tried to enlist in the Marines Septem- SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX $3.00 per Case. PEKPSTUATED SHEET MOSS Perbiig (100 square feel) *3 50 NATURAL LOG MOSS Per bag ;100 square leet) *1.75 E. A. BEAVEN, ^^«^SSama ber 5. but was rejected owing to a fracture of the wrist. The E. C. Amling Co. received its first shipment of Early Frost and Smith's Advance chrysanthemums this week. P. J. Foley, of the Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co., caught his prize fish on a recent trip, securing a 20-pound pick- erel. Mrs. Daisy Claussen, daughter of A. P. Bonvallet, underwent an operation at the Englewood hospital this week. George Gobel is again on duty at A. T. Pyfer & Co.'s store after spending a delightful vacation in Indiana. Frank Nepper, son of Peter Nepper, is with the 6th Battalion, 21st Co., at Camp Syracuse. New York, J. Fred Westenhoff has taken a po- sition with Zech & Mann, entering upon his duties this week. E. G. Hill, of Richmond, Ind., called on the trade here, particularly the growers, this week. Miss Heskett, of Vaughan's Seed Store, is spending her vacation in the east. Visitors : Martin Reukauf, with H. Bayersdorfer & Co.. Philadelphia, Pa.c Henry Rahaley, of the Michigan Cut' Flower Exchange, Detroit. Mich.; F- C- Goodman, of Kemble & Goodman, MaV son City, la. . ." xgiS. The Amer i ca n Fl o ri st. 405 PJo (Slnortag:© Her© — Hea-v-y Siij>f>l5r A.=l Qixallty COLUMBIA - - RUSSELL and Other Good Summer Roses. NEW CROP OF CARNATIONS STEMS LITTLE SHORT, BUT FLOWERS GOOD. Yellow Golden Glow Chrysanthemums If you want good stock and good treatment send your orders to us for everything and anything in Cut Flowers and Greens. We grow the Double White Killarney, positively the best to be found in this market. YOU CAN INCREASE YOUR PROFITS AND BUSINESS BY SENDING ALL YOUR ORDERS DIRECT TO CHICAGO'S MOST UP-TO-DATE AND BEST LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE Quality Speaks Louder Than Prices. J. A. BUDLONG 184 North Wabash Ave., Corner Lake St., CHICAGO. GUT FLOWERS ROSES, VALLET and CARNATIONS A Specialty WHOLESALE Grower of Prices As Low As Others. i^^SHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION.-^f We are in daily touch with market conditions, and when a decline takes place you can rely upon orders sent us receiving such beneft^ Chicago Florists' Club. The regular meeting of the Chicago Florists' Club was held at the Hotel Randolph, September 5, President Lau- tenschlager in the chair. E. G. Hill, of Richmond. Ind., occupied the vice- pre.sident's place in the absence of O. J. Friedman. In the absence of Allie Zech, who had not returned from his auto tour, E. A. Ollinger officiated as secretary pro tern. The meeting was well attended, much interest being evident in the discussion of retailers' problems, scheduled for the evening. A paper on "Modern Flower Shop Methods", by A. Lange. was read, also another tmsigned communication along similar lines. Mr. Lange's paper will be found elsewhere in this issue. A lively discussion followed the reading of the papers. George Asmus, Andrew Chronis, George Weiland, J. C. Craig. Duncan Robertson, T. E. Waters. E. G. Hill, C. W. Johnson. W. J. Kelmel. Otto H. Amling, J. E. Pollworth, F. S. AVebb and others participating. It was- the general consensus of opinion that greater co-operation is needed in all our trade lines, with closer attention to credits and better prices for the stock. A knowledge of the cost of pro- duction was considei'ed vital and Dun- can Robertson said there is much room for improvement in the grading of stock, suggesting that this work can be done at the greenhouses rather than the salesrooms to the advantage of the flowers in the reduced handling. E. G. Hill thought the wholesalers were sometimes at fault in pi'omoting the interests of untrustworthy begin- nei's withovit means, against establish- ed retail men who pay their bills, often doing this on the plea that it is bet- ter to take a chance than let the stock go to waste, with the result that the irresponsible novice, havine: no inten- tion to pay for the stock, undersells CAR LOADS ARRIVING VAUGHANS CLEAN SPHAGNUM FOR FLORISTS ^ GREEN ^ SHEET For Florists MOSS For Nurserymen Mention the Aineiican Flo the honest retailer and otherwise hurts his business by unfair competition. J. C. Ci-aig suggested a method of over- coming ti-ade difficulties by referring them to a committee composed of growers, wholesalers and retailers and was i-equested to prepare complete de- tails of the plan for the October mest- in.g. which he promised to do. President Ijautenschlager announced that he had been appointed chairman of the florists' division in the Fourth l^iberty Loan campaign and suggested the offices of the E. C. Amling Co., l(i',1 North Wabash avenue, as headquar- ters. This was approved and Mr. Lau- tenschlager urged the members to aid the various committees of the florists' division by every means possible in making the record of our trade the great success it deserves to be. ^k^ STICKERS No. 2 SI. 25 per 1000 Use them on all 30ur packages. No 1 Stickers ■3 ill diameter $1.50 per 1000 Tbe John Henry Co, LANSING, MICH. The September meeting, closing the series devoted to the problems of grow- ers, wholesalers and retailers, it was thought desirable that some effort he made to solve the many puzzling ques- 406 The American Florist. Sepf. 14, MgKII)plv of Golden G 1 n iv. Calendulas ASTERS GREENS. Plumosiis Sprengeri Gala.v, bronze Galax, green Perns Adiantiuni Smilax 408 The American Florist. Sept. 14, E RNE & COMPANY -WHOLESALE FLORISTS- 30 E. Randolph Street, L D. Phone, Randolph 6578. CHICAGO, ILL. Omaha, Neb. NOTES. A local florist who has an exception- ally good opportunity to observe the trend of the jewelry business at this time makes the following comment : "If people can afford to buy diamonds, they can afford to and will continue to buy flowers. I saw a woman buy- ing $1,300 worth of diamonds a few days ago. I saw another purchase $130 worth. People may talk about the high cost of living at the present time, but there are many who are receivirfg double the wages they pre- viously earned, and if the florists do not work out their end of the business and get their share, they are not prop- erly looking after their interests. Peo- ple who buy diamonds will also buy flowers." Roy Wilcox, of J. F. Wilcox & Sons, Council Bluffs, has enlisted in the Rhae Auto School at Kansas City, Mo., where he is now taking technical training for the army. This leaves four of . the Wilcox boys at home to take care of the business, but some of these expect to be called for service. The Jewish holidays brought a good demand to the local florists, the event being widely celebrated in this city, with special services in the churches and entertainments in the homes. It is reported that more flowers were sold than on any similar occasion. A. E. L,. Columbus, 0. GENERAL OUTLOOK ENCOURAGING. The life of the gladioli season, which seemed about at an end two weeks ago, has been lengthened by copious rains, and there are still fine cuttings on dis- play. Asters, also, on the point of be- ing burned up, have been giving a new lease, and are now plentiful and of fine quality, being a great asset to florists at this period of naturally limited va- riety of stock. Roses are also very good. The few offerings of chrysanthe- mums are not arousing much interest at existing high prices. A bountiful crop is now assured. Carnations are coming in slowly, but axe small and of short stem. There is a scarcity of pot plants. Business is good, the larger stores being enthusiastic over present trade and the outlook for the future. In less degree than growers, stores are handicapped by short help, and girls are being broken in to take the place ot young men claimed by the draft. The fuel situation is brighter. Grow- ers have been able to acquire a supply for some time ahead. The recent gov- ernment order prohibiting the shipping of Ohio coal for steam use into Michi- gan, is making available a large extra quantity of steam sizes throughout this territory. NOTE. Tw^o local growers had. fine exhibits at the recent Ohio state fair, each win- ning a large number of prizes. The Fifth Avenue Floral Company received .30 ribbons, 17 of which were firsts. Among the large number of premiums secured by the Indianola Floral Com- pany, was fir.st on the best collection of .50 plants. This year's amateur ex- hibit was unusually good, especially in plants. C. C. J. BOSTON FLORAL SUPPLY CO., Inc. 347-357 Cambridge Street, - BOSTON, MASS. MANUFACTURERS OF FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Headquarters for Cycas, Baskets, Wire Designs, Wax Flowers, etc. Rochester, N. Y. DEMAND GENEaiALLV QUIET. With the exception of a few busy days, trade during the past week was dull. The exposition and horse show failed to stimulate the demand as was the case last year, although a few of the stores had orders for baskets with horse show colors. Roses are very scarce and only a few in the choice va- rieties are available. Gladioli are still arriving in large numbers. Asters are selling well but the prices are low. The fall crop of carnations is coming in with quality improving. With a scar- city of flowering plants, baskets of cut stock are being used. NOTES. Miss Bensen has taken the position of bookkeeper at the H. E. Wilson store, succeeding Miss Harriet Con- way who became Mrs. William "Ring- wood, of Rttsburgh, Pa., September 5. George Kramer made his usual fine display at the peristyle at the exposi- tion and at the entrances to the floral hall. The arrangements, however, were not as elaborate as last year. H. E. Wilson arranged several good fall opening decorations for leading stores during' the past week. Chas. Sharp has been on the sick list for several days. Chester. Minnesota State Fair. The flower and plant exhibition in connection with the Minnesota state fair this year, staged in the Horticul- tural building, was one of the finest in the history of the fair association. Premiums to the amount of $1,390 were offered and the individual exhibits were noteworthy for the high quality of stock both in plants and cut flowers. St. Paul and Minneapolis were the principal contestants for the awards. August Swanson acted in the capacity of judge and rendered excellent ser- vice, the staging being in the capable hands of Professor LeRoy Cady, super- intendent of horticulture. In the class for original designs, were represented a Liberty Bell and two service flags — patriotism, first, last and all the time. Among the table decorations some novel ideas wiere seen and keen rivalry displayed in the en- tries. In all clas!3es. Holm, & Olson, St. Paul, took 38 firsts and four seconds out of 42 entries. Prizes were awarded as follows : Decorative plants, 100 feet — Holm & Olson, 1st; Swanson, Inc., 2nd: Chicago Avenue Green- l)Oi]ses, 3rd. Decorative plants. 50 feet — Holm & Olson, Ist; Chicago Avenue Greenhouses, 2nd. Decorative plants, 25 feet — Holm & Olson, 1st: Chicago Avenue Greenhouses, 2nd. Blooming plants. 100 feet — Swanson. Inc., Ist; Holm & Olson, 2Dd; Chicago Avenue Green- houses, Rt&. Blooming plants, 50 feet — Holm & Olson, Ist; Chicago Avenue Greenhouses, 2nd: Swanson, Inc.. 3ra. Blooming plants, 25 feet — Holm & Olson, 1st: Chicago Avenue Greenhouses, 2Dd. IN CHICAGO KENNICOTT BROS. CO. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS H' B. Kennicott. President. J. E. PoiiwoRTH, Sec'y and Gen'l Mgr. SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX $3.00 per Case. Natural Log Moss, per bag (100 square feet), SI. 75 Perpetuated Sheet Moss, per bag (100 square feet), 13.50 Caldwell The Woodsman Co. EVERGREEN, ALA. Collection of ferns. 100 feet— Holm & Olson, 1st: Swanson, Inc., 2ud; Chicago Avenue Green- houses, 3rd. Collection of ferns, 50 feet — Holm & Olson. 1st; Chicago Avenue Greenhouses, 2nd. Collection of ferns, 25 feet— Holm & Olson, 1st; Chicago Avenue Greenhouses. 2nd. Collection of caladium, 25 feet— Holm & Ol- son, 1st. C-oUection of coleus. 2.j feet — Holm & Olson, 1st; Chicago Avenue Greenhouses. 2nd. S^cimen kentia — Holm & Olson, 1st ; Swan- son. Inc., 2nd: Chicago Avenue Greenhouses. 3rd. S'pecimen phoenix — Holm & Olson, 1st; Swan- son, Inc., 2nd. Specimen, any other variety palm — Holm & Olson, 1st; Chicago Avenue Greenhouses. 2nd. S'pecimen pandanus — Holm & Olson. 1st. Pair of bay trees, pyramidal— Holm & Olson. Standard bay trees — Holm & Olson, 1st. Specimen Boston fern — Holm & Olson, Ist; Chicago Avenue Greenhouses, 2nd; SwansoBr Inc., 3rd. Aster blooms, lOO—Holm & Olson. 1st: Swan- son, Inc.. 2nd. Aster blooms. 50 — H. S. Swanson. Ist; Holm & Olson, 2nd; Swanson. Inc., 3rd. Aster blooms. 25 — Holm & Olson, 1st: H. S. Swanson. 2nd ; Swanson, Inc.. 3rd. Collection gladioli— Holm & Olson. 1st; W. B. Fryer. 2nd. Perennial collection — Holm & Olson, 1st; W. B. Fryer. 2nd. Nursery exhibit— Holm & Olson, 1st; H. F. Baker. 2nd. Russell roses — Chicago Avenue Greenhouses, 1st; Holm & Olson. 2nd; Swanson, Inc., 3rd. Kaiserin roses — Holm & Olson, 1st ; Chicago Avenue Greenhouses. 2nd. Pink roses — Holm & Olson, 1st: Chicago Ave- nue Greenhouses. 2nd; SNvanson. Inc., 3rd. Yellow roses — Holm & Olson. 1st; Chicago Avenue Greenhouses. 2nd; Swanson, Inc.. 3rd. Bride's bouquet — Holm & Olson, 1st; Chicago Avenue Greenhouses, 2nd ; Swanson. Inc. , 3rd. Corsage bouquet — Holm & Olson, 1st; Swan- son, Inc., 2nd; Chicago Avenue Greenhouses. 3rd. . Window box — Holm & Olson, 1st; Chicago Avenue Greenhouses. 2nd. Original design — Swanson, Inc.. 1st; Holm & Olson. 2nd; Chicago Avenue Greenhouses, 3rd. Table decoration — Holm & Olson. 1st: Swan- son. Inc., 2nd; Chicago Avenue Greenhouses, 3rd. Wreflth — Holm & Olson, 1st; Swanson, Inc.. 2nd: Chicago Avenue Greenhouses, 3rd. Collection phlox— Holm & Olson. 1st; H. P. Baker, 2nd. Cut flower basket — Holm & Olson, 1st; Chi- cago Avenue Ghrs., 2nd; Swanson, Inc.. 3rd. C. R. F. i9iS. The American Florist. 409 John Kruchten Co. CHICAfiO, ILL. 30 East Randolph Street, T.' WHOLESALE FLORISTS Phone Central 6016-8017. JOSEPH FOBBKIKR KYLE & FOERSTER 100 1^» W3.D«Sn AVCrillC» Lon^ Distance PHone, Randolph e: CHICAGO HOERBER BROS. ^^l^'^. Cut Flowers Telephone: Randolph 27BS Sreenhouses? Des Plalnes, HI. n\%\nnt^n Store: 162 N. Wabash Ave. ClllCaga Mention the American Florist when writing Hip & MUSSER Wholesale Florists 179-181-183 NoHh Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist whenwriting A. L Randall Co.^ Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. Mention the American Florist whenwriting WEIMND-RlSCItCot FLOWER GROWERS TELEPHONE \p< y«>|6|%6CU tUC CHICAGO anmM.eJ9 194 N-fTAD/ull AVE. Illinois Mention the American Florist whenwriting George Reinberg WHOI/ESALE FLORIST Extra fancy Ophelia, Sunburst. Richmond, Kil- larney. White Killamey and Killamey Brilliant loses. All orders given prompt attention. Try us. 162 N. Wabash Av.. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist whenwriting E.C.AMLINGCO. The Largest, Best Equipped, Most Centrally Located WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO 169-75 N. Wabash Ave., CHICA60 L. D. Phones CENTRAL 1077 and 1978. Mention the American Florist whenwriting VftoMeHoYcrMM'Kete Chicago. CURRENT PRICE LIST. Per doz. Roses, Beauty, specials $5.00@.f(i.OO 48-ln 4.00 Se-ln 3.00 30-In 2.50 24-in 2.00 18-in 1.50 Mrs. Chas. Russell 1.00® 4.nO 100 Hoosler Beauty 4.00@10.00 Killarney Brilliant 4.00@10.00 Columbia 4.00@25.00 Killarney 4.00@10.00 White Killarney 4.00@10.00 Richmond 4.00@10.00 My Maryland 4.00@10.00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer 4.00@10.00 Milady 4.00@10.00 Sunburst 4.00@10.00 " Mrs. Aaron Ward 4.00@10.00 Hadley 4.00@10.00 Ophelia 4.00@10.00 Double White Killarney. 4.00@10.00 Mrs. Moorefleld Storey.. 4.00@in.00 Champ Weiland 4.00@10.00 Stanley 4.00@10.00 Tipperary 4.00@10.00 Francis Scott Key 4.00@10.00 Cecile Brunner 2.00@ 3.00 George Elgar 2.00@ 3.00 Baby Doll 2.00@ 3.00 Nesbit 2.00® 3.00 ■■ Our Selection 3.00 Carnations 2.00@ 3.00 Cattleyas per doz. 9.00@10.00 Daisies 1.00@ 2.00 Liilum HarrlBil 10.00@15.00 Valley 6.00 Ferns per 1000 2.60 Gladioli 3.00@ 8.0O Asters 2.00® 4.00 Chrysanthemums per doz. 2.00@ 4.0O 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 I covering all sides of I 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 So. Dearborn St. CHICAGO. A. T. Pyfer & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 164 N. Wabash Avenue CHICAGO, ILL. Long Distance Telephone, Central 3373. Mention the American Florist when writing. ZECH & MANN WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO Telephone Central 3284 Mention the American Florist whenwriting 410 The American Florist. Sept, H; Pield Grown CARNATION PLANTS C. W. Ward Alice Albert Roper Enchantress White Perfection Beacon Matchless Washburn Any variety, $7.0o per 100; $60.00 per 1000. We have a large supply of some varieties, but others only in limited quantity. If you need plants order them today. The plants are of a good size and in good condition. Philadelphia Victory THE LEO NIESSEN CO., 1201 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa. PhUadelphla. DEMAND AKD SUPPLY BOTH LIGHT. Business the past week has not come up to expectations, the demand being very light. There has, however, been no great overstocks, plenty of short new crop roses, but>not any too many of the higher grades. Maryland is one of the best pinks, and Ophelia is com- ing a good color as is Russell. There are very fair American Beauties, which the cool nights help to improve. Asters are the most plentiful flower, but are distinctly on the wane, and will be succeeded the coming week by the dahlia, which recent rains and cooler weather have greatly improved. Some very good stock is now being offered. Gladioli are still in the running, late plantings furnishing excellent flowers. Larkspurs and blue eupatoriums are the best flowers in their color. Glolden Glow chrysanthemums are now seen in all the stocks but most of the flow- ers are undersize, probably too many grown to a plant. 'Plenty of Easter lilies are seen — how they will be missed later on after the chrysanthe- mums go out. Cattleyas are still very scarce, selling at record prices. EARLY CLOSING. Anticipating the depletion of the forces in cut flower stores, there is a movement on foot looking to early closing of all shops at six p. m., so as to conserve light during the winter months. This is being agitated by Chas. H. Grakelow, with the idea, that if the trade shows a disposition to as- sist the government they will, or may, fare better in the classification of the coming draft. The central stores of the retail districts are not averse to this, but those with shops in the busi- ness centers of the residence districts say 50 per cent of their business is done after six p. m. when the streets are full of people, who, employed dur- ing the day, do their shopping at night, or step in while going to and from places of amusement. Early closing to this class of stores would mean a great hardship, putting many of them out of biisiness. If this were a rule affecting all branches of trade it would compel those engaged during the day to make their purchases at the noon hour in the large department stores. NOTES. Chas. D. Ball, one of the oldest palm growers in the country, and one of the most successful, is especially proud of his war stock, which although grown with half his usual working force, is in every particular auite up to the pre- war period. Kentia Belmoreana and Fosteriana are seen in all sizes from seed bed up to 12-inch pot specimens, single and made up. With the excep- tion of early August shipments, his stock subject to many regular and ad- vance orders, is sufficient to fill all the houses, which considering the labor .und fuel difficulties. Is certainly an achievement. Chas. D. Jr., who has a college degree in chemistry, is now in France in the chemical warfare serv- ice laboratories doing his bit in fight- ing the Hun. Nelson T. Geiger, on 13th street above Walnut, keeps up a very effec- tive window display, which although business is light these days, amply re- <»>>>g<^>-<s Philadelphia, Sept. 11. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, specinl 20.0O@25.0O fancy 10.00@20.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 8.00@12.0O Killarney 4.00@ 8.00 Hartley 4.0O@lo.0O Siuibiust 3.(J0(a 6.00 Wards 2.00@ 3.00 Ophelia 3.0O@ 8.00 Carnations 1.00@ 3.00 Cattleyas each $0.75@$1.00 VaUey 6.00® 8.00 Ullum Rubrum S.Ciia 6.00 Easter Lilies 10.00@12.00 Snapdragons 4.00@ 6.00 Asters 1.00@ 3.00 Gladioli 1.00@ 3.00 Dahlias 1.00@ 2.00 Calendulas 1.00@ 2.00 Sweet Peas 50@ .75 Asparagus string or bunch, .35@ .50 Adlantum 1.00 Smllax 15(3 .20 MiLW.iUKEE, Sept. 11. Per 100 Roses, Klllarney. W. Killarney.$2.O0@$8.0O Ward 2.00® 6.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell .').nOffi20.00 Ophelia . . .• 2.00@ 8.00 Columhia 5.00(Hi20.0l> Hoosler Beautv 2.O0@ 8.00 Carnations, assorted 1.00@ 2.00 Sweet Peas 60(a .78 Cattleyas per doz. 9.00 Lilies 15.00 Asters 2.no@ ."i.Oii Gladioli 2.00@ 3.00 St. Louis, Sept. 11. Per 100 Roses. Hartley $2.00@$4.00 Klllarney 2.0Ol*j 4.00 White Klllarney 2.000 4.00 Hoosier Beauty 2.0:>'Si 5.<10 Russell 3.00@10.00 Sunburst 2.00® 6.0O Ward 2.nnf.7> .■i.OO Mrs. Shawyer 2.00@ 6.00 Ophelia 2.00® 6.00 Ferns per 1,000 1.75 Carnations 1.00® 1.50 Gladioli 1.50® 5.00 McCALLUM CO. Florists' Supplies PITTSBURGH, - PA. Mention the American Florist whenwriting Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange Roses, Gladioli, Asters. Up-tO-the-Minute Service. Satisiaclion Guaranteed. 1615 Ranstead St., FhUadelphia, Fa. Trade Directory PRICE: $3.00 POSTPAID AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO Pittsburgh, Sept. 11. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, special 20.00 fancy 10.00(320.00 extra 8.0O@12.0O No. 1 4.00@ 8.00 Hartley 4.00@15.00 Klllarney 2.00® 6.0n Sunburst 1.00@ 4.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward 2.00@ 4.00 Cattleyas 75.00@10O.00 Easter Lilies 8.00@10.00 Lileum Giganteum 10.00@12.00 Adlautum l.OO Asparagus Sprengerl, bunch. .35®. 40 New Crop Green Galax per 1000 $1 25 .\sters l.OOi® 4.00 Gladioli, per dozen 2.00@ 6.00 412 The American Florist. Sept. 14, New York. HOllDAT HELPS BUSINESS. There was an improvement in busi- ness during- the latter part of the past weeli, due in a way to the celebration of the Jewish New Year, September 7. A much better quality of tea roses is now arriving-, and they go fairly well, but there is a flood of short stock that is hard to move. A fair quality of new crop carnations is now on the market and they sell at 75 cents and $1 per ItK). There is yet a surplus of asters, and the best go cheap. There is little change in the orchid and lily of the valley situation. The crop of Cattleya gigas is off and the smaller varieties go at about $1 per flower. There is a slow but steady increase in the sup- ply of chrysanthemums. September 9. — There is a good sup- ply of stock on the market this morn- ing and a fair amount of business. Prices on special roses are stiffening. The best carnations are now factors at $1.50 and $2.00 per 1(X). Cattleya labiata is the only orchid On the mar- ket in any considerable quantity, wholesale prices ranging at the rate of M cents to $1 per flower. The new- draft continues to be viewed as a seri- ous proposition for all branches of the trade. NOTES. Bernard M. Baruch, chairman of the war industries board, has recently written an article for a w-oman's maga- zine on "Wartime Thrift." Before Mr. Baruch was called to his present posi- tion, he is said to have made an enor- mous fortune in Wall street specula- tion. Like a number of other men of his class, he wants the florist industry put out of business. There is nothing new in what he writes; in one form or another, it has all been previously said or written, but we copy one ex- tract : "I can illustrate by a comparatively small industry which is almost wholly in the field of luxury. We have in the United States about 20,000 men who work in greenhouses. These 20,000 men are almost all engaged in raising hothouse flowers. (A few are engaged in raising early hothouse vegetables. ) Now if we go on consuming hothouse flowers, this 20,000 of man power will not be available for war work. But if we will put intelligence and the spirit of patriotism into thought on the subject, we shall stop using these luxuries which we can get along with- out, and this 20,000 man power will be released, to go out on the farms and raise wheat for our soldiers, or to go into the factories and make .shells, guns, airplanes, and the like." We fail to understand why a man occupying the high position of Mr. Baruch, should single out the florist industry for at- tack. Granted that it is in the field of luxury, there is no other luxury that affords so much unalloyed pleasure with no remorse or after regrets as the use of flowers: "The banquet has its hour, its feverish hour of mirth and song and wine," but the flowers on the board do not intoxicate or provoke revelry. They are mute appeals to man's better nature. A business of war that possibly Mr. Baruch has over- looked, is the nursing back to health — - in many instances but a small meas- ure of it — the thousands of maimed bodies and temporarily disordered minds that have passed through the hell of war. The ladies of the Na- tional League for Women's Service, by their distribution of flowers in the base hospitals, have abundantly proved that flowers can be more than a luxury. And these flowers are the freewill of- ferings of the florists and the good ladies who distribute them. When the chairman of the war industries board can convince the people of this country that the enormous waste and extrava- FROM COLD STORAGE LILIUM QIQANTEUM 7-9 (300 bulbs per case), write for prices. CHAS. SCHWAKE & CO., Inc. 90-92 WEST BROADWAY, NEW YORK gance in the expenditure of money that has been going on in other ways has been stopped, he will be in a better position to criticize the use of flowers. Though the business embarrassment of Alexander McConnell is a matter for regret, it is gratifying to note that his -assets will be ample tg pay air that he owes, and that the present condition has been brought about by events over which he had no control. In all the talk that is heard of large fortunes being made through the war. there is no record of any of them being made by florists, but on the other hand, they are enduring a fair share of it^ hard- ships. Near to the oldest of the retail florists of this city, Alexander McCon- nell has had a long and honorable ca- reer. As a citizen, business man and as a personal friend, he has won the re- spect and esteem of thousands of peo- ple in this city and elsewhere, -which will not be weakened by temporary adversity. Albert Schanzer, who was well and favorably known in the retail trade of this city as a designer and decorator, is now in the American army in France. His last work before leaving for camp was with the Van Praag Floral Co., of Fifth avenue and 40th street, and Mr. Rossow of that company has re- cently received a letter telling of his safe arrival "over there." The Colonial Florist, Broadway and 157th street, is a heavy buyei- in the wholesale district and has frequent sale days when he makes a specialty of pushing some particular line. M. Andreopoulos. one of the "Gar- den Florists" of 2556 and 2883 Broad- way, left for a United States army camp. September .3. having been called in the selective draft. Traendly & Schenck are now han- dling fine stock of the Mock, Ophelia, My Maryland and other roses. A. F. F. New York Florists' Club. The club met in its rooms in the Grand Opera House building on the evening of September 9, President Schenck in the chair. This was the first meeting after a vacation of two months, and there was a good attend- ance. President Schenck. in opening the meeting, expressed his gratification of such a representative gathering of all branches of the trade. He re- quested those present to speak to the absent ones when opportunities oc- curred, requesting them to keep up their interest and attend regularly. A noteworthy feature of the meeting was the presence of Mrs. J. Clark Cur- tin and Mrs. Edward McVicker, of the National League for Women's Service. These ladies have been active in the work of collecting flowers in the whole- sale district and distributing them among the sick and wounded soldiers who are in the government hospitals located in this city and vicinity. Mrs. Curtin was first introduced and made an extended address, relating many touching incidents which had occurred in the course of their many visits for the purpose of distributing the flowers donated by the florists. She also read Mention the American Florist when writino Telephone Farragut 2287 Nicholas G.Pappas& Go. Wholesale Florists 110 W. 28th St, NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing. Mention the .imerivaiiFlui-'ist when writing. Trade Directory PRICE: $3.00 POSTPAID American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago a number of letters -rt'hich had been received from soldiers, expressing warmly their thanks for the floral gifts. Mrs. McVicker, who is president of the League for Women's Service, next made an address of thanks to the club, and concluded by presenting a service flag containing 15 stars for members in the service, reminding the members that it was something to be highly prized. Another important and interesting feature of the meeting was the address, with many stereopticon yiews, of F. R. Newbold. The views were from the battle front and were graphic portray- als of the devastation of war, a country igiS. The American Florist. 413 PAUL MECONI WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 WEST 26TH STREET NEW YORK CITY Teleohone: 8861 Farragat. GEO. J. POLYKRANAS Wholesale Commission Florist CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 104 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone No. 2264 Farragut. William Mackie WHOLESALE FLORIST 105 W. 28th St., New York Telephone 75& Farragrnt. Walter F. Sheridan WHOLESALE FLORIST "^fe^^llFai'^sut 133 W. 28th St., New York All the NEW ROSES. CARNATIONS and Seasonable Flowera HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION All the New and Staodard Varieties of Rosea, Violets. Carnations. Valley Lilies, Etc. 148 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telephones: Farrasnt 300 and 301 Mention the AmericanFlorist when wrUing. JOHN YODNQ SCO. -^ Wholesale Commission Florists 53 W. IBlh St., NEW YORK Telephone Farragut 4836. Mention the AmericanFlorist when writing. WILLIAM P. FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 W. 28TH ST., NBW YORK Telephone 5335 Farrasnt. Mention the American Florist when writing. Geo. C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 West 28th St„ NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 608 Farragrnt. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mention the American Florist when toriting. Telephone Farrasnt 0761. Goldstein & Fntterman Wholesale Florists The Right People to Deal With, 102 West 28th St., New York Mention the American Florist when writing Riedel & Meyer^ inc. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 25 years' experience. Consigfninenta solicited. 49 West 28th St., New York Phones 4024 and 4025 Madison Square. Mention the American Florist when writing. VloMe Hover MM*KeU NEW York, Sept. 11. Per 100 Roses Beauty special 25.O0@3O.0O extra and fancy 8.00@10.OO No. 1 and No. 2. 3.00@ 5.00 Columbia 1.00@12.00 Fiaiuis Scott Key 2.0O@25.0(l I'liiiia Donuu 50@ 6.00 All.,, s'tanley ..■ oO@ 6.00 MvK. (Jw). Shawyer 50@ 0.00 Double White Killarney. 1.00® 8.00 ICillaiuey 50® 3.00 Queen 50@ 6.00 Brilliant o0@ O.Oii Aarou Ward 1.00® S.fiO J. L. Moeli 1.00@10.00 Ophelia 1.00@ 8.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 2.OO0515.OO I'attleya Orchids, special 50.00@100.no Rubrums 1.00® 2.00 Lilies, Longiflorum and Pormosum 3.00(n) C.Oi) I.ily of the Valley 4.0O@10.0O Atllaiitunj Croweauum and Hybrldum 60® .75 A8|inra(!us I'lumosus. . .doz. bchs. l.iiilai 3.0i> Smilax doz. strings l.OOO 2.50 Gladioli 50® 2.00 B luvardia. white 4.ii0'5> n.OO Asters 2S@ 1.50 Dahlias, per doz 15@ .25 Chrysantbemums, per doz l.'"' --OO FranlE H. Traendly Charles Sctaenck Traendly & Schenck Wboleiale norlsts and Cat Flower Exclian#e 436 Sixth Avenue, New York City Between 26th and 27tb Sts. Telephones: 798 and 799 Farragut. Orchids, Roses, Carnations, and ail the other best products of the leading growers. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mention the AmericanFlorist when writing. Phones, 3310-11.12 Farragut Henshaw Floral Co. ( Incorporated) Wholesale Conunlssloii Florists 127 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Trade Directory Price: $3.00 Postpaid Telephones ] ^22 p^^^^^„, D. .1. Pappas. Pres. United Cut Flower Co., <"«- WHOLESAIiERS 1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing PHO:iE^ FARRAGUT WM. KESSLER, WHOLESALE FLORIST 113 WEST 28TH STREET Bet. Sixth and Seventh Aves. NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing N.Y. Cut Flower Exchange t'oogaa Bldg., 6th Av. and W. 26th. New York. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning. Desirable wall space to rent for advertising. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary Mention the AmericanFlorist when writing. The Kervan Co. Fresh Cut Decorative Evergreens Bluest Standard of Quality. Larfiest stock in .America. Send for illus- trated catalog of Greou and Florists' Supplies. 1 19 West 28th St., NEW YORK AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 B. Dearborn St., Ohteco Mtation the American Florist uhenuriting GEO. B. HART WHOLESALE FLORISTS 24-30 STONE STREET, ROCHESTER, NEW YORK. Mention the American Florist when writing. M.C. FORD 121 WEST 28TH STREET NEW YORK Tfl. .-ISTd oSTl Farragut Till Lariesi SMpvei and fitteiTtt oi m FUwers A complete assortment of the best in the market (Tan always be relied upon. Mention the American Florist when writing. D. FEXY Wholesale Commission Florist 106 West 28th St., New York Consignments Solicited, Mention the American Florist when writing 414 The American Florist. Sept.l THE FLORISTS' SLPPLY HOUSE of AMERICA Be on the safe side. Right now is the time to order Bayersdorfer Supplies. Add them to your display and increase your business. Baskets in great variety of exceptional coloring and finish Porto Rican Mats, Crepe Paper. A splendid line of Metallic and Wax Flower Designs. All the standard staples. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1129-31 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. shot to pieces, so to speak — ruined buildings, farms and orchards. A standing- vote of thanks was tendered the ladies and Mr. Newbold. President Totty and ex-President Vincent of the S. A. F., and Joseph A. Manda gave talks on the recent con- vention. Edward Hanft, New York, was proposed for membership. A let- ,ter was read from Prof. White, calling- attention to the meeting of the Horti- cultural societies and floral clubs at the state fair at Syracuse on the after- noon of September 11. A letter was also read from J. P. Jones, an assistant director for the Fourth Liberty Loan, relating to the club's co-operation. The floral exhibits were creditable. John Lewis Childs, Flowerfleld, N. Y., represented by I. S. Hendrickson, ex- hibited 21 vases of gladioli. Prominent varieties were Mrs. Francis King, Scribe, a handsome mottled pink; Rosy Spray, pink; Fascination, salmon pink, and the well known America and Ku- ropa — awarded a silver medal. John Scheepers & Co., New Y^ork, exhibited "giant everbearing raspberry," I>a France; preliminary certificate; also, vase of Gladioli Acedanthera. "Vote of thanks. George Schlagel, Brooklyn, N. Y., exhibited Cattleya Moire. Sil- ver medal. Charles H. Totty Co., Madison, N. J., exhibited their new pink rose. Premier. The committee pronounced it promising and will see it again. Richard Vincent Jr. & Sons, White Marsh. Md., exhibited a vase of Dahlia King of the Autumn; also vase of Dahlia Futurity. Vote of thanks. Highly commended. A. F. F. ^4.»»^4.4.^j.^.»4.4.». I .. l .. > . I .. I .i I i' H ii H"H"H"|"H '»»^^^'»4'4'4'^ "I"I"I"I"l"I"I"l"H "I"I"I' St. Louis. TRADE CONTINtJES QUIET. Trade in general is still slow, with now and then, a gentle spurt, caused by some big funeral. Routine business is very poor, but with the seasonable weather we have been having it should show some improvement. Stock of all kinds has been easily equal to the de- mand. Asters have been very plenti- ful, but not of extra good quality. Carnations are coming in, but in small quantities and poor stock. Roses are plentiful, Columbia and Russell lead- ing in quality. Lilies are plentiful, with a fair call. Chrysanthemums ar- rive m occasional shipments, but the local cut has not yet shown on the mar- ket. Outdoor stock is still arriving in small quantities, and within a week dahlias should make a bid for the lime- light. Smilax is scarce. In other greens, the market is well supplied. NOTES. The publicity committee is arrang- ing to have the various charitable or- ganizations make all of their requests for donations of flowers to a central committee of the publicity committee, and have received the hearty com- mendation and co-operation of the Red Cross, Y. M. C. A. and K. of C. organizations. The idea is that any florist being approached for a dona- tion of flowers for these organizations refer them to the publicity committee, who will ascertain from headquarters if the request is bona fide, and will t*en arrange to get the flowers for the 15 Plant Baskets for $12.00 Write for Catalog. RAEDLEIN BASKET CO., oK'lu: * * * * person requesting them. It is not tlie intention to confine this to the organi- zation mentioned, but to all requests for flowers. If all retail florists co- operate, it will work out fine, and at the end of a year will save all of us something. Leo. Von Graffen, who has been with the Windier Wholesale Floral Co. a number of years, expects to work on one of the new munitions works being built here. Before being with the Windier Co., he was a structural iron worker. Walter Weber, who was very sick during convention week, is feeling fine again and has a big time in store for the members of the florist club at their next meeting, which will be held at the H. J. Weber & Sons place. In the coming registration, about .50 per cent of the florists' club member- ship will have to register. No doubt it will take a number of the regulars for the army. J. J. W. to the stories about graft in the Red Cross. It has done too much for us to let any such rumors hurt them in our eyes." C. L. L. Washington, D. C. J. E. Baker, now in F'l-ance in the military service of the United States, in a letter to his former employer, a prominent local florist, says: "The flo- rist business here is nothing compared to what I saw at vour store. All funeral wreaths and designs are made of wax and other artificial flowers. One never sees designs made of fresh flowers. They have a very large rose that looks something like the American Beauty, while the lily of the valley is as common as the daisies back home. While on the Belgian frontier, I saw an Eriglish Tommy reading a Wash- ington paper, and when he had finished looking at it, he let me have it. Among other things that interested me, was your advertisement. I cut it out to send to you to show how far it had traveled." Robert Hilton Lacey, son of R. J. Lacey, well-known florist of Anacostia, writes that he has been slightly wounded, his helmet saving his life, but he will have a scar to show that he met a Hun bullet. He is in the hospital, but expects to be back on the firing line soon. He adds : "Tlie best treatment I have received in France has come from the Red Cross, and they do everything in their power for the soldiers. Do not pay any ' attentdori Rocliester Exposition Flower Show. The flower show at the Industrial Exposition proved, as usual, to be an attractive feature. The pillars and side walls were draped with ever- green, making an excellent background for the exhibits. At the right entrance was a heart-shaped bed of blood-red asters. Heart of Fi'ance, exhibited by .Tames Vick's Sons which made a strik- ing picture. Next to this was another display by the same firm consisting of phlox, gaillardia.s, buddleias, helian- thus, larkspur, cornflowers, etc., also a fine collection of annuals, cosmos, salpiglossis, poppies and daisies. A large American flag, in which 6,000 as- ters were used, was at all times sur- rounded by an admiring crowd. George T. Boucher's display consist- ed of crotons, ferns, palms, etc., ar- ranged around one side of the hall. He also showed numei-ous vases of gladioli and asters, The park department ex- hibit of ferns, palms and tropical plants, together with groups of tuber- ous rooted begonias. Begonia Vernon, gloxinias, etc., was also very effective. Arthur Newborn displayed his cus- tomery collection of baskets, bunches, etc., which were well staged. Hart & Vick featured an oval bed of white asters, edged with ferns. They also showed wonderful specimens of celosias and numerous vases of gladio- li, gaillardias. asters and helianthus. Jacob Thomann & Sons had a good of- fering of gladioli, celosias, solanums and tritomas. L. J. Bryant, of New- ■ark, N. Y.. had an excellent showing of gladioli, among the outstanding being Liebesfuer, Goliath. Schwaben, Roch- ester White, Mrs. Pendleton and Mrs. King. At the horse show. Hart & Vick fur- nished the floral effects. The plain jumps were made of arbor vitse, with high baskets of hydrangeas and red and pink gladioli on each side. At the raised "hunter jumps" were beds of pink and white asters flanking the sides. An aeroplane from the United States aviation .•'chool flew over the field and dropped bouquets which added to the scene. igi8. The American Florist. 415 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be dellTered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Iieading Retailera in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or MaU Orders. Chicago. Established 1857 ^mSM. JFLORiST 745 Buckingham Place. L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112 Send ns' your retail orders. We Have the Best Facilities In the City Mention the American Florist whenwriting Bangor, Me. Adam Sekenger FLORIST No. 32 NEWBURY STREET We cover all points in Maine. Mention the A^nerican Florist u^henicriting LOUISVILLE, KY. THE F. WALKER CO. 310-312 West Chestnut Street CITY'S LARGEST FLOVVER STORE. Mention the American Florist whenwriting Albany, N. Y. FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK Dtlhered io Albany aod vicuit; on telegraphic order. 106 STATE STREET Mention the Am^erican Florist whenwriting WASHINGTON D. C. Gudes^ CUDE BROaCOi FLORISTS iJur STNV* Members of Florists' Telegraph delivery. Mention the American Florist whenwriting For Wisconsin Delivery OF "Home Grown Flowers" Get in touch with J. E. MAHHEWSON, ~Z Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Meyition the American Florist xvhemoriting ORDERS PHILADELPHIA IN OR J. J. HABERMEHL'S SONS AROIINn Flowers and Service *»i »>/ \J 11 1/ Conservatories, Diamond St. at 22nd. Mention the American Florist when writing. t mm All- NEW YORK I Max Schling 785 Fiftli Ave. Member of Florists' TelegTaph Delivery Mention the American Florist whemcriting BRANCHES: RITZ-CARLTON and VANDERBILT HOTELS KOTIMILLER 426 Madison Ave., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing. ROANOKE, VA. FALLON, Florist. Mention the American Florist when writing. Galesburg and Central 111. L L. PILLSBURY Choice Cut Flowers nnd Designs Patentee and Manufacturer of PILLSBURY'S CARNATION STAPLE Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist ichempriting Young &Nugent Telephone 4265-4266 Farragut. 42 West 28tb Street. To out-of-town florists; "XTawr Yf»rL- We are in the Heart of -1-^CW iUlIV. And give special attention to steamer and the- atre orders. Prompt delivery and best Stock in the market. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist whenwriting .•.V.FLOWERS.-.V. 522 SO. MICHIGAN BLVD., Aoditoriiim Annei, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist whentcriting New Orleans, La. CHAS. EBLE Oldest Florist South 121 BARONNE STREET Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the Anicrican Floriat ichcn witting Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 E. MADISON ST. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist whenxn-iting Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray, 1017 Grand Avenue Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing 416 The Amerioa a Flo r/st. Sept. 14, Telephone Randolph 2120 25% COMMISSION FXORIS^^^^fc^ 41 South Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Send all your Chicago orders to me. Yon eet a SPECIAL 25% COMMISSION on all bills paid by the 10th of the foUpwing month. Established 1874 DARDS 341 Madison Ave., New York Help do your bit to-day by selling Thrift and War Saving Stamps Stand behind The Food Conservation Laws Display prominently patriotic posters. DO IT NOW St. Paul, Minn. Holm S OlsoD 20-22-24 W. Fifth St. We fill orders for any place in the Twin Cities andforall 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 dav. SEATTLE, WASH. HOLLYWOOD GAROENS Seattle's Leading Flower Shop 1536 SECOND AVE. Members of Florists' Telegraph Deliveiy. City Index to Retail Florists Pilling Telegraph Orders. Newark, N. J. Begerow's ^5^jp^ 046 BROAD STREET Fresh Flowers and Beat Service. Deliveries thrnughont the Btate and to all steamship docks in Hoboken, N. J., and New York. Pittsburgh, Pa. A. W. Smith Co. KEENAN BLDG. THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY CLIEfELMi EUCLID AVENUE Mtmbtrs of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Philadelphia, Pa. The London Flower Shop 1800 Chestnut Street Albany, N. Y.— Byres, 108 State St. Albany, N. Y. — Danker's. Bangor, Me.— Adam Sekengcr, 32 Newbury St. Uoston, Mass. — Thos. F. Galvln, Inc. Boston, Mass. — Penn. The Florist. Brooklyn, N. Y.— Hugo H. Jahn. Brooklyn. N. Y.— Joseph Trepel Brooklyn, N. Y.— James Weir, inc. Buffalo, N. Y. — S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St Buffalo, N. Y.— W. J. Palmer & Sons, 304 Main. Chicago — BrlggB 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, 26 B. Madison St. Chicago — Schiller, The BTorlst, 2221 W. Madison. Chicago — G. Wlttbold Co., 746 Buckingham PI. Chicago — George Wlenhoeber. Cincinnati, O. — Julius Baer. Cincinnati, O.— Hardesty & Co Cleveland, O. — Bramley & Son'. Cleveland, O. — Smith & Fetters Co. Cleveland, 0.— The J. M. Gasser Co. Colorado Springs, Colo — Pikes Peak Flo. Co. Dallas, Tex.— Lang Floral & Nursery Co. Dayton, O. — Matthews, The Florist. DayroQ, 0.— J. W. Rodgers. Denver, Coio.— The Park Floral Co. Des Moines. la.— Alfred Lozier Eosery. Detroit, Mich. — Central Floral Co., 35 Broadway Detroit, Mich. — John Breltmeyer's Sons. Duluth, Minn. — Duluth Floral Co. Duluth, Minn. — J. J. Leborius. El Paso, Tejc.— Potter Floral Co. GalesburR, 111.— I. L. Pillsbury. Grand Rapids, Mich.— Grand Rapids Floral Co. Grand Rapids. Mich.— Henry Smith. Hackensack, N. J.— House of Flowers. Harrlsburg, 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. Little Rock, Ark.- Paul M. Palez. London. Eng.— Wills & Segar, Onslow Crescent. S. Kensington. Los Angeles, Calif.— 0. C. Saake. Los Angeles— Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson. Louisville, Ky. — August R. Baumer. Louisville, Ky.— The F. Walker Co. Martinsburg, W. Va.— The Flower Store Memphis, Tenn. — Idlewlld Greenhouses. Milwaukee, Wis.— J. M. Fox & Son, Inc. Nashville, Tenn. — Joy Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Begerow'e. Newark, N. J.— The Rosery Floral Co. Newark, N. J.— Phillips Bros. Newburyport, Mass.— E. W. Pearson. New Orleans, La. — Metalrie Ridge Nursery Co. New Orleans, La. — Chas. Eble. New Orleans, La.— The Avenue Floral Co. New York — Dards', 44th and Madison Ave. New York — Hesslon. New York— A. Meyer, 1002 Madison Ave. New York- Alei. McConnell, 611 6th Ave. New Y'ork — David Clarke's Sons. New Y'ork — Drakos Co. New York— Henry Hart, Inc. New York — KottmiUer. New Y'ork — Lelkens, New York — Malandre Bros. New York— Nicholas G. Pappas & Co. New York— Thos. F. Galvln, Inc. New Y'ork— Max Schllng, 785 Fifth Ave. New York — G. E. M. Stumpp. New Y'ork — Yonng & Nugent. Omaha, Neb. — Alfred Donaghue. Oraaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Farnnm St. Omaha, Neb. — Lewis Henderson. Philadelphia, Pa.— Charles H. Grakelow. Philadelphia. Pa. — J. J. nabermehl's Sons. Pblladelphta, Pa.— The London Flower Shop. Pittsburgh, Pa.— Randolph ^ McClements. Pittsburgh, Pa.— A. W. Smith Co., Kcenan Bldg. Pittsburgh. Pa.— Mrs. E. A. WllUams. Roanoke, Va.— Fallon, Florist. Rochester, N. Y.— J. B. Keller Sona. Rockford, 111.— H. W. Buckbee. Sheboygan, Wis — J. E. Matthewson. Springfield, Mass.— Wm. .Schlatter & Son. St. Louis, Mo.— Grimm & Gorly. at. IjouIs, Mo.— F. H. Weber. St. Paul. Minn— Holm & Olson St. Paul. Minn.— L. L. May & Co. San Frnnclaco— J. B. Boland. 00 Kearny St. Snn Francisco — Podestn & Baldocchl. Seattle. Wash.— Hollywood Gardens. Steubenvllle, O.— Huscroffs Flower Shop. Terre Haute, Ind.-^T. G. Hclnl & Sons. Tanoma, Wash.- California norlsts. Toleilo. O.— Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Toronto— Dunlop's, 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St Washington, D. C. — Geo. H. Cooke. Detroit, Mich. JohnBreitmeyer'sSons Corner Broadway and Gratiot Avenyis. Artistic Designs. High Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Memhers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Telephone Lenox 3822 New York. HENRY HART, Inc. FLORIST 1000 Madison /^venue In the Heart of most exclusive residential section. Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS PHONES: 1501 and L1S82 1415 Farnum St. Members of Tlorists' Telegrat>h Delivery Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable BoriBt Only the Beat 8 and 10 West Adelaide Street We deliver anywhere in Canada and guarantee safe arrival. V ....u.. u ttuu uiu^iL it:iiuoie non.i Dunlop's Flowers DeliTered ABywiert, Piont, 1952 BeWord HUGO H. JAHN FTX>RI8T 710 Nostrnnd Avenne Cor. Prospect Place, BROOKLYN, N. Y. Brooklyn Representatives of National noral Corporation Philadelphia, Pa. Chas. tl. Grakelow Broad St., at Cnmberland Washington, D. C— Ix)ul3e Flower Shop. Washington, D. C— The Flower Store. Washington, D. C. — Gude Bros. Washington. D. c.— Geo. C. Shaffer Worcester, Mass.— LIttlefleld Florist. Worcester, Mass.— Randalls Flower Shop. Yonkera, N. Y.- New York Floral Co. i(^i8. The America n Fl orist. 417 Send your Orders for Chicago ^ ^^ - All orders carefully fined »S?;^^o»SL under the iuperviiioa of ^y^^AS^ GEORGE .SSMU8. Mgr. Wire, Write or Phone West 822 Member of Florists' Te'egraph Telivery. THOS. F. GALVIN nro. NEW YORK sr/S" BOSTON },"""»"" Avenue 799 Boylston Street Brooklyn, N. Y. JOSEPH TREPEL BROOKLVIV'S LARGEST FLORIST SEVEN STORES. Main Store - ^\\iiiiiniiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiigiiiiuniiiniiiiniiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiuiiiiut^ § Cincinnati, O. | I HARDESTY & CO. I I 150 East Fourth Street I i THE BEST THAT GROWS. 1 5 EXPERTS TO ARRANGE THEM. 1 '^iiiiiiiiiiiniiiniiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii)iiiiuuniiiii# Toledo, 0. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A. Helnl) 336 Superior St.. Toledo, O. Both Phones, 527 Bpecial attention to mall and Telegraph Orders. Member of Florists* Telegraph Delivery. Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue N Rochester Plrone 506. Long Dist.. Bell ph. 2189. Uembers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Duluth, Minn. J. J. LeBORIOUS 6eveDte«D large Greenhouses. Deliveries everywhere in Minnesota. Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota and th« Upper Penin- •ula of Miohigan. All orders Riven prompt attention and filled with strictly fresh stock. Lang Floral Sc Nursery Co, 1314 Main Street, Dallas, Texas. Write or wire headquarters for flowers for Member of Florists' Telegraph Deliverj-- El Paso, Texas Potter Floral Co. Memters of Florists' Tele^aph Delivery. Albany, N. Y. The Best Service Chicago. BRIGGS FLORAL CO. 228 W. Madison St. 801 Sheridan Road. Specia! attention paid to telegraph orders id Chicago and vicinity. One of our stores is located in the heart of the citv and the other in the select north side residential district. NEWARK, E X Philips Bros. 038 BROAD STREET Members of Florists* Telegraph Delivery. New York. EstiililLslioil 1840 David Clarke's Sons 21.30-2141 Bioaaway, ("or. 7.5th St. Orders By Telegraph Promptl) Filled Phones 1652-1S53 Ck>lambas Kansas City, Mo, Established over 20 years. N. E. Cor. lOth and Grand Ave. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Buffalo, N. Y. = S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street Anderson service means fresh, sturdy stock and promptdeliveries IP. BuffalO,Lockport Niagara Falls and Western New York Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Milwaukee, Wis. J. M. Fox & Son, Inc. 437-39-41 MUwaukee St, Members Florists' Telegraph D'elivery Association. J. W. BODGEBS Elks' Building, D^^vton O 4 South Jefferson Street, l^ajrlUll, U« Telppraph orders for Dayton will receive our immediate and careful attention. LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist 1519 Famam St., Omaha, Neb. Member of Florists* Telegraph Delivery. Hession Madison Ave. and 76th St. NEW YORK Quality Flowers TWO GREENHOUSES ON PREMISES Plant Specialists (107 1 Phones -( 420 > Lenox Member of Florists' Tele^aph Delivery. 1^^^^^^ ' Cincinnati. JULIUS BAER FLOWERS Mail and Telegraph orders carefully filled. 138-140 Fourth St., East Denver, Colo. yhc Park B. L aUIS, Presiileid. f^iOrCll V>0* L P. NEMAN. Secrelirj. Members of Florists* Telegraph Delivery. New York G.E.M.STUMPP 761 FIFTH AVINUE Member of Florists' Helograph Delivery. Brooklyn, N. Y. JAMES WEIR, Inc. FLORIST 324 Fulton St., cor. Pierrepont Quality .Q^^^^X^ pROMPTwPSb ^^^^.^Tfu^^ II '--^ T^mX^t^i^^ Memkers Bu^**?r-"i i\!^ ^^" Avenue Floral Co. j m^ 3443 ST.CHARLES AVENUE || HACKENSACK, N. J. House of Flowers] j>k>^>«^ HENRY WEISSMANN, Manager. / JNaiiomil( *^'''''^ '^™°"' ""'^^ '^'"""^ '" ^" »<:i^5'°'*' I 5(flnrtsi I f «'• '^'^ Hackensack MAIN and BRIDGE STS ^^/Braneli : 214 Hackensack RJ., Ridgelklil Park, N. J. ] New York. DRAKOS CO. FLORISTS 2953 Broadway, opp. Colnmbla College Members of Florists' Tele^tph Delivery. 418 The American Florist. Sept. 14, Mention the American Florist ichenwriting Springfield, Mass. Wm. Schlatter & Son Artistic Designs and Fresh Cut Flowers 422 MAIN STREET Greenhouses. 437 Bay Street Mention the American Florist whenwriting Los Angeles, Calif.* O. C. SAAKE FLORIST We Solicit Telegraph Orders. Regular Trade Discount. 215 W. FOURTH STREET Mention the American Florist in'.en ••srilinn Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cnt Flower Merchants W'r solicit telegraph orders. Regalar trade disct. 229 WEST THIRD STREET. Mention the A77xerican, Florist tohenwriting Little Rock, Ark. PAUL M. PALEZ FLORIST All orders carefully ailed and delivered to all liart.s of tlie city, .\rkausas and the Southwest. Mention the American Florist when uirillnq. St. Louis, Mo. F. H. WEBER N. E. Cor. Taylor and OIlTe St*. l-l..«cr» delivered In City and .stale on short notice. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist xchenxoriting Tacoma, Wash. California Florists "ill t.',lie cure of all tclcKraiihl.' orders. |VI0LCT3 Mention the American Florist whenwriting Colorado Springs, Colo. Orders Carefully Elxeeated Pikes Peak Floral Q). Wholesale and Retail Members of Florists' Telegxaph Delivery. Steubenville, Ohio. Huscroft's Flower Shop E. E. McCAUSLEN, Prop. 173 North Fourth Street All Orders Promptly Executed Mention lite American Florist xchenwriting Cleveland, 0. The Smith & Fetters Co., LEADING FLORISTS 735 Euclid Ave. CLEVELAND Mention the American Florist when icriting Pittsburgh, Pa. MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS 621 Penn Ave. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Omaha, Neb. Alfred Donaghue 1622 Harney St. Established 1866 Mention the American Florist whenwriting KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. ±loWer.s Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ais'o. Mention the American Florist whenwriting C. H. TREY Whole$al» and Ritiil Florist 1133 St., LINCOLN, NEB. WiU mi orders for the West on short notlcf Trade discounts. First-class itook. Mention the American Florist wlienicriting CHARLES L SCHMIDT 313 Market St., Harrisburg, Pa. NiKht and day service in all Central Pennsylvania. Mention the American Florist whenwriting I Srri ALFRED Mention lite American Florist whenwriting For St. Louis Grimm & Gorly Mariinsburg, W. Va. Washington, D. G. 134 Wesl King Sireel 14lh and Harvard Sis.. N. W The Flower Store J. A. PHILIPPS Mention the American Florist xchen ivriting 8343 Wo MADISON ST. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist ulicn icriting Mention the American Florist whenwriting Orders ivill be care- fully cared for by Michigan^ HENRY SMITH WIN, Iconic .-iiid Itclnil Florists (,r (IrMod Rapids Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist whenwriting E. W. PEARSON 38 state Street, Newburyport, Mass. Covers all New England Points. Mention the American Florist whenioriting Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. ALFRED nANNAn & SONS will flll your or- ili'rs for nesiftns and Cut Flowers In Michigan. Tgi8. The American Florist. 419 LEIKENS, Madison Ave. and 55th St., New York Summer Season, 110 Bellevue Avenue, NEWPORT, R I. Send your orders to me for prompt delivery :ind satisfaction. Hember of Florists' Teloffrapii BeliTerj. New York. 50 Broadway Mention the American Florist ivhemoriting New York Malandre Brothers 2077 Broadway, near 72n(l Street 'Fhone, Columbus 6883 Braocbes: 7703 Broadway, 1661 Second Ave. The name "Malandre Brothers" on a boi of flowers is a Guarantee of Quality. Orders from other cities teoive our per- sonal attention. Mention the American Florist tvhenwriting Yonkers, N. Y. New York Floral Co. Cor. Manor House Square and North Broadway Mention the Amei-ican Florist ichen writing San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Successor to Sievers & Boland FLORIST 60 KEARNY STREET Mention the American Florist lohenivrititig Cleveland, O., and Vicinity. BRAIBLEY & SON 1181 E. 71st St. Tbe Largest Growers of Flowers in tlie City. Mention the American Florist lohen writing Rockf ord, 111. H. W. BUCKBEE. Member of FloriBts' Tele^&ph Dellverr. Mention the American Florist tvhemoriting TERRE HAUTE, IND. THINK OF HEINL^S Mention the American Florist when writing. UTTLEFIELD, Florist WORCESTER, MASS. MenUon the American Florist whenmriting A. MEYER NEW YORK 1062 Madison Ave., near 80th St. ^ Phones, Lenox Z352— 7019 ^ Satisfaction Guaranteed. Boston, Mass. "Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Asi'n. 124 TREMONT STREET Orders in or Around WASHINGTON, D. G. Geo. C. Shaffer FLORIST 900 Fourteenth Street Worcester, Mass. Randall's Flower Shop Uember of Florists' Helegraph Delivery, Washington, D. C. GEO. H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street DAYTON, OHIO 16 and 18 W. 3rd St Matthews the Florist Estiiblished iu 1883. Greenhouses and Nurseries in Riverdale , San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 2^-226 Grant Avenue Mail or telegraphic orders promptly and most carefully executed. Randolph & McClaments Floral Experts 5936 Penn Av., Pittsburgh, Pa. DULUTH FLORAL CO. We are the center of the great Northwest. Daily deliveries o Superior. Wis. Chicago Detroit Central Floral Co. 132 Nortli State St., CHICAGO, FLIy. 35 Broadway, DETROIT, MICH. Special attention given to Telegraph and Mail Orders for delivery in either city and adjoining territory. Hemler of Florists' Kelegrmph Delivery. Mention the American Florist whenwriting St. Paul, Minn. L L. MAY & CO. Order Tour Flowers for delivery in this section from the LEADING TLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST Mention the A merica7i Florist whenwriting LOUISVILLE, KY. AUGUST R. BAUMER, MASONIC TEMPLE Hember of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the Aynerican Florist whenwriting HtARTOF The Rosery Floral Co., 167 Market St., at Broad St Everything in Flowers Piompt Deliveries to any town or city Telephone within ISO mUes of Newark. Market 494. Mention the American Florist lohcnwriting^ "WE NEVER SLEEP" IDLEWILD GREENHOUSES Memphis, Tenn. 89 South Main St "tJp-tothe-MlDUte" Service lad Bxecatioo. Every Flower in Season Mention the American Florist lehenwriting WASHINGTON, D. C. Louise Flower Shop Connecticut Ave. •t N. St N. W. Miss Louise W. Dau^erty, Proprietress. Phones— Franklin 3579, 3841, 3841 Mention the American Florist whenwriting FREY & FREY» 1338 O Street. LINCOLN. NEB. Wholesale and Retail Meml>«rs of Florists' Telegrapk Delivery. Mention the American Florist whenwriting 420 The American Florist. Sept, 14, The Seed Trade American Seed Trade Association. F. W. Bolgiano. Washington. Y>. C. Tri'si- dent; \Vm. G. Scarlett, Baltimore. Md., First Vice-President; David Burpee, Phila- delphia, Pa., Second Vice-President; C. E. Kendel, Cleveland. O., Secretary-Treasurer. The thirty-seventh annual riieeting will be held June. 1919. D. I. BUSHNELL, St. Louis, Mo., is vis- iting his old home in Berljshire county, Mass. This year's production ol: onion seed, from official report, is doul^le that of 1i)17. One French steamer has been de- layed. French bulbs may not come in till early October. Gee.\t Britain is said to have pro- hibited the importation of sweet pea and nasturtium seeds. A. H. Smith, of the S. F. Leonard Seed Co., Chicago, is spending his va- cation in New Mexico. Caufornia retailers are said to be offering mostly retail seed packets on a basis of 10 cents each and over. Lieut. Jack Earl, son of Howard M. Earl, of Philadelphia, Pa., has been mentioned in cal^les for bravery at Frism.ette. President Wilson, in a proclamation September 2, fixed $2.20 as the mini- mum price for the 1919 wheat crop at primary markets. Late advises from Italy indicate that the seed crops, both flower and vege- table, have suffered severely from un- favorable weather conditions. We are in receipt of the proceedings at the thirty-sixth annual convention of the American Seed Trade Associa- tion, held at Chicago, June 18-20. The government seed distribution has been reduced from S3 million to 40 million packets. Regular distributions will be made of vegetable seeds, but flower seeds will be distributed only on request. % One California seed grower paid early in the season over forty thou- sand dollars for cotton sheets to be used in drying seeds. Such a lot of sheets three years ago would have cost only about ten thousand dollars. At this writing the value of the same stock is about sixty thousand dollars. Edward S. I>eonard. secretary of the S. F. Leonard Seed Co., Chicago, has the sincere sympathy of a wide circle of friends in the death of his wife, ■September 5. Mrs. Leonard was oper- ated upon for appendicitis some six weeks ago and it was felt until near the end that youth and a good consti- tution would carry her safely through the ordeal. Two children survive. Visited Chicago: Howard M. Earl, of W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia. Pa., and Alex Forbes, Newark, N. J., returning from California; A. J. Brown and wife, Grand Rapids, Mich.; C. S. Clark, Wakeman, O., and family, en- route to Milwaukee, Wis., by auto; N. B. Koeney, LeRoy, N. Y.; George C. Thompson, of Northrup, King & Co., Minneapolis, Minn.; Joseph Schilder, Chillicothe, O.; John W. Tracy, Depart- ment of Agriculture, Washington, D. C. American Seed Trade Association. President F. W. Bolgiano has an- nounced the appointment of special committees as follows ; Legislative — J. M. Lupton, chairman; Chas. D. Boyles, Geo. S. Green. Watson S. Woodruff and John Smith. War Service — John L. Hunt, Howard M. Earl, C. C. Massie, Kirby B. White and W. G. Scarlett. Standardizing Field Seeds — C. C. Massie, chairman; H. G. Hastings, W. D. Ross, August Mangelsdorf and C. R. Reed, supplemented by Leonard H. Vaughan, Adolph Cornell, A. J. Brown and Geo. D. Clark. Postal Laws — W. F. Therkildson, chairman; E. C. Dungan, Luther A. Breck, F. C. Stokes and Edgar Greg- ory. Experiment Stations — L. L. Olds, chairman; H. A. Simmers and H. L. Holmes. Resolutions — C. N. Keeney, chair- man; J. P. Coon and Chas. HoUenbach. Customs and Tariffs — J. C. Vaughan, chairman; E. L. Page, Alex. Forbes, 'A. Lee Don. F. B. King, A. E. Reyn- olds and Lem W. Bowen. Oriental Farm Labor — Waldo Roh- nert, chairman; E. O. Pieper, L. W. Wheeler, Frank Leckenby and R. P. Steckler. Bodger's Novelties. In a pamphlet recently issued, call- ing attention to their new asters, zin- nias and cosmos of the 1918 crop. John Bodger & Sons Co., Los Angeles, Calif., present illustrations from photographs showing the natural size of several of their introductions. Bodger's .Giant zinnias, as shown with a diameter of six inches, give evidence of being an ex- ceptionally fine strain, while another of equal attractiveness is the new Dou- ble Giant Picotee, described as being a remarkable and distinct class, first produced by the above firm in 191G from flesh color, with each petal dis- tinctly tipped with dark chocolate. From this variety during the past sea- son have been produced flowers of striking appearance, all tipped with various shades of dark, resembling picotee carnations, orange, flesh, lem- on, pink and cerise. The new double giant quilled zinnia. Bronze King, also a very handsome flower, is said to be quite distinct, the blooms large and full, bronze in color, and the petals all quilled. Of the new asters, Bodger's Mam- moth Non-Lateral Branching is refer- red to as quite a distinct class. The plants grow about two feet high, with a low branching habit, the flowers of full and immense size, borne on non- Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED Gilroy, California lateral stems. The petals are curled and incurved, giving the appearance of a cross between Ostrich Feather and Plain Branching, which makes them very attractive. .A.merican Beauty, purple, which was raised and selected from the American Beauty Carmine Rose, was a Bodger introduction last year, and, in addition to other good qualities, is made all the more valua- ble by the difference in color. Amer- ican Beauty Carmine Rose, a grand variety which has, it is said, proved to be all that was claimed for it. has large, full flowers with incurved petals, on stout stems from 15 to 20 inches in length, with a longer flowering season than any other aster. Among the offerings in new double- crested cosmos are : Pink Beauty, soft pink; Crimson King, dark crimson; White Queen, pure white; The Bride, very delicate pink, and White Lady, pure white, outer petals fringed and unusually pretty. As described, these are what are commonly called double, but are not fully double, being double crested, having double centers and a row of petals around the base of the flower, which makes them effective. They are also shy seeders. Fertilizer demand during the past year has been heavy in nearly all sec- tions, except in certain potato growing districts where their use decreased somewhat owing to lower market prices for the crop and inadequate transporta- tion facilities. The monthly crop report, for Au- gust, of the United States department of agriculture, forecasts the condition of the bean crop in six states as indi- cating a yield of 19,487,00f) bushels, as compared with 19,791,000 bushels on the corresponding date in 1917. T0LEn)0, O. — Clover made a 2.5 to 35 cent advance September 7, closing at $19.65, gaining 15 cents for the week. Cash timothy was steady, selling at $1.70. September closed at $5.00, Oc- totber $1.95. December $1.95, March $5.05 and April $5.05. Reports on the winter wheat crop by the United States department of ag- riculture, from a forecast made August 1, indicate a yield of 15.3 bushels per acre as compared with the lO-ycar av- erage of 15.7 bushels. The total esti- mated yield is 555,725,000 bushels. Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Growers of Peas and Beans Grand Rapids, Mich. Braslan Grower for the Wholesale Trade Only. Onion, LKTTncB,CAHBOT, Parsnip. Parblet, Cblert. Endive, Salsift. Named and Mixed Grandiflora and Spencer Sweet Pea and aoNFLOWEB. Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA C O IH D 8 H V igiS. The American Florist. 421 NEW CROP FLOWER SEED Cyclamen Seed Distinctive Giant Strain 100 lOon Duke or Connaui-'ht, Crimson.. Si 25 $10,00 Excelsior, u ii'i.- with red base 1.2.5 10.00 Grandiflora Alba, White 1.25 10 00 Princess of Wales, Piuk . 1.25 lO.oo Salmon Queen, SiUmou Pink. . . i 60 12.00 St. George, D^lii-ate salmon, folia j;e marbled 1.50 12.00 Mixed colors lOO 9.00 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Greenhouse Grown Seed 1000 Seeds $3.10 10.' 00 Seeds $-25 00 5000 " 13.75 25,000 " .... 56.25 Also all other seasonable Seeds, Bulbs, Plants und Supplies. Send lor our Wholesale Price List, 11 you haven't a copy. HENRY F. MIGNEU CO. 518 Marlcet St. PHILADELPHIA, PA BAMBOO CANE STAKES Nu NATDRAL, 6 ft. 6- 9 ft. 9-12 ft. Prices ex warehoi her to bale 2000 600 400 se New "i Price Per bale $21.00 7.00 8.50 Terms— Net cash 30 da McHUTCHISON & CO. 95 Chambers street, NEW YORK J.C.ROBINSONSEEDGO. WATERLOO. NEBRASKA Rocky Ford, Colorado Contract growers of Cucumber, Cantaloupe, Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin Seed; &ugar, Flint anil Field Seed Corps. JAMES VlCK'S SONS GroTTers of Flower and Vegetable Seeds Get the benefit of our 09 years' experience. All seasouablp varieties. Our stocks are very complete. ROCHESTER, N. Y. The Flower City I. N. "mm & Son Garden Seeds 438 MARKET STREET Philadelphia - - Pa. Before Placing Orders for SWEET PE.^S, Spencers, Grandi- floras, etc., ASTERS and FliOWER SEEDS in general; TOMATO, liDktA and POT.E BEANS, write JOHN BODGER & SONS CO., Contract Seed Grower.s T.O<8 ANOKMi:.'!. CALIFORNIA GARDEN SEED Beet, Sweet Corn, Garden Beans, Onion Sets, and S'eed Potatoes in variety. Also other items of the sho't 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, Dey NE ORK and OB.ANGE, COITN. m. €•• MS Qii-L, &. ©^. V — - ^WHOLESALE SEED GROWERSJ ? SPECIALTIES IN VARIETY ONION - CARROT - BEET- RADISH - PARSNIP CONTRACT PRICES MAILED ON REQUEST SAN FRANCISCO '"'^^^ *°s°a'?"a^'c"sco'"'""^"''" CALIFORNIA 1 1 U ^ Specially Prepared for Export KELWAY'S • IMPROVED FARM ROOT SEEDS IMPROVED VEGETABLE SEEDS IMPROVED FLOWER SEEDS Write for our SPECIAL PRICES stating, if possible, quantities required. lUiBiraied Caulogoe Free. KELWAY & SON "*^«" LANGPORT, Eng. Cable Address: "KELWAY, LANGl'ORT. WESTERN SEED & IRRIGATION CO. Wholesale Seed Growers and Dealers ^ Sweet, Flint and Dent Corn; Cucumber, Musif and Watermelon; Pumpkin and Squash. SPECIALTIES: FREMONT, NEBRASKA. Mention the American Florist when writing Contract Seed Growers Correspondence Solicited. George R. Pedrick & Son, PE3DRICKTOVVW. N. J. TOMATO SEED Grown for the Wholesale Seed Trade HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA Waldo Rohnert GILROY, CAL. WHOLESALE SEED GROWER Specialties: Lettuce, Onion. Sweet Peas. Asters. Cosmos, Mignonette. Verbena in variety. Correspondence Solicited. RODTZAHN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, CoHf. Sweet Pea and Nasturtidm Specialists. Wholesale Growers of full list of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS For SEEDS Flower, Vegetable and Farm Send your inquiries to HURST & SON 152 Hounsditch LONDON, - - ESGLAND The Premier British WhoIesiUe and Exporting Seed House 75 YEARS UNRIVALLED REPUTATION The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Tur- nip, Radish, Beet, Etc. MILFORD, GONC. Branches: Mlchi^xn, Wisconhin and Idaho. Benry Fish Seed Co, Bean Growers for the Wholesale Seed Trade CARPINTERIA, CALIF. 422 The American Florist. Sept. 14, Market Gardeners Vegetable Growers" Association of America. H. W. Selby, Philiuielphia, Pa., PresidKHtJ G. W. Waid. Grand Rapids. Mich., Vice- President; S. W.SeverancH, Louisville, Ky., Secretary; Eugene Davis, Grand Rapids, Mich.. Treasurer. The potato patch of King George in front of Buckingham Palace. London, promises to be a great success. HiGHSTOWN, N. J. — About 1,800 help- ers will be needed to assist the potato growers in this vicinity to harvest 18.- 000 acres now ready to be dug. Chicago.— As a result of being caught stealing onions from the farm of Clarence Van Arco on Harlan road. Francisco Amedo received two bullets in the shoulder. Wab gardens planted by the children of the United States are estimated to have saved 50,000 cars for the use of the railroads and added $50,000,000 to the value of crops. Chicago high school pupils, number- ing more than 20,000, are at work in the fields harvesting crops, and will continue at their labors until all vege- tables and grains are under cover. A FARir for every returning soldier after the war, made possible by recla- mation of 150,000,000 acres of land, is a plan of the Department of the Interior, living wa.ges to be paid by the govern- ment to ripply against a Hrst payment. Food worth $15,500,000 from ap- proximately 100,000 acres was pro- duced in Indiana by city and country gardeners this year, according to a survey completed by the Purdue Uni- versity staff. The value of last year's products was $5,500,000. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegetables. Chicago, September 10. — Cucumbers, 2-aozen box, 80 cents to $1.00; celery, crate, 35 to 50 cents; head lettuce, 2- dozen 75 cents to $2.00; radishes, per 100 bunches, $1.00 to $1.50; tomatoes, 4 baskets, 40 cents to 50 cents. New York, September 0. — Celery (state), per bunch. 15 to .50 cents; cu- cumbers, 50 cents to $1.50 per basket; mushrooms, $1..50 to $3.00 per basket; tomatoes, per carrier, .50 cents to $l..'iO; lettuce, per package, 25 cents to $1.25; radishes, per 100 bunches, 50 cents to $1.00. Vegetable Markets. With a lighter movement prices ruled firmer with a tendency to recover and gains were noticed in the more impor- tant lines during the period September 3-9. The moderate declines of the pre- ceding week in potato quotations im- proved somewhat, although the mar- kets were irregular. Minnesota stock ranged .$2.45-$2.50 at Chicago, an in- crease of 15 cents. New Jersey Giants ruled steady at $2.G0 $3 per 100 pounds, but strengthened slightly at Philadel- phia, Baltimore and .southern markets. California shipping points declined un- evenly. Sweet potatoes made a good recovery especially in eastern markets. The general range of Big Stem Jerseys for jobbing sales was $0.75-$7.50 per barrel, while at Chioag(j and several midwestern markets prices ranged from $7.25^$8.25 per barrel. Alabama stock wafe steady and Virginia again declined at shipping points. Onion prices were generally in a downward direction although the markets as a whole averaged fairly steady. Eastern yellows ranged from $2.25-$2.65. but were wealier at New York. Western yellows were firm at Chicago at $2.05- •1^2.80, and weaker in Kansas City and Pittsburgh. During the week, eastern cabbage markets declined. Danish seed stock lost fully $15 at Rochester, N. Y.. and general declines occurred in consuming markets. Total .shipments increased nearly 200 cars. Burpee's New Cannery. The management of the seed farms of the W. Atlee Burpee Co., Philadel- phia, Pa., is installing a plant for the canning of tomatoes, located in one of the Ijuildings on what formerly was the Malone farm, about two miles west of Doylestown, the structure having been altered and concrete floors and new timbers put in to accommodate the machinery, according to the Doylestown Daily Democrat. The plant, which has been equipped with the latest modern machinery, will be \ised to can the by-product (or pulp) of the many acres of tomatoes, which are gathered for seed. The pulp formerly was either thrown a\yay or used for fertilizer, and the cannery does away with the old system which allowed the pulp to ferment, causing a foul odor at the time of the year when the work was in progress. The canning process is very simple. The machinery gathers up the toma- toes, and they are passed through the revolving screen where they are Geraniums IVutt, strong 2-in., per 100 $2.00 Viaud. strong 2-in., per 100 2.00 Itieard, strong 2-in., per 100 2.00 Dracaena Indivisa, good thrifty stock for growing on, 2-in., per 100 2.00 BLMER RAWLINGS, Allegany, Ti. Y. washed, and then sorted on a table, sent to a centrifugal pulper which sep- arates the seeds and skin from the pulp, and are dropped into a 1000 gal- lon copper coiled vat where the pulp is boiled down to about half its original content, and drawn out to the filling machine, fed to the capa machine where to the capa, where they pass through several jets of live steam to kill any bacteria and to heat the cans. The cans used at present are enamel lined, gallon size, and the product will he used tor catsup, and highgrade canned tomatoes according to quality. On account of the different varieties of tomatoes grown for seed, particular care will have to be exercised to do each variety separately. The daily capacity of the plant is 7.500 gallons. The filler can be set for 2G cans per minute, but it is thought the average will be about 10 to 13 a minute. F. F. Rockwell, manager of the Bur- pee farms, has had his force of men working day and night in order to get the plant ready in time for this sea- son's canning. Mowry Ross has had cliarge of installing the machinery. Fatal Comparison. Election Agent — "That was a good long .speech our candidate made on the farming question, wasn't Jt?" Farmer — "Oh, aye, it wasn't bad; but a couple o' nights good rain 'ud 'a done a sight more good." — British Farm and Home. CHAS. H. TOHY MADISON, NEW JERSEY WHOLESALE FLORIST Spring stock Write for Lift of Soft Wooded Plants. GEO. A. KUHL, '^''^'^If. ?[?""• BEANS, PEAS, RADISH AND ALL GARDEN SEEDS Booking contract orders now for future delivery. Write for prices. LEONARD SEED CO. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE 226-230 W. Kinzie St., Telephone Main 2762. CHICAGO SIMON LOUIS FRERES & CO. BRUYERES-LE-CHATEL (Seine et Oise,) France. (ESTABLISHED 1666) Wholesale Growers and Exporters of Choice Stocks of Vegetable, Flower and Forage Seeds SPECIALTIES Mangel- Worzel, Giant Halt-Sugar Mangel Wurzels, Beet, Carrot, Celery, Dandelion, Endive, Leek, Lettuce, Radish, Swiss-Chard, Swede and Turnip. IMPORTERS OF Red-top, Meadow Fescue, Blue Grass, SunHower, Timothy and GARDEN PEAS. English Catalogue on Application. ENGLISH CORRESPONDENCE. igiS. The American Florist. 423 DUTCH BULBS ARE NOW AFLOAT ! WRITE US. We can make prompt shipments from Chtcaeo or New rork on these Narcissus Bulbs. „.,^„ Order now for COUNTER SALES or for early forcing. AMERICAN GROWN DAFFODILS PAPER WHITES Per 100 Per 1000 Emperor, Mammoth. $2.75 $25.00 Emperor, large, round bulbs 2.50 21.00 Princeps Maximus, fancy grade.. 1.75 15.00 Blcolor Empress, fancy grade... 3.00 27.50 Bicolor Grandls (Grandee) 2.25 20.00 Obvallarls (Tenby Daffodil) fancy 2.00 18.00 Sir Walkin, fancy grade 2.50 23.00 Barri ConspScnus, fancy grade.. 1.50 12.50 Jonquilla Rugulosus 1-25 Poeticus (Pheasant Eye), fancy.. 1.00 Poeticus Ornatus, fancy grade.. 1.25 FREESIAS IMPROVED PURITY Size 1/2 to 5 g in., first -class . . 3^ to 1/2 in., regular grade . 11.00 9.50 11.00 12 and 13 ctms. up End of Sept. I'er 1000 $6.25 4.00 EMPEROR. Mammoth Bulbs. GIGANTEUM ■, Per case 7 to 9 in. (300 to case). $20.00 10 to 11 in. (180 to case) 27.00 SPECIOSUM ALBUM 8 to 9 in. (300 to case) Eto 11 In. (140 to case). mrWrite for "Book for Florists"-»ffi COLD STORAGE LILIES VALLEY PIPS Per case $18.00 . 17.00 SPECIOSUM RUBRUM 9to II in. (140 to case) .-. *JJ-2S lOto 11 in. (135 to case) 15.00 11 to 131n. ( 90 to case) IS.OO AURATUM Per case 8to 9 In. (160 to case) $11.00 11 to 13 in. ( 75 to case) 13.00 DUTCH GROWN. Per 1000, $27.50 CALL AS Per too 1 tolHin $4-50 lV4to3 in 7.O0 CHICAGO VAUOHAN'S SEED STORE NEW YORK FREESIA Purity Mammoth size, also ^,% and up. Freesia refracta alba, % inch. Sweet William, single, miied, fine strain. Cyclamen Seed Finest American grown from ihe very finest strains. Pric application. J.M.THORBURN&CO. 63 Barclay St., tiro to 54 Pari PUoe NEW YORK CITY Mention the American Florist when writing. R. & N. GODINEAU SEED GROWERS Angers, - France Specialties: Beets, Mangoes, Carrots. Cab- bages, Celeries, Parsleys. Parsnips. Turnips. Growing Crops Given Personal Attention. Mention the American Florist when writing Seed Packets for 1919 Should be Ordered at Once We make all Packet sizes. Larger bags for counter and package trade up to two pound or more. Catalogue Envelopes. Return Envelopes. Coin Envelopes. THE BROWN BAG FILLING MACHINE CO. FITCHBURG, MASS. Mention the American Florist when writing. J. Bolgiano & Son CAREFUL SEED GROWERS AND SEED DIS- TRIBUTORS FOR ONE HUNDRED YEARS. Write for our 19 8 Special Catalogue to Market Gardeners and Florists. Pratt S Light Sts., BALTIMORE, MD. Mention the American Florist whenwriting EDGAR F. HURFF SWEDESBORO, N. J. Grower of High-Grade Seed. TOM.VTO, Pepper, Eggplant, Sinash, Pmnpkln, Curimiber and Watermelon Seed, and Field t'orn on contract. CORRESPONDENCE SOIICITKD Mention the American Florist whenwriting 424 The American Florist bept. 14, The Nursery Trade American Association of Nurserymen. J. R. Ma.vhew. Wa\uli:i.-l,i,.. TfX.. I'r.si- dent; .1. I'Mward M.oii. Jlurrisvill". F':i Vice-PresideTii; Curtis Nye Smith, 19 Coii- ?ressSt.. lioston, Mass., Seoretarv and Coun- sel. Forty-lour nnnuol conveniion will be held at Chicago in 1919. Visited Chic.\go : C. H. Perkins, of Jaclison & Perkins, Newark, N. Y. THE white pine blister rust has been completely eradicated in 68 out of 71 localities where outbreaks have been located in the past six years, through efforts of the United States department of agriculture and state authorities. St.\rk City, L,\.— At a meeting of the Wm. P. Stark Nurseries, Inc.. re- cently, the name was changed to Neo- sho Nurseries Co.. the officers being as follows: J. J. Hazen, president and general manager; C. E. Buehner, vice- president and treasurer; P M. Ran- som, secretary. Gardeners' Convention Postponed. Acting on the recommendation of some of its members, the executive committee of the National Association of Gardeners has voted to postpone Its annual convention, which was planned to be held in Cleveland O September 24-26, in order that the as- sociation may comply with the recent request issued by the director of the railroads to avoid all unnecessary travel and respond to the general ap- peal to invest in War Savings Stamps by investing the savings of convention •expenses, and to hold the convention m Cleveland at the conclusion of the war. In postponing the annual national meeting for the duration of the war the executive board urges that garden- ers' local conferences be frequently held to discuss w.9,ys and means by which the gardeners can aid in speed- ing the war. In announcing the convention's post- ponement. President Robert Weeks instructed that the secretary and treas- urer publish their financial reports at the close of the fiscal year, December 1, and that the secretary also publish .a report of the association's activities, including its service bureau and the work of the various committees dur- ing the year. M. C. Ebel, Sec'y. Arnold Arboretum Lecture, At a meeting of the New York Flor- ists' Club, to be held in its rooms in the Grand Opera House building in that city, October 14, the^feature will be an Illustrated lecture on "The Arnold Ar- boretum, the World's Greatest Tree Museum," by Edward I. Farrington, Weymouth Heights. Mass. The speak- er will go through the Arboretum from end to end. showine- pictures of the dif- ferent groups of trees and .shrubs as they are found along the way, picking out the most interesting and describing them, .as well as telling something of their history and the cultivation re- quired. Through his articles which have appeared in the leading horticul- tural publications and newspapers. Mr. Farrington is well known and his lec- ture on this interesting subject .should prove a treat to all who hear him. Birds' Place in Clt.y Parks. Besides the enjoyment of having birds present in parks, there is the economic value of having them as enemies of plant pests. They help to police the parks by reducing the insects that feed on foliage and are peculiarly important because the beauty and utility of parks largely depend on preserving the vege- tation. Such changes as may be made to attract birds to parks may also en- hance the beauty or interest of the park itself, as in fountains and martin houses and other artistic nest boxes. Feeding stations may have sightly designs and be worked in as part of other park structures, and their presence adds not alone to the benefit of the birds, but to the pleasure and interest of thousands of lovers of nature. They are particu- larly pleasing to children and instill the lessons of bird protection as op- posed to the practices of bird destruc- tion sometimes indulged in. The value of such stations is attested by Theodore Wirth, superintendent of Parks, Minneapolis, Minn. He says : "For the past five or six years we have maintained a number of feeding stations in various parts of our park system, with very satisfactory results. I give a list of the birds which stay with us over winter. The permanent winter birds found in the vicinity of our parks are the chickadee, bluejay, white-breasted nuthatch, downy and hairy woodpeckers, and screetch-owl; winter visitors, the redpoll, tree spar- row, and junco; irregular winter visit- ors, the evening grosbeak, Bohemian waxwing, and snow bunting. It is safe to say that a large number of these species are staying in the parks on ac- count of the food supplied them. The feeding of the wild birds in the parks is a great success and will be contin- ued." Summer food should also be supplied in the form of berry-bearing shrubs, and the fall planting of these should be arranged for during the summer sea- son. Those interested should send to Washington for Department of Agri- culture Bulletin 71.5, "Attracting Birds to Public and Semi-Public Reserva- tions'.' Park Presidio Dahlia Show. The second annual dahlia show of the Park Presidio .'\ssociation was held at San Francisco, Calif., August 24-2.5. It was the first show of the season and was largely attended. Pelicano. Rossi &. Co.. of San Francisco, made a very comprehensive display of Dahlia Dr. Harry Tevis and several other new seedlings not yet in commerce. This exhibit was not for competition, and was awarded honorable mention. F. C. Burns, of San Rafael. Calif., made a fine display of all his new varieties, which showed great cultural perfection. This exhibit also received honorable mention. Pride of California, Richard Lohrman's sensational red, was largely in evidence and splendidly grown. Gol- den Gate park also made an attractive display which was for exhibition pur- poses only. Following is a list of the .awards ; Best collection — L. T. Pockman. Largest bloom — P. D. Durbrow. first; A. Hayden, second. Rest cactus collection — Alexander Simpson, first; L. T. Pockman, second. Best collection, decorative — Alex. Simpson, first; L. T. Pockman, second. Best collection, peony flowered — H. M. Smith, first; O. A. Harker. second. Best collection, show varietie.s — Phil- ip Werner, first; A. H. Bean, second. Best collection, pompon — A. H. Bean, first; H. M. Smith, second. Best collection, collarette — -Alexander Simpson, first; L. T. Pockman, second. Best red — H. T. Henning. Best yellow — A. H. Bean. Best pink — Philip Werner. Best hybrid cactus — L. T. Pockman. Best dahlia originating in California — P. D. Durbrow. Collection of all classes not in compe- tition — Special prize for excellence to J. W. Denis. G. N. Erica Melanthera best winter (loweriuf; lleaaier. Well rooted cut- lags. leu.OOper 1000, n t less than 600 sold. Out of 2 inch jjots, *H.0O per 100, $120.00 per 1000. Cash with order pi. ase. Pacific Nurseries COLMA, San Mateo Co., CALIFORNIA PEONIES 30 acres. Can supply your waits. Write for Catalogue. Gilbert H. Wild Sarcoxie, - Missouri Specialists in Specimen Stocic FOR LANDSCAPE WORK Hardy Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Box- woods, Hollies and a complete line o* Coniferous Evergreens. Write for Prices. COTTAGE GARDENS NURSERIES, Inc. EUREKA, CALIFORNIA. Hill's Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Small, medium and large sizes supplied. Price list now ready. The D. mil Nursery Co. Evergreen SpedaEsls Largest Growers in JVaierica Box 404. DUNDEE, ILL. Fop the Best New and Standard DAHLIAS Address PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS, p. 0. Berlin, N. J. Williamstown June, N. Y. VIBURNUM PLICATUM Also Berberris Thunbergii. Hydrangea Paniculata, Weigelia, Spireas, Etc. Ask for complete list of Oak lirund Shrubs. •JONES CO Robert Pyle, Pres. [1 AnI. Winlzer.Vice-Pres. Piant Propagation, Greenhouse and Nursery Practice. By M. G. Kalns. 342 pages, Illustrated. Price, $1.50. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., Chlcaso igi8. The American Florist. 425 '^^^^^^^J^^^JNr^^^^^^^^^*^x^^^^Jsr^^^^^^^^^^^^^f^f^^^^N^^^^^^^^^^^f^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^f^'^ Vau^han'$ Cyclamen Prices on Cyclamen are net— no discount. Giant English Grown PRICES (ex $9.00 Tiet Saint George. Folii noted)— 100 seeds, $1.10; 1000 seeds, beautilully margined with bright PERENNIALS, HARDY SHRIBBERY, EVERGREENS PERENNIALS: — We have a fine lot of stock, both one and two-year-old, field grown. Here are a few items, with prices attached, in one-year stock. Will wrap each plant in paper with dirt to insure safe arrival. DAISY, Shasta 4c DELPHINIUMS, assorted 5c ilike the Begonia Rex, and the flowers are a rich siilnidii color. 100 seeds, $1.20; 1000 seeds. $10.00. Tnis is lo I'lir knowlodL'i- ilii- best or the red Giant Cyclamen. Crimson St. George, loo seeds, $1.80; lOCO seeds, $15.00. Mrs. L. M. Graves. The flowers are freely produced and are .■:irnrd well above the foliage. The color is an intense and brilliant salmon scarlet. A healthy vigorous grower and comes true from seed. 100 seeds $1.80; 1000 seeds. $15.00. Brilliant Giganteum. Very robust grower. Fiery crimson flowers. 1(111 s ids. ail.60; 1000 seeds, $14.00. Queen Mary. Salmon with claret base. 100 seeds, $1,40; 1000 sreiU $12.00. Rosy Morn. Delicate rose color. Claret base. Grandiriora Alba. The largest giant white. Excelsior. White with red base. Extra large flowers. Princes'! May. I'ale pink. Duke of Fife. Dark rose. Mauve Queen. .Mauve, Princess of Wales. Deep pink. Salmon King. English Varieties, Mixed-IOO seeds, $1.10; lOOO seeds, $9.00. Dark Rose. lOO seeds, $1.10; 10(0 seeds, $g.co. Glory of Wandsbek. lOO seeds, $2 00. Vaughan's Seed Store Chicago, 111. New York, N. Y. Lilium Giganteum 79 In. and 9-10 In., for Immediate deliver/. Write for Prices. Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltl Woolworth Bldg., New York City 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, 111. jssiiDiiiiioiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiii% I BDRPEFS SEEDS I I Philadelphia I B Wholesale Price List lor Florist* S g and Market Gardeners M %iiniinniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimnniiniiniipninni# THE G. HERBERT GOY SEED GO. VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB. Contract Growers of HIGH GRADE SEEDS Cucumber, Muskmelon. Squash and Pumpkin, Sweet. Flint and Dent Seed Corn. Mention iJie American Florist whenivriting Get Quotations From LANDRETH SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED moom^daie Brlstol, Pa. Mention the American Florist wli en writing DIGITALIS CAMPANULA HOLLYHOCKS PLATVCODON SNAPDRAGON HARDY SHRUBBERY: — Extra heavy, field grown, given plenty of roo_ .English 5c SEDUMS. assorted 6c RUDBECKIA, Purple 5c COREOPSIS Lanceolata 4c VERO.NICA Spicata 5c for development, each plant a specimen, dug and packed carefully 500 LONICERA Frag 10c SOO " Morrowi 10c 300 " Grandiflora ..10c 500 " Bella Albida. .lOo 100 " Tart. Red 12c 200 " Tart. White.. 12c 2000 PHILADEL. Coronarius ..10c 400 " Grandiflora ..10c 300 ELDER, cut leaved 10c 300 FOR.SVTHIA Suspensa ..10c 1500 " Verdissima . . So 13c 13c 13c 13c 15c 15c 13c 13c 12c 12c 10c 2-3 3-4 ft. ft. 3000 FORSYTHIA Intermedia. 8c 10c 2500 SNOWBERRT Red 8c 10c 1500 " White 10c 12c 3000 FORSYTHIA Fortuni 8c 10c AVEIGELIA, assorted 10c 13c SPIREA Van Houtte 8c 10c •' Opulifolia 10c 12c •• Billardi 8c 10c DEUT/.IA, assorted 8c lOc lS-24 2-3 in. ft. ALTHEAS, assorted 6o 8< 15-18 18-24 in. in. SPIREA, A. W 12c 15c EVERGREENS: — We have a large assortment of same in small sizes, just the kind to grow on into specimen plants on your own grounds. You know how hard it is to secure specimen stock when required. Get some that are more than half finished, and set in while demand is good. 3000 7000 1000 1000 1000 1000 lono 500 500 600 GOO 300 200 ARDOR VITAE; — Pyramidalis. .18-24 in. .15-18 In. Hoveyii 15-18 in. " 12-15 in. American 2-3 ft. ...18-24 in. ...15-18 in. Globosa 10-12 in. •' 8-10 in. Tom Thumb. .10-12 in. Pumilla . . . .15-18 in. Siberian 15-18 in. Verbaeneana 15-18 in. 32c 22c 35c 25c 30c 22c 12c 45c 35c 25c 40c 25c 35c Ball and burlap extra at cost of same. RETINISPORA — 100 " Plumosa 3-4 ft 300 •■ " 2-3 ft 200 " " 18-24 in 200 " " ... .15-18 in 200 " " 12-15 in. 500 " Plumosa Aurea.2-3ft, 500 " " " 18-24 in 700 ■' " " 15-18 In, 100 JUNIPER Irish 18-24 In 600 " " 15-18 in. 400 '• Sabina ...15-18 In SO " " ...18-24 in 100 •■ Stricta 2-3 ft 100 " " ...18-24 in, 150 " " ...15-18 in. $1.00 .75 .50 .3S .25 .75 .50 .35 .30 .25 .60 .80 .90 .70 .50 FARMERS NURSERY COMPANY, Troy, Ohio 426 The American Florist. Sept. 14, * * We have 6 houses 28 x 300 feet, devoted to pot grown Boston Ferns, in 6, 7 and 8 inch pots. Our special this week is our 8 inch regular $1.00 size at 85c each. These plants are exceptionally fine, perfect, bushy plants, ready for sale in any retail establishment. Order quick before we exhaust these plants for they are a real bargain. L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112. I TUr rVn WITTDmn rt\ L.D. Phone, Gracelandmz. * { lllL ULU. Wll IdULU LU.y 745 Buckingham Place, CHICAGO | To Growers and the Trade SPECIAL OFFER OF NEW AND RARE DAFFODILS King Alfreii Weardafc Perfect'ofl. Lord Roberts, Van Waverens Giants First Size Bulbs, True to Name. 35/- per leo, £\5 per lOOn. Package free fur easli. These are money makers. Giant Trumpet Daffodi s These are ttie best commercial Daffodils and real- ize fiighest prizes in I>oiidoii raarl;etH. «J. UIL.K0OIN, RARE BULBS 30 Carlisle St , BELFAST. IRELAND CARNATIONS F. DORNER & SONS CO., ^^■i"i'^4'^^4>4'4>'f4>4>4>4>4<^4>^4i4>4i4i4>4>4^4>4'4>4>ii>4>4>4'4'4'4>4>4<4>4"t4"{'4'4'4*4>4'4* Lafayette Indiana Mention the A'inerican Florist xvhc7itvi-iting GERANIUMS RUUTBD CUTTINGS. For delivery Oct. 1st to Dec. 15tli. S. A. Nutt, per lOuO, $12.50; Eicard and Poitevine. per lOUO. $16."i0. For delivery Ilec. I5th to Kcb. l.^'.th. 8. A. Nutt, per 1000. $15.00; Eloard. Poitevine. per loOO. $17.50. Parcel post delivery made at actual cost. Bill sent with sbipmeot. Cash for cuttlDps to accompany the order. ALBERT M. HERR, LANCISTER, PA. CHRYSANTHEMUM SPECIALISTS Elmer D. Smith 6c Co. Adrian, Mich. Alonzo J. Bryan ■WTiolesale Floriit Washington, New Jersey Grower of Geraniums, Fuohnlas, Heliotropea. Cannas and all kinds of Bedding Plants, Includ- ing Vegetable Plants by the hundreds of thou- •onds. See onr display Adv. In American Florist. April 0. page 612. Correspondence solicited. Seasonable Stock READY NOW BougainviUea Glabra Sanderiana — Well shaped, trimmed plants, 4-in. pots, $25.00 per 100. Genista — 5-lnch", special stock, well trimmed and heavy, $30.00 per 100. Ficus Elastica — 4-inch, 10 to 12 in. high, $40.00 per 100. Hydrangea, French Type — Hamar, Vibraye, Chautard, E. Mouliere, 5- inch — 3 to 4 branches, $30.00 per 100; 4-inch — 2 to 3 branches, $20.00 per 100; heavy field grown for tubs — 7 to 10 branches, $40.00 per 100. Kentia Behnoreana — 2i4-inch, heavy, $10.00 per 100; 3-inch, heavy, $20.00 per 100. Feras — Cyrtomium Falcatum, 2%-inch, $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1,000; Aspidium, 2%-inch, $3.00 per 100. Birds Nest Fern, 2%-inch, $8.00 per 100; 3-inch, $15.00 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri — 2%-inch, $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1,000. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio ORCHIDS 8,O0O Specimen Cattleyas, all in Sheath TO SETTLE ESTATE. For all particulars, apply EDWARD LEITH P. O. BoxSOl EDGEWOOD, R. I. igi8. The American Florist. 427 Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. ASPARAGirS. Asparagus Sprengerl, 2-ln., $3.00; 3-ln., $6.00 and 4-in,. $10.00 per 100. FiLe bushy plants. At HBNRY SMITH. Grand Rapids. Mich. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS SEEDLINGS, extra strong, $G.50 per 1,000. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicago and New York. Asparagus Sprengerl. 2^-In., $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1.000. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesvile, O. BEGONIAS. Begonia Chatelaine, 2V4-in.. sa.uo per i 3-in.. $10.00 per 100; 4-in., $15.00 per 100; 5- $25.00 per 100. Poehlmami Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, 111. >.00 per 100; i„ per 10"- ' =- Bros. Co.. BULBS. Bulbs. French Paper Whites, Daffodils, Tulips, afloat and expected soon. Lily Bulbs from storage, French Candidum, Freesias. S'ee our adTertisemcnt elsewhere in this issue. Vanghan's Seed Store, Chicago and New Yorli. Bulbs. Lll. Glgaateum, 7-9 and 9-10 In. for Immediate delivery. Write for prices. Yoko- hama Nursery Co., Ltd., Woolworth Bldg.. New York City. Bulbs. Lilium Gigantcum. from cold storage, 7-9 (300 to case). Write for prices. Chas. Schwake & Co., Inc., 90-92 West Broadway, New York. Bulbs, seeds, supplies, etc. Wholesale only. American Bulb Co., 178 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago. CAIiLAS. Callas, home grown, fine stock, ready in Au- gust. For sizes and prices, see advertisement on front cover of this issue. S. S. Skldelsky & Co., 10O4 Lincoln Bldg.. Philadelphia. Pa. CARNATIONS. FIBLD-GKOWN CARNATION PLANTS. Positively the best obtainable. Order early. 100 1000 Carnegie 5.00 45.00 Victory 6.00 50.00 AUce 600 50.00 White Wonder 0.00 60.00 Thenanthos 6.00 65.00 WIETOR BROS. 162 N. Wabash Ave. Chicago L. D. Phone Randolph 2081. CARNATIONS. Carnations. Field grown. For varieties and prices see advertisemeut on front cover page of this issue. A. Henderson & Co., 211 N. State St.. Chicago. Carnation plants, well packed and very Une, Matchless. Good Cheer, .\vaitor, $55. UO per l.Ow. American Bulb Co.. 172 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. 2,01X1 Carnation plants. Enchantress. SIO.OC per 1,000. N. RKDING, 6731 Ridge Ave., Chicago. CROTONS. Crotons. doz. ; 5-in. Poehlmani Pine healthy stock. 4-in., $4.80 per $9 per doz.; 6-in., $1 to $1.50 each. Bros. Co., Morton Grove. 111. DAFFODILS. Daffodils. For varieties and prices see dis- play advertisement in this Issue. J. Dickson, 30 Carlisle St., Belfast. Ireland. DAHLIAS. DRACAENAS. Dracaena Massangeana, 4-in., $50 per 100; 6-in., 75c to $1.00 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Mor- ton Grove, III. ERICAS. ERICAS. Young stock for growing on. Strong, healthy plants out of 2%-in. pots. Biggest percentage will set buds and bloom for September and October delivery. Per 100 Fall varieties: Gracilis Autumnalls $12.00 per 100 Ovata 12.00 " " Xmax varieties: Fragrans Melanthera 15.00 " " Regerminans 15.00 '■ " Pres. Carnot 20.00 " " Felix Faure 20.00 " " King Edward 20.00 " " Blaster varieties: Cupressina 20.00 ** " Peisoluta Rosea 15. (K) " " Alba 15.00 " " Translucence 26.00 '* " Packing charges, 50 cts. for each $10 value. Terms: Cash with order, please. ANTON SCHULTHHIS. 318 19th Street. College Point. N. Y. Ferns. Bird's Nest. 6in., $1.50 each. Table, 2%-in.. $4 per lOO. Holly, 3-ln., $10 per 100; 4-ln., $15 per 100; 5-in.. $3 and $4.20 per doz.; Gin.. $6 per doz. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Ferns, Cyrtomium Falcatum, 2%-ln., $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per loOO; Aspidium, 2^-in., $3.00 per 100; Bird's Nest Fern, 214-in., $8.00 per 100; 3-in., $15.00 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. Ferns. All well grown, healthy stock. For varieties and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. F. R. Pierson, Tarry- town, N. Y. Ferns. Boston and Scotti, 5-in., $3.00 per doz,. $25.00 per 100; 4-in.. $15.00 per 100. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co.. White Marsh, Md. Ferns. Boston, fine perfect hardy plants. For this week only. 8in,, 85c each. The Geo. Witt- bold Co., 745 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Hardy ferns. Illustrated descriptive list mail- ed. Ludwig Uosbaek, Femdale, Askov. Minn. FREESIAS. FRE^SSIAS. Improved Purity, lA to %-lnch, per l.UiO. .$6,25; % to % inch, per 1.000. $4.0t). Write for samples. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Cliicago and New York. Freesla Purity, mammoth size, also %-\n. and up; refractra alba, %-ln. Prices on appllca- "" ' & Co., 63 Barclay St., GENISTAS. Genista, 5-ln., special stock, well trimmed and heavy, $30.00 per 100. The Storrs & Har- rison Co., Painesville, 0. GERANIUMS. Geraniums. 3 in., $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. 2-in.. $2.60 per 100; $J2.50 per 1,000. R. Vincent. Jr. & Sons. Co., White Marsh, Md. Geraniums, rooted cuttings. S. A. Nntt, JIO per 1,000; Ricard and Poltevine, $12.50 per 1.000. Albert M. Herr. Lancaster, Pa. HARDY PERENNIALS Hardy field-grown perennials. Aqollcgla, Canterbury Bells, Delphinium, Digitalis. Py- rethrum, Shasta Daisy. Good, strong plants. $2.(10 per 100. Send tor complete' list. JOHN F. IIAUSER, Bayfield, Wis. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Deparfmenf, Write Us About It. 428 The American Florist. Sept. U, Greens. Sonthein Wild Smilax. $3.00 per case. Natural lofi moss, per bap. $1.75. Per- petiiated sheet moss, per bag. $3.50. Caldwell The Woodsman Co., Evergreen, Ala. Greens. Southern Wild Smilax. $3.00 per case. Nataral log moss, per bag, $1.75. Per- petuated sheet moss, per bag. $3.50. E. A. Beaver.. Evergreen. Ala. HYDRANGEAS. Hydrangea, French type; Hamar Vibraye, Chautard and E. Mouliere. 5-in.. 3 to 4 branches, $30.U0 per 100, 4-io., 2 to 3 branches, $20.00 per lOU. Heavy held grown for tubs, 7 to 10 branches, $40.00 per lOo. The Storrs & Har- rison Co.. Painesville, o. Kentla Belmoreana, 0-iu.. .«1.00 each; 5-in.. 73c each. R. Vincent, .Ir., & Sons Co., White .Marsh, Jld. Kentia Forsteriana and Belmoreana. For sizes and prices see display advertisement else- where in this issue. Poehlmanu Bros. Co., Morton Grove. 111. HASSALL & CO., orchid growers and raisers. Southgate, London. England. Cattleyas. Laello- Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order 60- liclted. Orchids. 8,000 Specimen Cattleyas, all In sheath. Eflward Leith, P. o. Bos 301, Edge- wood, R. I. PAIjMS. Palms, high class, and novelties in decorative plants, Robert Craig Co., Market and 49th Sts., Philadelphia. Fa. PANDANU8. Pandanus Veitchil, 4-in., 50c each; 5-in., 75c to $1.00 each; 0-in.. $1.50 each; 7-in., .$2.00 each. Poi-lilmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove. 111. PANSIES. Pansy plants, strong, stoclly, thinly sowed seedlings. "Super* Strain," $3.00 per 1,000, $8.25 per 3,000. Cash. Ready now. These plants and strain will please you. BRILL CELERY GAR- DENS. Kalamazoo, Mich. PEONIES. Peonies. 30 acres. Can supply your wants. Write tor CaUlogne. Gilbert H. Wild, Sar- coxle. Mo. PEPPERS. Blrd'a Bye IVpricr. Pine, bushy, beautiful plants. 3ln.. $8.0(> per 100: 4-in.. $12.00 per 100. CABL HAGBNBURGBB, W. Mentor, O. POINSETTIAS. Poinsettias, 2V4-In., $6.50 per 100, $00.00 per 1.000. The Storrs & Harrison Co., PiinesvUle, PRIMULAS. Primula Malacoides. Pink and Lavender, a'A-in., $6.(M) per loti; $35.00 per 1.000; Pure White, $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1,000. C. U. Liggit, 325 Bulletin Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa. Primula Obconica. 3-in., $7.00 per 100. Baby Primula Malacoides. 2ii-in.. .$5 per 100. Poeldmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. ROSES. EXTRA FINE 2V4-1NCH ROSE PLANTS. 100 1,000 White Killarney 4.00 35.00 Sunburst 5.0O 45.00 George Elgar 4.00 WIETOR BROS.. 162 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago. L. D. Phone, Randolph 2081. Roses. Own root, 2i/^-in. for benching. Aaron Ward, Ophelia, Killarney Brilliant. White Kil- larney, and Sunburst. $7.60 per lOO, $70.00 per 1,000. Ullady and Richmond, $7.00 per lOO, $65 per l.OoO. 31i-in. stock, $35 per l.OOo addi- tional. Poehlmann Broa. Co., Morton Grove. 111. ROSES 30,000 two-year old Sunburst and White Kil larney Bench Plants. $5.00 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. GEORGE REIXBERG 162 North Wabash Ave., Chicilgo, 111. Rose plants. Pink and White Killarney, Maryland and Sunburst, fine stock, 3-in. pots, on own roots. $6.00 per 100; 4-in., $8.00 per 100. At HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids, Mich. SEEDS. Seeds. Cyclamen Gigautoum. Our own care- fully selected strain, which has received per- sonal attention. -Glory of Wandsbek. Christ- mas Cheer, Brilliant Bed, Pure White. White- I'luk Eye, Daybreak, Victoria. Rose of Mari- enthal and Lavender. $12.00 per 1,000 seeds. .7. A. i'otersou & Sons, Westwood. Cincin- nati. O. Seed. Cyclamen, Giant English grown. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, canta- loupe, watermelon, squash and pumpkin seed; sugar. Bint, and field corn. J. 0. Robinson Seed Co.. Waterloo, Neh. Seeds. Toinato, pepper, eggplant, squash, pumpkin, cucumber and watermelon seed and field com on contract. Edgar P. Hurff. Swedes- boro, N. J. . Seed, cyclamen. Finest American grown from the very finest strains. Prices on application. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 53 Barclay St., New York. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, musk- melon, squash and pumpkin; sweet, fiint and dent com. The 0. Herbert Coy Seed Co., Valley, Neb. SEEDS. Seeds. Winter-flowering sweet peas. For va- rieties and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. A. Henderson & Co., 211 N. State St., Chicago. Fresh Sied. Clematis Panlculata and 100 va- rieties of other seeds for nurserymen. Write for list. BEX.TA.M1N CONNEXL, Nurseryman, Merchantville, X. J. Seeds. Sweet peas, asters, and flower seed In general; tomato, lima and pole beans. John Bodger & Sons Co., Los Angeles. Calif. Seeds, specialties: Pepper, eggplant, tomato. vine, seed and field corn. George K. Pedrick & Son, contract seed growers. Pedrlcktown. N. J. Seeds. Flower and Tegetable. All seasona- ble varieties. Stocks are very complete. James Vick's S<>ns. Rochester. N. Y. Seeds. Wholesale price list (or florists and market gardeners. The W. Atlee Burpee Co., Philadejphia. Pa. Seeds, growers for the trade: Beans, peas. sweet corn, onions, turnip, radish, beet, etc. The Everett B. Clark Steed Co., Milford, Conn. Seed. Beet, sweet corn, bean, onion sets, potato. Prices will be quoted upon application. S. D. Woodruff & Sons, 82 Dey St., New York. Seeds, wholesale field and garden seeds. J. Bolgiano & Son, Light, Pratt and Enilcott Sts., Baltimore, Md. Seeds, specialties: Lettuce, onion, sweet pea. aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena in variety. Waldo Rohnert, Gilrojr. Calif. Seed. Vegetable and flower, of every descrip- tion. The W. W. Barnard Co., 231-239 W. Madsion St., Chicago. Seeds. Sweet, flint and dent corn, cucumber, musk and watermelon, pumpkin aud squasli. Western Seed & Irrigation Co., Fremont. Neb. Seeds. Flower and vegetables. Reaowned specialties. Sale to seed merchants only. JOS. PAQUET, seed grower. Nice, France. Seeds; specialties: Beets, mangoes, carrots, cabbages, celeries, parsley, parsnips, turnips. R. & M. Godineau, Angers, France. Seeds. Bean, pea. radish, and all garden. Write (or prices. Leonard Seed Co., 226-230 W. Kinzle St.. Chicago. Seed. Flower and garden seeds. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium a specialty. Routzahn Seed Co.. Arroyo Grande. Calif. Seeds. Specialties in onion, carrot, beet, rad- ish and parsnip. R. C. McGlll & Co., San Francisco, Calif. Seeds. Vegetable, flower and forage. Simon Louis Frcres & Co., Bruyeres le Chatel, France. Seed. For the wholesale trade only. Braslan Seed Growers' Co., San Jose, Calif. I You Do Not Find What You Need In Our Ready Rs^erence Department, Write Us About It. igi8. The American Florist. 429 SEEDS. Seeds, flower, vegetable and farm. WhoIcMle only, kelway's. Langport, England. Seeds. Bean growers for the wholesale trade. Henry Fish Seed Co., CarpiDterla. Calif. Garden seeds; all varieties. I. N. Simon & Son. 438 Market St.. Philadelphia. Pa. Seeds. Pea and bean. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Get quotations from MISCELiI/ANEOUS. Catalogues. Large runs our specialty. Write for prices. Regan PriDtlng House, 623 Plym- outh Place. Chicago. Baskets of every description. Write for cat- alogue. RaedlelD Basket Co.. 713 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Dreer's Peerless glazing points. 1.000, 75c, postpaid. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Cheatuut St., Philadelphia. Pa. SMILAX. SPHAGNUM MOSS. Siiiiagnurn moys and green sheet moss. F florists and nurserymen. For spot shipment contriKt. Write us. Vaughan's Seed Store, CI cago and New York. Refrigerators. Write for catalogue. Buch- binder Bros.. 618 Milwaukee Ave.. Chicago. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction. Bnilders of all kinds of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and sketches submitted on request. A. Dietsch Oo.. 2642 Sheffield Ave.. Chicago. Boilers of high grade for greenliouses. Write for catalogue. Giblin & Co.. Utica. N. Y. Wizard brand manure. The Pulverized Manure Co.. 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. VEGETABIiE PLANTS. Cabbage, celery and Triple Curled parsley plants. Field-grown. 50c per 100, $3.00 per 1.000. prepaid. $2.00 per 1,000. not prepaid. F. M. Pattington, Seipioville, N. Y. MISCELLANEOUS. Greenhouse glass. Heavy In thickness, well flattened and annealed and especially manu- factured for greenhouse purposes. Write for prices. Okmulgee Window Glass Co., Okmul- gee, Okla. Steed packets for 1919. All packet sizes and larger bags up to two pounds or more, also catalogues, return and coin envelopes. The Brown Bag Filling Machine Co., Fltchburg, Mass. Specimen stock for landscape work. Hardy rhododendrons, azaleas, boxwoods, hollies and a complete line of coniferous evergreens. Cot- tage Gardens Nurseries. Inc., Eureka, Calif. Mastica for greenhouse glazing. F. O. Pierce Co.. 12 West Broadway. New York. Raflia. natural and colored. McHntchlson & Co.. 95 Chambers St.. New York. Glass, large stock and good prices. Sharp, Partridge & Co., Chicago. Wired toothpicks, 10.000, $2,00: 60,000. $8.76. W. J. Cowee, Berlin. N. Y. Greenhouse construction, cypress roof material and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and aketchea submitted on request. John 0. Monlnger Co.. 908 Blackhawk St.. Chicago. Greenhouses. Superior In construction, durable and inexpensive. Write for estimate. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg., Co.. 3100 S. SpanldlDK Ave.j Chicago. Greenhouse construction. Write us for an estimate and sketch on your proposed green- house. Ickes-Biaun Mill Co., 2340 Wabansla Ave., Chicago, Pecky Cypress drop siding, ship lap. flooring, white cellar posts, etc., everything in lumber. Adam Sclilllo Lumber Co., 1560 Kingsbury St.. Chicago. Greenhouse boilers. Kroeschell Bros. Co.. 462 W. Eric St., Chicago. Japanese Tubs for plants and shrubs. Made of well-seasoned Hinoki wood, $1.00 per pair: $4.50 per 10 tubs. Takeuchi Bros., 444 Bush St., San Francisco, Calif. Rosebud stickers. For sizes and prices see advertisement elsewhere In this Issue. The John Henry Co., Lansing. Mich. Hill's Evergreens. Best for over half a cen- tury. Price list now ready. The D. HIU Nur- sery On., Box 404, Dundee, 111. Greenhouse glass. Baur Window Glass Co., Eaton. Ind. Cut flower boxes. Edwards Folding Box Co., Philadelphia. TO EXCHANGE To Exchange. 150 Princess of Wales violet r.lants for as many 3 or 4-in. Vinca vancgata; or will sell at $5.00 per IfJO. M. RASMUSSEN, Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed Arms. Manufactured by CLAY & SON, Stratford, London, Btagland. CHIFFONS. Write for prices on our wide edge, plain, 4-In and 6-ln. ehllTon. Joseph Zlska & Sons, 169-76 N, Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Nursery stock of all descriptions. Catalogues and price lists free on application. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O, Dreer's "Rlverton Special" cedar plant tubs, all sizes. Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. We handle a general line of florists' supplies, ribbons, chiffons and wire designs, etc. Joseph Zlska & Sons, 175 N. Wabash Ave. Chicago, 111, Everything the best in florists' supplies, H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1127 Arch St., Philadelphia. Florists' supplies of all kinds. Seed & Kel- ler. 122 W. 25th St.. New York. Greenhouse construction. We furnish every- thing for the greenhouse. Garland Manufac- turing Co.. Des Plaines, 111. Greenhouse lumber, hotbed sash, pecky cy- press, square red cedar posts. Lockland Lum- ber Co., Lockland. O. POTS AND PANS. Florists' red pots, all sizes: moss aztec ware, fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Reed Pot- tery Co.. South ZanesvlUe. 0. Neponset flower, vegetable waterproof paper pots. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Red Pots. Before buying, write for prices. George Keller Pottery Co., 2614-2622 Bemdon St., Chicago. Pots. We are prepared to ship all styles and sizes on order. Write for prices. A. H. Hews & Co., Inc.. Cambridge. Mass. Logan pots are best by test. Write for cat- alogue and discounts. The Logan Pottery Co., Logan, O. INSECTICIDES. Aphlne, $1 per qt.; $2.60 per gal. Fnnglne. $1 per qt.: $3.50 per gal. Vermlne, $1 per qt.; $3 per gal. Aphlne Manufacturing Co.. Mad- ison, N. J. Nikotecn, excellent for spraying. Aphis Pnnk for fumigating. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. l«uls. CARNATION STAPLES. SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES. Mend your split carnations. Finest article for carnation growers introduced so far. 85c for 1.000; 3.000 for $1. postage paid. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE. 264 Randolph St.. Detroit, Mich. Carnation staples. 35c per 1,000: 3,000 for $1. Wm. Schlatter & Son, 422 Main St., Sprtngfleld. Mass. Plllsbnry Carnation Staples. 1.000 for 88c; 3.000 for $1. I. L, PiUsbury, Galesbnrg. UI. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reterence Department, Write Us About It. 430 The American Florist. Sept. U, Bamboo cane stages. 6 ft., $21 per bale, 6-9 ft.. ?7 per bale^ U-12 ft.. J8.50 per bale. Mc- Hutcblson & fu.. 95 Cbumbers St.. New Yorls. WIRE DESIGNS. Mfra of wire deeigns for 35 years, for list. JoseiJb Ziska & Sons, Cblcaeo. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS. Amllng Co.. E. C. CblcaEO. Angermueller Co.. Geo. U., St. Louis. Mo. Bassett & WasUburn, Chicago. Bercer Eros.. Phlladelpbia. I'a. Bernin?, II. G., St. Louis. Mo. BudloDg. J. A., Chicago. Chicago Flower Growers' Assn.. Chicago. Erne & Company, Chicago. Foxy. p.. New York. Ford, M. C. New York. Ford. William P., New York. Froment. H. E.. New York. Goldstein & Futterman. New York. Grossberg-Tyler-Flnnermann Co., Chicago. Hart, George B., Rochester, N. Y. Henshaw Floral Co., Inc., New York. Ilentz & Nash, Inc., New York. Hoerber Bros.. Chicago. Holton & Hunkei Co., Milwaukee. Wis. Jones, Percy. Inc., Chicago. Kasting Co., W. F., Buffalo, N. Y. Kennlcott Bros. Co.. Chicago. Ivervao Co., The, New York. Kessier, Wm. A., New York. Kruchten, John. Chicago. Kuehn. C. A., St Louis. Mo. Kuhl. Geo. A.. Pekin, III. Kuslk & Co., Kansas City. Mo. Kyle & Foerster. Chicago, Hackle, William. New York. McCallum Co., Pittsburgh. Pa. Meconi, Paul. New York. Miller & Musser. Chicago. N. Y. Cut Flower Exchange, New York. Neidlnger Co., Jos. G., Philadelphia, Pa. Nlesscn Co., The, Leo, Philadelphia. Pa. Piippas. Nicholas G. & Co.. New York. Phlladelpbia Wholesale Florists* Exchange. Plerson. A. N. Oromwell, Conn. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co.. Pittsburgh. Pa. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Chicago. Pollworth Co., C. C. Milwaukee. Wis. Poljkranas. Geo. J.. New York. Pyfer & Co., A. T., Chicago. P.andall Co.. A. L., Chicago. Reld. Edward. Philadelphia. Pa. Reinberg. George. Chicago. Bcinberg, Peter, Chicago. Rice Bros., Minneapolis. Minn, Rledel & Meyer. Inc., New York. Rusch & Co.. Gust., Milwaukee, Wis. Sheridan. W. F.. New York. Slebrecht. Geo. C, New York. Tonncr, O. A. & L. A.. Chicago. Totty Co., Chaa. H.. Madison. N. J. Traendly & Schenck, New York. United Cut Flower Co.. New York. Vaugtaan, A. L., & Co., Chicago. Wetland & Rlsch Co.. Chicago. Wlctor Bros., Chicago. Young & Co., A, L., New York. Yonng & Co.. John. New York. Wittbold. Geo.. Co., Chicago. Z.^ch & Mann, Chicago. LATEST EDITION The American Florist Company's Trade Directory FOR 1918 iM oe oe Contains 529 Pages. Price $3.00 Postpaid ^ «j« THE AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY'S Trade Directory for 1918, fully revised to date, with thousands of new names and changes of address, is now ready for distribution. It contains 529 pages, including extensive lists of the Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen of the United States, Canada, Central and South America arranged both by states and towns and all names alphabetically. Also lists of Foreign Merchants, Firms Which Issue Catalogues, Horti- cultural Supply Concerns, Parks, Cemeteries, Landscape Architects, Experiment Station Horti- culturists, Botanical Gardens, Seed Growers and much other conveniently indexed and invaluable trade information. PUBLISHED BY THE American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. If You Do Not Find. What You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. igiS. The American Florist. 431 ¥TT\n73K!!S VI /NE.PLAMTd' VEGETABLE FAMOUS FOR OVER 30 YEARS EDSures success in your gardeD - 80 compounded from the finest ingredients procurable as to combine STIMULATING with , LASTING effects, and produces in every crop vigorous, healthy and fruitful growth. The direct result of LONG PRACTICAL experience in gardening. Used by Amateur and Professional Gardene" the world over, ALSO THOMSON'S SPECIAL c HYSANTHEMUWI AND TOP DESSINS MANM. For Special Terms to American Trade Apply to SOLE ^ MAKERS iW^ TOOMSONdSONS L^" CLOVfMrORDS.N;5. Mention the American Florist ic/ieii icriting ^] IMP SOAP ^JPMY *Sure insect Killer THE use of Imp Soap Spray on fruit trees, garden truck, ornamental trees, shrubs, etc., will positively destroy all insect pests and larva de- posits. Quite harmless to vegetation. Used in country's biggest on-barrls .Tnd estates. Very e(jononiical--one Kal. Irup Soap Spray makes i roni 25 to 40 gals, effect- ive solution. Directions on can. Pt,, 40c; Qt., 60c; 1 Gal., $7.10; 5 Gals., 59.00; 1 Gals., $ 1 7.25 ; Bbls. per Gal., $1.70. F. O. B. Boston. (^I'luunecan Las Ivy Leaf trade inarlv. Your money back if Imp Soap Spray doesn't do as claimed. Order direct if your dealer can't supply. F. E. ATTEAUX 5 CO., Props. Eastern Chemical Co. BOSTON, MASS. Mention the American Florist xi-hemvi:iting DREER'S riorists' Specialties New Brand New Slyle "RIVERTON HOSE" Furnished i;tlis up to 500 feet withuut seam or joint. The HOSE for Uie FLORIST K-ineh, per ft l9o Reel of 500 ft. 18^ o Z Reels, irooft I8c H-inch, per ft 16o Reel of 500ft ....15' o Couplintrs furnished without charge. HENRY A. DRIER 714 716 Chestnut Str.et Philadelphia, i*A. Mention the American Flo7'ist ivhemvriting The Recognized Standard Insecticide. A spray remedy for green, black, white tiv. tbriiis and soft scale, auart, $1.00 Gallon, $2.60 FUNGINE. For mildew, rust and other blights af- tectins Howeis. fruits and ve!;etables. Quart, $1.00 Gallon, $3.50 VERMINE. For eel worms, angle worms and other Quart. $1.00 tlie Gallon, $3.00 Sold by Dealers. APHINE MANUFACTURIN6 MADISON. N. J. COMPANY Mention the American Florisfivhen writing CAMBRIDGE World's Oldest and Largest Maoufactnrers ol FLOWER POTS A.H.HEWS&CO., Inc. Cambridge, Mass. OF HIGH GRADE.... Boilers For GREENHOUSES Sec Our Catalogue. GIBLIN & CO., Utica, N. Y. Mention the American Florist whenwriting REFRIGERATORS WRITE FOR CATALOG Buchbinder Bros. 518 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, III. Mention the American Florist whenioriting NIKOTEEN For Spraying. APHIS PUNK NICOTENXMFG.CO. ST. LODIS. Mention the American Florist whemoriting CONCENTRATED PULVERIZED MANURE Pulverized or Shredded CATTLE MANURE Pulverized SHEEP MANURE Ttia Florists' standard of uniform high quality for over ten years. Specify WIZARD BRAND in vour Supply House order or write us direct for prices and freight rates. The Pulverized Manure Co. ' No. 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. Mention the American Florist tvhenmriting Azalea Pots, Banelne Bafskets, La\Tii Vaaea, UruB, Etc. Red Pots Refined Clayi — Skilled Labor. The Peters & Reed Pottery Go., so. ZANESVILLE, OHIO. "Moss Aztec" Ware WM. M. WARRIN, 16 W. 23rd St., New York. Mention the American Florist when writing George Keller Pottery Co. SUCCESSOR TO SE0.KELLER&S0N, Manufacturers ol Red Pots Before buying write for prieei 2614-2622 Herndon St.. CmCAGQ. Mcjiticn the American Florist ichenwriting LOGAN POTS ARE BEST BT TEST Write ns foT Catalog and Diseountf. The Logan Pott«ry Co., LOGAN, OHIO. Icntion the American Florist nhcn \i:riling 432 The American Florist. Sept. 14, Index to Advertisers. .MftedLozierRo8ery.418 Amer Bulb Co I Amling EC Co 419 Anderson SA 417 AnBermueller G H Co 4in Aohine Mfs Co 431 AtteausF E&C0...431 Avenue floral Co.. .417 Baer Julius 417 Barnard W W Co... 425 Ba8sett& Washburn. 4u2 Baumer Aug K 419 Baur Window Glass .IV Co. Bayersdor(erH&Co 411 414 Beaven E A 404 Befferow's 416 Bereer Bros 410 Bernine H G 4io Uodger J & Sons Co. .4il BolandJB 4i9 Bolgiano J&Son....423 Boston Florist Supply Co 40S Bramiey & son 419 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 420 Breitmeyer 8 J Sons, .416 BriKifS Floral Co. ...417 Brown A J Seed Co. 42u Brown Bag Filling Machine Co 423 Bryan .-vlonzo J 426 BucbbinderBros . 431 Buckbee H W 419 Badlong J A 405 Burpee W A Co 42S Caldwell The Woodsman Co. ...408 Calilornia florists. ..4i8 Central Floral Co. ..419 Chicago Feed & Fertilizer Co 432 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 403 Clark E B seed Co. .421 >..larke'8 sons U 4|7 olay & Son HI Conard & Jones Co. .424 Cooke Geo H 419 Cottage Gardens Nurs inc 424 Cowee W J Ul Coy H cSeed Co. ...425 oraig Kobt Co 40j Danker Fred A 417 I'ards ubas 416 Davey Tree Expert Co. U Dickson J 426 iJieisch A & Co IV Donaghue Allred...418 Uorner t & Sons co.426 Drakos Co 4i7 UreerHA Ill 431 Uuiuth Floral Co... .419 Uonlop John H 416 Eble Charles 415 Edwaras Fold Box. 432 Krne& Co 408 Byres H G 415 Fallon Florist 415 FarmersNursery Co.4i5 Fexy U 413 fish Henry Seed Co. .421 Flower Store The ...418 Florists' Hail .^ssn. HI Foley Greenhouse MfgCo Ill Ford M C 413 Ford William P 4l3 Fox J M &Son Inc.. 417 FranenfelderC 418 Freeman Mrs} B....417 FreyC H 418 Frey & Frey 419 Friedman 415 Froment H E 413 Galvin Thos F. 417 Garland MfgCo.... IV Gasser J M Co 416 Giblio & Co 431 Gilbanks 419 GodineaD R & M... 423 Goldstein & Fntterman 413 GorbamPrinteryInc.432 Grakelow Chas H...416 Gr'nd RBridsFloCo.4l8 Grimm &Gorly 418 GrossDerg Tyler- Finnermann Co.. 4.4 Guae Ui^a 415 HabermehlssonsJ J. 415 Hardesty & Co 4i7 Hart George B 4B Hart Henry 416 Haven Seed Co The.4il Heacock J os Co 40j neiui JoDu ii&ESon.419 Henderson A 6c Co .. I Henderson Lewis. ..417 Henry co The John. 4ij5 Heoshaw Floral Co .413 Hentz etiSasb 412 nerr Aioeii M 426 Heas & Swoboda 416 Hcssioo 4i7 Hews& Co A H 431 mil UlNuis t.>o 424 HoeroerB.o. 4u9 Hollywood G'rdens.4i6 Holm & ulson 416 Holton&HunkeICo .411 Hort Advertiser 432 House ot Flowers. ..417 Hurt Edgai t 4i3 Hurst & Son 42l Huscrolt ij. i. 418 Ickes-braun Mill Co IV IdlewildGreenhs....419 Illinois Fipe & Mig Co 432 Jahn Hugo 416 Jones fercy 402 joy Floral 1.0 418 K.asting W F Co 1 Keller Fottery Co Geo 431 Keller Sons J B 4i7 Keiway «t Son 421 kennicott Bros C0..4U8 K.ervan Co The 413 l^essler Wm 413 KottmiUer A 415 Kroescnell BrosCo. Ill K.ruchien John 409 ItuehnC A ...411 K.oni Geo A 422 K.yle & Foerster 409 Landretb Seed Co. . .425 i.BogFlo<2 Mur Co. 417 Caoge A 4l5 LeOonus J J 417 Leikens 419 Lei.h Edward 426 Leonard :ieca Co... 422 Liggit C U 4j0 LiiLieheld Fionst .. 4i9 Locklano Lum l.,o. . IV Logan Foitery Co. ..431 London Flow'r shp .4i6 Louis Simon Freres &Co 422 Louise Flower Shop. 4 19 Mci..aIIum ^o 411 McGillRG&Co....42i McHuichisoo&Co ..421 Mackie William 4i3 Maiandre Bros 419 MaltnewstneFlost.4i9 MattbewsonJK 415 May & Co L L 419 Meconi Paul 413 MetairieKidgeNars.418 Meyer A 4l9 Mi^bell Henry F Co 421 Miller &Musser 4U9 Moninger J C Co .. .IV Murray Samuel. ...415 Nat Flo B of Trade.. IV NeidingerJosGCo...410 Newell A 417 N VCntFlowerEx..413 N YFloraICo 4l9 Nicotine MfgCo 431 Niesseo Leo Co 410 Okmulgee Window Glass Co Ill Pacific Nurseries 424 Palez Paul M 4i8 Palmer W J &Son...4i8 Pappas Nicholas G..4I2 ParkFloralCo 417 Peacock Dahlia Fr..424 Pearson EW 418 PedrickG R& Son. .421 Penn The Florist. .419 Peterson I A & Sons.400 GREENHOUSE IlKST HHAXnS SHAKI*, I'.MITRIDOK & CO. i::;tj3 lumheii ST., Chicago, ill. Peters & Reed Poty.. 431 Philadelphia Whole- sale Floral Ex 411 Philips Bros 417 : Pierce FO Co IV Pierson FR Co I Pierson AN(Inc).. . I Pieters-Wbeeler 1 Seed Co 420 > Pikes Peak Flo Co.. .418 Pillsbury IL 415 PittsburgCutFIoCo.41 Podesta&Baldoccbi 419 Poehlmann Bros Co.4< 1 Pollworth C C Co... 411 Poly kranas Geo J 413 Potter Floral Co. ...417 Pulverized Manure CoThe 431 Pyfer AT&Co 09 RaedleinBasket Co. .414 Randall ALCo 409 RandairsFlowSbop.419 Randolph & Mc- Clements 419 Rawlings Elmer 422 Ready Reference 427 Reed & Keller Ill Regan Ptg House. ...Ill Reid Edw 410 Reinberg Geo 409 Rein berg Peter -4/3 Rice Bros 411 Riedel& Meyer 413 RobinsonJCSeedCo.421 RockWmLFlwrCo..418 Rodgers J W 417 Kohnert Waldo 421 Rosery The Floral Co 419 Roatzabn Seed Co ..421 Ru8ChG& Co 411 SaakeOC 418 Schiller the Florist .417 Schillo ALum Co.. IV Schlatter W&Son. 418 432 Schling Max 41S Schmidt Chas L 418 SchwakeCha8&Co.412 Sekenger Adam A\^ ShaSerGeoC 419 Sharp Partridge &Co432 Sheridan Walter F..413 Siebrecht George C. 413 Simon & Son I N....421 Situation& Wants.. .399 SkidelskySSS Co. I Smith A W & Co. ...416 Smith & Co ED 426 smith & Fetters Co.. 418 Smith Henry 418 Storrs & Harrison. ..426 -itumpp G E.M....417 Takeuchi Bros Ill Thomson Wm & Sons IV Thorburn J M & Co. 431 Tonner O A&L A..423 Totty Chas H 404 Traendly&Schenck.422 , Trepel Jos 413 United Cut FloCo..413 Vanghsn AL& Co..4C6 Vaughan's Seed Store I 405 423 425 Vick'sSons Jas 421 VincentR ]r &Sons Co I WalkerFCo 415 WeberFH 418 Weiland & Risch....409 Weir James 421 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 417 Weiohoeber George. 416 Wietor Bros 404 Wild Gilbert H 424 yrii;Ut 1918 by American Florist Colui^uit. Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891 at the Post Onioe at Chicago. Illinois, under act of March 3. UTS. PuBLisuEii Every Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address : AmeHo, Chicago. .',ul)s.T!i.li.,ii. riiil.-il suites and Jlexico. Sl.i u viMi-- (;aiiada,.'fS.i)0; Kiirope and Countries ' in Postal Union, Jli.SO. Volumes half yearly from August 3, 1901. Address all corresiioiidence, subscriptions, .dc, Aiueri.MUi !■ lulls t Co., J40 S. Doai'born St., Chicago SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers — C. H. Totty. Madison. >'. J.. President; Jules Boukdet, St. Louis, Mo. Vice- President; John Young, 1170 Broadway, New York, Secretary; J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer. officers-Elect — I. F. Ajimann. Edwardsvilie. 111., prcsideni : B. A. Fetteks, Detroit. Mich .vice- prpsi.lenl; John YofNO, New York, secretary; .1. .1. Utss, Omnha Neb , treasurer. The thirtv-tiich annual convention will he held at Ueiroit. Mich., August, 1919. Thiriy-siilh annual convention atCUveland. 0., 1920. AMERICAN DAHLIA SOCIETY. Ne Next annual meeting and exhibition. York, September 34-8(ii 1918. Officers— Richaru Vincent, Jr., White Marsh, Md., President; ,lA8PER R. Lewis, Tit Riverside Drive, New York, Secretary. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Next .Annual Convention and Exhibition. New York, November B-8. 1918. Wm. W. Vert- Greenwich. Conn., President; C. W. .Johnson, 3242 W. 109th Street. Chicago, Secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. OFFICERS— Ben,ia>iin Hammond, Beacon. N. Y., President; \Vji. J. Keimel, Elmhurst. 111., Vice- President; Prof. R. A White, Cornell I'nivers- ity, Ithaca. N. Y., Secretary. Parcel Post Solves Shipping Trouble. Shipping Expense Reduced and Special Delivery Feature Eliminates Delay. AMERICAN SWEET PEA SOCIETY OFFICERS- G. W. Kerk. Doylestown, Pa., I .lent; Wm. Gray. Bellevue Rd.. Newport Secretary. Next animal exhibition,. luu 1919 Packing: aud Wrapping Important. The parcel pust offers to solve— in fact, has solved— the problem of the successful shipping of cut flowers to all parts of the country that have here- tofore been possible to reach only by express. This new service was at first thought to be impractical, mainly on account of the limitations in size and weight of packages. "When the width and girth of a box wscs raised to 72 inches and the weight to the third zone Ca distance of 600 miles) to an allow- . nee of 20 poun-ls many shipments were thus rendered possible. The greatest advantage, however, was the special delivery feature, which, after train schedules were known, enabled ship- pers to make any train desired by hav- ing the packages in the depot a short time before the scheduled time for de- parture. -\n order of 100 pounds, pack- ed in five boxes of 20 pounds each, cov- ered by the special and other necessary postage, is nearly always carried on fast ti-ain time without delay, at much less expense than when sent by ex- The accompanying illustration i.s of 1 package made ready for this service li\ the Leo Niessen Co.. Philadelphia, ra. Corrugated str.awboai'd boxes are used exclusively. These are lined in- side, more or less heavily, depending >m the severity of the weather, with newspapers, finishing next the flowers with a while sheet of a sort of parch- ment paper. Roses are now o.ll receiv- pfl from the growers in -.vrapr.ed or pa- pered bundles of 2.5 flowers. This avoids handling and consequent bruising of the flowers and greatly facilitates the work of packing and unpacking. These are all shipped in the original packages, being bound in or tied with a .series of tape stitches through the bottom of the hux. Carnations in bunches and other flowers are also fastened in the same way. With a large bagging nee- dle, this is easily and quickly done, and thus secured there can be no possible shifting of the contents. The edges of the side linings are then folded over the top, making a complete protection. In warm weather broken ice is used in the boxes; in fact, even in Avinter. where they are packed rather closely and have a long journey before them, a little ice placed either in the center in an enclosure made w-ith two strips nailed across, using tin washers on th« outside of the box. or at times the ice is shaken in amongst crumpled news- paper over the stems. If the journey is a long one, oiled paper is used as the first bo.x lining. The many thicknesses of paper in the box appear suflicient to absorb the water from the ice as it melts. Heavy thicknesses of paper outside and inside the box in hot weather act to both keep out the heat and conserve the action of the ice. Outside layers of newspapers are placed on a sheet of stout brown fibre paper that will stand all ordinary han- dling. This paper is quickly gau,ged to an inch by the experienced wrapper, so that it will fold evenly with no bulky corners or projections to catch or tear with rough handling. The box is then lied with a light manilla rope, large enough so that it will not cut the pa- per. The printed slickers, large address label and inscriptions are important. With these conspicuous distinguishing marks in blue and red, there is no ques- tion as to the contents of the box and the necessity for immediate delivery. The special and other stamps are al- Avays placed under the special delivery label, which is deep blue in color, with white letters, as is the notice "Do Not 434 The American Florist. Sept. 21, Crush — Cut Flowers — Perishable — This Side Up," and on the large white ad- dress label are in red, while "Handle With Care" is in white on a red label. The tag envelope contains the invoice, with the parcel post and tax, which cannot be ascertained until after the box is tied up and weighed. A separate slip, showing these charges for each box. is filed with the cashier who fur- nishes the stamps. The rapid deliveries made in this way are much appreciated by out-of- town customers, many of whom, under the old system, had been obliged to cancel regular orders and do the best they could with local supplies. The weights and prices for postage are as follows : 50 pounds to all zones; 70 in first and second zones. Postage, first two zones — 1 cent pound plus 4 cents; third zone. 3 cents pound plus -1 cents; fourth zone. 4 cents pound plus S cents: add 1 cent revenue for every 10 cents of postage. A 10-cent special delivery stamp insures immedi- ate delivery on arrival at destination. Postal maps showing zones from all central points are furnished free on request by the department at Wash- ington. Government Expert Tells of Possibilities The coming carrier is the parcel post, in fact, it has already arrived, and to the extent of its present limi- tations, is giving a service on all first class mail routes that can scarcely be improved upon. Mark J. Mullin. who has grown up with this service since its introduction in January, 131.^. delivered an address before the Philadelphia Florists' club, at its May meeting, giving a short his- tory of this progressive movement a.nd the plans of the department for its enlargement. It was made possible by the great success of the rural free de- livery, which was established in 189(5. This branch of the service employs •14,000 carriers, who cover daily routes aggregating 2,000,000 miles. They en- able farmers to get the daily papers, and thus keep up with the news. They furnish means of education through the correspondence schools to men who could not have acquired it in any other way. Eleven pounds was the parcel post weight limit at first. This later rose to 20, and is now 70 pounds, with a length and girth package measure of 84 inches. This weight is for first and second zones. Other zones are limited to .50 pounds. C. O. D. packages for peri.shable articles such as cut flowers are not accepted for delivery beyond the second zone, as they might be re- fused. Insurance on packages includes only .safe arrival at destination, but with no time limit. Recovery could be made if error or carelessness in the service was proven, in which case the employe at fault would have to pay. Carrying charges are being gradually reduced, as it is found possible. The business is growing faster almost than the department can keep up with it. Owing to the great congestion on the railroad lines, pnrticularly rhiring the past winter, the parcel post service was obliged to handle much of the business of th° express companies who placed one embargo after another, re- fu.sing for days at a time nil Mght l>ackages which then came to them. •All were accepted for parcel post de- Ifverv. nothing nf anv time being re- fused. Tf It h.-id not been for this now department, the business of the coun- try would have at such times been lirought to a standstill. AUaX) .SERVICE. A new auto service is now being in- troduced. There are at present autos that leave Philadelphia at 3:30 a. m., go through Baltimore, and reach Wash- ington 8:30 p. m. A similar service leaves Washington for Philadelphia. They traverse a part of the country away from railway stations, reaching fourth class post offices, small villages and farmers along the way. Schedules showing time of arrival at ad,1acent villages are furnished, so that the farmer can have his shipments ready and hang out his call card. The pack- .'iges are weighed, and stamps fur- nished, all of which is a great con- venience, which by the great increase in the business is apparently being much appreciated. Many shorter routes have been es- tablished, as from Oxford to Philadel- phia, farm products being collected in the morning and delivered to consum- ers in Philadelphia the same afternoon. All superfluous handling and middle profits are thus avoided. The danger pf bad accounts was also done away with by the C. o. D. feature. New auto routes are constantly being surveyed. If roads are satisfactorv and there is business enough in sight, a new car is put in operation. It developed at the meeting, that ■n Philadelphia-Dovlestown route, would lip of grent service to florists. Mr. Mullin said he would have it surveyed immediately, and if conditions were found favorable, it would be at once put in operation. There were a num- ber of such routes now in existence, although this auxiliary service, tising for the most part one and one-half ton trucks, was only established January 1 last. There is p. route to New York, another to Atlantic City, and before long it is expected to traverse the en- tire state of Pennsylvania from Phila- delphia to Pittsburgh. 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, ciuantity, etc., the final words generally taking the form of the promise, that "it will receive our per- sonal attention and will surely be something handsome." "Just leave it to us — we are sure you will be pleased with it", is another and better ex- pression, as it opens the way to what- ever is found most advantageous at the time. Many persons, when they or- der, specify all roses, but when thoy see a piece finished, a crescent wreath, for instance, of galax, with a large! well arranged center of white, yellow or pink roses, covering about one-third, the balance of the form rounded_out perfectly with the bronze foliage, they admire and accept it as being more artistic and are willing to pay the same price as for the all flower de- sign, which would have taken twice ns much stock. There is nothing new or novel to most of the trade about the use 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 were offered in the advertising columns of Thk AirERlCAN Ft.orist by those interested in their introduction, for the best methods of arranging them. Cut flowers were 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 designs of the prepared magnolia will keep indefinitely, which makes them especially valuable for stock to be made up in advance of any rush period. PACKING AND WRAPPING FOR PARCEL POST. "IH'i-ly Tied nil.] Luljcled for Shiiniiciil by the Leo Xicssen Co., Philiiileliiliiii, \':i Mr. Mullin urged air who used the service to communicate with their local central office, on any matter that pleased or displeased them, as the gov- ernment was very anxious to make this the best department of its kind in the world. Plans for the betterment of the service in any particular line of business, such as weight and sizes of packages as are used by florists, If presented by a number of men or an association, would receive most c.-irefiil cniisidcration. 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 much larger sizes than that ordinarily cut from the greenhouse. I9i8. The American Florist. 435 There are still a number of artists who taboo anything of an artificial na- ture; leucothoe sprays and galax, in both green and bronze, and the fresh green magnolia leaves form the foun- dation of most of their work. Well made Avreaths of any of the above fresh materials, and there is an art in their making, will, with the addition iif 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 all adiantum wreath of cuneatum, farleyense, or the Glory fern is very satisfactory when decked with flowers. Cyrtomium falcatum, in its glossy leaf appearance, 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 croton. pandanus. dra- cEena, Begonia Rex and other like plants. A wreath of 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. Drac?ena Sanderii, with its spray like stems or branches, gives much the same effect. The smaller 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. "Woods 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 effective 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 sunset tints, being especially suitable for the funeral of an elderly person. Ivy leaves are also not to be forgot- ten, as a well made wreath of leaves and short 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 be 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 sameness 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 spray, as do large 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 purposes, work of this character is much less expensive 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., FOLIAGE IN DESIGN WORK. Wreath of .Sm.iU Plants nnrl Variegated Foliiigc. l:iy having the soil washed from the roots, and wrapped with a little sphag- num, are more easily handled and will keep much longer than if cut off. There is also an originality about arranging flowers in this way that gives 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. What Is Advertising'? Advertising- i.s the power of an idea multiplied. But how multiplied? By its continued use it becomes a force, more or less imconscious. yet at the same time, growing in its purpose so that when the article or material you desire is needed, the manufacturer or dealer's name who handles or makes the object comes to you instantly. When you can create this thought in the public mind you are advertising in the true sense, and also getting proper results from the efforts made. Publicity and advertising go hand in hand, and therefore the advertiser who thinks in terms of publicity, enters into a channel of broad business thoughts, as without advertising, business is merely moving with the tide, but in these days of strenuous efforts we must move faster if we expect to keep up with the new stride now necessary to assist in doing our share, so that the returns to United States revenue cof- fers will put the florist business on the level to which it is justly entitled. To those progressive florists, who pause and reflect before entering into an advertising campaign, whether it be large or small, I say, go to it now stronger than ever, re.!5ardless of the thought of not being able to get flowers enough to sell. If you create the de- mand for flowers, you will find mate- rial to sell. Be progressive and optimistic in your thoughts and actions, and the rest comes easy. Also, in these days of strife, we must learn the new curricu- lum and use instead of the three R's as in the days of old, the three C's; cool, calm and collected, and being in this mood, and using the modern weapon "Advertising" to help your business, flowers ought to be in greater demand than ever, providing you stick to it. Make up your mind this season to try it out and stick to it persistently and success will crown your efforts. By using our slogan, "Say it with flowers." whenever and wherever pos- sible, on all advertising of every cliar- acter. whether stationery, newspapers or otherwise, the accumulativeness will bring you the desired effect. Hexry Pexn, Chairman Xational Pub. Campaign. 436 The American Florist. Sept. 21, THE CARNATION. Planting In Permanent Quarters. It is now time tliat all the carnation plants were in tlieii- permanent quar- ter^, and any planting still to be done, should be finished up without further delaj'. The plants do not derive any benefit I'rom being- left in the field after September 1; on the contrary, just as soon as the nights begin to get cooler. factor connected with these plants at the present time is to make sure that the soil in the benches is in the proper condition, which means that the sur- face should be level and even, so that when -natering all parts will take the water freely. We ah\'ays like to get to the point with our newly planted caina- tion beds where the soil takes the water freely. The plants then respond with a rapid, vigorous growth. A good plan is to examine the soil to see if it is in the same condition underneath as on AEROPL&NE AND TRAIN IN CARPET BEDDING. At Kstnblishment of William Nilssoii. Woodlawn, New York. the wood commences to get Ijard and woody, and the longer they are left out- side, so much slower they will be to re- cover after planting inside. Also, when the planting is done very late, it takes the plants half the winter to get into tiill production. It is best to follow slightly different methods in platiting at this time than those advised for July or earlv August planting. Do not shade as heavy — just enough to break the direct rays of the sLui and prevent serious wilting, is all that is necessarj'. The slower root ac- tion also means extra care in watering so as not to flood the soil and cause it to become sour. The. best plan is to water sparingly at the start, then when the roots show that they are starting out again, give a more thorough water- ing. Less syringing .should also be given: on very few days will it he found necessary to give more than one syring- ing, which ought to be done between il a. m and noon to give the atmosphere a chance to become reasonably dry be- fore night. It will be necessary to be more par- ticular to guard against draughts until the freshly planted plants become established. Keep the doors and side ventilators closed for a week or so di- lectly after planting. Very few carna- lion growers now advocate side ventila- tion for their houses, having found out by experience that the plants do best without it, especially when the top ven- tilation is ample. Follow the same plan of keeping the soil open by frequent .scratching of the surface as practiced with early planted stock. This will also keep a check on the weeds. The plants which have been in.slde a month or more are now becom- ing well established. A very important the surface. Some soils appear to be damp enough on the stirface, while underneath it may be very dry. This makes a wet collar around the stem of the plants, causing stem-rot. It is yet too early to let the plants come into bloom. Slow growing varie- ties with the habit of Rosette or Match- less should not be topped back after this date, but with the quick growers that have fine foliage, unless they are plenty large enough and there is a de- mand for th'i flowers, they still can be given another topping, but do not carry it to the extreme. Go over the plants and nip back the shoots that have be- gun to stretch out so that the plants will be of uniform size. Another very im.portant part of the work just now is to get the plants into the rings or supports so that the branches do not lay on the soil to get diseased and rot. Do not neglect the spraying with nicotine to check the appearance of aphis. They increase very rapidly and quickly infest the plants, unless the spraying is attended to regularly. C. W. JOHNSON. Easter Lilies. riU)or by William C. Hall. Moiitioal West, tine., read at tlu^ tweiity-fii-st anuual conveii- lioij of the Cauatliau Hoi-tieultural Association, oitiiwa. Out., August ];j-lfi, lillS. Whenever I see an Easter lily, I shall always be reminded of the spring of 1038, and of the hard work we had to bring our lilies into bloom for that occasion, but when the holiday was passed, we had the satisfaction of knowing that we had flowered and disjiosed of all our stock at good prices, although not at any greater profit than at other seasons. The thought came to us that if the great war should cease, and peace come this year, we would double our planting of lilies for next Easter. At that time, though, the war looked as it it might go on for several years, and at the present time, taking all conditions into consideration, we think it possible that peace might come. We think it possible, bttt dare not think it probable. We would in- crease our growing of these plants, for, if peace should be declared, we believe that the following Easter season would be the greatest ever known. It is not for me to explain why it would be so. but from the lily point of view, the com- mon sense of the grower says so. But fate is against us. The neces- sities of war decree that no bulbs be shipped to us from Japan. This order may he modified, but it must be modi- fied at once so that the Japanese may have time to get the bulbs ready for shipment. It is true that we may get the Harrisii bulbs from Bermuda, but at the best of times they were of very doubtful value, being so full of disease, and now with the import of Japanese B. HAMMOND TRACY Wenhnin, Mass., on Their Si AND MRS. TRACY. Ivor Wedding Annivorsa AMKCist 16, 1018. igiS. The American Florist. 437 bulbs prohibited, Bermuda will be scoured for stock, and we may be sure of g-etting- all kinds of bulbs that will not be fit for forcing. Then there is the question of fuel. This was serious last year, and it will be much harder to obtain coal this .season. Perhaps we will have no lilies for next Easter. Can we do without them? We have got along very well without the Belgian plants, such as the azalea for Christmas, but I am afraid that we will miss the lily at Easter. We have always grown Lilium gigan- teum for this holiday. It makes a very stout and sturdy plant, the foliage is dense and handsome, and gives a goodly number of flowers of very good substance. It will stand hard forcing and can be held back for a long- time while in bud, but the giganteum va- riety needs a lot of room, and possibl> that is why the big growers plant mul- tiflorum, which is not so heavily leaved. The Formosa lily is a gi'and lily for tlie liorist who retails his own stock' its flowering season covers several weeks, as the flowers do not open all at once. While the giganteum shows some disease, we have entirely dis- carded the Bermuda lily (Lilium Har- risii on this account. Where an extra fine lily is wanted, you must plant a large sized bulb, but these latter take longer to force into (lower. I am sure that a 10 to 11 gi- ganteum will take two weeks longer to bloom than the 7 to size. A few years back we could get good bulbs of 7 to 9 size that .nave us six to 12 flowers, but a 10 to 11 -inch bulb is now required to produce such a large num- ber of flowers. The 7 to 9-inch is a popular size, as they average three to six flowers when they are good. The li to 7 size is very useful for boxing to grow on for cutting purposes only. To produce really good lilies for the Easter market, a temperature of at least 60° must be maintained. In starting the bulbs, a temperature of 05° is necessary. A great many lilies are ruined by not starting the bulbs in a warm place, and in .Tllowing the temperature to drop to 50° and lower .shortly after a growth has been made, resulting in those very dwarf plants that we very often see offered. Over- watering will have the same effect. The giganteums need heat, well main- tained. When the buds are well formed and bent down, they will stand retard- ing. Some of the young buds will be lost in holding them back, but more are lost when extra heavy forcing is resorted to. Lilies like a fairly heavy soil. We use old carnation soil with a little old cow manure added. AVe plant in 0-inch standard pots. A few grown in 5-inch pots come in handy for shipping, but our best lilies are grown in 0-inch. Lilies need careful watering and the atmosphere of the house should be very moist at all times. We syringe at least once a week with a weak solution of nicotine. We discard all plants promptly that show signs of disease, and figure on losing 10 to 20 per cent that way. In order to get fine shapely plants with dark green foliage, we keep mov- ing the plants, giving them more and more room, and this is where the whole.sale growers get ahead of us from the profit point of view. They plant in 5-inch pots and place them practically pot to pot, and the plants stay that way vmtil marketed. The best are sold as pot plants, and the rest are cut. The big growers are not 1 ^ ■Efl^SJI^^^HHHK^^V 'iBmr- M w^^p^ 4. m^; ^^V 'm ^> ' n ■HE.. 1 ■^sS^^^^^^ ^Hp" f / \ FOLIAGE IN DESIGN WORK. Wreath of Nepbrolepis Norwood. so particular about the foliage being perfect right down to the top, and they receive just as much per bloom as the small grower who gives his plants some room and who consequently has less bloom per square foot. Decatur, III. Henry Gerstenkorn, florist and land- scape gardener, has formed a partner- ship under the name of Henry Gersten- korn & Co., with H. Mueller, of the H. Mueller Manufacturing Co., one of the largest brass goods firms in the United States with branches at Port Huron, Mich., and in Canada. The florist busi- ness, which has grown to nearly double its original proportions under Mr. Ger- stenkorn's able direction, has been re- moved to a ]2-acre tract, offering much needed room, and will be known as the South Side Drive Nursery. It is situ- ated on rural route No. 6. A contract has been let for additional houses, but due to shortage of material, these may not be built this fall. The labor short- age is also a matter of concern.' Mrs Gerstenkorn, who has been of inestima- ble assistance to her husband, has. we regret to learn, lost her eyesight com- pletely. Burlington, Ia. — T. J. Nolan, former- l.v with the King Construction Co., North Tonawanda, N. Y., has taken a position with the Burlington Willow Ware Shops of this city. Boston. TH.\DE CO.N'lliNUES TO SHOW IMPROVEMENT. Business is improving each day and everywhere rapid strides are being- made to make this season one of our best, considering the condition of our country. All lines of the trade are working together, ti'ying to keep the business intact, with the growers clos- ing parts of their greenhouses and lim- ited to 50 per cent of coal supply and- retail stores employing- ladies to fill the places of the men. Therefore it is all the more important that everyone should put his shoulder to the wheel and cooperate. The heavy frost the past week has ruined the outdoor flow- ers, causing quite a shortage at the market and the advance in prices is very noticeable. Carnations are arriv- ing better each day and $2 a hundred is a good price. Chrysanthemums are good, selling for $1.50 and .$2 a dozen. .-\sters are on the -w'ane and $1 a hun- dred is a good price. There is a large demand for cosmos and coreopsis, and these clean up easily each day. Cle- matis panieulata sells well at 50 cents a bunch and is very attractive ar- ranged in ba.skets and vases. 2J0TES. Carbone Inc. had two very attractive window displays the past week. Large crotons and aspleniums and shallow- bowls arranged with nerines, grown by Thomas Roland, in one, and in the other .\mnryllis belladonna, light blue 438 The American Florist. Sept. 21, delphiniums and Humboldtii bouvardia in artistic basliets and vases. Welch Bros. Co. has remodeled its store on Devonshire street and en- larged the salesroom. Business at this house has been excellent, and if it con- tinues, will go ahead of last year. Houghtoii & Gomey continue to have very attractive windows. Mr. Gorney is away on a vacation and the buying is being done by Ernest Whitney. The firm reports business good. The .dahlia and gladioli exhibition at Horticultural hall is attracting a great deal of attention and some new ajid rare specimens are being shown for the first time.' At Penn's store on Tremont street there was an attractive display of dahlias and crotons. Business has been very good the past week. S. K. G. , Buffalo. LIMITED SUPPLY AND FAIR SALE.s. The demand for all flowers has been fair with a limited supply. Roses aie good and with the exception of one oi two days the receipts have been suffi cient to meet requirements. Asters aie now varied, both as to supply, and quil ity, several heavy rains having a bad effect. Gladioli, hardy hydrangeas cosmos, calendulas and snapdragon'- are filling in to good advantage in the sale of boxes. There has been a good call for funeral work. Weddings and social events are thought of bnt sel dom seen. NCKTES. The trade in this city was pleasant ly surprised September 12, when Joseph Streit and his family paid a visit to their old home here. It is needless to say Joe used his portion of gas in his car, for the first day he visited all of his friends from Palmer's downtown to Charlie Sandiford's and many times at Louis Neubeck's. He visited his "old home" at Anderson's on Elm wood ave- nue and made a personal inspection of each valve and tap, benches, etc.. and was satisfied that he did a good job and that they are holding up well. Joe will be found on McClellan avenue, De- troit, for another year. The political bee likes flowers. The late W. F. Kasting was a nationally known official, W. A. Adams has been in the game and now S. A. Anderson has the republican nomination for county treasurer, which is about equivalent to election iu Erie county. He will be a good man in the office, insuring a business administration. W. J. Palmer & Son had a good wed- ding order last week at the summer home of one of this city's "400." Out- door flowers were used in quantity. Mr. Palmer and his family are at Lake Mus- koka, where they will remain until about September 20. The display of roses and other flowers at Delaware, South and Humboldt parks have been finer this year than ever before and great praise is due Messrs. Elbers and Pitzwilliams. L. H. Neubeck is receiving some fine gladioli from his greenhouses at Wil- liamsville. Chas. Sandiford is also showing fine stock of this flower. William Sievers, the enterprising flor- ist of Genesee street, has his new store about completed. Edward Stroh is seldom seen in this city, his time being taken up with his range at Attica. Blsox. Clkvei,\nd, O. — The Jos. M. Stern Co.. florists' supplies, has moved to more commodious quartters at 223 Huron road. CoLUMnu.s, O. — The Rock Floral Co. has discontinued business, the stock be- ing purchased by Joseph Katona of Olentangy Park. Milwaukee. TEADE CONDITIONS IMPROVE. The local demand has shown consid- erable activity, and with the shortening up of good stock conditions were more satisfactory all around the past week. The nights have been cool and an over- supply of good cut flowers will not be likely for some time to come. NOTES. Frank Sylvester, who for the past few years has rendered valuable serv- ices at the J. M. Fox & Son (Inc.) cut flower department, and whose parents still are in the florists' business in Ocon- omowoc. Wis., has resigned and will enter a more essential profession. Be- ing in draft age, he thought it advisa- ble to make the change voluntarily. S. A. Anderson, Buffalo, N .Y. Republican Nominee for Oonnty Treasurer. The Hummel & Co.'s greenhouses, shed, tools, etc., located at 54th and Pabst avenue, have been purchased by Rud. Preuss & Sons, who are wreck- ing the place at this time, preparatory to adding them to their North Milwau- kee range next spring. Hummel & Co. will continue their store at Reservoir and Third streets. The A. F. Kellner Co.. who had the decorations for the fall openings at Gimbel Bros, and T. A. Chapman Co., claim that hooverizing among the de- partment stores is very pronounced this fall. News of the death of Arthur H. Schroeder will be found in this week's obituary column. E.G. Pittsburgfh. GOOD STOCK MOVES FliEEI.Y. Trade has been very good the past week. Flowers are of much better quality, and when the customer can get good stock, there is always good business, .\sters are coming in large quantities and are of very good quality. 'The longer stemmed flowers are very much. in demand at good prices and the short stems are sold for funeral work. The first dahlias reached the market this week. They are the finest we have ever seen and are very much sought. From now on, daily shipments are ex- pected. This city has been a good mar- ket for the dahlias, and most all of the stores have beautiful displays while they are in season. American Beauties are more in demand than at any time this season. There is no large amount being received and prices have ad- vanced. Specials are selling at $4 per dozen. Lilies are only coming in lim- ited numbers and clean up well each day at If 15 per 100. The quality is very good. Some small gladioli are now com- ing and have a good call at fair prices. Greens of all kinds are very plentiful. There are a few orchids on the market. iTut they meet with very little demand. NOTES. Each week at the luncheon of the re- tail florists' association there is always some interesting topic. September 10 Mr. Gibson talked on the "costs" of the retail florist. He gave some facts which many florists did not know and which are amazing. He keeps acomplete record of everything that goes into an order, and by his special system he can tell exactly how much profit there is on every sale. There is something differ- ent at each meeting, and all florists should attend. They will reap many benefits. Geo. McCallum left September 15 for Municipal pier, Chicago, where he will complete his military training. He en- listed in the naval reserves last May. The flower shop in the Grand Opera house reports they are doing a very nice business for a new location. Ziegert & Co., of the East End, had an order for a blanket of lavender asters recently. Edw. Blind, of West View, is cutting heavy on lilies and Ophelia roses. Al. Lorch has purchased a new auto truck. ^'isitclr : Milton Alexander, New York. M. Morris County Gardeners. The Morris County Gardeners' and Florists' Society is doing business at the same old stand. Conditions with all are the same as are general through- out the country. Many of the younger members are at the front and some are in the training camps, and those of us at home are enthusiastically doing our bit. "Win The War" is ovir slogan, and then, we hope for better and happier times. Win we must. We will have no annual flower show this year. All our patrons, as ■well as ourselves, are working directly for Un- cle Sam. Last year, we gave all our proceeds of the flower show to the Mor- ristown and Madison Chapters of the Red Cross — something over .$700. This year the money will go to them before it gets to us as a society. At our No- vember meeting, we will have a patrio- tic display of flowers, fruits and vege- tables in an adjoining hall, just as a reminder that we are in existence — no entrance fee, no competition, just an evidence of a patriotic spirit. We had a grand exhibit from the school gardens in Madison, September 7. There were 80 classes, well filled, and high grade. Ribbons, red, white and blue, were donated by our society. Arthur Herrington, superintendent of the gardens, deserves great credit, as also do the children. E. REAGAK, Sec'y. Rochester, N. Y. 11US1NE.SS SHOWS MAKKED IMPROVEaiENT. Cool, crisp weather has quickened the pulse of the fall trade materially and business has taken on a new aspect. The sale of ferns and palms for indoor use has commenced and counter trade shows an increase. Asters have deteri- orated, the frost of last week having affected them and roses have been at a premium it being hard to secure enough to take care of the demand. Car- nations are improving and the demand is increasing. There are some sweet peas arriving but the quality is poor. Harrisii lilies are excellent. igiS. The American Florist. 439 Joseph Werdein. formerJy with H. E. Wilson, is now engaged in war work ;it the Symington ammunition plant. Edwin P. Wilson and wife have re- turned from an enjoyable motor trip. Henry Murrell, of Irondequoit, is cut- ting excellent carnations. J. B. Keller Sons have purchased a new delivery truck. CHESTER. OBITUARY. Wisconsin Slate Fair Flower Show. The Wisconsin state fair, held during the week of September 9, was. from the florists' standpoint, a success in one way and a failure from another. Due to a moderate appropriation fronr the fair board, the Hortictiltural building A\as transformed from a mere hall to a place which was in keeping with the purposes it was intended for. The ceil- ing and sides were ornamented with wild smilax, the center of the building was occupied by a water fountain con- taining goldfish, while at the further ends were two large apple trees adorned with large tempting fruits. Four neat, white pergolas were placed around to good effect, one being taken by a ladies' orchestra of five, who helped to give the whole the right effect. Three lai-ge, made-up baskets of evergreen, ornamented with American fiags, gave tlie overhead finisliing touches. Wliile the display of plants was about equal to that of 1917, the interest taken in the cut flower and design classes « as not what it should have been. We cannot understand why tlie local retail- ers do not take more interest in this project, if only from tile standpoint of publicity. There are few occasions where that can be so thoroughly ob- tained at so small a cost. Nic Zweifel, Milwaukee; James E. Mathewson, She- boygan, and A. Martini. Lake Geneva, judged the professional classes, while James Livingstone acted in a like ca- pacity for the amateurs. Premiums ■were awarded as follows : roUeotion of greenhouse plants— C. C. Poll- worth Co., Milwaukee. 1st; HoUou & Hunkel I'o.. Milwaukee, 2ud; Aug. Kellner Co., Milwau- k fe. 3ifl; E rwln .1. Hamme. Wauwatosa, 4th. Display of palras covering- not less than 50 square feet— Holton & Hunkel Co., 1st: O. C. I'oUworth Co., 2n(l; Aug. Kellner Co.. Srd. Display of ferns covering not less than 50 sriuare feet — Holton & Hunkel Co.. Ist; C. C. I'olhvorth Co.. Znd; Aug. F. Kellner Co., 3rd; Erwin J. Hamme. 4th. Display of foliage plants covering not less tlia?i .'lO square feet— C, C. PoUworth Co.. 1st; Holton & Hunkel Co., 203: Aug. F. Kellner IV... 3rd. Display of plants in bloom to cover not less than 25 squar" feet — Holton & Hunkel Co., 1st; .\ug. F. Kellner Co., 2na; Eiwin J. Hamme, 3rd. S?pe.'imen nephrolepls— C. C. Pollworth Co., 1st: Holton & Hunkel Co.. 2na; Kellner Co.. 3rd. Specimen palm — Aug. F, Kellner Co., 1st; Holton & Hnnkel Co., 2nd: PoUworth Co., 3rd. Most artistically arranged floral wreath, not li'ss than 21 inch frame — Ernst Eberhardt. Ce- ilarburg. Wis.. 1st; Erwin J. Hamme, 2nd. Most artistically arranged basket of cut llo\rers — Erast Eberhardt. 1st; Erwin J. Ham- me. 2nd. Best 25 red carnations — C. C. PoUwortli Co.. 1st; Erwin J Hamme, 2nd. Best 23 light pink carnations— C. C. PoU- wtirth Co.. lat; Erwin J. Hamme, 2nd. Best 25 white carnations — C. C. PoUworth Co.. 1st. Best 25 rose or dark pink carnations — C. C. P.dhvorth Co., 1st. Best 25 . pink roses- Holton & Hunkel Co.. 1st; 0. C, PoUworth Co., 2nd. Best 25 white roses — C. C. PoUworth Co.. 1st; Ilnlton & Hunkel Co.. 2nd. Best 25 red roses— Holton & Hunkel Co., 1st: f. C. PoUworth Co., 2nd. Best 25 any other color roses — Holton & Hunkel Co.. 1st; C C. PoUworth Co., 2nd. Best 25 Easter lilies— Holton & Hunkel Co.. 1st: C. C. PoUworth Co.. 2nd. Best 12 chrysanthemums — C. C. PoUworth Co.. 1st. Best display of asters— Erwin J. Ilamme. 1st: Ernst Eberhardt 2nd. Best vase of asters, one dozen, any color — Erwin J. Hamme. 1st, Display of not less than 200 gladioli blooms— r.rnst Eberhardt, 1st. Display of not less than 150 gladioli blooms — Bmst Eberhardt, let; J. F. Fitcliette, Janes- viUe. Wis., 2nd. \ E. O. The Late William F. Dreer. In. the death of William F. Dreer, September S, at his summer home in Woodstock, Vt., as recorded in last week's issue, page 397, there passed the head of the house of Heni-y A. Dreer, Inc., Philadlphia, Pa., which business was founded in 1S42. Succeeding to the management on the death of his father, which occurred in 1873. and president ot the company since its in- corporation in 1S92, Mr. Dreer h,ad by mitiring energy, together with the as- sistance of earnest and skillful heads of departments, carried the business for- ward and so increased its importance that it is now one of the largest in its great diversity of stock, not only in this country, but in the world. Wm. F. Dreer was born in Philadel- phia, November 11, 1849. His father had been raised a cabinetmaker, but on the advice of a friend decided to en- gage in the seed business, and with a partner opened a small store in 1838 at ."')9 Chestnut street. In 1842 he bought out his partner and continued the busi- ness under his own name. The present location, 714 Chestnut street, was taken in 1,SG3, and the adjoining property add- ed some 10 years ago. Desiring that his son, William, should acquire a thorough knowledge of the bu.siness, he sent him for ssibilitie^. . . .433 Foliage In design work (iUus.) 434 What is advertising? 435 The carnation 436 — Planting in permanent quarters 436 Easter lilies 436 Decatur 436 Boston 436 Buffalo 438 Milwaukee 438 Pittsburgh 438 Rochester 438 Morris County Gardeners and Florists 438 Wisconsin state fair flower show 439 Obituary 439 —The late W^llllam K. Dreer 439 Wisconsin State Florists' Association 439 Chicago 442 Peter Reinberg (portrait) 442 Chicago Liberty Loan florists* committees. , .446 St. Louis 447 Cincinnati 447 Toronto 448 Philadelphia 450 New York 452 New York Federation of Societies..". 454 New York state fair 454 Coal profiteering 440 Christmas buying 440 National publicity for flowers 440 Flowers replace candy 440 Coming exhibitions 440 The seed trade 460 — California rain damage 460 — Onion set movement in Kentuek.v 460 — Peas and beans 460 Market gardeners , . .462 — Silverberg's early-bearing tomato 462 — Vegetable prit'es .' 462 — Toronto war gardens show 462 The nursery trade 464 — The town peach basket 464 — Boston dahlia exhibition 464 — Ass'n of Am. Cemetery Superintendents. . .464 Providence 471 Yonkers, N. Y 471 Personal. Invitations are out for the sxedding of John Furrow and Miss Emily Hughes, of Guthrie. Okla., September 2.3. The happy young- couple will spend their honeymoon in Chicago, where they will be the g-uests of C. I-.. Washburn and wife at Hinsdale. Coal Profiteering:. Philadelphia, Pa,, September 12. — .Vnnouncement was made today that the I^ogan Coal Company of this city ha.s been directed by the fuel adminis- tration to pay .$2.5,(100 to the Red Cross as a fine for alleged profiteering. In addition, the company is required to give to the Red Cross all its profits between September 1.5 and October 1, refund to all purchasers of smithing coal the difference between the govern- ment price and the prices which it charged .Tnd deliver to a state institu- tion, with which it made a two year contract, coal at the government price set prior to its conviction by the fuel administration for profiteering, regard- less of any increase in price that may come during the life of the contract. Christmas Buying. It is an important matter in com- merce and sentiment that the Council of National Defense has decided not stringently to restrict Christmas buy- ing in 1918. Through co-operation of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States, by the intervention of which the business v.'OiId, the Associa- tion of Commerce participating, has presented the true factors and merits of the problem, the Council of National nefen.se has decided that by the terms of tlic agreement between the govern- ment and business, "if faithfully and loyally put into effect throughout the country there will be made possible a continuance of the holiday custom with- out endangering the national interests thereby," By conditions of the understanding, unnecessary loss will not be suffered by countless interests, and a time-hal- lowed practice, no less precious in war, will be conserved and in a sense legiti- matized within the boundaries of mod- eration, indulged under restrictions im- posed by the stern economies of the times and the patriotic employment of national wealth. National Publicity for Flowers. It is pleasing to note that our -Wash- ington representative, W, F. Gude, has, as the result of a personal interview with General Crowder. been able to set at rest the widely circulated rumor that the florists' business was to be classed as non-essential, and, furthei-, to con- vey to us the assurance of the General that there has been no idea of so class- ing it. This assurance carries with it the endorsement of our own views, and the views of all right-minded people, that Ihe products of the florist are most essential in these times of gloom and uni-est. But the general public, some- how, has absorbed the idea that flow- ers are, or ought to be tabooed, and we are almost daily called upon to contra- vert this idea expressed in some form or other. How ai-e the fiorists to dis- abuse the public mind of this idea, which is to a vei-y considerable extent undermining their business? Individ- ually our ci-aftsmen can do practically nothing. Collectively they can do, and are doing a lot. Every contributor to our publicity campaign fund is helping in an organized effort to educate the public mind to the fact that flowers are even more of a. necessity in times of war than in times of peace — there are more tises for them. The great, good-natured American public is quick to absorb ideas built up- on sentiment, provided such ideas are presented in the right way. Our com- mittees have I'ealized this, and, con- sequently, have met with success in the publicity work which they have accom- plished since the beginning of the year, work made possible by the liberal con- tributions of men in the trade whose broad-mindedness has taken them out of their own surroundings and enabled them to see things as they are. These men are staunch supporters of our pub- licity campaign, their subscriptions for the major part extending over a period of four years — and many have dupli- cated and triplicated their svibscrip- tions as they have noticed the excellent results. It is scarcely credible that with the good results of our work before the trade there can yet i-emain so many flo- rists who can solace themselves with what they, perhaps, like to term "rea- sonable doubt", and withhold their sup- port from this work in consequence. And what a little they are asked to do! Ten cents a day, even, set apart for this fund would make a yearly sub- scription of no mean order. Very man>- subscribe less, and their contributions are greatly esteemed by .the commit- tees. AVe ai-e in immediate need of about .$0,000 to complete our ,$50,000 fund for this year. The committees have gone as far as it was possible to go with the funds at their disposal, but it is urgently necessary that they go this little bit further. No matter where you .-ire located, Mr. Nonsubscriber, your business is helped. Thehe is noth- ing local about this movement — it is national in every sense of the word. Helping this work is helping yourself If you doubt it, write this office and we will cheerfully explain. John Young, Sec'y. Flowers Replace Candy. There are a nimiber of florists in Washington, D. C, who are of the opinion that the campaign being car- ried on by the United States food ad- ministration for the conservation of sugar is increasing the demand for cut floweis and pot plants. Various societies ai'e preaching against the use of candy, as a wartime saving, and urge the giving of flowers instead of candy as gifts. Even with this assis- tance available, the florists, however, seem to be rather slow to take advan- tage of the opportunity thus offered them for pushing their lines. It needs little more than the bringing to the attention of the people in each com- munity to bring about the change in purchases from candy to flowers. The American Florist correspondent at the capital recently came across a card which stated "The Boys 'Over There' Need Sugar — Will You Conserve to Aid Them? The Next Time You De- sii-e to Present Her With a Token of Your Esteem, Make It Flowers, Instead of Candy." He would like to suggest, as a part of a national campaign for the substitution of flowers for candy, as a conservation measure, the inclusion in every advertisement used by florists of some reference to the campaigTi, and of- fers the following for ad purposes : "Candy is always an acceptable .gift, but do you realize that each pound of candy means the consumption of sugar sorely needed by our boys 'over there' ? 'Say It With Flowers," instead. The substitution of flowers for candy means the conservation of stigar. Our sugar supply is dwindling to the extent of limiting individual supply to two pounds per person per month. When you want to make a gift in keeping with wartime economies, give flowers." B. F. L, Coming- Exhibitions. [Secretaries are reduested to supply any omls- .sions from this list and to correct any dates that have been altered since the last advices.] September 81-22, New York.— Dahlia exhibition of tlie Hortocultnral Society of New York, Bronx Park, George V. Nnsb, secretary. Bronx Park, New York City. Octoher 12-26, Los Angeles, Calif. — California I.ilierty Fair. Cbnrles L. Wilson, superintendent or exhibits. November 6-8, Des Moines, la, — Mid-west Hor- ticultural Exhibition. J. S. Wilson. Des Moines, chairman of committee on flowers; Francis Ses- tier, I)es Moines, vegetables. November 6-8. New York. — Exhibition of chrysanthemums bv the American Institute of the City of New York and the Chrysanthemum Society of America in the Engineering Society hnikUng, 25-33 West 39th street. Wm. A. Eagelson, secretary, board of managers. 324 Weot 23rd street. New York. Novemher 19-28, Chicago— Illinois First Grent Apple Show. A. M. Augustine, Normiil, III., exeentlve secretary. igiS. The American Florist. 441 State Fairs. The loliowlng is a list of comiug state fails with the names and addresses of the superiii- teudents of the floricultural and horticultural departments as fur as obtainable. September 16-21, Yakima— Washington State I'air. M. L. Dean, superintendent of horticul- ture and floriculture. September 23-28. Boise — Idaho State Fair. O. V. Hendershott. secretary, Boise. September 23-28, Salem,— Oregon State Fair. M. L. Jones, Brooks, superintendent of horticul- ture: A. C. Marsters, Roseburg, superintendent of floriculture. Septemtfer 24-28. Berlin— Connecticut State AgriculturaJ Society Fair. L. W. Gwatkin. sec- retary. September 28-October 5, Salt Lake City— Utah State Fair, W. C. Winder, supervisor of horti- culture; Earl J. Glade, secretary; Boston build- ing. Salt Lake City. September 30-October 4, Trenton — Inter-State Fair. Prof. Arthur J. Farley. New Bruns- wick, superintendent of horticulture and flori- culture. October 7-12, Richmond — Virginia State Fair. T\". C. Sanders, secretary and manager, Rich- mood. October 30-November 4, Shreveport — State Fair of Louisiana. W. R. Hirsch, secretary. Novemb'er 11-16, Phoenix — Arizona State Fair. W. Ward Davies, superintendent of agriculture. Phoenix; Mrs. Ernest W. Lewis, Phoenix, su- perintendent of floriculture. Wants, For Salc,Etc. One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. For Plant Advs., Sec Ready Reference Section. Where answers are to be mailed from this oHicd enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc. Help Wanted — An experienced flower girl at once. State salary wanted. Milady'.s Flower Shop, Aberdeen, S. «. Help Wanted — Night temperature man; one who understands boilers; good wages to right party. Address United States Cut Flower Co„ Blmira, N. Y. Wanted — Men or women, part or all time, to solicit orders for fruit and or- namental trees, roses, shrubbery, etc. Big demand; highest commissions; big specialties, free outfit. C. H. Weeks Nursery Co. Newark, New York State, For Sale — Ret til flower store near Robey T, station. Steam h eat and hot water th e year around. Cheap •ent. Addres s John Welsh, 4703 N. Robey St , Chicago. Situation Wanted By all-around grower, single; have 22 years' experience. Address Key 927, care American F/orist. HELP WANTED Saleslady for Montana store. $100 per month to start. Address Key 924, care American Florist. Help Wanted Good gardener and flor- ist for place in Iowa. State full particulars in first letter. Key 925, care American Florist. HELP WANTED Stock Clerk wanted for Seed Store. I Must have at least five years experi- ence and furnish good reference. State age and salary expected in first '"^^'■- I. N. SIMON & SON 438 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. FOR SALE Greenhouse Glass Special Clean-up Prices 16x22 in., $4.50 per box 16x18 " 4.50 14x18 " 4.50 14x16 " 4.50 12x12 " 3.50 10x12 " 3.50 10x10 " 3.00 8x10 " 3.00 8x10 " 3.00 — A few boxes of each size Rafters, W'l and \y\ inch wrought iron piping. Garland iron gutters and Evans ventilating machines. — WRITE FOR PRICES — PETER REINBERG 30 East Randolph St., CHICAQO FOR SALE Two steam boilers, $125 each com- plete with grate bars. Bench boards, $18 per 1000 feet. Cement Posts, 8c each. Steam pipes, $10 per ton. Five-inch wire stakes, $7.50 per lOOO. Ventilating sash with glass, $1 each. Ventilating machines, $8 each; arms, 15c each; hangers, 7c each. George Reinberg 162 North Wabash Ave., CHICAGO OFnCIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels Actual size of leaf 25^x6^ inchei. FOR CUT FIOWERS: In twooolora on gummed paper; your card, etc., in blacK and leaf adopted by th e S. A. F. In red. Prices : Per 500, $3.35 ; per 1000 $5.00. Samples on request. Electro of leaf, postpaid, I) .60. Cash with order. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO All Florists' Stocks and Supplies Should be Shipped as Early as Possible. There will be much congestion of freight and express this fall and all shipments will be subject to delay. Move Seeds, Bulbs, Plants and Supplies While the Conditions are Favorable. j"i"H"fr^4'4"fr4*^^' I"I"I" I "I '^H r*i*"«* V V "4" V "X" V v 'I* 'I* '*• 'I' '4' 'I* 'i**i*v vtt 442 The American Florist. Sept. 21, AMERICAN BEAITIES Extra fancy stock. We are particularly strong on medium and long lengths. Prices range from $2.00 to $5.00 per dozen, according to length of stem. Hoosiers - Russells - Columbia Best Leading Roses — We are now cutting a large quantity. The quality is good — Buy direct from the Grower. Beauties, Russell, Columbia, Hoosier Beauty, Ophelia and White Killarney. CURRENT PRICE LIST 10^'Mums. Best shipping varieties ready October 1. RUSSELL, and COLUMBIA — Best in this market. Per doz Good, extra long $2.00 to $2.50 Good, medium 1-25 to 1.75 Good, short 50 to 1.00 HOOSIER BEAUTY, OPHELIA, SUNBURST. \VHITE KIL- LARNEY— ^ ,„„ Per 100 Long stems $8-00 to $10.00 Good, medium 5.00 to 6.00 Good, short 3.00 to 4.00 In buying direct from the grower you are assured of fresh UOSES — Oiir .selection, but n good assortment In Iota of 200 or more, at the rate of $a.00 per 100. LILY OF THE VALLEY, per 100 $5.00 to $6.00 CARNATIONS, per 100 $2.00 to $3.00 LILIES, per 100 15.00 GREENS. ASPARAGUS & SPRENGEBI, per 100 $2.00 to $3.00 GALAX, green and bronze, per 1,000 1.25 NEW FANCY FERNS, per 1,000 2.50 ALL OTHER SEASONABLE STOCK AT MARKET PRICES jtock at all times and the most even run of quality possible. TATIONS ON ROSES IN 1000 LOTS. IWWRITE FOR OUR SPECIAL QUO NOTICE^We close at 5 o'clock week days and all day Sunday. Week Days 8 A. M. until 5 P. M. BASSEH & WASHBIRN LONG DISTANCE PHONE: OFFICE AND STORE .„....„.„, „,=,rrL„. .»„™, ,„. 178 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Chlcag:o. STOCK IS IN SHORT SUPPLY. Stock in general is in short supply this week and some of the dealers are experiencing considerable trouble in filling all their orders in full on certain items. The cold weather had much to do with the sudden shortage of stock and it is expected that a few warm days will relieve the situation consider- ably. Mrs. Chas. Russell and Columbia are cleaning up early every day at very satisfactory prices, which holds good for roses in general which are exceed- ingly scarce compared to two weeks ago. American Beauty roses are in fair supply, but there is no surplus to speak of, although there is plenty to go around if one is willing to pay a reasonable price. Gladioli are in fair supply, but the receipts are considera- bly smaller with a good demand for what are. arriving. Asters are none too plentiful and command a good price. Dahlias are seen in limited quan- tities, but find ready buyers. Carna- tions are selling better this week and have improved wonderfully in quality during the cold spell. Orchids are in short supply and in brisk demand at .?12 per dozen. Chrysanthemums are arriving in larger numbers but are moving fast at good prices. Snap- dragons are to be had in limited supply. Lilies are somewhat scarce and will probably be all through the chrysan- themum season for several of the lead- Peter Reinberg, Chicago. UfnlocTatic Nominee for Re-electiun as President o( the Hoard of County Commissioners. Ing growers have decided to cut down their planttilg until the bulk of this stock has been moved. Lily of the \ alley is in fair supply and while there 1^ no .great shortage rio orders are being left unfilled. Water lilies are vtill a factor in the market. Calendulas and other miscellaneous stock is to be had but the receipts of outdoor flowers not already mentioned have fallen off to a large extent. An early frost, ac- cording to some of the dealers, would probably find the greatest shortage of ■-took ever experienced in this market it this time of the season. NOTES. Peter Reinoerg was renominated president of the county board on the democratic ticket at the primaries Sep- tember 11. He received more votes than all his opponents combined, which was a most agreeable surprise not only to himself but his large circle of friends throughout the county. Poehlmann Bros. Co. Is cutting a magnificent supply of American Beauty loses in addition to all other seasonable stock including choice lilies. Orchids are in exceedingly brisk demand at this establishment and are commanding high prices. A. Kinyon and wife, of South Bend, Iiid., were welcome visitors this week. Mr. Kinyon returned home after seeing Mrs. Kinyon safely aboard a train bound for Greeley, Colo., where she will spend the winter. Mrs. Horton, of the Bassett & Wash- burn office force, Is again on duty after en.joying a well-earned vacation. IQiS. The American Florist. 443 ',VVVIVVVSrt/VVVVVVVVWWftWJVVVVVV%W^An^4^VUV^VV%VinjV\VlA; f >/H9LESALE-GPgWEPS g/'CUT FL9WEPS^^ PLANTS g 182 North Wabash Avenue I.. D. Phone, Knndolph 631 CHICAGO Positively the Finest Obtainable in Chicago Market. In Excellent Supply at $4.00 to $15.00 per 100. Columbia $4 to $25 per 100 Sunburst $4 to $12 per 100 Spren^eri Per bunch, 35 c to 50c Russell $4 to $25 per 100 Roses-Our Selection $4 per 100 Adiantum Fancy long, per 100, 75c tO $1 Plumosus strings, 50c to 75c Per bunch. 35c to 50c Gladioli $3 to $5 per 100 Asters $2 to $5 per 100 Ferns Per 1000, $3.00 Brilliant S4 to $12 per 100 Valley $5 to $6 per 100 Galax Per 1000, $1.25 Adiantum California Extra fancy, per 100, $1.50 Ophelia $4 to $12 per lOO Easter Lilies $12.50 to $15 per 100 Leucothoe Sprays 75c "We Have It" if it is Obtainable in the Great Chicago Mariiet. PETER REINBERG Wholesale Florist 30 East Randolph St., Long Distance Phones central )i«r CHICAGO Russell--Weilancl--Sunburst--Etc. Lilies, Valley and a Complete Line of Greens. Buy IMrect From the Grower. CURRENT PRICE LIST Subject to Change TVUhoot Notice. MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL Per 100 Specials $15.00 to $18.00 Select 12.00 Medium S.OO to 10.00 Short 6.00 RICHMOND Per 100 Select $8.00 Medium $ 5.00 to 6.00 Short 3.00 to 4 00 :»IILADY Per 100 Select $ 8.00 to $10.00 Medium 5.00 to 6.00 Short 3.00 to 4.00 Killomey ( is inn KM."'' '*"Rrm-L;J Select ^" "$8.00 K.llarney Brilliant-^ Medium $5.00 to 6.00 My Maryland..... Short 3.00 to 4.00 Champ Weiland.. { Sunburst i ?T^'!f ' !SS „ . „ < Medium 6.00 Ophelia I Short 4.00 ROSES, OUR SELECTION. Per 100 $ 4.00 Asters $ 3.00 to Carnations 2.00 to Harrlsll 12.50 to Valley Adiantum 1.00 to Asparaerus, per bunch 50c to 75c Boxwood per bunch, 35c Ferns per 1,000, $3.00 Galax, bronze and green, per 1,000, $1.00 Leucothoe Sprays . Smilax per doz. strings, $2.50 5.00 4.00 16.00 6.00 1.50 75 to 1.00 444 The American Florist. Sept. 21, iiiiiiiiimiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiwiiiiiiiiiyiiiiiiiH WIETOR BROS. 1162 N.Wabash Ave., I iri:N:jB> sxjF»i»r^^K' oft L. D. Pbone Randolph 2081 Chicago Roses in All The Leading Varieties CURRENT PRICE LIST- p URS. CUAS. RUSSELL. I'er 100 g Fancy $8.00 to $10.00 = Good 5.00 to 7.00 B RICHMOND, KILI.ARNEY BRILLIANT. I White— KILLAKNEY— Pink, Per 100 M Extra Sppcial $8.00 g Select T.OO H Fancy 6.00 g Medium 6.00 g Short $3.00 to 4.O0 liiiiiiiiiiinniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii^ SUNBITRST AND OPHELIA. Per 100 Extra Special $8.00 Select 7.00 Fancy 6.00 Good 6.00 Sllort 4.00 MINIATURE ROSES. Baby DoU $2.00 to $3.00 Elgar 2.00 to 3.00 ROSES, OUR SELECTION 4.00 CARNATIONS. Per 100 Fancy $3.(i0 Good 2.00 MISCELLANEOUS. Per Valley $6.00 to Lilies 12.50 to Ferns, per 1,000 Smilax, per doz. strings Adiantnm Galax (bronze and greeny per 1,000.. Asparagus Sprengeri, bunch Asparagus Plumosus, bunch Boxwood, per lb Other Green Goods Market Kate*. $8.00 15.00 8.00 2.60 1.00 l.SO .60 .60 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiH Gecrg-e Schiimer, son of Peter Schumer, well known grower of Evans- ton, and a member of the Chicago Flow- er Growei-s' Association, was the first man from there that was woimded in France. He is at Camp Stewart. Va., recovering' from shrapnel wounds, which hit him on the head and baclv. He was under fire 70''daj'S before he was wounded and claims to have killed at least three of the enemy before they got him. His friends here hope for a permanent and speedy recovery. Fred Hoerber is more than pleased with the conditions of the stocli at Hoerber Bros.' greenhouses at Des Plaints now in charg:e of his brother, John Hoerber. He visited the range last w«ek when he g'ave it a thorough in- spection and was particularly enthu- siastic over the roses which never were in such excellent shape as now. One of the local dailies announced September IC that Pat O'Malley, who has l5een a Clark street saloonkeeper for oO years, will open a loop flower shop. He has signed a lease for a store and wili build greenhouses at once. Mr. O'Malley is out of the city at present, so the writer was unable to verify the above information. Wietor Bros, are cutting more heav- ily in roses among which are noted splendid Killarney Brilliant and Sun- burst. American Beauty roses are in- cluded in the shipments but find such a ready demand that there is hardly any svirplus. August Albert, with H. W. Buckbee, Rockford, spent several days here this week on business. He reports trade as good and that his firm will have its usual supply of chrysanthemums amounting to 17,000 to cut from this season. Kyle & Foerster are well ideased with trade so far this month which compares most favorably with that of last year. Their regular offerings con- sist of a complete line of stock in all the new and standard kinds. D. E. Freres has been giving the Grossberf'Tyler-Finnermann Co. a lift off and on during the past two weeks and his friends all agree that he has lost none of his ability in conducting a wholesale establishment. George Kaspar, of the Batavia Green- house Co.. received word from his brother. William .1. Kaspar, who is in the riuartermaster's department at Jacksonville, Fla., that he has been promoted to corporal. The Chicago Flower Growers' Asso- ciation received a shinment of single violets this week from Carl Krhardt of 0. A. & L. A. TOiXNER Wholesale Cut Flowers and Supplies 30 East Randolph St., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist lohenwriting Qrossberg=Tyler=Fin nermann Co. CHICAGO, ILL. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 E. Randolph Street, Phone Majestic 7175 Park Ridge, which to the writer's knowledge was the first to reach the market this season. George W. Jacobs, of Canton, visited Poehlmann Bros. Co.'s greenhouses at Morton Grove this week. He reports business as good and has everything in readiness for a brisk fall and winter season- Percy Jones. Inc., is experiencing an exceedingly brisk demand for cut flow- ers from out-of-town points this week which has been taken good care of not- withstanding the general scarcity of stock. Leo Koropp, son of the well-known manager of the Ohio Floral Co., was gassed in France recently and is con- fined to one of the American hospitals over there, where he is slowly recover- ing. Zech & Mann are handling a fine sup- ply of roses in all the leading varieties, including Mrs. Chas. Russell and Co- lumbia. Asters and gladioli are still quite an item here and clean up early. A. Lange decorated General Persh- ing's i)ortrait for the birthday parade of school childreii at the War Exposition, September 33, and showed a duplicate of the picture in his store window. George Poehlmann, manager of the packing department at Poehlmann Bros. Co.'s wholesale store, has the sympathy of the trade in the loss of a granddaughter this week. Allan Gerhling. formerly with Bas- sett & Washburn, who is with Co. G, 122nd infantry, now stationed at Camp Green, N. C, writes that he has been promoted to corporal. Bassett & Washburn will grow one house of Columbia roses next season, the stock of -which arrived this week in splendid condition from the E. G. Hill Co. Richmond, Ind. SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX $3.00 per Case. PERPETUATED SHEET MOSS I'erbag (100 square leel) *3 50 NATURAL LOG MOSS Per biig .100 square feet) »l.75 E. A. BEAVEN, ^^^^ma Me7ition the Amej'ican Florist whemoriting A. L. Vaughan & Co. are offering gladioli in quantity, which are in ex- ceedingly brisk demand, owing to the general shortage of stock in this mar- ket. W. J. Keimel. of Wendland & Kelmel. and John Michelsen, of the E. C. Am- ling Co., are visiting the growers in and around Richmond, Ind., this week. H. C. Blewitt and son. Harry, of Des Plaines, and William Timme returned last week from a delightful and suc- cessful fishing trip at Crystal I^ake. Raymond Ziska, of Joseph Ziska & Sons, has been accepted for military service and expects to be called to the colors in the near future. J. A. Budlong reports a strong de- mand for chrysanthemums, especially Golden Glow, which is seen in quantity at this establishment. A. T. Pyfer & Co. are handling ,a good supply of roses and other seasonable stock which are in brisk demand and clean up early. O. A. & L. A. Tonner report business as good with a splendid demand for out-door stock especi.ally gladioli and asters. i9i8. The American Florist. 445 g|5|g)|g)g)|g|5i|5||g|5H5ii5i[ai«itsiig [Biaiaiawia t4iia El H g ?[.If .X3?KI0I)?in ^Xo ^=^-«^^^ TSJOX INC. ^^'ir^ phones: CENTRAL 257I-AUT0MATIC48-734-CEMTRAL257Z 161 North Wabash Ave, Chicago CURRENT PRICE LIST— f^,';if„'*t*S,^i',?^.'^ AMERICAN BEAUTIES. Per doz. Extra long stems $5.00 Stems 48 Inches 4.00 Stems 30 to 86 inches 3.00 Stems 24 Inches 2.60 Stems 18 to 20 Inches 2.00 Stems 12 Inches $1.00 to 1.60 Short stems 100, 4.00 to 6.00 URS. CHAS. BUSSELL Per 100 Special $25.00 Select $15.00 to 20.00 Medium 8.00 to 12.00 Short 4.00 to 6.0O ROSES. Richmond, special $10.00 " select 8.00 " medium $5.00 to 6.00 " short 3.0O to 4.00 MHad7, special $10.00 " select 8.00 " medium $5.00 to 6.00 " short 3.00 to 4.00 Killarney Brilliant, special $10.00 " " select 8.00 " " medium ..$5.00 to 6.00 short ... 3.00 to 4.00 Ophelia ROSES— Continued Per 100 special $10.00 select 8.00 medium $5.00 to 8.00 short 3.00 to 4.00 White Killarney, special $10.00 select 8.00 •■ medium $5.00 to 6.00 short 3.00 to 4.00 Killarney, special $10.00 select 8.00 medium $5.00 to 6.00 short 3.00 to 4.00 Mrs. Ward, special $10.00 " select 8.00 " " medium $5.00 to 6.00 " " sliort 3.00 to 4.0O Sunburst, special $10.00 select 8.00 medium $5.00 to 6.00 short 3.00 to 4.00 Ceclle Brunner $2.00 to 3.00 Elgar 2.00 to 3.00 Baby Doll 2.00 to 3.00 ROSES. OUR SELECTION 4.00 Extra sirecial roses billed accordingly. CARNATIONS. Per lOO S .$2.00 to $4.00 S la GLADIOLI Per 100 g] S3.01) to $4.0(1 g MISCELLANEOUS. Per lOO Asters 2.0O to 4.00 Gypsophila. per bunch 75 to 1.00 Valley $6.00 DECORATIVE. Plumosus strings $0.50 to $0.75 ^ Plumosus per bunch .35 to .50 [S] Sprengeii " " .35 to "^ — .Idiantum, fancy long... per 100 Smilax per doz. Ferns per 1,000 Galax " " Mexican Ivy *' " 5.00 Leucothoe sprays 75c Boxwood, per lb 25c: cases ■52 a s 1.00 2.60 2.50 1.26 7.50 g ra5ii5iiaiHi[5i i5iiHi[Hira[5i[a[gig[Ki[«i[a[HiiK'jHi[a[«itgraia[5i[a[5i[5iiHiHiiH IVo (Slnortage Her© — Hea-s^y Siii>r»ly A.=l Qtaallty COLUIVim A - - RUSSELL and Other Good Roses. NEW CROP OF CARNATIONS STEMS LITTLE SHORT, BUT FLO WEBS GOOD. Yellow Golden Glow Chrysanthemums If you want good stock and good treatment send your orders to us for everything and anvthing in Cut Flowers and Greens. We grow the Double White Killarney, positively the best to be found in this market. YOU CAN INCREASE YOUR PROFITS AND BUSINESS BY SENDING ALL YOUR ORDERS DIRECT TO CHICAGO'S MOST UP-TO-DATE AND BEST LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE Quality Speaks Louder Than Prices. J. A. BUDLONG ROSES, VALLET and CARNATIONS A Specialty Prices As Low As Others. 184 North Wabash Ave., Corner Lake St., CHICAGO. c=ror GUT FLOWERS i^^SHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION. We are in daily touch with market conditions, and when a decline takes place you can rely upon orders sent us receiTing such benefits. 446 The American Florist Sept. 21, "Flow ers are always fi t presents, because they are a proud assertion, that, a ray of beauty outval- ues all the utilities of the world." — Emerson. You can get the greatest value in flowers when ordei'- ing of us. We have all the varieties, new and stan- dard. KYLE & FOERSTER VVIIOLES.\ l.V. FLORISTS Long Distance Phone. Rnnjolph 6rW. 160 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO The Central Trust Company of lUi- aiois, receiver for William Langhout, ■bankrupt, announces that $3,200 was Tealized from the sale of the stock ad- vertised in The AjrEEiCAPf Florist last week by .Samuel L. T^Hnternitz & Co., auctioneers. The highest individual bid was $1,500 for the entire list offered, which was $1,C)00 less than asked, so $700 more was realized at the sale than expected. W. N. Rudd has returned from the cemetery superintendents' convention at Rochester, N. Y., and reports a very interesting meeting. Vaughan's Seed Store is still busy shipping freesia, calla, narcissus and lily bulbs. Chicaifo Liberty Loan Committees. The Chicago and Cook county florists' and allied trades liave organized for the Fourth Liberty I.ioan. The selling forces in the coming drive will be concen- trated into two main organizations, the business men's squadron, which will cover all lines of industries, and the ward or district organization, which will sell the bonds from house to house in the residential sections. This is an excellent plan, as it will enable all flor- ists and allied trade interests, employ- ers, as well as employes, to subscribe for the new bonds through our own trade organization. Our industry has been assigned to the "Rainbow" or Trades Division, and Avill be known as Division ]!)-B, the florist trade being the second most im- portant industry in this division. The City of Chicago and suburbs, including entire Cook county, will be divided into districts. The Fourth Liberty Loan campaign will be carried on under the direction of an executive committee consisting of the chairman and vice-chairman of our trade, and the captain of each dis- trict. A representative will also be ap- pointed for each wholesale establish- ment and allied trades concern. Headquarters of the trade will be es- tablished at the wholesale house of the E. C. Amiing Company, 175 North Wa- bash avenue, Chicago. The followin.g organization will con- duct the work in this campaign : F. Lautenschlager, chairman; George Wienhoeber, vice-chairman; Miss Ped- erson, secretary. Chicago Loop District — August I>ange, captain; Miss Jean Raske, John Mangel and Ceorge Wienhoeber. i \^ INC. "^T WHOLESALE commission FLORISTS 56 East Randolph Street CHICAGO Cut Flowers and Greens Chicago North Side District. — Wm. Wienhoeber, captain; Mrs. Clody, Al- fred Fischer, Fred Meyer. Mrs. \K . T. Hilliar ,and Alfred Marine. Chicago South Side District. — Arthur Weatherwax, captain; Wm. La Grotta, Chas. Samuelson. W. J. Smyth, and George Walther. Chicago West .Side District. — George Asfnus, captain; C. Frauenfelder, C. B. Le Mer. Miss Anna G. Sawyer, Chas. .Stewart, Chas. Fisk and Jos. Sikuta. Chicago Greek Florists. — John Man- gel, captain; Andrew Chronis. Chicago North-West .Side District. — Paul Klingsporn, captain; W. B. Wal- lace, Miss O. A. Tonner, J. E. Pollworth, and Samuel Pearce. Chicago-Rogers Park District (gi'ow- ers only). — Nic Wietor, captain.- Chicago South- West Side District, in- cluding Morgan Park, Blue Island. Roseland and Washington Heights. — C. W. Johnson, captain; L. Lau and H. B. Kirkpatrick Evanston District, including Niles Center, Grcss Point, Wilmette, Kenil- worth. Winnetka and Glencoe. — Geo. C. Weiland, captain; Fred Stielow, Al- bert Lies. Joseph Schoos, M. Angles- burg and Frank Felke. Park Ridge and Niles (111.) District. — Edward Meuret, captain. Desplaines and Moiuit Prospei t Dis- trict. — Harry Rlewitt. captain; John Prickett. Oak Park, River Forest and Forest Park District. — A. H. Schneider, cap- tain. Maywood District (including Melrose Park and Hillside). — Paul Weiss, cap- tain; Henry Wehrmann and Ernst Am- lincr. Morton Grove District. — August Poehlmann, captain; Erick Paselk. ^Ik^ STICKERS No. 2 1.25 per 1000 Use them on nil your packages. No 1 Stickers ri difl meter $1.50 per 1000 Ibe John Hmry Co, LANSING. MICH. Chicago Wholesale Florists' and Al- lied Trades. — Michael Barker, Alfr£d Dietsch, Chas. W. Erne, Joe Foerster. Jas. B. Folev. Miss Martha Gunter- berg, N. S. Griffith, Fred Hoerber, Frank Johnson. Ol.af Johnson, H. B. Kennicott, Paul Kroeschell, John Kruchten. R. E. Kurowski, Miss Mar- guerite McNulty, John Michelsen, W. J. Miller, A. Miller, Miss Barbara Ott. A. T. Pyfer. I^hilip Schupp, Geo. F. Sykes, Miss O. A. Tonner, Lloyd Vaughiin, C. L. Washburn, Allie Zech. Everyone is urged to buy all the bonds they can during the first week of the campaign. Your committee assures you that nothing will be left undone to secure the full quota a.ssigned to our trade. A specially desig-ned honor flag will be awarded to each trades committee that secures its quota, and a star will be awarded for each additional 25 per cent of the quota secured. Help your trade; give it every sup- port to make the proper showing'. Buy bonds to yoxir utmost! F. L.vtrTEXscHi AOBR, Chairman. igi8. The American Florist. 447 t^^ « tt<.<.<.^ » - » - » -^ » - ' - » - » - - - ' - ' -^ ' - ' - ^»-»-»-^^^<-^^^'-'-^^^'-'-'-^'-^^^^'-'-^'-^''-'-*-'-'-^^^'^^^^^^^^^^^^^^'-^^^^Y For Your Supply of CUT FLOWERS Remember when ordering that our line is so complete that it includes every item offered in the Great Chicago Marlcet. ^*-''-»-^^"- "-'-'-'-'-'-■-■-■-*"■-■-■-■-'-'- •-'-'''-' St. Louis. DEMAND SHOWS SLIGHT GAIN. Business has not brightened up very much, but it shows some improvement. The weather is typically autumn, and with a continuance, should show a good improvement in business. Flowers ai"- riving- on the market have been equal to the demand, but in no case any over- supply. Asters are about at the end of their season, and the cut coming in now is of inferior quality. Gladioli still arrive in g-ood supply and quality. They remain a staple and are a great help-out to the retailer. In roses, Rus- sell, Ophelia and Columbia are the lead- ers and some very nice stock is coming into this market. In other varieties the supply is equal to the demand, although the quality is not of the best. Lily of the valley is seen only occasionally. Lilies are plentiful with a light call. Dahlias are very slow in coming in this year, undoubtedly due to the ex- ceedingly hot summer. With the ex- ception of smilax, the market is well supplied with greens. NOTES. The florists' club held its September meeting last week at H. J. Weber & Sons, Nursery, Mo. The following offi- cers were installed : A. H. Hummert, president; J. J. Beneke, vice-president; J. J. Windier, secretary; Wm. C. Smith, treasurer, and trustee for term of three years, Alex. Lurie. The outgoing presi- dent, L. Jules Bourdet, made a rousing speech of thanks and hopefulness to the members for their splendid support and enthusiasm during the four years he h.eld office. The newly elected trustee, Alex. Lurie. in the name of the club, presented Mr. Bourdet with a beautiful watch as a remembrance of their good Avill, to which Mr. Bourdet responded feelingly. Mr. Hummert as the first official act as president, presented to the club a service flag, with 49 stars repre- senting the contribution to Uncle Sam's forces of the florist trade in St. Louis. The trustees reported that they had audited the books of the treasurer and secretary of the club, and also an- nounced that the next meeting of the club would be held at W. A. Rowe's Denny road plant. It w-as also voted to buy some Liberty Bonds of the next issue. The various ^:onvention ccmm it- tees made reports, which all proved very interesting. The matter of public- ity received quite a lot of consideration and was discussed informally by a num- ber of the members. At the close of the meeting Mr. Weber invited the club to a "Hoover" lunch, consisting of "slack" for slackers, chestnuts for the old .iokors, grass sandwiches for the fastid- ious, and water for the camels. Mr. Weber's keen sense of humor was en- .ioyed by all, and they voted him to be the same h.ale fellow well met. After this diversion, Mr. Weber served a real lunch with refreshments, which every- one enjoyed so much more, and will be remembered by all for a long time. Joseph Hauser says he lost most of his violet plants this summer on ac- count of the dry weather. He is now beginning to cut his single red dahlia, which finds a ready market. The county carnation growers say they have planted more white carna- tions in proportion this year on account of the continued shortage in white last season. J. J. W. Cincinnati. GOOD BUSINESS AT FAIR PIUCES. Business is good. Receipts are fairly heavy and are cleaning up fairly well. Prices are good. The supply of roses is larger than it has been for some time. They are mostly of a good qual- ity and are finding an excellent market. Asters are very plentiful and prac- tically all that have been coming into the market during the past fortnight are of a good quality. Carnations are fairly plentiful and are selling well. Some choice gladioli may be had. Tliey are proving good property. The dahlia cuts are becoming large. Cosmos is plentiful. A limited number of chrys- anthemums are offered. NOTES. C. E. Critchell is putting on lady clerical help in the sales end of his business to take the places made vacant by some of his old employes who have entered the service. He has been get- ting in some excellent Russell and Co- lumbia roses. Wm. Mayhall. of E. G. Gillett's, as a member of the Home Guards, was doing patrol duty during the recent strike of police in this city. E. G. Gillett has been having some exceptionally choice northern asters. They have sold well. Frank Ball is now in the Y. M. C. A. Red Triangle service. H. WolicE.STER. Mass. — Frank S. Fisher, founder of the Arm of Frank Fisher & Sons, died at his home here, September .5, aged 62 years. Hartford. Conn. — Paul Mathewson has purchased the Bon Ton Flower Shop, formerly conducted by Page Pot- ter, who has been called for army serv- ice. Washington, D. C. — John H. Small, Jr.. of J. H. Small & Sons, has been com- missioned lieutenant in the field artil- lery and ordered to Camp Jackson. Co- lumbia, S. C. North Lexington, Mass. — Two houses, each 40x75 feet, are being com- pleted here for experimental work in connection with the Massachusetts Agricultural College. Norfolk, Conn. — The Norfolk Agri- cultural Fair brought out an excellent display of flowers. The judging was in the capable hands of George C. Mc- Clunie, who has officiated in a like ca- pacity for the past six years. Z M E. A H N 30 E. Randolph St. CHICAGO Long Distance Phones * g^lSSl llll Our Offerings Include; ROSES. COLUMBIA RUSSELL White Klllamey Pink Killamey Milady Snnbnrst Shawyer 'Ward Ophelia Killamey BrUUant MINIATURE ROSES. CecUe Bmnner LILIES A heavy all-the-rear-roand supply of choice atocfc. MISCELLANEOUS. GLADIOLI Rnbnun CARNATIONS Valley Cattleyas CHRYSANTHEMUMS Oalendnlas ASTERS GREENS. Plumosus Sprengerl Galax, bronze Galax, green Ferns Adiantium Smilax h^9^W.K ■- <■ ^^.'.g. »-■-»- s.gesTi 448 The American Florist. Sept. 21, FRNE & C OMPANY -WHOLESALE FLORISTS- 30 E. Randolph Street, L D. Phone, Randolph 6578. CHICAGO, ILL. Toronto, Ont. l;E>'ERAI, IMPUOVE.ME.NT IN CONDITIONS. '■ AVith the improvement in stock, anil a more generous supply, business has shown decided improvement. Cooler weather has helped the rose crop, and already good stock is being' cut. Ameri- can Beauties still hold first place, and the newer Columbia and Winnett are coming- in good. The varieties grown seem to be more numerous this year, ahid with Ophelia, Sunburst, Shawyer, Moosier Beauty. Double Killarney and Russell grown in quantities, there are ■ai number of others that make a good ■gjeneral collection. Carnations, which liave been off the market for some time, are again fairly good, and with chry- santhemums getting better, good busi- ness is expected to continue. Longiflor- um and speciosum are fairly plenti- ful, and with good gladioli and asters, stores look like real florists' shops again. NOTES. Criticism has been heard and pub- lished regarding the apparent lack of interest shown by the retailers in not competing in the different classes at the Canadian exhibition. Outsiders who are not conversant with florists' crops for the last week of August, are forgiven, but tor those in the trade to profess their ignorance, they Avould likely profit more by letting us have stock that would be suitable for exhibi- fion work. Gladioli, asters and sun- rtowers are fine in their places, but P fail to see their proper places on a first class decorated table for exhibi- tion, and rather than show stock which is Inferior in quality, and not an ad- vertisenieiVt to the exhibitor, you have tiie answer,. . The plant displays and group effects were a credit to the men who put them up. Outdoor flowers ■were in most cases very good, but when it came to the greenhouse roses and carnations, the less we advertised these the better I should think it wovild be for the trade. ; ' ' The retail florists' club held its rrionthly meeting September 9, and had .a good attendance. Plans were made for the coming year, and something of . interes^t and pertainiijg to our business will be featured each night. Chrysan- themum day, which proved so success- ful last year,' will again be carried on and co-operative publicity for holidays 'ajud special days, which benefit the flor- ists, will be gone into. \ Difficulty is being' had to get licences for the importation of baskets, and some shipments are being held up by the customs. It would be advisable to secure yo,Hr lipense before the goods are shipped t'6 save expenses. The retail florists' club is taking it up on behalf of its members an4 ^nay possibly import en bloc. '• F. C. W. P.rown. of Cleveland, O., was a visitor who is much enthused over the F. T. D. meeting' in that city In October. From the promises received, it looks like a good tur;iout from Can- a,da. , It now looks as if there will be anv ajnount of Lilium longiliorum, as they a/re being offered by a number of firms, aJnd the bulbs expected in October. ' • H. G. D. Made in U. S. A. Sold at Wholesale Only Ask For LICHTENBERGER'S GOLD MD PURPLE LETTERS Gold and Purple Script Words FOR SALE BY TOUR FLORIST SUPPLY DEALER Give Them a Trial J. LICBTENBERfiER, Mannfacturer, Avl^u'e°A Jew York City BOSTON FLORAL SUPPLY CO., Inc. 347-357 Cambridge Street, - BOSTON, MASS. MANUFACTURERS OF FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Headquarters for Cycas, Baskets, Wire Designs, Wax Flowers, etc. ■' I>)S A NOBLES, Cat.if.— H. TP. Brian i{i\\ hereafter conduct his establishment under the name of The Flower Gardens. Fort Wayne, Ind. SUPPLY VERY LIMITED. The supply of flowers was entirely inadeiiuate to the demand last week, owing to an unusually strong call for flowers for local and out-of-town fu- nerals, social happenings, and donations made by the local florists to the large Red Cross auction held September 11- 14, and which netted .$40,000 for this great cause, the flower booth being one of the most prominent sectors of the auction. The weather has had a de- cidedly detrimental effect upon produc- tion, as rain fell on every day but Mon- day and Friday, and even these days were ihirk and cloudy. The new crops of roses are iniiiroving daily, Shawyer and Mar,\ land being the best pink varie- ties, and ( )phelia showing excellent col- or. Orchids are offei'ed on this market in the Cattleya labiata, oncidiums, and vandas, which sell very well. KOTES. Mrs. Alice Flick-Shive, of the Flick Floral Co., who has been ill at her home, "Waldron," for the past two weeks, is again able to be at the store. This firm had an elaborate basket of red gladioli, and red, white and blue rililn'n, .-is part of their patriotic wimlnu diMuration during the week of the iiiil <*ioss auc- tion. This firm donated 1,UU0 ruses to the Red Cross and also sent out several out-of-town casket blankets last week. F. J. Knecht & Co. have a good crop of Ophelia and Shawyer at present, but not nearly enough to fill the de- mand. This firm has practically all of its coal in. II car-loads having- been de- livered, and they feel no anxiety on this score. The labor problem is getting to be a big one with the growers here, however, as they do not seem to think they can utilize women workers as well as the retailer. Baskets of cut flowers, aster and be- gonia plants, and ferns were among the generous donations of Ed Wenning- hoff to the Red Cross auction. This flower shop is displaying some excellent roses, and reports a heavy business in large funeral pieces. Ijieutenant W. J. Vesey, Jr.. is homo from a camp .at Long Island. N. Y., for IN CHICAGO KENNICOTT BROS. CO. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS H' B. Kennicott. President. J. E. FoLLWORTH, Sec'y and Gen'l Mgr. a short visit with liis family, before em- barking for ovei'seas service. He was accompanied home by Mrs. Vtsey. who has been visiting him at camp for the past month. The New Haven Floral Co. sold thou- sands of roses at cost to the retailers of this city, which were given to the Red Cross. Ijesides giving hundreds of blooms to this great cau.se. Miss Ruth I.,anternier gave a numVier of classical solo dances at the Red Cross auction last week. The Lanternier Co. donated many hundreds of flowers every day of the auction. Pri\ate Ccorge Pandall, formerly with the Fort Wayne Flower Shop, has arrived overseas with the Lincoln '11- vision, W. J. & M. S. Vesey are having a heavy demand for roses and orchids. H. K. Minneapolis. Minn. — Sixteen florists are said to have gone out of business here this year. Wilkes-Eakre, Pa. — Ira G. Marvin has closed .all his glass, A. Evans is con- fining himself solely to retail trade, and G. Bauman expects to operate but half of his range. GAlJCSBURCi, III. — Walter E. Pills- bury, who has been connected with his father, I. L. Pillsbury. well-known flo- rist of this city, who at his own reciuest has been moved from Class 4 to Class 1, releasing him from exemption, has gone to I^ytle, Ga.. for training. igiS. The American Florist. 449 John Kruchten Co. 30 East Randolph Street, WHOLESALE FLORISTS L. D. Phone Central 8016-8O17. CHICAGO, ILL. HOERBER BROS. ^,^°'-t, Cut Flowers Telephone: Randolph 27D3 QMenhouses: Des Plaines, 111. A'V.l^orlAi Store: 162 N.Wabash Ave. l/IllCaga Mention the American Florist rohenicriting & Wholesale Florists 179-181-183 North Wabash Avenue. CHICAGO Mention the Avierican Florist whenwriting A. L Randall Co., Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. Mention the American Florist lohenioriting WciuiND-RiscHCa FLOWER GROWERS TELtPHONE iCt UUIADACU iUC CHICAGO CENT1UI879 194 rLff ADASlI AV L I L L I N O I s Mention the Amei'ican Florist whenwriting George Reinberg^ WHOLESALE FLORIST Extra fancy Ophelia. Sunburst. Richmond. Kil* larney, White Killamey and Killarney Brilliant roses. All orders given prompt attention. Try us. 162 N. Wabash Av.. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist whenwriting SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX $3.00 per Case. Caldwell The Woodsman Co. . EVERGREEN, ALA. SPHAGNUM For Florists. For Nurserymen. MOSS For SPOT SHIPMENTS or contract. Write us. CHICAGO. 31-33 W. Randolph Street NEW YORK, 43 Barclay Street VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE E.C.AMUNGCO. The Largest, Best Equipped, Most Centrally Located WHOLESALF. CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO 169-75 N. Wabash Ave., CHIGA60 L. D. Phones CENTRAL 1977 and 1978. Mention the American Florist whenwriting VloMe Hover MM*Ket^ CUBKEWT PRICE LIST. Per doz. Beauty, specials S5.00@?6.00 48-in 4.00 36-ln 3.00 30-in 2.50 24-in 2.00 18-in 1.50 Mrs. Cbas. Russell 1.00@ 4.00 *' Hoosier Beauty 4, Killarney Brilliant 4. " Columbia 4, Killarney 4 " White Killarney 4. " Richmond 4, " My Maryland 4. Mrs. Geo. Shawyer .... 4. Milady 4 •' Sunburst 4. " Mrs. Aaron Ward 4. Hadley 4, Ophelia 4, Double White Killarney. 4, " Mrs. Moorefleld Storey. . 4, " Champ Wciland 4, Stanley i Tipperary 4 " Francis Scott Key 4, Cecile Erunner 2, George Elgar 2, Baby Doll 2, Nesbit 2 " Onr Selection Carnations - Cattlevas per doz. I.illum Harrisii Valley 5 Ferns per 1000 2 Gladioli 3 Asters 2. Chrysanthemums per doz. 2, .00 ,00@10.0() ,00@10.00 00(5)10.00 ,00@10.00 ,oa@io.oo .00@10.00 .00@10.00 ,00@10.00 .on@io.oo .00@10.00 .00010.00 .00@10.00 .00010.00 ,oo@lo.on .00® 3.00 .00® 3.00 .00® 3.00 .00® 3.00 3.00 .00® 4.00 12.00 .50® 15 .00 .00® 6.00 .50® 3.00 .00® 8.00 00® 4.00 .00® 4.00 THE BOOK OF GLADIOLUS THE first authorita- tive boolc on this bnlb ever printed in America, or possibly the world, issned April 1,1911. Thisl20page book, written by Mat- thew Crawford and Dr. Van Fleet, con- .taius many chapters 1 covering all sides of I growing, propagating. 1 storing, etc., and also some pagesofvaluable cnltnral notes gath- ered from reliable sources, A necessity for both amateur and grower. The book is bound in cloth and fully illustrated. PRICE, POSTPAID, $1.26 AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 So. Dearborn St. CHICAGO. A. T. Pyf er & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 164 N. Wabash Avenue CHICAGO, ILL. Long Distance Telephone, Central 3373. Mention the American Florist when writing. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO Telephone Central 3284 Mention the American Florist whenwriting 450 The American Florist. Sept. 21, Dahlias have their Cut Flower Season The same as many other flowers we handle. The season is short and you should commence handling them at once, Our growers have added many new varieties and we can furnish you all the best standard commercial kinds. $3.00 to $5.00 per 100. Some Novelties, $6.00 to $8.C0 per 100. THE LEO NIESSEN CO., 1201 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia. TRADE ^-OKMAL FOR SE-VSOX. Some have claimed that my last \\-eek's report was too optimistic, that Ijusiness was anything- but satisfac- tory, while others state that it was quite up to the average first week of September, which, considering' war con- ditions, makes my description of "nor- mal" quite within bounds. The past week has been quiet, some report very quiet, while others state that all good stock sells well up at fair iirices for the season. The retail stores claim to l)e meeting' with a sea.sonablo demand, there having been quite a number of .small weddings during the past three weeks, above, in fact, the average at this time. There is an abundance of flowers in almost all lines. Roses are being- benefited by the cool nights; the best of the teas are now so improved that they bring eight, and a few 10, cents. The growers who planted strong of Columbia are right in it, as this variety is developing into a magnifi- cent flower, which bids fair to be a leader the coming season. Carnations are now seen in all the stocks. Astei-s are on the wane, although some choice flowers are still seen, with quite a lot that just manages to pull through. Gladioli are still a mainstay and much us©d in all kinds of -n-o'rk. There are a few too many Easter lilies, although they sell as well as anything else. Fall cosmos is no'\v in splendid shape, and should have a good sale. Dahlias have never been finer. All growers report plants in good condition, being much benefited by recent heavy rains. There is no great demand as yet, but they will be a strong factor for the next three weeks. SPECIAL CLUB MEETING. The large attendance at the special meeting of the florists' club, Septem- ber 10, deserves more than the tele- graphic report in last week's notes. It was a distinct tribute to Charles H. (irakelow, who met the large, and which he called combative, audience of over 100, and presented his propo- sition that the retail shops close three nights of the week at G p. m. and the wholesalers at 12 m. The result, if fa- vorable, was to be submitted to the na- tional fuel administration, with the request that they make these closing hours ofticial,so that they would be com- plied with by all in the trade. This he claimed would have a good effect with (lie government and they perhaps would not draw so heavily on employes in the various branches of our business when the selections from those in the new draft were made. Mr. Grakelow went into detail in describing the re- tail stores as managed in this city, particularly the late hours, the diffi- cultv in getting labor, etc. There should be early closing hours which would elevate the business and place it on a higher plane. Every move- ment of the craft that had a govern- ment bearing, such as purchasers of bonds. Red Cross contributions, thrift stam)>s, etc.. should be so recorded that the florist's trade would be cred- ited, which he felt sure would give us a better standing with the govern- ment. He w^as very forceful and ear- nest in his remarks and reulied in- stantly to all ob.iections to his plan. Victor Ridenour and one or two other Good Summer Roses, Asters, Gladioli, Easier Lilies, All seasonable Flowers. This U tha exduslv* ihop, only on* block from Express Dapots. 1619-1621 Ranstead Street, PHIL ApELPHIA, PA. | g:S^^!S!S!$5$^$i$$S^S^S^$S!C!$!SiS-S^S^&SJ!6iS^^!S$iJ^5^i^S^^ ' YlioMe Hover MM^KeU Cincinnati, Sept. 18. Per 100 Roses, Killamey 2.009 6-00 Mrs. Chas. RnsseU 4.00(312.00 Ophelia S.OOQ 8.00 " Richmond 2.0u@ 8.00 Stmbnrst 2.009 8.00 Lllium Giganteum S.OOCdllO.OO Gladioli 2.IX)@ 6.00 Carnations 1.00® 2.00 Rubrnms 5.00® 6.00 Asters 2.00(8) 4.00 Dahlias 2.00(g) 4.00 BOSTON, Sept. 18. Per 100 Itoses, Beanty 12.00(325.00 Klllarney Queen 4.00® 6.00 White and Pink Klllarney 8.00(312.00 Double 'White Killarney. 4.00® 8.00 Klllarney Brilliant 2.00(3 8.00 Hadley 4.00@12.00 Mock 2.00Q e.OO Mrs. Chas. Russell 4.00(gl2.00 Taft 2.00® 6.00 Milady 2.00® 6.00 Ward and HilllQKdon 2.00® 6.00 My Maryland 2.00®12.00 Carnations 1.00® 2.00 Easter Ulles 8.00@12.00 Valley e.0()@10.00 Gladioli 1.00® 4.0« Buffalo, Sept. 18. Per 100 Hoses, Beauty Special $25.00{fS$3O.0O Fancy 15.00® 20.00 Extra 10.00® 15.00 1st 5.00® 10.00 Killarney 3.00® 6.00 My Maryland .■).00@ 8.00@ 6.00 " Wards 2.00@ 3.00 Ophelia 3.1)0® 8.00 Carnations l.OOffl 3.00 Cattleyas each $0.75@$l.O0 " .00® 8.00 00(3 6.00 .flO@12.0O .OOSi 6.00 no@ 3.00 3.00 2.0O ooigi 2.00 50@ .75 35@ .50 l.no loO .20 VaUey Llllum Rubrnm 6. Easter Lilies 10, Snapdragons 4, Asters 1 Gladioli 1. Dahlias i.i Calendulas 1 Sweet Peas Asparagus string or bunch, .^diantum St. Louis, Sept. 18, Per 100. Hoses, Hadley $2.00(S)$4.00 " Klllarney 2.0o'e some show. Father and Presi- dent Vincent of the American Dahlia Society visited the New York Florists' Club meeting on the night of Septem- ber 9 and exhibited a few of his speci- mens which were but forerunners of what we will see at the show. George L. Stillman of Westerly, K. I., will be tliere with his "dahlias of destinction," also many other growers. The Horti- cultural Society of New York is with us during summer's heat and winter';; cold, with its monthly shows. This •3:5o Farrasi't- Mention the American Florist when writing. Geo. C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 West 28th St., NEW VORK Tel. 608 and COO Farraemt. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mention the American Florist when writing. Telephone Farragmt 07S1. fioldstein & Fntterman Wholesale Florists The Right People to Deal With 107 W. 28TH ST., NEW YORK Mention the Americaii Florist xohen writing 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. VlioMe Hover M&rKel>s New Y.obk, Sept. IS. Per 100 Ki.ses, lieaiit.v, siK-t-ial .«ir..oo.ff 3.".00 e.\tra and laucylO.00@12.00 No. 1 and No. 2. 3.00® 5.00 " Columbia 1.00012.00 Fr.incis Scott Key 2.0O(aj25.0lr^. rlias. Russell 2.0O@l.'>.00 i';itlh'v:i Orchids, special 50.0O@10O.00 I:lll.nlill^ 2.00® 3.00 I.iliis, l.ongiflorum and Formosnm 4.00(51 8.00 Lily of the Valley 10.00(812.00 Adlantum Croweauum and Hybrldam S0@ .76 Asparagus Plumosus. . .doz. hchs. 1.5<-Kte 3.00 Smilax doz. strings l.OOO 2.60 Gladioli 50® 2.00 Bouvardia. white 4.(10(0) 5.0"« WHOLESALERS 11 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing WM. KESSLER, WHOLESALE FLORIST 113 W. 28TH STREET. Bet. Sixth and Seventh Aves. N£W YORK Mention the American Florist when writing N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg., 6th Av. and W. 26th, New York. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning. Desirable wall space to rent for advertlalng. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary Mention the AmericanFlorist when writing. The Kervan Co. Fresh Cut Decorative Evergreens Hi^est Standard of Quality. Largest stock in America. Send for illus- trated catalog of bta$ and ITorists' Supffei. 1 19 West 28th St., NEW YORK AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago Mention the American Florist whemoriting GEO. B. HART UTIOLESALE FLORISTS 24-30 STONE STREET, ROCHESTER, NEW YORK. Mention the American Florist when writing. M.C. FORD 121 WEST 28TH STREET NEW YORK Tel. 3S70-3S71 Farragut TUe Lariest SMipti aid KeteiTct ol Cii Fliwers A complete assoitment of the l>ost in the market can always ho relied upon. Mention the AmericanFlorist when writing, D. FEXY Wholesale Commission Florist 106 West 28th St., New York Consignments Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing 454 The American Florist. Sept. 21, THE FLORISTS' SUPPLY HOUSE of AMERICA RIGHT NOW Is the time to lay in your supply of staples for the season. Chiffons, Letters, Inscrlptluns, Crepe Flowers true to nature. Magnolia and Oaic Leaves, all shades, in bulk or cartons. Metallic and Wax Flower Designs. .\q exceptional line of flant and Cut Fiower daskets iu all colors. Send for our Illustrated Price List. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1129-31 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. Branch Factory : 709 First Ave., New York. aside and devoted to returned injured soldiers and sailors for operation by them as game farms. All the com- missioners were iirged also to plant black walnuts this fall and for 10 years, to aid the federal government. Peter Carvel, head salesman for the United Cut Flower Co., Ill West 2Sth street, was married, .Sunday, September 15, to Miss Laura Kuhn, an attractive young lady of this city. The ceremony took place in the Greek church, Lexing- ton avenue and 72nd street, in the pres- ence of a large company of friends and well wishers. The happy couple are spending their honeymoon at Astaury Park N. J Maashali Clarke, of David Clarke's .Sons, says, that though it is too early to expect much of an improvement in business, as compared with last year, they are holding their own. They have stocked up with a lot of nice ferns and other plants, noteworthy be- ing the new fern, I'resident Wilson, which looks good. Calling recently on J. K. Allen at his home in Kearny, N. J., we found good landscape and garden features. He has on his lawn a number of specimens of the climbing plant, Polygontim bald- schuanicum, which are showy and at- tractive. He has also a tine rose gar- den. Trajendly & Schenck are handling a fine quality of the Columbia Tose, grown by Robert Simpson, Clifton. N. .T. They are also receiving good roses I'l-om the Rowaton, Conn., greenhouses. MaUindre Brothers are cheerful over the outlook and report fair business. They are handling an exceptionally tine stock of the chrysanthemum, Colden Glow. A proposal has been made to have the dead trees in the parks cut down and biirned for fuel during the com- ing winter. The idea is good. Some I'oal will be saved, and from parts of Central park, at least, it will remove the appearance of a shell-shot area in France. \. B. Cazan, president of D. J. Pappas, Inc., has made great improve- ments in his stotre, is handling fine stock, and reports fair business. On September 14, we found business active at the store of Herman Waren- dorff, in the Ansonia hotel, a large fu- neral order having come in. Otto Sergei, who has been with the New York Cut Flower Co. for five or more years, has been called to the colors. -^- F. F. Hew York Federation of Societies. The annual meeting of the New York Federation of Horticultural Societies and and Floral Clubs was held in the office of Commissioner Wilson at the state fair, Syracuse. September 31, be- ing called to order at 2 :30 p. m. with President Pierson in the chair. Twenty- one delegates were present from the various affiliated societies. The records of the last meeting were read and ap- I>roved. The treasurer reported funds on hand to the amount of $230.40. A report of progress on the horticultural building was made by the president. In view of the changes recently made in the state fair commissioners, it was deemed advisable that a committee be appointed to .appear before the pres- ****************************************************** * % * 4r M\4 J fi t A % * * * * * * 4* Write for Catalog. * 15 Plant Baskets for $12.00 * 713 Milwaukee Avcoui % RAEDLEIN BASKET CO., iSo,' .u! ■ * . ■ ...■.. -.-■»--.--.--.--..-.-.. PA i 4 A • • * • . ■ * .11 P'."I"I"I'V'I' ent commis.sioners with a request tliat the horticultural building be the next on the programme of construction after the war. The following Avere ap- pointed on this committee : Dr. Erl Bates, Syracuse; Charles Vick, Roch- ester; George B. Hart, Rochester. President Pierson called on Profes- sor Ralph W. Curtis of the landscape art department of Cornell University, for an expression of opinion as to what landscape effects would make the set- ting of the new horticultural building most pleasing. Professor . D. Phone, Graceland 1112 Send us your retail orders. We Have the Best Fadlitlea In the City Mention the American Florist wlienwriting Bangor, Me. Adam Sekenger FLORIST No. 32 NEWBURY STREET We cover all points in Maine. Mention the American Florist ivheniv7-iting LOUISVILLE, KY. THE F. WALKER CO. 310-312 West Chestnut Street CITY'S LARGEST FLOWER STORE. Albany ^ N. Y. FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK Ocfirered b Albaoy and vidniti od lelegraphic order. 106 STATE STREET WASHlNfiTON D. C. ___ Gudes^ Mcmliera of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. ORDERS PHILADELPHIA IN OR J. J. HABERMEHL'S SONS ARnilNn Flowers and Service ^^S^^^fS^S^^- tr\MWJ\J\.\Mj Conservatories, Diamond St. at 22nd. Mention the American Florist when writing. NEW YORK I 785 Fifth Ave. % Membei' of Florists* Telegraph DpUvory, 4" Max Schling Mcntitjii the A tnerican Florist when lorititig BRANCHES: RITZ-CARL10N and VANDERBILT HOTELS KOriMILLER 426! Madison Ave. NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing. ROANOKE, VA. FALLON, Florist. Mention the American Florist when writing. Galesburg and Central 111. L L. PILLSBURY Choice Cut Flo^vers and Designs Patentee and Manufacturer of I'lLLSBUBY'S CARNATION STAPLE Memter of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist whenivriting Young & Nugent Telephone 4265-4266 Farragut. 42 West 28th Street. And give special atteution to steamer and tUe atre oideis. Prompt delivery and best Stocli in the marltet. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. New Orleans, La. CHA5. EBLE Oldest Florist South 121 BAKONNE STREET Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist whenwriting Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 E. MADISON ST. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. .456 The American Florist. Sept. 21, Qeot flc WtenV eter= Telephone Randolph 2120 TLORIST. 25% COM MISSION 41 South Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Send all your Chicago orders to nie. You get a SPECIAL 25'< COMMISSION on all bills paid by the ICith of the following month. Established 1874 DARDS 341 Madison Ave., New York Help do your bit to-day by selling Thrift and War Saving Stamps Stand behind The Food Conservation Laws Display prominently patriotic posters. DO IT NOW St. Paul, Minn. Holm & Olson 20-22-24 W. Fifth St. We mi 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 »re aJive night and da.v. SEATTLE, WASH. HOLLYWOOD GARDENS Seattle's Leading Flower Shop 1536 SECOND AVE. Members of Florista' Telegraph Delivery. Newark, N. J. ^.^^r'^ Begerow's ^m^J??^ 946 BROAD STP.EET Fresh Flowers and Beat Service. Deliveries thrmigbout the etate and to all steamship docks Id Hoboken, N. J., and New York. Pittsburgh, Pa. iW.SmithCo. KEENAN BLDG. I THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY CLEfELANi EUCLID AVENUE Members of Florists' lelegraph Delivery. Philadelphia, Pa. The London Flower Shop 1800 Chestnut Street City Index to Retail Florists Pilling Telegraph Orders. .Mli^uiv. iN. y.— Eyres, 100 State St. Alit;iii\, N. Y. — Danker's. H!iiil;f«lcsta & Baldocchi. Sciittle Wash — llollvwoort Gardens. Stciilii^nvlllf. O.— Iluscroffs Flower Shop. Tcrro llinite. Ind.— J. G. Iloinl & Sons, Tacoina. Wash,— California Florists. Toledo. O. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Toronto— Dunlop's, 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St. Washington. D. C— Geo. H. Cooke. Wasliliictoii, D. C— Toiilse Flower Shop, Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Broadway and Gratiot Avenues.; Artistic Designs. High Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members of Elorists' Telegraph DeliTet;. New York. HENRY HART, Inc. FLORIST 1000 Madison /venue In the Heart of most excluiive residential section. Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS 1415 Farnom St. i5oia?d^f582 Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. 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 Dunlop's Flowers Miimi AnywlBie. Plone, 1952 BeWord HUGO H. JAHN 710 Nostrand Avenne Cor. Prospect Place, BROOKLYN, N. Y. Brooklyn Representatives of National Floral Philadelphia, Pa. Chas. H. Grakelow Broad St., at Camberland Washington, t>. ('.--The nower Store. Washington, D. C,— Gude Bros. Washington, D. C. — Geo. C. Shaffer. Worcester, Mass.— Llttlefleld Florist. W^irrester, Mass. — Randall's Flower Shop. Vonliors. N. Y. — New York Floral Co. i()i8. The American Florist. 4S1 Send your Orders for Chicago' %^The noRisr, All orders carefully filled taJ™^^^oiiSt. under the iupervUioa ol ^pgS-^ GEORGE ASMU8.Hgr. ^^^ Wire, Write or Phone West 822 Member of Florists' Te'seraph Delivery. THOS. F. GALVIN nro. NEW YORK Fifth Avenue DnCTniM 1 ^^^ street OUiJ 1 U il 799 Boylston Street Deliveries to Steamers and All Eastern Points. Brooklyn, N. Y. JOSEPH TREPEL BROOKLYN'S LARGEST FLORIST SEVEN STORES. Mais VXk I guij* lyg Telephone Store- ""^ LBWI5 MfBii No usq Bedford Telegraph orders delivered to all parts of New York City. Brooklyn and Long Island. .^iiiniJiniinijiiiiDiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiDiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiBiiiiniiiiiiiniiiuiiiiiiJiiiui^ § Cincinnaii, O. i I HARDESTY & CO. I I 150 East Fourth Street i E THE BEST THAT GROWS. I p EXPERTS TO ARRANGE THEM. 1 %iiiiiiniiiaiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii]iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuuiiiui# Toledo, O. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A. Helnl) 336 Superior St.. Toledo, O. Both Phones. 627 Special attention to mall and Telegraph Ordert. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue N Rochester Phone 606. Long Dist,, Bell ph. 2189. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Duluth, Minn. J. J. LeBORIOUS 6QveDte«D lar^e Greenhouses. Deliveries everywhere in Minnesota. Wisconsin, North Dakotft, South Dakota and the Upper Penin- sula of Michigan. All orders ffWen prompt attention and filled with strictly fresh stock. Lang Floral & Nursery Co. 1214 Main Street, Dallas, Texas. Write or wire headquarters for flowers for Member of Florists' Telegraph Deliverj- El Paso, Texas Potter Floral Co. Members of Florista' Telegraph Delivery. Albany, N. Y. The Best Service Chicago. BRIGGS FLORAL CO. 228 W. Madison St. 801 Sheridan Road. , Specia! attention paid to telegraph orders Id I Chicago and vicinity. One of our stores is located in the heart of the city and the other in the select north side residential district. NEWARK, N. J. Philips Bros. 938 BROAD STREET Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. New York. Established 1840 David Clarke's Sons 31.39-2141 Broadway, Cor. 75tli St. Orders By Telegraph Promptly Filled Phones 1552-1BB3 Columbus Kansas City, Mo. Established over 20 years. N. E. Cor. lOth and Grand Ave. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Buffalo, N. Y. S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street Anderson service means fresh. sturdy stock and promptdeliveries in Blllfal0,lockport Niagara Falls and Western New York Members of Florists' Telegraph Deliv-ry. Milwaukee, Wis. J. M. Fox &, Son, Inc. 437-39 -41 MUwankee St. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association. J. W. BODGEBS Elks' Building, TlAvton O 4 South Jefferson Street, *^«J tW"j v« Telegraph orders for Dayton will receive our immediate and careful attention. LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist 1519 Famam St., Omaha, Neb. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Hession Madison Ave. and 76th St. NEW YORK Quality Flowers TWO GREENHOUSES ON PREMISES Plant Specialists "•o-liil'^-- Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Cincinnati. JULIUS BAER FLOWERS Mail and Telefrraph orders carefully filled. 138-140 Fourth St.,East Denver, Colo. yhc Park B. E. aiUS, PrcsidenL & lOrCll \^0* E. P. NEIBAN, StCTetuT. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, New York G.E.M.STUMPP 761 FIFTH AVINUE Member of Florists' Tfc'legraph Delivery. Brooklyn, N. Y. JAMES WEIR, Inc. FLORIST 324 Fulton St,, cor. Pierrepont 1 Quality pROMPTNes: ^vAV^^^^^ >^ . T , D. ^^P^^— The — P^y\venue Floral Co. 3442 ST.CHARLES AVENUE HACKENSACK, N. J. House of Flowers r^^^m^ HENRY WEISSMANN. Manager. i&KocMl **'■' '''"'"' ^^^^ ^^"""^ '" ^' ""^"^ 3fflnr«l 1 Tel 1673 Hackensatk MAIN and BRIDGE STS. J!''""^VBranch: 214 Hackensack Ri. RidgeSeld Park. N. 3. New York. DRAKOS CO. FLORISTS 2953 Broadway, opp. CoImnUa CoUege Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. 458 The American Florist. Sept. 21, Springfield, Mass. Wm. Schlatter & Son Artistic Designs and Fresh Cut Flowers 422 MAIN STREET Greenhouses. 437 Bay Street Los Angeles, Calif.* O. C. SAAKE FLORIST We Solicit Telegraph Orders. Regular Trade Discount. 215 W. FOURTH STREET Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants W. solicit telegraph orders. Regiiiar trade disct. 229 WEST THIRD STKEET. Little Rock, Ark. PAUL M. PALEZ FLORIST All or(iei"e carefully filled and delivered to all parts of tbe city, Arkansas and the Southwest. St. Louis, Mo. F H.WEBER IV. p. Cer. Taylor and Ollre Sts. Fiowei-F' deliTereU in Citv and State on short notice. Memler of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist whenxoriting Kansas City, Mo. Snmvel Murray, 1017 Grand Avenue Member of Florists' Tele^aph Delivery, Tacoma, Wash. California Plorists ■!"il" take care of all telegraphic orfleri. Mention the Aynerican Florist whenwritlng Colorado Springs, Colo. Orders Carefully Executed Pikes Peak Floral Co. AVholesale and Retail Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Steubenville, Ohio. Huscroffs Flower Shop E. E. McCAUSLEN, Prop. 173 North Fourth Street All Orders Promptly Executed Mention the American Florist when writing Cleveland, 0. The Smith & Fetters Co., LEADING FLORISTS 735 Euclid Ave. CLEVELAND Mention the American Florist whemoriting Pittsburgh, Pa. MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS 621 Penn Ave. Member of Florists* Telegraph Delivery. Omaha, Neb. Alfred Donaghne 1022 Harney St. Established 1866 Mention the American Florist whenwriting CHARLES L SCHMIDT 313 Market St., Harrisbnrg, Pa. NlRlit and da.y sevvioe In all Central Ponns.vlvania. Mention the A7nerican Florist ivhenwriting S^sKr Mention the American Florist whemoriting For St. Louis WIRE Grimm & Gorly KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ata'D. Menticn the American Florist tohenwriting Wkoistali ind Ritiii Florist C. n. TREY 1133 est., LINCOLN, NEB. WUI QU orders for the West on short notlM Trade discounts. FIrst-clasi itook. Mariinsburg, W. Ya. Washington, D. G. 134 WesI King Street 14lh and Hanrard Sts., N. W The Flower Store J. A. PHILIPPS 3343 W. MA.DISON ST, CHICAGO For Wisconsin Delivery OF "Home Grown Flowers'* Get in touch with J. E. MAHHEWSON, Get in touch with SBEBOTGU WISCONSn Hemtier of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. 1Vlir>hi to oS cent advance Septertiber 14, closing at $21.90, gaining $2.2.5 for the week. Cash timothy was steady, selling at $4.75. September closed at $5.07y2., October .')!.5.00, December $.j.OO, March $5.0.5 and April $4.97'/2. California onion seed .growers are reported to have made delivery of their Yellow Bermuda orders, and 25 per cent, of their orders for seed of Crystal White Wax, owing to partial failure of the seed crop in the Coachella val- ley. The plantin.gs of this seed show excellent germination. A Gkoweh writes from the French bulb district, August 7: "The poor crop of bulbs this summer has been a disaster to the glowers; the di-yness of the winter ha.s not been recompensed by the limited spring rains, the largest size of this seasdn being scarcely greater than the .second grade of former sea- sons." California Rain Damage. L. \V. Wheeler, of the Pieters- Wheeler Seed Co., Gilroy, under date of September 16, says : "Five inches of i-ain fell h«re in two days last week, something never be- fore l^eard of in this state in Septem- ber. The greater part or the seed crops, however, are harvested and out of danger. There was slight damage to onion on sheets. Endive which was all cut and laying on the ground will suffer a .50 per cent. loss. Late planted lettuce will suffer to the extent of about 10 per cent, of the entire Crop seriously injured and about the same proportion of loss will apply to carrot, much of which was cut and on the ground. Considerable injury was done The Late W See ohitunr to sweet peas. pos.sltaly one-fourth of the ci-op being unthreshed. "The greatest damage was to sheet- ing, the total loss in this item being fully $50,000." R. C. McGill & Co.. San Francisco, ad- vise as follows, September 10 : "California has just had a terrific rainstorm extending generally through- out the state and lasting almost 72 hours. The precipitation was nearly seVen inches in the Santa Clara valley and five inches in the Sacramento dis- trict. Onion, carrot, bean and other crops in the course of harvesting are badly damaged, l^art of the onion crop is in waTehoU.ses, but what is on slreets Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED Gilroy, California is water soaked and growing. The en- tire carrot crop is in the field ami it is believed a large portion will be lost." Onion Set Movement In Kentucky. Louisville, Ky.. September i:i. — Onion sets have started moving much better from Jefferson county. Farm- ers are more anxious to turn loose of their holdings since the buyers backed off of the high market. At the present time the demand is principally for im- mediate delivery, and to cover futiu'e contracts, with no effort whatever to- wards speculation. Farmers are re- ceiving $8 a barrel or 5 cents a pound for a barrel of 1(^0 pounds of yellow sets, and $10 a barrel for whites. Re- sale prices are $2.50 a bushel of "32 pounds for immediate delivery of yel- lows and $2.85 for January delivery. On whites prompt delivery is $2.95 a bushel, and .$.3..50 for January. Most of the shipments at the present time are moving into the south. The stock is of fine quality. Peas ana Beans. N. B. Keeney & Son, DeRoy, N. Y., write as follows, September 11 : "The outlook for the pea crop, as al- ready reported, is most discouraging, as yields on nearly all varieties, excepting -Alaska, are falling below field esti- mates, while present indications are that First & Best, Pioneer, Gradus and Alderman will yield little more than the seed planted. "The liean otitlook, while not as fa- vorable as six weeks ago, is fairly satis- factory, and with right harvesting con- ditions, we ought to secure a crop in good condition that will permit delivery of satisfactory quantities on our orders. We are now tabulating our field esti- mates, and while (his work is not com- pleted, we have advanced far enough to warrant the belief that we will be able to deliver from GO to 100 per cent on all varieties!" '. - Texas Groweks s4.v that very little Canary Island onion seed has so far reached that section, and unless it ar- rives within the next two weeks, it will be too late for planting. The first 10 days of September Texas growers have been busy planting, and they have put in only abotit 50 per cent, of last year's acreage. Alfred J. Brown Seed Go, Growers of Peas and Beans Grand Rapids, Mich. Braslan Grower for the Wholesale Trade Only. Onion, Lettdcb, Carbot, Parsnip, Parsley, Cklert, Endive, Salsify, Named and MlXBD Grandetlora and Spencer Sweet Pea and Sonploweb. Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA Company i9i8. The American Florist. 461 NEW CROP FLOWER SEED Cyclamen Seed Distinctive Giant Strain lOU 1000 Duke of Connau?llt, Crimson.. SI. 26 $10.00 Excelsior, \x hue with red base 1.35 10.00 Grandifiora Alba, White 1.25 10 00 Princess of Wales, Pink 1.25 10.00 Salmon Queen, Mihnou Pink. . 1 60 12.00 St. George, D'lii'ate salmon, lolinge luarble.l 1.50 12.00 MixedColors l.OO 9.00 Asparagus Pluniosus Nanus Greenhouse Grown Seed 'OOO Seeds $3.<0 lO.i 00 Seeds . $J5.00 ^>00 " 13.75 25,000 " .... .56.25 Also all other seasonable Seeds. Bull)s. Plants iind (Supplies. Send (or our Wholesale Price List, if you haven't a copy. HENRY F. MIGHELl GO. 518 Market St. PHILADELPHIA, PA BAMBOO CANE STAKES Size Number Price to bale Per bale NATURAL, 6 ft. 2000 $21.00 6- 9 ft. 600 7.00 9-12 ft. 400 8.50 Prices ex warehouse New York . Terms— Net cash 30 days. McHUTCHISON & CO. 96 Chambers street, NEW YORK J.G.ROBINSONSEEDGO. WATERLOO, NEBRASKA Rocky Ford. Colorado Contract growers of Cucumber, Cantaloupe, Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin Seed; Sugar, Flint and Field Seed Corns. JAMES VICK'S SONS Groners ot 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 1. N. "mm & Son Garden Seeds 438 MARKET STREET Philadelphia - - Pa. Before Placing Orders for SWEET PEAS, Spencers, Gpandi- floras, etc., ASTERS and FliOWER SEEDS in general; TOStATO, LIMA and POLE BEANS, write JOHN BODGER & SONS CO., Contract Seed Growers T.nS ANGF.I.KS. CALIFORNIA GARDEN SEED Beet. Sweet Corn. Garden Beans, Onion Sets, :uid S'eed Potatoes in variety. Also other Items of the shct croji of this past season, as well ns a full line of Garden Seeds, will be quoted you upon ap[iIication to S. D. WOODRUFF & SON«, 8! Dey Si., NEW TORK and ORANGE, COmt. — = =— SPECIALTIES IN VARIETY ONION - CARROT - BEET- RADISH - PARSNIP CONTRACT PRICES MAILED ON REQUEST SAN FRANCISCO "^'^ '"'s^^p'.^.c.sco''''"^"^''" CALIFORNIA ^ L L 11 ^ Specially Prepared for Export KELWAY'S IMPROVED FARM ROOT SEEDS IMPROVED VEGETABLE SEEDS IMPROVED FLOWER SEEDS Write for our SPECIAL PRICES Stating, if possible, quantities reouired. IDiistrateJ Caulogje Fr«. KELWAY & SON ""^l^'" LANGPORT, Eng. Cable Address: "KELWAY, LANGPORT." WESTERN SEED & IRRIGATION CO. Wholesale Seed Growers and Dealers Sweet, Flint and Dent Corn; Cucamber, Musk and Watermelon; Pumpkin and Squash. SPECIALTIES: FREMONT, NEBRASKA. Mention the American Florist when writing Contract Seed Growers QnanioH ioo • PePPor, lEggplfint.Tomato, OpeCldllieSS . Vine Seed and Field Corn. Correspondence Solicited. George R. Pedrick & Son, PEIDRICKTOVVN. N. J. TOMATO SEED Grown for the Wholesale Seed Trade HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA, OALIFORNLl Waldo Rohnert GILROY, CAL. WHOLESALE SEED GROWER Specialties: Lettuce. Onion. Sweet Peas. Asters. Cosmos, MlBnonette, Verbena In variety. Correspondence Solicited. RODTZAHN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Sweet Pea and Nastuttitiin Specialists. Wholesale Growers of fall list of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS For SEEDS Flower, Vegetable and Farm Send your inaulries to HURST & SON 152 Hounsditch LONDON, - ENGLAND The Preiiiier British Wholesale and Exporting Seed House 75 ^EARS CNRIVAILKD REPUTATION The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Tur- nip, Radish, Beet, Etc. Henry Fish Seed Co, Bean Growers for the Wholesale Seed Trade CARPINTERIA, CALIF. 462 The American Florist. Sept. 21, Vegetable Growers' Association of America. H. W. Selby, Philiulelphia, Pa., Presidt-nt; C. W. Waid, Grand Riipids, Mich., Vice- President; S. W. Severance, Louisville, Ky., Secretary; Eugene Davis, Grand Rapids, Mich., Treasurer. The importation of fresh tomatoes from the Bahamas, when moved as deck cargo to New York, is authorized in a new ruling of the war trade board. LAREDO, Tex. — The Roy Campliell Co.. with headquarters here, has been granted a charter, with capital stock of $15,000. It is understood the com- pany will devote large acreage to win- ter truck crops. Windsor, Conn. — Considerable dam- age was done to vegetables, silo corn and large fields of tobacco in this vicin- ity by severe frost, September 11. A similar frost killed all early vegetation at this time last year. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegetables. Chicago, September 17. — Cucumbers, 2-dozen box, 80 cents to .$1.00; celery, crate. 35 to 50 cents; head lettuce, 2- dozen 75 cents to $1.50; radishes, per 100 bunches, $1.00 to $1.50; tomatoes, 4 baskets, 75 cents to 90 cents. New York, September 16. — Celery (state) per bunch, 15 to 50 cents; cu- cumbers, 50 cents to $1.25 per basket; mushrooms, $2.00 to $4.50 per basket; tomatoes, per carrier, 50 cents to $1.50; lettuce, per package, 50 cents to $2.00; ladLshes, per 100 bunches, $1.50 to $2.50. SUverDerg's Early Bearing Tomato. Ed. Silverberg, 2110 North Third street. St. Charles, Mo., has succeeded in producing tomato plants which he claims will supply a crop of ripe fruit by July 1, also a winter onion which may be raised in the coldest weather when prices are best. He has grown and marketed the tomato for several years, the first year's sales being 200 plants, while those of the past sea- son increased to over 2,000 and he is considering improvements at his es- tablishment to care for the increased demand. Mr. Silverberg has been com- mended by Mayor Kiel, of St. Louis for his efforts to assist in the food situa- tion and the government has been in- vited to make an examination of both introductions which the grower believes to be especially vital to the needs of the nation at present. Vegetable Prices. In the potato markets, prices con- tinued to advance during the period .September 9-16 according to reports re- ceived by the United States department of agriculture. Minnesota white stock reached $2.60 per 100 pounds in car- lots at Chicago and Wisconsin stock moved at .$2.7.5, an advance of 15 cents during the week. New Jersey Giants strengthened to .$2.7.5-$,3 in eastern markets and Maine Cobblers advanced 15 cents at Boston, closing at ,$2.70 per 100 pounds. In cabbage, a general de- cline occurred at shipping points and in consuming markets. Rochester quoted $15 per ton in bulk f.o.b., a decline of $7.25 from the previous week's quota- tion. Colorado stock lost 25 cents, go- ing at $1.3.5 per IQO pounds at shipping points. Onion vaUtes were irregular; steady in the east but weaker in the midwest. 'Western yellows weakened slightly at Chicago ranging $2.C0-$2.75 per 100 pounds and prices in southern markets were also lower. Sweet po- tatoes ranged lower in New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore at $5-$G per barrel for Virginia Big Stem Jer- seys, but the general range held steady at $6-$7.50. New Jersey stock was quoted at New York at $2-$2.25 per bushel hamper and $2.75-$3.50 in mid- western markets. Toronto War Garden Show. The war gardens show, staged imder the auspices of the Toronto Horticul- tural Society, September 12-14, showed conclusively that the amateur garden- er is no slouch, and that "city folk" can make backyards produce. It was one of the largest exhibitions of its kind ever held in the Dominion, and the quality of the entries compared favor- able with those staged at many of the fairs. The big- drill hall at the Armory was completely filled with displays from all sections of the city. One of the most interesting exhibits was that of Leonard Thorogood, a 12-year old boy, whose collection included practically every variety of vegetable ranging in size from a bean to a squash. While Ijrimarily a vegetable show, there were several attractive displays of tiowei's. principally asters. At the close of the show, the vegetables were auctioned for the benefit of the Red Cross, the pro- ceeds amounting to nearly $490. Geraniums Nn«t, strong 2-in., per 100 $2.00 Viaud, strong 2-in., per 100 2.00 Ricard, strong 2-in., per 100 2.00 Dracaena Indlvisa, good thrifty stock for growing on, 2-in., per 100 2.00 ELMBR RAWXllVGS, Allegrany, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing CARNATIONS F. DORNER & SONS CO., Lafayette - - - Indiana GERANIUMS Rooted Cuttings. All sold until in December. S A. Nutt and Buchner JlS.iO per ICOO Sicard and Poltevine 17.50 per looo Parcel post shipment, bill for oclna! cost sent with shipment. <,'ash or cuttings to accompany the order. ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, PA. CHRYSANTHEMUM SPECIALISTS Elmer D. Smith & Co. Adrian, Mich. Alonzo J. Bryan Wholesale Florist Washington, New Jersey Grower of Geraniums, Fuchsias, Heliotropes, Cannas aod all kinds of Beddlug Plants, Includ- ing Vegetable Plants by the hundreds of thou- eands. See our display Adv. In American Florist, Arnil 6, page 612. Correspond en re solicited, CHAS. H. TOHY MADISON, NEW JERSEY WHOLESALE FLORIST ChryKanthemmn NoTelties My Speclnlty Spring Stock Write for List of Soft Wooded Plants. GEO. A. KUHL, ""^K ?ii.?'^" BEANS, PEAS, RADISH AND ALL GARDEN SEEDS Booking contract orders now for future delivery. Write for prices. LEONARD SEED CO. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE 226-230 W. Kinzie St., Telephone Main 2762. CHICAGO SIMON LOUIS FRERES & CO. BRUYERES-LE-CHATEL (Seine et Oise,) France. (ESTABLISHED 1666) Wholesale Growers and Exporters of Choice Stocks of Vegetable, Flower and Forage Seeds SPECIALTIES Mangel-wurzel, Giant Half-Sugar Mangel Wurzels, Beet, Carrot, Celery, Dandelion, Endive, Leelf, Lettuce, Radish, Swiss-Chard, Swede and Turnip. IMPORTERS OF Red-top, Meadow Fescue, Blue Grass, Sunflower, Timothy and GARDEN PEAS. EngUsh Catalogue on AppUcation. ENGLISH CORRESPONDENCE. ^J**** igiS. The American Florist. 463 DUTCH BULBS ARE NOW AFLOAT ! WRITE US. We can make prompt shipments from Chicaeo or New York on these Narcissus Bulbs. Order now for COUNTER SALES or for early forcing. AMERICAN GROWN Emperor, .MatDinoth. Emperor, large, round bulbs . . . Princeps Maximus, fancy grade.. 1.75 Blcolor Empress, fancy grade... 3.00 Bicolor Grandis (Grandee) 2.23 Obvallarls (Tenby Daffodil) fancy 2.00 Sir Walkin, fancy grade 2.50 Barri Conspicaus, fancy grade . 1.50 JonquUla Rugalosus 1.25 Poetlcus (Pheasant Eye), fancy.. 1.00 Poeticus Ornatus, fancy grade.. 1.25 Per 100 Per 1000 $2 75 $25.00 . 2.50 21.00 DAFFODILS Ask For Our "Book For Florists" 15.00 27.50 20.00 18.00 23.00 12.50 11.00 9.50 U.OO FREESIAS IMPROVED PURITY Si/.e '2 to 5^ in., first-class . . s's to Vz In., regular grade P.T 1000 $7.50 4.00 Ready. It Will Pay You EMPEROR. Mammoth Bulbs. COLD STORAGE LILIES GIGANTEUM Per case 7 to 9 in. (300 to case) $20.00 lOtO 11 in. (180 to case) 27.00 SPECIOSUM ALBUM 8 to 9 in. (200 to case) . 9 to 11 In. (140 to case). Per case ..$18.00 .. 17.00 SPECIOSUM RUBRUM P.'r case 9 to I 1 in. (110 to case) $1 ».00 10 to 11 In. (125 to case) 15.00 11 to 13 in. ( 90 to case) 15.00 AUBATUM Ptr case 8 to 9 in. (160 to case) $11.00 Ilt0l3in.( Totocase).. 13.00 VALLEY PIPS DUTCH GROWN. Per 1000, $27.50 CALLAS Per 100 $7.00 CHICAGO VALGHAN'S SEED STORE NEW YORK Mention the American Florist ivhenwriting FREESIA Purity Mammoth size, also 5.g and up. Freesia refracta alha, ^ inch. Sv\eet VVilliam, single, mixed, liue strain. Cyclamen Seed Finest American grown from ihe very fiofst strains. Prices on upplication. J.M.THORBURN&CO. S3 Barclay St.,thio to 54 Park Place NEW YORK CITY Mention the American Florist xuhenioriting R. & N. GODINEAU SEED GROWERS Angers, - France Specialties; Beets, Mangoes, Carrots, Cab- bages, Celeries. Parsleys. Parsnips. Turnips. Growing Crops Given Personal Attention. Mention the American Florist whemoriting Seed Packets for 1919 Should be Ordered at Once We make all Packet sizes. Larger bags for counter and package trade up to two pounds or more. Catalogue Envelopes. Return Envelopes. Coin Envelopes. THE BROWN BAG FILLING MACHINE CO. FITCHBURG, IVIASS. Mention the American Florist when writing. J. Bolgiano & Son CAREFXn. SEED GROWERS AND SEED DIS- TRIBUTORS FOR ONE HUNDRED YEARS. Write for our 19 8 Special Catalogue to Market Gardeners and Florists. Pratt & Light StS., BALTIMORE, MD. Mention the American Florist when writing EDGAR F. HURFF SWEDESBORO, N. J. Grower of High-Grttds Seed. TOMATO, Pepper, Eggplant. Squash, Pnmpkln. Ououjnber and WatermeloQ Seed, ftnd Field Cori; OD contract. CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED Mention the American Florist wkenicriting 464 The American Florist Sept. 21, The Nursery Trade American Association of Nurserymen. .7. R. Mavhcw. ■Waxatiiiuhie. T. \.. Pr.si- dent; J. Kdward M. on. Morri.svill-. Pa.. Vice-President,; Curtis Nye Sniitli. 19 Con- s:ressSt,.Hoston. Mass., Secret jiv\ and Coun- s.-l. Kortv-foiir annual convrni i.m will lie held at tlliiea^'.i in I91!l. Houston. Tex. — The Houston Horti- cultural Society has a plan to make this city prominent a.s the "City of Crepe Myrtle." Mamen, M.\.s.s. — M. F. Enrlght. own- er of the Highland Nurseries, has filed a petition in bankruptcy; liabilities, .Sr>.")0; no assets. Colorado Spiungs, Colo. — Gleneyrie, a ;j,O0O-acre estate near this city, has been purchased by Alexander Smith Cochrane, of Yonkers, N. T. Metuods of clearing land that have proved successful in cut-over sections are described and illustrated in Farm- ers' Bulletin 974 of the United States department of agriculture, entitled, "Clearing Land." THE New York Sun says there is al- most certain to be a shortage of fruit trees of all kinds next spring with all stock higher in price and sug-gests se- curing acceptances of orders now for next spring- delivery. San Francisco. Calif. — Unprece- dented rainfall in this state has caused a loss to the prune crop that will to- tal millions, and has resulted in a gov- ernment order to hold up all shipments to outside points intended for civilian consumption. A special commercial apple crop re- port for August, issued by the United States department of agriculture, in- dicates the condition in barreled-apple producing states as .")0..^ as compared with 40.4, final for Iftl". Boxed-apple producing states, it is estimated will .show a decrease of IS per cent. The Town Peach Basket. The Town Peach Basket stands on the Broadway curb, just above Thirty- fourth street, in front of Macy's. Al- ready it has become a landmark, like the steamship Recruit, the camouflaged tank at the public library, and all the other picturesque bits of war-time ad- vertising which line our streets. Its fat, bulging sides, vividly striped with red, white and blue, catch the eye of the newsboys on the corner, who refrain from throwing their peach pits at one ant)ther and deposit them dutifully in the name of the big brother who has gone to war. The great black letters tell the story of the peach pit and its part in the war to every passing auto- mobilist, and are responsible for the many packages of dried pits which are deposited early each morning by chauf- feurs on their rounds of errands. "Tlie government needs peach stones. Itedur-ed to cliarcoal they filter the poison out of gas and save our soldiers' lives." Thus is the legend which the barrel bears, at the request of the United States government. Everybody has probably read a month since that peach pits are needed in the manufacture of charcoal for gas masks, and everybody would give them willingly, and, if neces- sary, eat peaches they didn't want all the rest of the season, if by so doing they could be sure of helping. It is not the eating, nor yet the saving, however, that counts, but the delivery of the dried pits into the hands of the govern- ment agents. Good intentions have to be gathered young and have to be helped along in the gathering by every device for labor saving and memory stimulating. It would save a great deal of trouble if every good intention was a guarantee of good action. No Liberty bond speeches would have to be made on the street corners, for people would simply go to their banks and buy their bonds; but people are indolent and they neglect to do the things they want to do. Hence Liberty Loan campaigns and peach barrels. Peach pits are not the only providers of carbon for gas masks. T^vo hundred pits supply enough carbon for one gas mask, but other fruits and nuts supply the same commodity in varying de- grees. The pits of apricots, dates, prunes and plums, together with wal- nuts, butternuts and hickory nut shells, are all valuable. Even the despised Iioarding- house prune takes on a new dignity from this knowledge. — New York Tribune. Boston Dahlia Exhibition. The dalilia show held in Horticultural hall, Boston, Mass., September 14-15, under the auspices of the Massachu- setts Horticultural Society, in conjunc- tion with the American Dahlia Society, was marked by an excellent attendance and a far better .showing of blooms than was anticipated, in view of the heavy rains followed by long drought. While the entries were not as numei'ous as in other years the quality was excel- lent and interest was not lacking in the new seedlings and the many standard varieties and old favorites of great size and fine in form and color. George L. Stillman, Westerly, R, I., again staged Millionaire, a delicate lavender and one of the best in the show, while Billionaire also appeared to splendid advantage among his 100 orig- inal varieties. Included in his 10 class were General Joffre a,nd General Haig, gorgeous blooms, while his noted Ix)ma family showed up well. J. E. Jones of Waltham, an amateur, showed two .3-year-old seedlings, which were greatly admired. President Wil- son, a rich crimson with a suggestion of magenta and white tipped petals, and Mrs. Woodrow Wilson, white with markings of garnet. Both are said to be free bloomers with blossoms nine inches across. Thomas Murphy staged the most remarkable white varieties ever seen in Horticultural hall and John P. Rooney, of New Bedford, attracted attention with a vase of Mrs. Frank Grinnell, which has 13 first prizes to its credit. J. L. Alexander had entries in all of the classes. His Nancy Hankins was especially good. Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co., Boston, and the Ames Plow Co. also made splendid displays. The following were prominent in the list of awards : Dahlias. — Boston Cut Flower Co., Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co., George L. Stillman, J. B. Jones, A. M. Hayden, W. D. Hathaway, C. Louis Ailing, J. K. Alexander and Ames Plow Co. Fruits and Vegetables. — Hillcrest Farm, John Bauernfeind, Edward R. Farrar, Mrs. M. J. Merrill, Mrs. El- bridge Torrey, F. W. Dahl, Oliver Ames, Mrs. C. E. Cotting, John Scheepers «Sc Co., J. A. Neal, Mrs. Henry Lyman, Mrs. O. S. Patten, F. S. DeLue, D. R. McLean and Brookline High School Girls' War Garden. H. C. T. Ass'n of American Cemetery Sup'ts. The thirty-second annual convention of the above association, held at Roch- ester, N. Y., an account of the opening sessions of which was published in our last issue, page 305, came to a success- ful close September 1.3, a most interest- ing and well attended meeting. Cincin- nati, O., was chosen as the place of the next convention, and the election of offi- cers for the ensuing year resulted as follows : W. H. Atkinson, Riverview, Trenton, N. J., president; H. B. Adams. Forest Hills, Jamaica Plain, Mass., vice president; W. B. Jones. Highwood, Pittsburgh, Pa., secretary-treasurer. The executive committee comprises the following : James Warren, Providence, R. I,; R. N. Kesterson, Knoxville, Tenn., and W. N. Rudd, Chicago. Plant Propagation, Greenhouse and Nursery Practice. By M. G. Kalns. 342 pases, illustrated. Price. $1.50. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., Cblcaso PEONIES 30 acres. Can supply your wants. Write for Catalogue. Gilbert H. Wild Sarcoxie, - Missouri Specialists in Specimen Stock FOR LANDSCAPE WORK Hardy Rhododendronst AzaleaSf Box- n'oods. Hollies and a complete line of Coniferous Kvergreens. Write for Prices. COTTAGE GARDENS NURSERIES^ Inc. EUREKA. CALIFORNIA. Hill's Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Small, medium and large sizes supplied. Price list now ready. The D. HiU Nurseiy Co. Enrneca SpedaBsb Umsl Crowcrs m Anaict Box 404. DUNDEE, ILL. Mention the American Florist whenwriting For the Best New and Standard DAHLIAS Address PEACOCK DAITLIA FARMS, P, 0, Berlin. N. J. WiUiamstown ^Tuoc., N, Y, SNOW QUEEN CANKA Awarded Certificate of Merit at S. A. P. A O. II. New York Convention. And 100 oilier notable kinds. Always ask for SWASTIKA BRAND CANNAS. "JONES CO. Robert P;le, Pris. |JI| A.l.\ 1. Winlzer.Vice-Pref. igi8. The American Florist. 465 Winter Flowering Spencer Sweet Peas Apricot Orchid. A delight ful and cbarmiug shade. $0.25 Asta Ohn. This is sure to be the most popular lavender ' 30 Bohemian Girl. Deeppink, standard orange blush. .20 Cream. Id'*ntical iu color and size of blossom to Uobbie's Cream 30 Columbia. Georije Ball's Improved Blanche Ferry 1.25 Fordhook Pink and White 20 Heather Bell. The color is a rieh. but pleasing mauve, but after standing; in water the eolor be- eonies a Ijeautifu! mauve lavender 20 Helen Lewis. Very Hne shade of salmon pink ... .30 Hercules. Of the sime lovely shade of pink as countess .Spencer 30 Lavender Pink. Large flowers 20 Melody. Th s is a deeper shade of pink than ■■l'::ir),\' Song Kird" on white eround. closely reseui tiling "Countess Spencer" 25 Morning Star. Dee p orange scarlet or llanie color in standard with rich orange pink wings 20 Mrs. A. A. Skaach. Flowers bright shell pink.. .20 Mrs. M. Spanolin. Black-seeded white 20 Oz. Lb. 1 $0.80 $10.00 1.00 14.00 .65 8.00 1.00 4.00 .85 8.00 .65 8.00 .90 12.00 .90 12.00 .65 8.00 .80 10.00 .65 f.OO .65 .65 8.00 8.00 Tra.lii- |.k» Mrs. William Sim. Apricot pink $0.20 $0.65 Mrs. Woodrow Wilson. Apple blossom pink 30 1.00 Plnkand White, lilanrhe Ferry type, extra choice .20 .65 President Woodrow Wilson. Jtagentarose 20 .65 Rose Queen. A splendid commerci.-il pink. t)osi seller on Chicago market 30 RoseQueen. Greenhouse trown .85 Selma Swenson. Clear light soft pink 20 Song Bird. The llower is the same color as 'Flor- ence Morse Spencer." 30 Songster. Giant early lavender 30 Spring Maid, Light pink on cream ground 20 Venus. Standard white, slightly blushed pink "ings 20 Warbler. Rich mauve purple 30 .90 3.00 .65 Wedgewood. A magnificent clear blue WhiteOrchid. White flowers of good substance. Yarrawa. The color on opening is rose, changing as the llower develops to a light pink standard.. MIXED. Winter-flowering Spencer, many kinds .65 .65 .90 2.00 .65 8.00 8.00 12.00 8.00 12.00 1200 8.00 8.00 12.00 8.00 6.50 CHICAGO, ILL. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, newyork.n.y. Lilium Giganteum 7-0 In. and 9-10 In., for Immediate dellrenr. Write for Pricea. Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltl Woolworth Bldg., New York City 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, IU. jsnonniiiiniiiiuuiiMDuiiiiiiiiiiDniiiiiiiiiiuin^ I BCRPEE'S SEEDS | I Philadelphia | S Wholesale Price List for Florists S g and Market Gardeners S | %iiiniiiiiiniiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiniiiiinDinniin# THE G. HERBERT COY SEED GO. VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB. Contract Grovyers of HIGH GRADE SEEDS Get (Quotations From LANDRETH SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED Bl«om«dale Bristol, Pd. Orchids If yon want Orchlda for any purpose wha.tever, we eollcit your inmiirles and orders for same. We do not grow or handle anything else but Orchids. SpecinI lists on application. LAGER & HlJKRELIi, Summit, N. J. ORCHIDS 8,000 Specimen Cattleyas, all in Sheath TO SETTLE ESTATE. For all particulars, apply EDWARD LEITH P. O. BoxSOl EDGEWOOD, R. I. Mention the American Florist tolienioriting SAVE COAL! Grow the New Impro ved Primula Malacoides Of all tlic many varieties nnd strains of Prim- ula on th'- market now there is not one of them <-MTi![.:ire-^, -■veil favorably, with the Rohrer Prim- ula Malacoides. Vears of patience and hard 1:/ lj(ir liav,' iieveloped this one to perfection, both 111 iziowtli and sizeof plant, color and production of hlooiu. A season, such as this, when coal is s-arce and expensive, it is one of the most profit- abli-, economical and popular plants for you to er<.w. The colors are most beautiful shades of Rose Pink. Light LHvender and Snow U hite. A <-ool temperaiure, -10 to 45 degrees, produces the besiresuUs. For September and Octoberdel very; 100 1000 Pink and Lavender, av^-in. pots $6,00 $5f> 00 Pure White 8.00 T.'s.oo Shipi'td Parcel Post, Special Delivery, any- where in the U. S. Gil I II! I! IT 325 Bulletin Building • Ui LIUUII9 PHILADE PHIA, - PA. Mention the American Florist ichen writing 466 The American Florist. Sept. 21, * _ ^1 * We have 6 houses 28 x 300 feet, devoted to pot grown Boston Ferns, in 6, 7 and 8 inch pots. Our special this week is our 8 inch regular $1.00 size at 85c each. These plants are exceptionally fine, perfect, bushy plants, ready for sale in any retail establishment. Order quick before we exhaust these plants for they are a real bargain. D. Phone, Graceland 1112. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., 745 B^cktagh am Place, CHICAGO | CRAIG OlALITY STOCK Order a selection of this choice stock at once and have it on hand when the rush comes. Last winter's transportation difficulties can be avoided this season by early shipping. Our stock comprises the most popular florist plants, grown and finished at our Norwood greenhouses. Equal in many lines to the best we have ever offered. Send for our Price List. ROBERT CRAIG COMPANY, = 4900 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. I "MORE AND BETTER | IKENTIASJ g than ever. m I Joseph Heacock Company | I WYNCOTE - - PA. I I WRITE FOR PRICES" | iiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii^ Mention the American Florist whenwritinri To Growers and the Trade SPECIAL OFFER OF NEW AND RARE DAFFODILS King Alfred, Weardale Perfection, Lord Roberts, Van Wa?erens Ciants First Size Bulbs, Truo to Name. 3S/- per 100. £15 per lOOn. I-ackagi^ free tor casli . These are money makers. Giant Trumpet Daffodi's These arc tlit- best mnjiji'Tcial DiilToclils niid real- ize hinkc.st pri/.-,, iii London iiiiirki'tH. J. DICKoOIN, RARE bULBS 30 Carlisle St., BELFAST, IRELAND Mention the American FJoiixl whenivritinfi ^^^^*!*4*^'l*4*4*^4'4*^4*^^^4*4*'l**i*4'4*^4*4*4^4**l"l*4*^^^^4*^^4**i*4*4*4*^4*'l*4*4'^4*'2"i^4? Seasonable Stock READY NOW BougainviUea Glabra Sanderiana — Well shaped, trimmed plants, 4-ln. pots, $25.00 per 100. Genista — 5-inch, special stock, well trimmed and heavy, $30.00 per 100. Ficus Elastica — 4-inch, 10 to 12 in. high, $40.00 per 100. Hydrangea, French Type — Hamar, Vibraye, Chautard, E. Moullere, 5- inch — 3 to 4 branches, $30.00 per 100; 4-inch — 2 to 3 branches, $20.00 per 100; heavy field grown for tubs — 7 to 10 branches, $40.00 per 100. Kentia Belnioreana — 2%-inch, heavy, $10.00 per 100; 3-inch, heavy, $20.00 per 100. Perns — Cyrtomium Falcatum, 2%-inch, $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1,000; Aspidium, 2y2-inch, $3.00 per 100. Birds Nest Fern, 2%-inch, $8.00 per 100; 3-inch, $15.00 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri — 2 M, -inch, $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1,000. Asparagus Plumosus — 2-inch, $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1,000. Fern Dish Ferns — All varieties, bushy stock, $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1,000, 3-inch, $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1,000. Roses — Dorothy Perkins, White Dorothy and Excelsa or Red Dorothy, especially long tops — these plants have been staked up in open field and are well ripened. .$15.00 per 100, for selected grade. I The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio | X * igi8. The American Florist. 467 Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus Siireageri, 2-m.. $3.00; 3-iu.. $6.00 siiid 4-in., $10.00 per 100. Pine bushy plants. At HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids, Mich. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSDS SEEDLINGS, extra strong, $6.50 per l.lXK). VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE. Chicago and New York. Asparagus Sprengerl, 214-in., $3.50 per 100, $:iO.OU per l.(X]0. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. BEGONIAS. Begonia Chatelaine, 2i4in., $5.00 per 100; 3-in.. $10.00 per 100; 4-in., $15.00 per lOO; 5-in., S25.00 per 100. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, lil. BUIiBS. Bulbs, French Paper Whites, Daffodils, Tulips, afloat and e.'ipected soon. Lily bulbs from storage, French Candidum, FVeesias, See our advertisement elsewhere in this Issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Bulbs, Lil. Giganteum, 7-9 and 9-10 in. for lumediate delivery. Write for prices. Yoko- •i.ms Nursery Co., Ltd., Woolworth Bldg., New ■ork City. Bulbs. Lilium Giganteum, from cold storage, 7-9 (300 to case). Write tor prices. Chas. Sc-liwakc & Co.. Inc., 90-92 West Broadway, Callas, home grown, fine stock, ready in Au- gust. I''or sizes and prices, see advertisement on front cover of this issue. S. S. Skidelsky & Co., 1004 Lincoln Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa. CARNATIONS. FIELDGROWN CARNATION PLANTS. Positively the best obtainable. Order early. 100 1000 Carnegie $5.00 $45.00 Victory 6.OI-) 50.00 Alice 6.01) 50.00 Thcnanthos 6.00 55.00 WIETOR BROS. 1G2 N. Wabash Ave. Cliicag" L. D. Phone Randolph 2081. CARNATIONS. Carnation plants, very fine and well packed. Matchless, Good Cheer and Aviator, $55 per 1,1100; White Enchantress and Enchantress, $60 per 1,000; Rose Pink Enchantress, $65 per 1,000; Mrs. C. W. Ward. $70 per 1,000. American Bulb Co., 172 N. Wabash Ave., Chi- cago. CARNATIONS. Healthy, field grown. 500 Victory. 300 Perfection, 4V. cents each. Cash with order. HEITMANOESTREICHER CO., Milwaukee, Wis. 2,000 Carnati< per 1.000. N. Chicago. stock. I<\ Dorn Crotons. Fine healthy stock. 4-in., .$4.80 per (loz., 5-in., $9 per doz. ; 6-in.. $1 to $1.50 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. DAFFODIlrS. Daffodils. For varieties and prices see d Pliiy advertisement in this issue. J. Dickst :iO Carlisle St., Belfast, Ireland. DAISIES. Beilis Monstrosa Pink or White, also Long Fellow and Snowball. Fine, strong plants, $3.00 per l.OiiO; $8.25 per 3,000. Cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS, Kalamazoo, Mich. DRACAENAS. ERICAS. Young stock for growing on. Strong, healthy plants out of 2%-in. pots. Biggest percentage will set buds and bloom for September and ctobl deli' l':ill varieties: Gracilis Autumnalis $12.00 per 100 Ovata 12.00 " " Xnias varieties; Fragraos Melanthera 15.00 Uegerminans 15.00 I'res. Carnot 20.00 Felix Faure 20.00 King Edward 20.00 blaster varieties: t'upressina 20.00 Persoluta Rosea 15.00 Alba 15.00 'i'ranslucence 25.00 Packing charges. 50 cts. for each $10 value. Terms: Cash witli order, please. ANTON SCIIULTHEIS. 31C 19th Street, College Point. N. ! PERNS. Ferns. Bird's Nest, 6-iii.. $1.M each. Tnlile i/i-in., $4 per 100. Holly. 31«.. $10 per 100; -in., $15 per 100; 6-in., $3 and $4.2» per doz.; in.. .$6 per doz. Pochlman* Brts, Cm,, Morton Ferns. Cvrtomium Falcatum. *14-in.. $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per lOOO; Aspidium, 2%-in., $3.0(1 per 100; Bird's Nest Fern, 2%-l«.. $8.00 |ier KK); 3-in., $15.00 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. ns. All well grown, healthy stock. For ies and prices see advertisement on front page of tills issue. F. R. Piers«M, Tarry- Ferns. Boston and Scotti, 5-in.. $3.00 per cloz.. $25.00 per 100; 4-in., $15.90 per 1(X». R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Ferns. Boston, fine perfect hardy plants. For bis week only. 8-in.. 85c each. The Geo. Witt- olil Co.. 745 Buckingham Place, Chicago. FREESIAS. FREESIAS. Improved Purity, W t» %-inch, per 1,000 $7.50; % to % inch, per 1.0»0, $4.00 Write tor samples. VAUGHAN'S SEED OT'OBE, Chicago and New York. Freesia Purity, mammoth size, also %-in. and lip; rufractra alba. %-in. Prices on application. .1. M Thorbnrn & Co., 53 Barclay St.. New GENISTAS. Genista, 5-in.. special stock, well trimmed and heavy. $30.00 per 100. The Storrs & Har- rison Co., Painesville, O. GERANIUMS. Geraniums. 3-in., $3.50 per 100; $30 per l.iiOll. 2-in., $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1.000. U Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. !, rooted cuttings, S. A. Nott and Buchner, $18.00 per 1,0(10: Ricard and Poitevine, $17.50 per 1,000. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. GREENS. Greens. Southern Wild Smilax, $3.00 per I'ase. Natural log moss, per bag, $1.75. Per- petuated sheet moss, per bag. $3.5». Caldwell The Woodsman Co.. Evergreen, Ala, Greens. Southern Wild Smilax, $3.00 per case. Natural log moss, per bag. $1.76. Per- petuated sheet moss, per bag, $3. 59. G, A. Beaver, Evergreen, Ala. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 468 The American Florist. Sept. 21, HYDRANGEAS. Ilydraugeas. Fine, heavy i>ot grown plants. Otaksa, Chautard, Lorraine, Vibraye, Mouilliere, Hamar and Radiant. For prices see adver- tisement OD front cover page of this issue. A. Henderson & Co., 211 N. State Street, Chi- cago^ Hydrangea, Pi-ench type; Hamar, Vibraye, riiautard and E. Moulierc, 5-iu., 3 to 4 brauclies. .^30.C0 per 100. 4-in.. 2 to 3 branches. S^20.00 pw 100. Heavy field grown (or tubs. 7 to 10 lirancbes. $*>.00 per 100. The Storrs & Hiir- rlson Co.. Painesville. O. Iveutia Belraoreana, 75c each. R. Vincent. Marsh. Md. a Forsteriaiia and Beluiorcaua. Ill piitfs see display advertisement in this issne. Poehlmanu. Bros. HASSALL. & CO., orchid growers and raisers. Sonthgate, London, England. Cattleyas. Laelto- Cattleyas onr specialty. One trial order so- Orchlds. 8,000 Specimen Cattleyas. sheath. Edward Leitb. P. O. Box 301. wood, H. I. PAUHS. Palms, high class, and novelties in decorativ plants. Robert Craig Co.. Market ami 4'Jtli Sts Philadelhpia, Pa. PANDANUS. Pandanns Veitchii, 4-in., 5Uc each; .5 to SI.Ol) each; 6-in.. .fl.oO each; 7-iu .■acli. Poehlniann Bros. Co., Morton C.r PANSIE8. Pansy plants, sti-ong. stoirkv. thinly sowed seedlings. '-Superb Strain, '• .fS.cX) per l.OUO, $8.25 per 3,0U0. Cash. Ready now. These plants and strain will please you. BRIIJ:. CELERY GAR- DENS, Kalamazoo. Mich. PEONIES. Peonies. 30 aces. Write for Catalogue, coxie. Mo. POINSETTLAS. Polnsettlas, 2Vi-ln.. .$6.50 per 100. $80.00 per 1,000. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Paines- ville, O. PRIMUIiAS. Primula Malacoldes. Pink and I>avender, iH-ln., .«(;f)0 Tier rO; .'S.-iS.OO per l.dOU: Pure White, $8.00 rier 100, $76.00 per 1,000. O. U. LIggit. :i25 Hidlellii I'.ldg.. Phlladeliihia. Pa. PRrMITLAS. Primula Obconica, 3-in., $7.00 per Baby Primula Malacoides. 214-in.. $5 per Poehlniann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, 111. 100. 100. Primula ubfoni.a. -.'ii-in.. $4.00 per 100. At IIEXRY SMITH. i;raiMl l!:i|.ids, Mich. ROSES. EXTRA FINE 2V--l.NCn ROSE PLANTS. 100 l.< White Killaruev $4-00 $35 Sunburst 5.00 45 George Elgar 4.00 WIETOR EROS. 102 N. Wabasb Ave.. Cbica L. D. Phono, Randolph 2081. BEES' WELCH GROWN ROSES. Tbo necessity for reducing output of roses, etc., in order to increase National Food Produc- tion, renders it impracticable and unnecessary to advertise as largely as usual. Regular buy- ers have had a printed offer sent to them; there are a few copies still available for applicants. Plea.se let us have your orders and applications early, so that we niay have ample time to give you prompt delivr-ry. Thank you! BEES', Lt(]., ITo-lSl Mill St.. LiveriK>ol, Eng. Roses. Own root. 2i^-in. for benching. Aarou Ward, Ophelia. Killarney Brilliant. White Kil- lavney, and Sunburst, $7.50 per 10i>. $70.00 per 1.000. Miladv and Richmond. .$7.00 per lOO. .SlBn per 1.000. 3Vi-in. stock $35 per 1,000 addi- tional. Poehlmnnn Bros. Co., Morton Grove. 111. ROSES. 30,n, contract seed growers. Pedrick town, N. J. Viek's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Seeds. Wholesale price list for florists and niarkft gardeuers. The W. Atlee Burpee Co., I'hiladelpba, Pa. Seeds, growers for the trade: Beans, peas, sweet corn, onion, turnip, radish, beet, etc. The Everett B. Clark Seed C-o.. Milford. Conn. Scpd. Beet, sweet corn, bean, oniou sets, Imtato. Prices will be quoted upon application. S. D. WoudmlT A: Sons. 82 Dey St.. New York. Seeds, whole.sal<' iit;ld and garden seeds. .T. Bolgiano & Son, Light. Pratt and Bllicott fets., Bultinujre. Md. Seeds, specialties: Lettuce, onion, sweet pea. iister. cosmos, mignonette, verbena in variety. Waldo Robnert. Gilroy. Calif. Seed. Vegetable and flower, of every descrip- tion. The W. W. Barnard Co., 231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago. Seeds. Sweet, flint and dent com, cucumber, musk and watermelon, pumpkin and squash. Western Seed & Irrigation Co., Fremont, Neb. Seeds. Flower and vegetables. Renowned specialties. Sale to seed merchants only. JOS. I'AQUET, seed grower, Nice, France. Seeds; specialties; Beets, mangoes, carrots, cabbages, celeries, parsley, parsnips, tiuiiips. R. & M. Godineau, Angers, France. Seed. Flower and garden seeds. " Sweet Pea and Nasturtium a specialty. Routzahn Seed Co., Arroyo Grande. Calif. Seeds. Specialties in onion, carrot, beet, rad- ish and parsnip. R. C. McGill & Co., San Fi-ancisco. Calif. You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Rg^erence Department. Write Us About It. IQlS. The American Florist. 469 SEEDS. Oai-den soeds: all vsiiioties. T. N. Pon. 438 Market St., Philarlelphia, Tn SMITjAX. Smiliiv. 2r;-in,. ruio plants. S3.m iini- 300. .Vt HENHY ^irTII. Rranrl Rapids. Mich. SPHAGNUM MOSS. Snhajjni'ip moss and green slieot moss. For florists and nnrservmon. For spot sliiiiment oi- rontract. Write ns. Vanglian's Peed Store. Chi capo and Xew Yoi-lc. VEGETABIjE PIjANTS. firnnd Rnpids lettuep plants, transplanted oin' irlant at a time. $2.30 per l.Ono; in 2(1.00i lots. ?.2.0f> poi- l.ono. Onaranteed to nl->aso von in overr nav S. T. DAXr.KV & fJOX. Mn- ,omh. 111. f.nhhaffe i-Ai-y and Triple Tiirled parsley i.lants. Field irinwn. r,(V per 1(10. .Sn.CO per 1 000. nrenaid. .'2.P0 per l.Oi^O. pot prepaid. V. M. raftiii=rtop. Si-ipioville. X. Y. MISCELLANEOtrS. rireonhonse shiss. Heavv in (hirl;niB-<. well flattened and annealed and espeeiallv niann- faetnred for croeniionse pnrposes. 'SA'rite for priees. Olcmnllee TVJudow Olass Co.. numnl- crre. Okla. Feed naekets for IMO. AH nni'Uet sizes and hlrsrer hags np to two ponnds or more, also eatalognes. retnrn and coin envelopes. The r.rown Bag Fillincr Machine Co.. Fitehb\p-s. Mass. Specimen stock for landscape work. TTardv rhoflodendrons. azaleas, boxwoofls. hollies and a con>"lcte line of coniferous erevi-reens. Tot- lage riardens Xnrseries. Ipc. Enreka. Calif. .Japanese Tnhs for plants and shrubs. Made ef well-sT'asoned Hinoki wood. $1.00 per pair; S4..-.0 per 10 tnhs. TakenchI P.ros.. 444 r.nsh St.. San Francisco. Calif. Rosebud stickers. For slices and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. The . l.ihn ncnr.v Co.. I.apsinsr. Mich. Hill's ICvergrcens. Best for ever half a ce trirv. Price list now readv. The n. Hill Xr serv Co.. Box 404. Dnndee. 111. Clav's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by CLAY ,^- snx. Pfratf.ird. Ix>ndon, England. Xnrsery stock of nil descriptions. Catalogue and price lists free on application. Tlie Storr .* Harrison Co., Painesville. O. MISCEIiLANEOUS. Preer's "Uivertoo Special" cedar plant tubs, all sizes. Ileurv A. Preer, 714-716 Chestnut •,fl.. I'hiladclphia, Pa. Gold and purple letters: gold :iiid purple script words. Wholesale only. .1. I,ichten lirrwr, luGO Avenne A, New York City. Catalogues. Tjxr,ge runs our specialty. Write for prices. Regan Printing House, 323 Plym- outh Place. Chicago. Basliets of every des.riptiop. Write for lat- alo:;uc. P.aedlein Basket Co.. 71.", Jlilwankcc Drcer's Peerless gla/.ini; points. l.dflO. Toe postpaid. Henry A. Ilrccr, 714 Cliestnut St. riiiladclphia. Pa. Ret bindei ■igerat Bros. nr.s. Wi-ite for catalogue. IJudi 518 Milwaukee Ave., Cliieago. r.iiilcis or hiuh grade for .greenhouses. Write li.r c'atalost.c. C.ihliu & Co.. Utica, N. Y. \Vi/ ard br 2 rule Hill nniiiur,'. The PuUcrizCl Manure n Stoi-k Yards, Chicago. Raffia, natural and c<.lored. Mellutehison & Co . 03 Chambers St.. Xew York. Glass, large stock and good prices. Sliarp, Partridge & Co., Chicago. Wired toothpicks. 10.000, $2.00; 50,000, $8.75. W; .J. Cowee. Berlin, N. Y'. Creelihonse boilers. Kroeschell Bros. Co., 452 W. Erie St.. Chicago. Crecnlionse glass. Bauer Window Glass Co.. Eaton, Ind. Cut flower boxes. Edwards Folding Box Co., PInladelpliia. CHIFFONS. Write for prices on our wide edge, plain. 4-in. and 6-in. chiffon. Joseph Zlska & Sons, 169-75 X. W.abash Ave.. Chicago. 111. FLORISTS' SUPPIylES. ^\'e. handle a general line of florists* supplies, i-ibbohs, chiflfons and wire designs, etc. Joseph Ziskn &- Sons, 175 X. Wabash .\ve.. Chicago. 111. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction. Builders of all kinds of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and sketches submitted on request. A. Dietsch Co.. 2042 Shemeld Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse ccnistruction. cypress roof material and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches ^nbmited on rennest. .Tohu C. Moninger Co.. ■ris Blackhawk St.. Chicago. Greenhouses. Superior in construction, duraWe and inexpensive. Write tor estimate. The Foley Grenhonse Mfg. Co.. 3100 S. Spanlding .\ve.'. Chicago. Gieenhouse constrnelion. Write ns for an stiniate and sketch on yonr prowscd green- ,,nse. Ickes-Braun Mill Co.. 2340 Wabansia ive.. Chicago. Pecky Cypress drop siding, ship lap, flooring, white cedar posts, etc.. everything in lumber. Adam Schillo Lumber Co.. 1360 Kingsbury St.. Chicago. Grcenhonse construction. We furnish every- thing for tlie greenhouse. Garland Manufac- turing Co.. I>es Plaines, 111. Greenhouse lumber, hotbed sash, pecky cy- press, souare red cedar posts. Lockland Lumber Co., Lockland. O. POTS AND PANS. Fl"ri.''ts' red pots, all sizes; moss aitec ware, fern nans, vases, etc. The Peters & Reed Pot- tery Co., South Zanesville, 0. orset flower vegetable waterproof paper Vanghan's Seed Store. Chlengo and Xew Red Pots. Before buying, write for prices. George Keller Pottery Co.. 2614-2022 Herndon St., Chicago. Pots We are prepared to ship all styles ■lud sizes on order. Write for prices. A. H. IIc'vs & Co Inc. Cambridge. Mass. 1 Kits are best by test. Write tor eat- and discounts. The Logan Pottery Co.. INSECTICIDES. Mdiine. $1 per qt.: $2.30 per gal. Fungine. SI per (It.- .$3.50 per gal. Vermine, $1 Per qt.. .■?■) per gal. Aphine Manufacturing Co., Madi- Xlkoteen. excellent for spraying. Aphis Punk for fumigating. Xicotine Mfg. Co.. St. Unils. CARNATION STAPLES. S'UPL-KIOR CARXATIOX STAPLES. Mend your split carnations. Finest article for carnation growers introduced so far, 35c for l.ii'O; 3.II0O for $1, postage paid. JIICHIGAX CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE. 2«4 Randolph St. netroit. Mich. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us ADout It. 470 The American Florist. Sept. 21, STAKES. Bamboo cane stakes. G ft.. $21 nnr bale, 6-9 ft. $7 per bale; 9-12 ft.. $8.50 rei- bale. Mc- Hiitchison & Co.. 95 Cbambers St.. New York. WIRE DESIGNS. WHOLESAI/E CUT FLOWERS. Cliicapo. S?t. \a,\ V Yoik. Yoik. .\luliiiC Co.. E. C .ViijrerinuoUer Co, Unssett & Wnsbbmn. Chicnff.' lioisei- Eriw.. Philaflolphla. I Heniinft. I-T. G., St. Louis. M Biullong. .T. A.. CMcaRO. Cbicago Flower Growers' Assi Erne & Company. Clucatxn. Fexy. D.. New York. |-oi(l. M. C. New York. Ford, William P.. : Froment. H. E., N Goldstein & Futterman, New Y.nU. Orossberg-Tyler-Finnermann Co.. (I Hart, George P... Roehester. N. Y. Henshaw Floral Co., Inc., Now Yen Hentz & Nash. Inc.. New Ynil;. lloerber Bros., Chicago. Holton & Hlinkei Co., Milwanliee. y .Tones, Percy, Inc., Chicago. Kastlng Co.. W. F., Buffalo, N. V. Kennicott Bros. Co.. Chicago. Ivervan Co.. The. New York. Kessler. Wni. A., New York. Kruchten, .John. Chicago. Kuehn, C. A., St. Louis. Mo. Kuhl. Geo. A., Pekin, 111. Kusik & Co., Kansas City, Wo. Kyle & Foerster, Chicago. Maekie, William, New York. McCallum Co., Pittsburgh. Pa. .Meconi, Paul, New York. Miller & Musser, Chicago, N. Y. Cut Flower Exchange, New Neidinger Co., Jos. G., Philadelphia Niessen Co.. The, Leo, Philadelphia Pappas, Nicholas G. & Co., New Yi Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' E\ Pierson. A. N,, Cromwell, Conn, Pittsburgh Cnt Flower Co., Pittsbiii Poehlmann Eros. Co,, Chicago. PoUworth Co., C. C, Milwaukee. W I'olykranas. Geo. J., New York. Pyfer & Co., A. T., Chicago. Kandall Co., A. L., Chicago. Held, Edward, Philadelphia. I'li. licinberg, George. Chicago, Iteinberg, Peter, Chicago. Itice Bros.. Minneapolis, Minn. Uledel & Meyer, Inc., New York. KUBcb & Co., Oust,, Milwaukee, \Vi sherldanr, W. F.. New York. Slebrec'ht, Geo, C, New York. ronncr, 0. A. & L. A.. Chicago. Totty Co., Chas. H,, Madlsou. .N. .1 ■rraendly &. Schenck, New York. United Cut Flower Co., Niw Ymk. Vaughan, A, L, & Co., Chicago, VVeiland & Risch Co., Chicago. Wlctor Bros., Chicago. Young ^ Co., A, L., New York. Young & Co., John, New York. WIttbold. Geo., Co., Chicago, /ecli & Mann, Chicago. _'liange. gh. I'.i. LATEST EDITION The American Florist Company's Trade Directory FOR 1918 ^M Contains 529 Pages. ^H fjt %M fjt Price $3.00 Postpaid oe THE AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY'S Trade Directory for 1918, fully revised to date, with thousands of new names and changes of address, is now ready for distribution. It contains 529 pages, including extensive lists of the Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen of the United States, Canada, Central and South America arranged both by states and towns and all names alphabetically. Also lists of Foreign Merchants, Firms Which Issue Catalogues, Horti- cultural Supply Concerns, Parks, Cemeteries, Landscape Architects, Experiment Station Horti- culturists, Botanical Gardens, Seed Growers and much other conveniently indexed and invaluable trade information. PUBTilSHED BY THE American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. If You Do Not Find Wliat You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Ds About It. igi8. The American Florist. 471 LOGAN POTS ARB BEST BT TIST Write ns for Catalog and DiseoUDtl. The Logan Pottery Co., LOGAN, OHIO. caH Florist uhen ici iting NIKOTEEN For Spraying. AFfflS PUNK NICOTRtEMFG.CO. ST. LODIS. Providence, K. I. DLSl-NKSS lill'ROVES IX ALI- LI^'ES. Roses are shortening- \ip, and with cooler weather in sight, the supply will be even more limited until the new crop arrives. Carnations are making their appearance in more generous quantities every day and find a good market. Gladioli are now done for and asters are on the wane. Snapdragons are seen, and while the stems are short the flow- ers are excellent. The demand for fu- neral work dtiring the past week has been good and the call for cut flowers is improving fast. Weddings and re- ceptions are also more numerous and all of the shops are busy. ]IORTICUI.TUR.\L SOCIETY'S FLOWER SHOW. The September exhibition of the Rhode Island Horticultural Society, held in the ball room of the Xarragan- sett hotel, from all appearances, was a complete success, the displays being quite numerous. Dahlias seemed to predominate, and the exhibit of James Robertson, of Newport, attracted much favorable attention, as did that of Ar- thur Selew, one of the largest exhibi- tors in the amateur classes. A fine showing of the new rose, Columbia, staged by Joseph Kopelman lirought favorable comment. The rose di.splay of Burke & Burns was also most excel- lent. T. J. Johnston & Co. were well to the front with fine baskets arranged with dahlias and gladioli, and the West- minster Greenhouses had an excellent arrangement of palms. Lawrence Hay made a good showing of hardy peren- nials. James Crawshaw displayed hardy annuals. Cornelius Hartstra had flow- ers in variety, and Neil Ward took the honors for the best collection of asters. The feature of the vegetable section was the display of the Maplehurst Greenhouses. The exhibit was most varied and included some large sqiiash specimens, one of which weighed 4o pounds. H. A. T. Yonkers, N. Y. The New York Floral Co., which has a fine store at the corner of Manor House Square and North Broadway, re- ports havhig had excellent business throughout the summer. R. T. Broderirk has recently opened n neat store at Hastings-On-Hudson. .\t the Milliot store, l.S North Broad- \MCy, it was recently stated that bu-ii ness was satisfactorv. The Hollywood Florist. 36 South Hroadway. has a good store and seems prosperous. The Macdonald Floral Co. closed its store. September 1, and discontinued business. O. A. Schaefer. the Park Hill Florist, lias given up his store. A. F. F. DREER'S "RIVERTON No. Diam. Ea. Doz. 100 10 20 in S3.2S $37.50 $287.50 20 18in 2.75 3.1.00 237.50 30 16 in 2 25 26 00 195 00 40 14in l.yj 22.00 168.75 Henry A. Dreer, Seeds, Plants, Bolbs and Supplie SPECIAL" PLANT TUBS No. Diam. Ea. Doz. ICO 50 12m $150 $i5.u0 $110 00 60 10 iD 95 10.50 77.50 70 Sin 075 8.25 62 50 The Rivertou Tub is sold exclusively by us, and ia the best ever introduced. The neatest, lightest and cheapest. Fainted greenand bound with electric welded hoops. The four largest sizes are equippod wiih drop handles. 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. The Recognized Standard Insecticide A spray remedy for greeu, black, wfa flv. thrips and soft scale. Quart. $1.00 Gallon, $2.50 FUNGTNE. For mildew, rust and other blights fectlng flowers, fruits anil vegetables. Quart, $1.00 Gallon, $3.50 VERMTNE. For eel worms, angle worm? and otl worms working in the soil. Quart, $1.00 Gallon, $3.00 Sold by Dealers. APHINE MANUFACTURING MADISON. N. J. COMPANY CAMBRIDGE World's Oldest and Largest MaDnfacIni FLOWER POTS A.H.HEWS&CO., Inc. Cambridge, Mass. OF HIGH GRADE.... Boilers For GREENHOUSES CONCENTRATED PULVERIZED MANURE Palvcrized or Shredded CATTLE MANURE Pulverized SHEEP MANURE The Florists' standard of uniform 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, Chicago. ' See Our Catalogue. H^wau? 6IBLIN & CO., Utica, N. Y. REFRIGERATORS WRITE FOR CATALOG Buchbinder Bros. 518 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. III. Mention the A merican Florist whenwriting Azalea Pots, Hansing Baskets, Laivn Vases. Vms, Etc. Red Pots Refined Clays — Skilled Labor. The Peters & Reed Pottery Co., so. ZANESVILLE, OHIO. "Moss Aztec" Ware WM. M. WARRIN, 16 W. 23rd St., New York. Mention the American Florist tohenwriUng George Keller Pottery Co. SUCCESSOR TO SEO.KELLER&SON, Manufacturers ol Red Pots Before buying write for prlcei 2614-2622 Herndon St.. CHICAGO. Mentien the Ame^rican Florist whenwriting 472 The American Florist. Sept. Index to Advertisers. .\lfce(lLozierRosery.458 /Vmet Bulb Co 1 AmliDB ECCo 44') Anderson s A 457 Aneermueiler (i H Co 450 Apdine Ms Co 471 Avenue floral Co...4j7 Baer Julius 457 Barnard w W Co....4b3 Bas8eit&Wasbburn.442 Baumer AuK K 4:>V Baur Window Glass Co. .IV Bayersdorfer H &Co 451 451 Beavcn ti A 444 Ueueiuw's 4jb tiertler Bros 4jU Berning H li '^M doduer J & Sons Co .4bl Boiano J B 4:9 Bolgiano J &SoD 46J Boston Florist supply oo 448 Brauiiey & son 4Dy Braslan beed (jrow- crs CO 460 Breitmeyer sj bons. .4Db Brniusf loral Co 457 Urowu A J seed Co. 4bb Brown Bag i^iliinv Machine Co 465 Bryan .-ilonzo J 4o^ Bucnoinder Bros — 47i BucKOee H W 4o9 tiuaiong J A 445 Burpee W A Co 465 Ca'ldweli Tbe Wooasican Co — 449 Callloiuia rlorisi»...4ia Central i-loral i.-o...43y Cbicago teed & fertiiizei Co 472 ChicaKo flower Growers Assn 443 ClarK h B seed Co..4bi i^larltes sons O 43' Clay j Holtoo&HunkelCo .45i Hort Adveitiser 472 House oi Flowers. ..457 Hurn Kdgai F 463 Hurst &Son 4bl Huscrolt G. L 438 Ickes-Braun Mill Co I V IdlewildGreenhs ....4i9 Illinois fipe fit Mlg Co. .47^ Jahn Hugo 4_6 Jones Percy 446 Joy Floral Co 458 Hasting W F Co. ... I K.elier Pottery Co Geo 471 Keller sons J B 4-7 K.elway fit son 461 K.ennicati Bros Co.. 448 K-ervan Co The 453 K.essler Wm 453 K.ottmiller A 455 Rroescbell BrosCo. Ill K.rucbten John 449 RuebnC A 451 ls.uhi Geo A 4t2 K.yle & Foerster 446 Lager & Hurrell .,..465 Landreth seea Co. . .465 Lang Flo fir Nur Co.4,'>7 Lange .A 455 Lebonus J J 457 Leikens 4 9 Lei.h Edward.; 465 Leonara oeea Co. . . 462 Lichtenberger J 448 Liggiti- U 465 Lituelield Fioiisi .. 439 LocklanQ Lum Co . I V Logan Pottery Co. .471 London f iow'r Sbp .4:6 Louis Simon Frerts &Co 462 Louise Flower Shop 459 McCallum ^0 451 McGill K C & Co.. .461 McHulcblsunOICo .461^ Mackie William . 4:3 Maiandre Bros 4^9 MattDews me Flo'st.459 MattbewsonJ K 4:8 May & Co LL 459 Meconi Paul 453 Metal rieKidgeNnrs.4;S Meyer A 459 Ml hell Henry F Co 461 Miller fitMusser 449 Moninger J C Co .. .IV Murray Samuel 458 Nat Flo B of Trade.. IV NeidmgerJosGCo. ..4511 Newell A 457 N Y CutFlowerEx..453 N Y Floral Co 459 Nicotine MIgCo 471 Niessen Leo Co 450 Okmulgee Window Glass Co Ill Palez Paul M 458 Palmer W J & Son.. .458 Pappas Nicholas G..452 ParkFloralCo 457 Peacock Dahlia Fr..464 Pearson E W 458 Pedrick G K & Son. .41.1 PennThe Florist.. .459 Peters & Reed Poty.. 471 Philadelphia Whole- sale Floral Ex 451 Philips Bros 4.57 Pierce F O Co 1\' GREENHOUSE UK.ST BRAND.S SHAKP, PARTRIDGE & CO. iZeS LUMBER ST., CHICAGO, ILL. Pierson F R Co I Pierson AN(Inc).. . I Pieters- Wheeler Seed Co 460 Pikes Peak Flo Co. ..458 Pillsbury I L 455 PittsburgCutFloCo.450 Podesta&Baldocchi 459 Poeblmaon Bros Co. II Pollworth C C Co... 451 Polykranas Geo J 453 Potter Floral Co.... 457 Pulverized Manure CoThe 471 Pyter AT & Co 449 Raedlein Basket Co .454 Randall A LCo 449 Randall'sFlowShop.459 Randolph & Mc Clements 4:,9 Rawlings Elmer 462 Ready Reference. . . .467 Reed & Keller . Ill Regan Ptg House. ...UI Reid Edw 4"iu Rein berg Geo 449 Reinberg Peter 443 Rice Bros 451 Riedel & Meyer 453 Robinson J CSeedCo. 461 RockWmLFIwrCo .458 Rodgers J W 457 Rotanert Waldo 461 Rosery The Floral Co 459 Routzahn Seed Co ..461 Rusch G & Co 4.M Saake O C 458 Schiller the Florist. 4.57 Schillo ALum Co.. IV Schlatter W &Son. 458 472 Schling Max 455 Schmidt CbaaL 458 ScbwakeCbas&Co.452 Sekenger Adam 455 Shaffer Geo C 459 Snarp Partridge &Cc472 Sheridan Walter F..453 Siebrecht George C.453 Simon & Son IN 461 Situation& Wants. ..441 SkidelskySS& Co. I Smith ^ W & Co. ...456 Smith &CoE D 462 Smith fit Fetters Co.. 458 Smith Henry 458 Storrs & Harrison.. .466 Stnmpp G E.M 4 7 Takeuchi Bros HI Thorburn J M & Co 463 Tonner O A&L A. 444 Fotty Chas H 462 Traendly&Schenck.4S3 Trepel Jos 457 United Cut FloCo..453 Vaugban AL & Co.. 445 Vaughan's Seed Store I 449 463 465 kick's Sons Jas 461 VincentR Jr &Sons Co I Walker FCo. 4.55 Weber F H 458 Wffiland & Risch....4<9 Weir James 457 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 461 Weinhoeber George 4.'^6 Wietor Bros 444 Wild Gilbert H 464 v»illiamii MrsE A.. 458 Wills aSegar... .455 WittboldGCo...455 466 Wolfskin Bros & Morris Goldi'nson.4'^8 Woodruff SD&Sors. 461 yokahamaNur8Co..465 Young A L & Co.... 452 Young John & Co. ..45? Young & Nugent .4^5 ZechSc Mann... 447 449 NEW P I P ^ USED BOILER TUBES All sizes— any quantity ILLINOIS PIPE & MFG. CO. 2101 S. Jefferson St., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist whenwriting Before & Son Afler 422 Main Street, Springfield, Mas« llcnticn the Avierican Florist ivlienivriting A LL Nurserymen. Seedsmen and Flo- rists wishing to do business with Europe should send for the "Horticnltnral 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 subscription, 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- (ler.s payable at Lowdham, Notts. Addremt KDITORS OF "H. A.," I.O^VDHAM, NOTTS. ElVttLANO. Menlion Ihv American Florist whcnivriting C UT FLOWER BOXE S EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention the American Florist whenwriting Send Ten Cents and get a copy of the Kaiser's Last Will Yes, he's made it. knowing his fiulsh is near! Greatest "Take-off" of the age. An instant hit everywhere. Copyrighted. Agents and Salesmen are COINING Money. Supplied printed wl'h ad. to large bu\ers. Low prices. Send 10c for samples and paniculars, or send $2.00 for sample 100. GORHAM PRINTERY 542 South Dearborn Street, CHICAGO. ILL. Mention the American Florist whenwriting ULTIMATELY When Ordering Fertilizer Of Your Supply House. WHY NOT DO IT NOW? CHICAGO FEED S FERTILIZER CO., U. S. YARDS, CHICAGO. Eastern Office G. G. Green, Jr.. Real Est. Trust Bldg., Phila,, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writini/ The Chrysanthemum By Elmer D. Smith NEW AND REVISED EDITION Price 50 Cents. Cash with Order. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO HE AMEiEAii Florist BmBrica is "the Praw nf the UesseI; tbEre may bs mare comfort Amidships, but a/e are tbs first to taucb Unknown Ssas.'' Vol. LI. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 28, 1918. No. 1582 TheMerican Florist Established 1885 Copyright 1918 by American Florist Cumpanv. Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891 at the Post Office at rhicago, Illinois, under act of March 3. 1!!79. Published Every Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address : Ameflo, Chicago. SiiliscTiptLiri, United States and Mexico, Sl.tOa year; Canada, $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, J2.60. Volumes half yearly from August 3, 1901. Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc.. American Florist Co., MO S. Dearborn .St. , Chicago SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers — C. H. Totty, Madison, N. J., President; Jules Boubdet, St. Louis, Mo., Vice- President; John Young, 1170 Broadvpay, New York, Secretary; J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer. Officers- ELELT--J. F. Ammann, Edwardsville, 111., president: E. A. Fettebs, Detroit, Mich , vice- president; John Young, New Yorl\, secretary; J. J. Hess, Omaha Neb , treasurer. The thirty-fllth annual convention will be held at Detroit, Mich., August. 1919. Thirty-sixth annual convention at Cleveland. O., 1930. Buy Your LIBERTY BOND TODAY And hasten peace for all FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY. Annual Convention, Cleveland, O., October 8-9, 1918. Programme of Unusual Interest. lOvery retail florist should, and no doubt will, be interested in tliis im- iportant gathering' of the active, wide- awake men of the trade. The Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association has made wonderful strides in the past three years, its increasingly perfected organization opening up avenues of trade that have proved very profitable to members, particularly those who feature the system and originate busi- ness in their own stores. The association is an offspring of the Society of American Florists, each ap- plicant being- required to first become a member of the parent body. Since ]9i.5. its membership has grown so rapidly, however, that a special meeting or con- vention was called in Chicago in Oc- tober, 1!>16, at which a new constitution and by-laws were adopted. President W'm. F. Glide at the close of this meet- ing' said that he had never presided over a more enthusiastic or earnest body of business men. Last year's convention at Deti'oit. .Mich., was attended by prominent re- tailers from every section of the United .'-itates and Canada. There was not a dull moment in the two days' proceed- ings. President Gude. with his inspir- ing personality and vim, kept the members on the qui vive all the time. It was a meeting of business men who talked business and the subjects dis- cussed were intensely practical. A large sum was raised for the S. A. F. pub- licity fund, and great strides made in sietting its own F. T. D. message across to the public. Tl wa.s, indeed, a most Huthusiastic and inspiring gathering. Since that lime, great changes have taken place. On account of war con- ditions, many serious problems now confront the trade in every branch of the business. There is. however, a dis- tinct note of optimism throughout the craft in all parts of the country. The effort to keep the "Home Fires Burn- ing" is encouraged in the persistent demand for flowers by the public, who find them a necessity in everyday life. All members of the organization look forward to a greatly enlarged attend- ance at the coming meeting, as Cleve- land is so centrally located, being con- venient alike to east, west and south, and Canada on the north. In addition to its 100 per cent presi- dent, the association also possesses an exceedingly live wire in Secretary Al- bert Pochelon. Some call him Secretary "Pushalong," for in his activities for the good of the F. T. D. he certainly does keep things moving. In his ques- tionnaire of last year, mailed to all the members previous to the meeting, he put questions that were of vital impor- tance, sevei-al of which set the members thinking and produced direct results at the Detroit meeting'. This year's questionnaire covers every phase of the work of the organization. Question No. 3 reads : "Shall firms, not in the retail business, but closely associated with our trade, be allowed to .ioin and work with us. and what shall be their annual dues?" The di.s- cussion of this should certainly prove interesting, as if Avholsalers are meant, and are allowed to fill orders, which the by-laws now especially forbid, there- will be opposition from the trade in the large cities, where there is already too much of this clandestine service. In question No. 5, the plan of buying membership in the S. A. F. with a lump sum is interesting and affords a solu- tion of a more or less troublesome mat- ter. Question No. 8 refers to a system of paying all "past due" bills by the secre- 474 The American Florist Sept. tai-y immediately on preientation of the fame, the 20 per cent discount to revert to the organzation. and compelling the delinquent to pay full face value within two weeks or lose his membership. This looks feasible, and if practicable will definitely solve the question of cred- its, which is so important to every member. No. 16 asks : "Are you dissatisfied with any part of the work of the F. T. D.. and why?" This should result in the clearing up of real or fancied troubles, due generally to misunder- standing. The answers to No. 0, "Have you in- creased your out-of-town business since becoming a, member?" should be inter- esting: to all present, as some of those who have featured the service have ob- tained really wonderful results. Chas. P. Mueller. Wichita. Kan., made the statement at the F. T. D. special meet- ing in St. Louis that he had sent out 850 orders the past year and that these had been productive of much return business. In No. the support of the publicity fund is urged upon the members, the "Say It With Flov.-ers" slogan having become very valuable to the F. T. D. No. 2 says : "The question of higlver ■ dues will also be discussed, and the members are asked to give their opin- ion." No. 10 is important. In order to find the volume of business done by the or- ganization each member is asked to give the number and amount of his outgoing and incoming sales for the year, which information, when compiled, Avill lie of great value. If computed annually, comparisons would show the growth and importance of the service. Others of the many questions, 2S in all, touch on minor matters that are continually coming up in the transac- tion of Imsiness of the organization all over the country. Secretary Pochelon is on the job all the year round. New members! New members! is his cry continually, as each addition adds to the power of the organization. He is constantly plan- ning and working out new ideas that in one way or another will aid the asso- ciation. He wants the assistance of every member, and will try out any- thing that is feasible or appears at all practical. In speaking of the Cleveland meet- ing, President Gude said : "We hope to have the largest gathering' of retail flo- rists, and the greatest number of new ideas and practical thoughts, ever brought to a florists' convention. Bring all your ideas, suggestions and crit- icisms, and come prepared to exploit and substantiate them, and thereby help to make our association better," Cleveland is the home of leaders of the craft who are up to date in every- thing that pertains to the advancement of the business, among whom are Adam Graham. H. P. Knoble. F. C. W. Brown, Charles E. Russell, Carl Hagenburger. Mrs. Ella Grant Wilson, Frank A. Friedley and M. A. Vinson, from whom visiting members of the craft will b< sure of a hearty welcome. Funeral Orders. The luo.st profitable and iiuportuiil feature of the cutflower business is that of furnl.shing designs and emblems for funcmls. Some stoics cater to this class of work almost exclusively. Ow- inpr to the short notice that is given for many la.st-minute orders, often at times to make trains for out-of-town delivery, one should as far as possible, be prepared with made-up wreaths of magnolia, galax or other material that can in a short time be decorated with fresh flowers. A stock of mossed pieces uf pillows, crosses, etc., are also a great help. Many persons or committee.-! who have not had former experiences in or- dering funeral flowers, come with ideas of fantastic designs that are almost impossible of execution. It is the busi- ness of the florist to point out in a nice way that such designs are not now as much used as formerly; that hand- some wreaths on stands or easels, with inscriptions on ribbon, are more suita- ble. Panels of flowers, with, if neces- sary, small designs of monograms, badges, or trade symbols, which can be made with varied colors of chenille, to be placed in the center, are to be suggested to those who want this fea- ture carried out The average customer who has ex- pressed a desire for something made of flowers not in stock, will very likely ac- cept something else just as appropriate if it is shown to be "what we are using a good deal of at this time." It is not necessary to say that the flower want- ad is not on hand, but by bringing for- ward other flowers as popular for the purpose, it is a question as to which is the best, and the salesman's recom- mendation generally brings the choice his way. To find out how much a customer or committee wants to spend is not as difliicult as it would seem. When it is learned that the demand is for funeral flowers, tne salesman ventures : "We are sending mostly wreaths and sprays and have them from ¥5, $7.50, .flO, $12 and .flS. "Which size can I show you?" In some stores prices would be lower, and in others higher, according to the trade. In nine cases out of 10 the an- swer will reveal the price desired. Com- mittees are generally guarded in ex- pressing themselves, but, if mention is made of several choice pieces recently sent, together with prices, some mem- ber will almost involuntarily ask to see something about such a price, and the salesman has his cue. When with the individual customer something is decided on, it is then the salesman's opportunity to add something to the price by suggesting the addition of s bunch of violets or an orchid or two or a dozen valley, a choice ribbon bow, etc. The best work of this character comes from the regular customers of the store. Many who only buy occa- sionally and are not particularly fond of flowers, will send something to the funeral of relatives or of persons with whom they have had business rela- tions. Soliciting is not considered ethical by most of the stores, but there are "crepe chasers" who, watching the death columns in the daily papers, strive to be first on the ground, almost before the ink of the paper is dry. Quite a large business is done by these gentry, who are profuse in promises, but whose work is very sparse, indeed. Legitimate soliciting can be under- taken in factories, stores, clubs, socie- ties and other organizations, when offi- cei-s or other prominent persons pass away. Orders for considerable amounts can be secured in this field. Next Week iii the Flower Shop. The season is now opening up p. trifle, with a perceptible increase in the de- mand. House plants, ferns, rubbers, draca>nas, and bright crotons should be- gin to move. Keep a few choice speci mens in jardinieres or pot covers. An article that is to be sold to some one who is not particularly anxious for it. X|*W^ VVREATH OF MAGNOLJA J^EAVES. IQiS. The American Florist. 475 must look ils very i.iest, so every mo- ment of spare time can be used to Hdvantage in rubbing up the leaves, removing blemishes or rearrangina' po- sitions, so as to show the plants oft to the best possible advantage. Well colored autumn leaves arc now lo be had in quantity. When the oaks nre at their best, the whole interior of the store can \>e decorated with these to great advantage. J. H. Small & Sons, in their Broadway store. New York, made a feature of this oak leaf deco- ration the first week in October for many years. It always attracts great attention. They make a point of get- ting- the first of these, before they were seen in other places. Branches placeil in .lars of water last much longer. Weekly mimeographed or printed no- tices or cards, that can be mailed for a penny postage, are certainly worth more than they cost. Just a short, trite message, calling attention to one or two seasonable plants or cut flowers, may l)ring but few early responses, still, everyone addressed reads the shoit sen- tences, and is reminded of the stores and its desire to serve, and will likely be heard from at the first opportunity. Arrange a window with pots of the Chinese wool flower. This veiy showj plant, with its red tassel-like plumes, helongs to the coxcomb family. It is comparatively cheap, and always at- tracts great attention. Baskets of fruit and flowers, artistic- ally arranged, are sure to meet with approval. A few well-colored peaches, pears, grapes and apples, together with a small box of choice candy, and flowers which can be placed in small vases or tubes of water, are just the thing- for sick friends, particularly if they are re- covering- in the hospital. A choice wreath of galax, ivy, or magnolia leaves makes a good orna- ment for the flower case and one "which can in a few minutes, by the addition of choice seasonable flowers, be made into just what the customer with only a few minutes to make a train was looking- for. Many a dollar has been added to the day's receipts by these almost "ready to pick up pieces," -which were on hand for the hurry-up cus- tomer. There is likely to be a number of short notice wedding's, as a result of the new^ draft, -which it is -n-ell to be prepared for, with all the accessories spick and span, including a few floor vases, a kneeling stool, good pedestals and pot covers, bridesmaids' baskets, etc. Wall pocket baskets ca,n be used decoratively to great advantage, as a few to a room or hall, filled with loose flowers and vines, are quickly placed and always pleasing features. It is now time to feature evergreens, pyramidal stock for the vestibule or stoop outside, or shorter bushy plants for window boxes. Grower-retailers, who are closing- some of their houses, will find a good profit in filling a cold house with good bi-ight evergreen plants in assortment secured at this time be- fore the first frosts give the stock a coat of tan. These, when heeled in the ground, will keep their fresh bright ap- pearance for a long- time. A light cov- ering of leaves thrown over the top will prevent the ground from freezing, even in quite severe weather. Those who supply retail florists with plants, will also find this a good side line this sea- son, when other stock is so scarce. The Florists' Telegraph Delivery con- vention in Cleveland, October S-'J. is going to attract all the live wires. Better arrange to go. It will pay you. ^^L w^Kk WREATH OF MAGNOLIA LEAVES, CYCAS AND LILAC. CHRYSANTHEMUMS October Routine Work. The v.irieties. Golden Glow, Smith's Advance and Early Rose, are now being- cut in limited quantities, heralding in the 1!)1S chrysanthemum season, and some of the early October varieties are fast ripening- up the wood and expand- ing their buds so that in a very few- days they too wall be showing consider- able color. This means somewhat of a letup in the moisture given to the plants and a drier atmosphere main- tained. After the buds begin to open up, the plants should not be syringed overhead because of the danger of water settling in the top of- the buds and causing them to rot, but the plants should be watered at the roots only as they require it. An occasional syring- ing of the underneath of the foliage early on bright days as a check to red spider and other insects, does no harm and is beneficial to the plants, but be careful and not get them over-wet at the roots. Do not think that after the buds are taken there is to be any letup in the watchful care of the plants. On the contrary, there will be plenty to do until the last bloom is cut. After the buds are taken, any side- shoots that have been overlooked will quickly push out and g-row rapidly. The plants ought to be looked over every few days and any of the shoots found on the plants picked off; also the suckers, which .shoot out so quickly from the stool of the plant. Before the buds get very far advanced be sure the plants are properly supported. Watering with liquid manure should lie continued with the bench grown stock inUil the buds begin to show cidor, after which clear water only should be given. Specimens and plants being- gro-\vn in pots for sale as pot plants can be given liquid manure for a considerable time yet, but it is best to gradually let up on the feeding as the biuls commence to expand. When in active growth, pot grown chrysanthe- mums respond with a vigorous gro-wth under the stimulation of liquid manure, but if the root action is not right through poor drainage or other causes, a great deal of damage can be done the plants in a very short while. Now is the time to attend to any staking and tying of pot grown plants, whether they are specimens of large size or smaller plants for commercial sales, it being very much easier to do tjie tying now before the plants are full of buds than afterwards. The plants need to be properly supported so that the branches will not breeok off in handling, but neatness should be exer- cised in doing the w^ork; do not fill the plants with an overabundance of cane stakes when a few loops of green silka- line will answer the same purpose. Now is a good time to go over the iRuches to see if any of the surface soil is washed aw^ay so that the roots are bare. Sometimes this happens from continued watering of the beds. If so. take a little fre^h soil and cover up any of the roots showing-. AVatch closely for any signs of aphis on the expanding- buds. As soon as a little steam heat is used, the insects can be taken care of by painting one of the steam pipes with a nicotine insecti- cide and turning on the steam, choosing a still evening for doing it. One of the principal factors to insure a fine lot of blooms is to thoroughly 476 The American Florist. Sept. 28, ripen up the si'oivth of the plants. Plenty of fresh air and a cool tempera- ture go a long way towards accom- plishing this. Chrysanthemums delight in a cool temperature at all times, but just at this time thev particularly need it to put strength into their growth and give texture to their blooms. In a very short while we may expect frost at night, so that it will be neces- sary to start up the steam to maintain the temperature when the petals nrc unfolding. A temperature of ."iH dc grees at night, with a crack of venlihi- tion, is best suited for the development of the blooms. Dampness is the prin- cipal thing to avoid. If upon entering the house in early morning the plants and blooms are found too damp, as though covered with a heavy dew. then they need a little more steam to dry up the .atmosphere better, but until the outside temperature goes down to the freezing point very little steam heat will be needed in the chrysanthemum houses. The pompon and single varieties are fast budding up, bringing up the ques- tion of whether to disbud them or let them come in natui-al sprays. This of course will depend on the purpose they- are being grown for. Some growers find a demand for disbudded single and pompon chrysanthemums, while others have the best demand for the natural spray. But when grown as natural sprays they are very much im- proved by a little disbudding. It brings out the character of the individual flower better. As soon as the buds are large enough to handle is the proper time to disbud. They wjU come into bloom quicker if attended to on time. Be sure the pompons an(j singles are furnished proper support for their sprays. C. W. JOIIXSON. Society of American Florists. PROPOSED OFI'ICI.VI. BUIXETIN. Under an order emanating from the war industries board, the society will not be allowed to establish any publi- cation during the period of the war. The chief of the pulp and paper section. Thomas E. Donnelley, states, in reply to a letter addressed to him explana- tory of the bulletin which the society, at the St. Louis convention, directed should be published to serve as the of- cial organ of our organization : "This section of the war industries board has ruled that no new publication may be established during the period of the war. it would be admittedly im- fair for us to request establi.shed pub- lishers to cut their consumption of paper for the various publications, and permit a new publication to be issued unless it were definitely shown to be a war necessity. We must ask you, therefore, to give up your project of publishing a societ> organ during the period of the war." DEPARTMENT OF PJ..\XT BEGISTR.VTION. Public notice is hereby given that F. W. Fletcher, of Auburndale, Mass., and Orlando, Fla., submits for registration the new asparagus here mentioned : Asparagus Fletcher! i f densifolius) . A variation (seedling) of Aspaj'agus Sprengeri. It varies in the shorter, more campact and much heavier foli- age, four sprays being equal to 12 of Sprengeri. It is especially seen to be .an improvement when used as a foun- dation for sprays, and as a basket plant. Tested five years and proved to come true from seed. Any person objecting to this registra- tion, or to the u.se of the proposed name, is requested to communicate with the secretary at once. Failing to receive iibjection to the registration, the same will be made three weeks from this (late. XATIOXAL POBLICITY FOR FLOWER.S. It has been arranged that our maga- zine advertising for tlie season now iipening shall begin with a page, in two colors, in the November Metropolitan, which is on sale everywhere. October 14. This page will feature chrysanthe- mums particularly, and it is expected, will stimulate a demand for these flow- ers, which is highly to be desired, in view of the tremendous supply in sight. When, at the opening of the year, flo- rists began to realize that fuel con- sumption for the next season was to be restricted, many reasoned that chrys- anthemums would be the best crop to close with in houses that must assur- edly go out of operation until the fuel situation should become less acute, consequently we are confronted with Llie problem of moving an unprece- dented crop. Hence our committees decided to give special publicity to this product. A i^lan covering eight other advertise- ments in various magazines, featuring largely Thanksgiving and Christmas, and including a full page Christmas advertisement in the Saturday Evening Post, is practically settled upon, and will be put into operation, the funds at the disposal of the committees de- termining, of course, the e.xtent to which the plan is to be followed. And here we may say again that the committees are still short of the amount urgently lequired to enable them to attain fully the objects of the campaign. There are hundreds of flo- rists who have as yet contributed nothing to our fimd, and yet are I'eap- ing some of the benefits arising from our work. Step by step, the details of our campaign have been described in our trade papers, at meetings of our trade bodies, and in other ways, there- fore it can hardly be imagined that anyone is not fully acquainted with our objects. There is no holding back on the part of the committees. Every penny coming in is invested in pub- licity work, nothing is wasted, and we are actually getting also publicity that rnone.y could not buy. But our efforts must not be intermittent, they must be constant. That is why we are appeal- ing to those who have not subscribed to help us to complete our fund, and thus benefit the trade the country over. Our promotion bureau has arranged for a further supply of the handsome gla.ss signs carrying our slogan, "Say it with Flowers," but owing to the in- crease in cost we have been obliged to advance the price to $2 each, which price barely covers the actual expense of sign and delivery charges. This sign is a business-bringer, and properly displayed silently conveys a message which, in these times, is most sugges- tive. To enable florists who use newspaper space for their announcements, to make direct connection with ovir magazine advertising, our promotion bureau has in course of preparation a series of electrotypes featuring the national ad- vertisements and requiring only the insertion of a local florist's own name and address, and proofs of same will shortly be available. The use of our "stickers," transfer signs, and slides for use in moving pic- ture houses, should now be seasonable, and any florist who haw not received particulars of same, is invited to write us for information. All these helps serve to make the magazine advertise- ments more effective and to direct re- sults to local establishments. John Young, Sec'y. Flowers and Publicity. How many florists are using our slogan, "Say it with Flowers," and get- ting- maximum results? The many uses it can be put to is astonishing, as it lends itself to everything. For in- stance, this simple message in news- papers. "For her Birthday. Say it with Flowers." with your name and address underneath, or, "For the Anniversary, Say it with Flowers," name and ad- dress of the advertiser. The hundred and one uses it can be put to make our slogan an invaluable asset to those Horists -who continually use it. We find the advertising specialties such as calendars, blotters, pencils, etc.. also fitted for the adoption of the slo- gan, which help in the general use. Another fine method of its use is the co-operation of florists generally in their own cities and to-wns in raising a fund for their own use and simply advertising "Say it with Flowers," no names being used, but the repeated use of the slogan on bill-board, car-cards, or newspapers would have an unvisual effect in the sale of more flowers. It would be an ideal way of advertising and would create widespread publicity on account of its simpleness of char- acter but high-minded in ideal. Try it out whenever possible and watch results. Henby Pbnn, rhnirman. National Pub. Campaign. American Dahlia Society. .VKNUAI, ^rEETINO AND EXHIBITION. As we go to press, the American Dahlia Society is holding its fourth annual meeting in the Engineering building. 2.>3:_1 West ."flth street. New York, in conjunction with the Ameri- can Institute of the City of New York, the shoAV opening September 24 and ex- tending three days. A list of special premiums was offered by the society in IG classes the awards in which are given below. In addition the American Institute offered prizes for both com- mercial growers and gardeners and amateurs in 45 classes. THE AWARDS. Finest sonoral alspln.T an.r oi- all types, ar- rnnged for effect, space 50 square feet — X. Harold Cottam & Son, Wapi)inger's Falls, N. Y.. first. Best display of six va.ies of collarette, dis- (inct varieties— Cottam & Son, first. Best baslict or hnmi>er decoration of cactus, anv foliage— Guerdon Scrivner, Hartford, Conn., lirst; C. F. Cartledgc. Locust Valley, N. Y.. second. ^ . Best tiilile ceutovpiece for effect, any foliaEc. iiniiitciiis and private gardeners only— C. F. ('.■irtledgc. Hrst. Best (li'corative vase of ball-sliapert doulile dalilias— i:. Scrivncr, fir.st. Best v.-ise of any good stemmed decorative or cactus— C. r. Cartlcdge, first. Best vase of modem cac-tus, 12 flowers, not less tbau four varieties— C. F. Cnrtledge, first. Most meritorious exhibit in the shoiv by any exhibitor, professional, private gardener or ama- teur— G. .' cash prize offered by S. Seligman at the time of the annual convention of the association in that city last year. The idea worked out so successfully in pre- senting the service rendered by mem- bers of the organization to the public, that for the window displays arranged in connection with the F. T. D. conven- tion at Cleveland, O., October S-9. three generous prizes have been offered as follows : For the best window, $100 in cash, by the Kennicott Bros. Co., Chi- cago; second prize, a silver cup. by Chas. H. Grakelow, Philadelphia, Pa", and a third prize of ,')!2.5, donated by S. Seligman, New York. Secretary Pochelon m-ges all Cleve- land florists, not only the members of the association, to enter the competi- tion, as the prizes are well worth striv- ing for. Express Rates Increase. Following a meeting of the special war committee of the state utilities commissioners of New York, held at Washington. D. C, September 19, Pub- lic Service Commissioner Whitney- made the announcement that express rate throughout the coimtry is about to he increased 10 per cent, which will mean an aggregate of approximately $24,00O,(X)0, of which .$17,000,000 shall be raised in the territory of the Chi- cago lines. The increase allowed July 1 amounted to between ,$20,000,000 and .$2.5,000,000. The application for in- crease asks for a flat raise of 10 cents per 100 pounds to existing commodity rates and to advance first-class rates about 10 cents and second-class rates 12 cents per 100 pounds. The state com- missioners have issued a statement of protest. Patriotism and Progress. There are good, patriotic business men in this country who are genuinely alarmed over some of what they term the meddling activities of the govern- ment in business affairs where such meddling cannot be justified as a neces- sary war measure. A prominent New Yorker, indirectly a trustee for millions of invested capital, thus voices his sen- timents : "Governmental encroach- ment upon freedom of enterprise, I am convinced, can only hamper our prog- ress and play into the hands of our ad- versaries. As an American citizen, I am glad to let the government have whatever It needs to win the war. As a free American, I demand that what I relinquish to win the war — no more in the way of property, no less in the way of liberty — be returned as soon as vic- tory is won." Screenings Storage. William Dilger, Detroit, Mich., offers the following regarding the storage of screenings : "Storing should be done after Oc- tober 1 when the weather is cool. A 6-inch reversed sewer pipe with the bell part down placed in the center of the pile or two or three such pipes if the piles are large will take care of the ventilation. The piles must not be too large — preferably not over five feet high and cone shaped." [Other valuable information on this subject will be found in our issue of August 10, 1918, page 120, under the title, "Coal Screenings Danger."] State Fairs. The following Is a list of coming state fairs with the names and addresses of the superin- tendents of the floricultural and horticultural departments as far as obtainable. Septemher 23-28, Boise — Idaho State Fair. O. P. Hendershott. secretary. Boise. Septemtfer 23-28, Salem— Oregon State Pair. M. L. .Tones. Brooks, superintendent of horticul- ture; A. C. Marsters, Roseburg, superintendent of floriculture. SeptemBer 24-88, Berlin- Connecticut State Agricultural Society Fair. L. W. Gwatkin, sec- retary. September 28-Octoher 8, Salt Lake City— Utah State Fair. W, C. Winder, supervisor of horti- ciilture: Barl J. Glade, secretary; Boston build- ing. Salt Lake City. Septemher 30-October 4, Trenton— Inter-State Fair. Prof. Arthur .1. Fariev. New Bruns- wick, superintendent of horticulture and flori- culture. October 7-12, Richmond— Virginia State Pair W. C. Sanders, secretary and manager, Rich- mond. October 30-November 4, Shrcveport — f?tate Fair of Louisiana. W. R. Hirsch. secretary. November 11-16, Phoenix— Arizona State Fair. « . Ward Davies. superintendent of agriculture. Phoenix; Mrs. Ernest W. Lewis. Phoenix, su- perintendent of floriculture Coming Exhibitions. [Secretaries arc requested to supply any omis- sions from this list and to correct any dates that have been altered since the last advices.] October 12-26, Los Angeles, Calif California Liberty Fair. Charles L. Wilson, superintendent of exhibits. November B-8, Des Moines, la,— Mid-west Hor- ticulturnl Exhibition. J. s'. Wilson. Des Moines chairman of committee on flowers; Pi-ancis Ses- tier, Des Moines, vegetables. November 6-8, New York.— Exhibition of chrysanthemums bv the American Institute of the City of New York and the Chrysanthemum Society of America in the Engineering Society building. 2.5-33 West 39th street. Wm. A n-agplson, secretary, hoard of managers 324 \\ est 2,'lrd street. New York. November 19-22, Chicago— Illinois First Great Apple Show. A. M. Augustine, Normal, III. executive secretary. Important to Subscribers. The dale on the yellow address label on vour .opy of THE AMEUICAN FIXIKIST will show when your subscription expires. Please renew siihscnption promptly on expiration, to make riMtaln of receiving your copy of each Issue. rgiS. The American Florist. 479 Meetings Next Week. [SecretarieB of clubs and societies are re- quested to send notice of change in date, time and place of meeting.] Dayton. 0.. Octolier 1. 8 p. m.— Dayton Flo- rlsta' Club. Y. M. C. A. building. Geo. W. Frisch, secretary. 32ii5 East 6tli St.. Dayton. Holyoke. Mass., October 1. 7:30 p. m.— Holy- oke and Northampton Florists' and Gardeners Club. James Whiting, secretary, French hall. M. A. C. Amherst. Lake Geneva. Wis., October 1 — Lake Graeva Gardeners' and Foremen's Association, cultural hall. Geneva. Lob Angeles. Calif,, October 1, 8 p. m.— Los Angeles County Horticultural Society. At 237 Franklin street. Hal S. Kruekeberg. secretary, Los Angeles. Minneapolis. Minn.. October 1, 8 p. m,— Min- neapolis Florists' Club. Usually at 218 North Fifth St. Wm. J. Vasatka, secretary. 3340 Chicago Ave.. Minneapolis. Philadelphia, Pa.. October 1. 8 p. m.— Flo- rists' Club of Philadelphia. Grand Fraternity Building. Robert Kift. secretary. 4044 Haver- ford. Ave., Philadelphia. Pittsburgh, Pa., October 1. 8 p, m — Pitts- burgh Florists' and Gardeners' Club. Allegheny Carnegie Music Hall. E. .T. McCallum, secre- tary, 137 Seventh St.. Pittsburgh. Washington. D. C, October 1, 8 p. m — Flo- rists' Club of Washlugton. At 1214 F St.. N. W.. Clarence L. Llnz, secretary, 622 Rlggs building, Washington. Louisville, Ky.. October 2. 8 p. m — Ken- tucky Society of Florists. Masonic Temple. Au- gust R. Baumer. secretary. P. 0. Bos 295. Louisville. Wew Orleans. La., October 2, 8 p, m.— Ger- man Gardeners' Club. H. Y. Dameran. seOTo- tary. Peters Ave. and Liberty street. New Or- leans. Albany, N. Y.. October 3, 8 p. m — Albany Florists' Club. 611 Broadway. Robert David- son, secretary, 139 Second St.. Albany. Milwaukee, Wis.. October 3, 8 p. m. — Mil- waukee Florists' Club, Kurtz Bros.. 11th and Prairie Sts.. Eugene Oestreicher. secretary, 5630 North Ave.. Milwaukee. Omaha, Neb., October 8. — Omaha Florists' Club. Court House. Lewis Henderson, secretary. ISth and Douglas streets. Omaha. Heading, Pa., October 3, 8 p. m — Reading Florists' Association. At home of member. Fulmer H. Lauck. secretary. 123 South Fifth St.. Reading. Lake Forest. HI.. October 4, 8 p, m. — North Shore Horticultural Society. Council Chamber, City Hall. J. n. Francis, secretary. San Francisco, Calif,, October 6, 8 p, m,— Pa- cific Coast Horticultural Society. 240 Golden Gate Ave., Walter HoflnghoCE, secretary. 14 Powell St., San Francisco. Wants, For Salc,Etc. One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. Tor Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section. Where answers are to be mailed from this ollica enclose 10 cents extra to cover post:i<:e, etc. Sltnatlon Wanted — By an all around seedman and poultry supply salesman. Twenty-six years retail experience. Ad- dress Key 931, care American Florist. Help Wanted — Harried man with some experience; work under foreman. $75 per month and house. Address Thomas P. Browne. Greenfleld, Mich. WANTED In our greenhouses Ht Kvauston, two rose growers. Good salary is offered and permanent positions to dependable men. Apply WEILAND-RISCH CO. 154 North Wabash Avenue. CHICAGO Situation Wanted Sileslady capable of doing getieral store work is open for eogagement. Stite full particulars and salary you are willing to pay in 6rst letter. Key 934, care American Florist. Situation Wanted By American; single; have many years' experience in greenhouse and outside. Address Key 932, care American Florist. FOR SALE New D. S. A. Glass. IfixIS 17.00 per box 16x24 7.60 per box WM. F. KRUEGER, 516 Potter St., Toledo, Ohio Experienced Storeman Wanted FOR RETAIL FLORIST. Salary no object to right paity. JOSEPH TREPEL, Oflice : 1060 Broadway, Brooklyn, N.Y. ■Wanted — Good second-hand hot water boiler; about 1000 sq. ft. capacity. State size, make, condition and best cash price. Bast End Greenhoase, 402-408 Greenwood Ave., Pnnxsntawney, Pa. OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels Actual »izo of leaf Z%ib'4 inchei. FOR CUT FLOWERS: In twooolors on gummed paper; your card, etc., in blacK and leaf adopted by the S. A. F in red. Prices: Per BOO, Kl.S.'i; per 1000 $5.00. Samples on request. Electro of leaf, postpaid, S).50. Cash with order. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO A\ Storeman Wanted Good opportunity for a first-class man to locate in a loop establish- ment. Party may buy an interest in the business but this is not absolutely necessary being only a secondary consideration. Give full particulars in first letter and do not answer this advertisement unless you are desirous of bettering yourself and are willing to work hard reasonable hours for same. Address jjgy 933^ ^^^6 Americaii Florist. LATEST EDITION TRADE Directory Florists, Nurserymen and Seedsmen OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA. Price $3.00, Postpaid. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. 480 The American Florist. Sept. 28, Fine Quality Beautie ORCHIDS Splendid Crop of Cattleya Labiata Now On. Order Here. Russell, Richmond, Hoosier Beauty, Milady, Brilliantjrii^> Ward, White Killarney, Ophelia 'Mums, Carnations, Snaps, Gladioli, Valley, Gypsophila Plumosus, Sprengeri, Adiantum, Galax, Ferns, Smilax PLANTS SINGLE PLANTS. Kentia Forsteriana, 2\i-\'a. pot, $12 per 100. Kentia Belmoreana, 2\i-i-ii. pot, $12 per 100. Kentia Belmoreana, 3-in. pot, $20 per 100. Kentia Forsteriana, 3-in. pot, $20 per 100. Kentia Forsteriana, ■i-'in, pot, $6 per doz. Kentia Belmoreana, 4-in. pot, $6 per doz. Kentia Forsteriana, 5-in. pot, $12 per doz. Kentia Belmoreana, 5-in. pot, $12 per doz. Kentia Forsteriana, 6-in. pot, $2 each. Kentia Forste $1.25 eacb. made up, 5-in. pot, $1 to Livistona Rotundifolia, 4-iii., $6 per doz. Livistona Rotundifolia, 5-in., $9 per doz. Livistona Rotundifolia, 6-in., $1.25 each. Phoenix Roehelenii, 5-in. pot, $1 each. Pandanus Veitchii, 4-ineb. 50c each. Pandanus Veitchii, 5-inch, 75c to $1.00 each. Pandanus Veitchii, 6-inch, $1.50 each. Pandanus Veitchii, 7-iDch, $2.00 each. Begonia Chatelaine, 2Vi-in. $5.00 per 100. Begonia Chatelaine, 3-iu. $10.00 per 100. Begonia Chatelaine, 4-in. $15.00 per 100. Begonia Chatelaine. 5-in. $25.00 per 100. Dracaena Massangeana, 4-in. pot, $50 per 100, Dracaena Massangeana, 6-in. pot, 75c to $1 ea, Crotons, 4-in., $4. SO per doz. Crotons, 5-in., $9 per rioz. Crotons, 6-lo., $1 to $1.50 each. Primula Obconic^ 3-in.. $7.00 per 100. Baby Primula malacoides, 2% -In., $5 per 100. Rubber Plants, 5-in., 75c each. I POT CHRYSANTHEMUIVIS = Magnificent Stock — October Telivery = 6-inch 50c and 75c each I 8-inch $1.50 to $2.00 each = 7-inch $1.00 to $1.25 each | 9-inch 3.00 to 6.00 each = Zz-in. Own Root Rose Stock Aaron Ward Killarney BrilHant White Killarney Milady Richmond $ 7.50 per 100; 70.00 per 1000. $ 7.00 per 100; 65.00 per 1000. Sz-in. Own Root Rose Stock White Killarney Ophelia Aaron Ward Sunburst Killarney Brilliant Milady 1 Richmond $ 11.00 per 100; 105.00 per 1000. $ 10.50 per 100; 100.00 per 1000. POEHLMAN 72-74 E. Randolph St., -tTI igiS. The American Florist. 481 Florists! Attention! I FOR ALL SAINTS' DAY We have stocked a supply of plain and decorated Wreaths of Magnolia, Lycopodium and a combination of Grasses and Waxed Flowers. The most satisfactory method of buying these, we suggest a sample dozen or so. We have also an assortment of Flowers, Gypsophila, Grasses and Lycopodium for decorating the plain Magnolia Wreaths as per illustrations. The assortment enough for 50 wreaths is $10.00. We will certainly please the most critical florist with our line of Baskets. We handle the lines of many well known manufacturers as ,1 well as our own. Try a $10.00 to $25.00 assortment and be convinced. Magnolia Leaves, Cycas Leaves, Wheat Sheaves, Ruscus, Oak Sprays (LongorShon.) No. 52. ich each, $1.50; ich each, 1.75; 'ch each, 2.50; ich each, 3.00; doz., $15.00 doz., 18.00 doz., 2i.00 doz., 30.00 Lycopodium Wreaths Se of prepared Lycopodium. Will keep indefinitely. "l P" 100. $15.00 18 inch per 100, $28.00 ^\ P^^lOO, 1800 21 inch per 100, 35 00 ^^ PerlOO, 20.00 24 inch Jer 100 45 00 No. 45. 18 inch each, $1.50; doz., $15.00 21 inch each, 1.75; doz., 18 00 24 inch each, 2.50; doz., 27.00 27 inch each, 3.00; doz., 30.00 30 inch each, 4.00; doz, 40.00 \ BROS. CO. ig Distance Phone, Randolph 35. CHICAGO, ILL. (r 482 The American Florist. Sept. 28, r^^jVtV^^^mVJV^^iPMVif^MVWJv^^^^t^A'v^^^^^^^^jv^^MV^^.r^^ American beaities Extra fancy stock. We are particularly strong on medium and long lengths. Prices range from $2.00 for 22 to 24 inch stems to $5.00 per dozen for 48 to 54 inch stems. Hoosiers - Russells -- Columbia Best Leading Roses — We are now cutting a large quantity. The quality is good — Buy direct from the Grower. Beauties, Russell, Columbia, Hoosier Beauty, Ophelia and White Killarney. CURRENT PRICE LIST BUF^'Mums. Best shipping varieties ready October 1. RUSSELl, and COLUMBIA — Best In this market. Per doz Good, extra long $2.00 to $3.00 Good, medium 1.25 to 1.75 Good, short 60 to 1.00 HOOSIER BEAUTY, OPHB^LIA, SUNBURST, WHITE KIL- LARNEY — ^ ,„„ Per 100 Long stems $8.00 to $10.00 Good, medium 5.00 to 6.00 Good, short 3.00 to 4.00 In buying direct from the grower you are assured of fresh ROSES — Our selection, but a good assortment in Iota of 1"00 or more, at the rate of $3.00 to SN.OO per 100. LILY OF THE VALLEY, per 100 $5,00 to $6.00 CARNATIOIVS, per 100 $3,00 to $4.00 LILIES, per 100 15.00 CHRYSANTHEMUMS, Golden Queen, per doz, $3. 00 to $4.00 GREENS. ASPARAGUS & SPRENGERI, per 100 $2.00 to $3.00 GALAX, green and bronze, per 1,000 1.25 NE\V FANCY FERNS, per 1.000 3.00 ALL OTHER SEASONABLE STOCK AT MARKET PRICES stock at all times and the most even run of quality possible. i^WRITE FOR OUR SPECIAL QUOTATIONS ON ROSES IN 1000 LOTS. notice: We close at 5 o'clock week days and all day Sunday. \Veek Days 8 A. M. until 5 P. M. BASSEH & WASHBIRN LONG DISTANCE PHONE: OFFICE AND STORE „„„..„, H.Sr ""„,„ s..„... .„. 178 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Chicago. STOCK IS STILL IN SHORT SUPPLY. There has been no great change in the market conditions since last week, consequently stock of all kinds is in short supply and cleans up early. The weather has been cold the greater part of the time and several near frosts have been reported from certain sections m the vicinity of this market. American Beauty roses are in fair supply, but are cleaning up quickly every day at satisfactory prices. Mrs. Chas. Russell and Columbia are exceedingly scarce and command high figures. Hoosier Beauty, Milady and Richmond are to be had in fair supply, but like all the other roses, are scarce and expensive compared to the general low prices pre- vailing all through the summer months and up to the time of the present short- age. Carnations are selling excep- tionally well at surprisingly good prices considering the quality, especially in regard to the length of stem. Chrysan- themums are more plentiful but are in brisk demand at good figures owing to the .general shortage of stock, conse- quently there is no surplus to speak of at anv time. Asters are having a brisk call and move quickly at top- notch prices. Gladioli are still a factor in the market, but the receipts are smaller and there are plenty of buyers for what stock is arriving. Lilies are scarce and so are orchids, but the re- ceipts of Cattleya labiata are Inoreas- SUBSCRIBE EARLY For the New LIBERTY BONDS Headquarters of the Florists* Division are located at E. C. Amling Co.'s Store 175 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Fred Lautenschl8ger,Cbalrinan. Telephone Central 1977. ing a trifle. Lily of the valley is in brisk demand. Dahlias are seen at a few of the stores in limited supply, but seem to be holding their own at high prices. A few home-grown single vio- lets are among the offerings together with water-lilies, calendulas, tuberoses and other miscellaneous seasonable stock not already mentioned. Greens are in fair supply in almost .all items. Ferns have advanced in price and a shortage is predicted for this winter. The first chrysanthemums from Cali- fornia made their appearance here this week, having been shipped direct to the retail stores. They are considera- bly higher in price than last year and for this reason will probably not affect the home-grown stock offered in this market as seriously as in the past. NOTES. Allie Zech, manager of Zech & Mann, was elected to the local order of Elks and will be initiated September 26. He was the first one in the local wholesale market to receive a questionnaire under the new draft, which means he will be one of the first to be classified. T. E. Waters, manager of Poehlmann Bros. Co.'s supply department, cele- brated his forty-third birthday Septem- ber 20. He has been engaged in the florist business for 31 years, which mean.s he has been in the harness ever since he was a kid. Peter Hoefelder. of Kennicott Bros. Co.. has received notice from his local draft board that he is an alternate for a quota that will be called to the colors .Sentember .SO. John Furrow, of Guthrie. Okla., and bride are at the La Salle hotel. igiS. The American Florist. 483 i WH9LE$ALE-GDgWEP$ y^CUT FL?WEDS^ PLANTS* 182 North Wabash Avenue L. D. Phone, Rnndolph 631 CHICAGO Positively the Finest Obtainable in Chicago Market. In Excellent Supply at $4.00 to $15.00 per 100. Columbia $4 to $25 per 100 Sunburst $4 to $12 per 100 'Mums At Market Prices Sorengeri Per bunch, 35c to 50c Russell $4 to $25 per 100 Roses-Our Selection $4 per 100 Adiantum Fancy Iods, per 100, 75c to $1 P umosns strings, 60c to 75c Per bunch, 35c to 50c Gladioli $3 to $5 per 100 Asters $2 to $5 per 100 Ferns Per 1000, $3.00 Brilliant $4 to $12 per 100 Valley $5 to $6 per 100 Galax Per 1000, $1.25 Adiantum California Extra fancy, per 100, $1.50 Ophelia $4 to $12 per 100 Easter Lilies $12.50 to $15 per 100 Leucothoe Sprays 75c Smilax $2.00 to «2.50 per doz "W'e Have It" if It is Obtainable in the Great Chicago Market. ^WAMA^Wi^ PETER REINBERG Wholesale Florist 30 East Randolph St., Long Distance Phones Central . IS* « CHICAGO RUSSELL-OPHELIA-MILADY-Efc. Lilies, Valley and a Complete Line of Greens. CURRENT PRICE LIST Sobjert to change without IVotiee. Bny Direct From the Grower. MRS. CHAS. RUSSELI, Per 100 fPf cials $15.00 to $18.00 Select 12.00 Medium 8.00 to 10.00 Short 6 00 RICHMOND Per 100 Select 58.00 Medium % 5.00 to 6.00 Snort 3.00 to 4 00 MILADY Per IQO Se'ept $ 8.00 to $10.00 Medium 5.00 to 6.00 Short 3.00 to 4.00 Kjllamey [ White Klllarney. . „ , . P^"" 10" ' ^"'-"' $8.00 KIllarneyBHiuantJ ^i^f.^^^ .. „„ . My Maryland | l^oi^" «S-«« J" Champ Weiland.. I^*"'" 3.00 to Sunhnrst ( Select n„i.~ii„ < Medium Op"**"" I Short ..........::. 4.00 ROSES, OUR SELECTION. Per 100 $ 4.00 Carnations 2.00 to Harrlsll 12.50 to Chrysantliemums, per dozen 3.00 to Valley „ Adiantum 1.00 to Asparagros, per bunch 50c to 75c BoxTTood per bunch, 35o Ferns per 1,000, $3.00 Galax, bronze and gre«n, per 1,000, $1.00 Leucothoe Sprays 75 to Smilax per doz. strings, $3.00 4.00 16.00 4.00 6.00 484 The American Florist. Sept. 28, WIETOR BROS. Chicago L. D. Phone Randolph Z081 30 East Randolph St., Roses in All The Leading Varieties CURRENT PRICE LIST- MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL. Per 1(X> Fancy SS.OO to $10.00 Good 5.00 to 7.00 RICHMOND, KILLARNEY BRILLIANT. White— KILLARNEY— Pink. Per 100 Extra Special $8.00 Select 7.00 Fancy 6.00 Medium 6.00 Short $3.00 to 4.00 Subject to Change Wiiftout Notice. SUNBURST AND OPHELIA. Per lOii E.\tra Special $8.00 Select 7.00 Fancy 6.00 Good 5.00 Short 4.00 MINIATURE ROSES. Baby Doll $2.00 to $3.00 Elgar 2.00 to 3.00 ROSES, OUR SELECTION 4.00 CARNATIONS. Per 100 Fancy $3.00 Good 2,00 MISCELLANEOUS. Per 100 Valley $6.00 to $8.00 Lilies 12.50 to 15.00 Ferns, per 1,000 3.00 Smilas, per doz, strings 2.50 Adlnntum 1.00 Galax (bronze and green), per 1,000.. 1.60 Asparagus Sprengeri, bunch 50 Asparagus Plumosus. bunch 50 Boxwood, per lb 35 Other Green Goods Market Rates, The Central Floral Co., lo2 North State street, has a window display this week that is right in keeping with the times and is drawing the crowds every minute in the day. When one takes into consideration that Marshall Field & Co., who are noted for their magnificient window displays, are di- rectly across the street it can be easily understood that Manager Duris would have to feature something out of the ordinary to command attention and at the same time not lose sight of the fact that his chief object is to sell his stock. With the assistance of his right hand man, Walter Walters, who is responsible for the idea, they staged a scene from real life that is appro- priate and brim full of sentiment. A soldier who is home on a furlough is leaving for camp and evidently for overseas, is passing through the gate and turns for another sight at the old mansion, notices that his dog is follow- ing, which causes him to stop long enough to say "Not this trip old pal," which wording is inscribed on a card in a prominent place and gives the on- looker an opportunity to grasp the idea in a second. The figures are all life size, .^nd sections of the front yard are bordered or banked with crotons, dracaenas, ferns and coleus, while overhead autumn foliage denotes the present. Across the entrance the north window is filled with all the sea- sonable offerings including occasion- ally a made-up wreath of such items that suggest the mood the designer happens to be in, or what stock is best available. Another point one should not overlook is that the propri- etors took advantage to stage their bill when stock was scarce and the necessary room was available and still another, the chief one of all, the psy- chological moment — just before the Fourth Liberty Loan drive. There will be a meeting of all work- ers identified with the Fourth Liberty Loan, Thursday afternoon, September 2(;. at three o'clock at the trade head- quarters, B. C. Amling Co.'s store, 175 North Wabash avenue. Credentials will be issued to each worker, sup- plies, posters and automobile permits will be furnished ond an able speaker, representing the Liberty Loan Com- mittee, will be present. Kveryone in the trade should subscribe through the florists so that as large a showing as nos.sble can be made. Kveryone is expected in almost all instances to do as much and more, and at as early date as convenient so as to make the WHOLESALE commission FLORISTS 56 East Randolph Street CHICAGO Cut Flowers and Greens work as easy as possible for Chair- man Lautenschlager, who will have his hands full during the entire campaign. Poehlmann Bros. Co. is experiencing a brisk demand for orchids, especially Cattleya labiata, which is in better crop with them now. American Beau- ty and Mrs. Chas. Russell roses are leaders at this establishment this week. Tile supply department reports business as good this month with the outlook very encouraging as to the future fall and winter trade, judging from the advance buying. Paul Klingsporn, manager of the Chi- cago Flower Growers' Association, had a most pleasant visit from his mother, who returned to her home in Philadel- phia, Pa., September 2o. His firm is offering the first daisies of the season, which made their appearance this week. The Grossberg-Tyler-Finnermann Co. is receiving regular shipments of choice sweet peas. Louis Finnermann is back on the job, after being laid up for sev- eral days with the grip. Mon-is Gross- berg is about to leave on another out- of-town trip. Percy Jones, Inc., is handling a large quantity of fancy asters, which are good property, this week. Manager Van Gel- der is more than pleased with business for September so far, especially in re- gard to the heavy out-of-town demand. N. J. Wietor says that Wietor Bros. will start to cut a few early pom- pons in a couple of weeks, the stock of which is in splendid condition. Car- nations are arriving in large quantities here and are having a brisk call. Kyle & Foerster are featuring a large quantity of stock of all kinds, notwith- standing the .shortage in this market. especially roses and particularly Amer- ican Beauty, Mrs. Chas. Russell and Ophelia. A. L. Vaughan & Co. are pleased with their September trade so far, which is better than that of the same period of last year. Gladioli are still seen in quantity at this establishment. At J. A. Budlong's store stock is arriving in large supply considering the market condition, especially roses, among which are particularly fine Mrs. Chas. Russell and Columbia. Homer Lange, son of the well-known East Madison street florist, will attend the Chicago University starting next week where he will be in the ensign class. Bassett & Washburn are supplying their trade with fancy Mrs. Chas. Rus- sell, Columbia and Ophelia roses, which are in good supply with them this week. Charles Reinberg, adopted son of Peter Reinberg, and Leo Zech, younger brother of Allie Zech, are attending St, Paul's Military School at St. Paul, Minn. Greenhousemen should send their worn out rubber hose to the Red Cross pile on the lake front at Harrison street. Peter Reinberg has returned from Springfield, where he attended a politi- cal meeting- of the democratic party. William Dilger, of the Breitmeyer Landscape and Nursery Co.. Detroit, Mich., was here last week on a visit. The florists' club will meet at the Randolph hotel, Thursday, October 10, at 8 p. m. According to plans now being made, farming is to be taught in the city high schools. I9i8. The American Florist. 485 «.Ir.WtfM *X0 phones: CENTRAL 2571- AUTOMATIC 48-734-CENTRAL257Z 161 North Wabash Ave, Chicago CURRENT PRICE LIST— ^^.Vho* /^r! AMERICAN BKAUTIES. Per doz. Extra long stems $5.00 ! 48 incbes 4.00 Stems .30 to 36 inches 3.00 Stems 24 Inches 2.50 Stems 18 to 20 inches 2.00 Stems 12 inches $1.00 to 1.50 Short stems 100. 4.00 to 6.00 MES. CHAS. RUSSELL. Per 100 Special $25.00 Select $15.00 to 20.00 Medium . . . . :...:.... 8.00 to" 12.00 Short 4.00 to 6.00 ROSES. Richmond, special $10.00 select 8.00 medium $5.00 to 6.00 short 3.00 to 4.00 Milady, special $10.00 select 8.00 medium $5.00 to 6.00 short 3.00 to 4.00 Killarney Brilliant, special $10.00 select 8.00 medium ..$5.00 to 6.00 short ... 3.flO to 4.00 ROSES— Continued Per 100 Ophelia, special $10.00 select 8.00 medium $5.00 to 6.00 short 3.00 to 4.00 White Killarney, special $10.00 select S.OO medium $5.00 to 6.00 short 3.00 to 4.00 Killarney, special $10.00 select 8.00 .- "- -medium $5.00 to 6.00 short 3.00 to 4.00 Mrs. Ward, special $10.00 select 8.00 medium $5.00 to 6.0O " short 3.00 to 4.00 Sunburst, special $10.00 select 8.00 medium $5.00 to 6.00 short 3.00 to 4.00 Cecile Brunner 2.00 to 3.00 Elgar 2.00 to 3.00 Baby Doll 2.00 to 3.00 ROSES. OTTR SELECTION 4.00 Extra special roses billed accordingly. MISCELLANEOUS. Per 100 .isters $2.00 to $4.00 Chrysanthemums, per doz. ... 2.00 to 4.00 (iypsophila, per bunch 75 to l.oo Valley 6.00 DECORATIVE. Plumosus strings $0.50 to $0.75 PUiraosus per bunch .35 to .50 Sprengeri " " .35 to .50 .\diaiitum, fancy long... per 100 1.00 Smilax per doz. 2.50 Ferns per l.OOO 3.00 (5alax " •• 1.25 Me Ivy 5.00 L»-».».»-»-».».».»-»-»-»-»-»-S.S.^ No (Sl:iox'tas:e Her© — Hea-vy (Sup»r»ly A=l Qtaallty COLUMBIA - - RUSSELL and Other Good Roses. NEW CROP OF CARNATIONS STEMS LITTLE SHORT, BUT FLOWERS GOOD. Yellow Golden Glow Chrysanthemums If you want good stock and good treatment send your orders to us for everything and anything in Cut Flowers and Greens. We grow the Double White Killarney, positively the best to be found in this market. YOU CAN INCREASE YOUR PROFITS AND BUSINESS BY SENDING ALL YOUR ORDERS DIRECT TO CHICAGO'S MOST UP-TO-DATE AND BEST LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE Quality Speaks Louder Than Prices. J. A. BUDLONG 184 North Wabash Ave., Corner Lake St., CHICAGO. GUT FLOWERS ROSES, VALLET and CARNATIONS A Specialty WHOLESALE Grower of Prices As Low As Others. i^^SHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION.-^f We are in daily touch with market conditiona, and when a decline takes place you ely upon orders sent receiving luch bene&v'^a. 486 The American Florist. Sept. 28, We have everything in flowers; however roses are the best value this week. KYLE & FOERSTER WHOLESALE FLORISTS Long Distance Phone, Randolph 6784' 160 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO At a hearing- in the William Lang- hout bankruptcy case. Judge Carpen- ter, September 23, bound the defendant over to the federal grand jury and placed his bonds at $5,000. George Kuehner, with H. G. Berning, St. Louis, Mo., has been in the city for several days on business. Miss Ludlow, of Vaughan's Seed Store flower seed department. Is in New York on vacation. A. Miller, of the American Bulb Co., made a business trip to New York this week. Visitors : A. E. Turner, of Rosin & Turner, Mosinee, Wis.; Mrs. Baumgar- ten, of the Baumgarten Floral Co., and Art Leidiger, of the Ediefsen-Leidiger Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Draft Exemptions In Chicago. The Chicago Association of Com- merce, through its trade sub-division, is arranging to assist firms, members, and non-members in this district, on their draft problems. The selective service committee of Sud-Division No. 22, which covers seedsmen, florists, greenhouse builders, and onion set dealers, will consider claims made for occupational exemptions. This com- mittee does not pass on dependency claims. Such will endorse their rec- ommendations on blanks which the committee will furnish. These blanks will be later attached to individual questionnaires and submitted first to the local board and then to the divis- ion board. The latter will pass on oc- cupational exemption. It is felt that this endorsement by the trade com- mittee will carry much more weight than any single firm or individual could possibly carry. Office hours of this committee and headquarters will be established later. In the meantime, particulars may be had from Leonard H. Vaughan, of Vaughan's Seed Store, .31 West Ran- dolph street. The committee for Sub- T>ivision No. 22 includes Ijconard H. Vaughan,, 31 West Randloph street: F. R. Lyon, care Albert Dickinson •Seed Co., and C. L. Washburn, care Bassett & Washburn, ITS North Wabash avenue. Advisory : George Svkes, care Lord & But^nham Co.. 208 South La Salle street, and Robert F. Leesley, care R. F. I^eesley & Co. Full details will be worked out at a meeting of the Association of Com- merce on the evening of September 2G. 0. A. & L A. TONNER Wholesale Cut Flowers and Supplies 30 East Randolph St., CHICAGO Qrossberg:=Tyler=Fin nermann Co. WHOIiBSALB FLORISTS 30 E. Randolph Street, PHone Majestic 7175 CHICAGO, ILL. St. Louis. SEASONABLE WEATHER HELPS BUSIJNT;SS. Business seems to improve somewhat, and the prospects are better right along. The weather has been very seasonable, which helps things considerably. The greatest trouble now is to get a variety of stock. Asters have about run out of their season. Carnations are still far from being a reliable article, the stock arriving now being short and in general of inferior quality. Roses of all kinds are coming in fine, and of good quantity. Russell, Columbia and Ophelia are the leaders. Gladioli are still coming in very good, but the supply is not so great and they command a steady price. Lilies are equal to the demand. Dah- lias have been a disappointment up to date, and unless they arrive soon will freeze up before any appreciable cut is brought into the market. Chrysanthe- mums are still confined to out-of-town shipments. The local cut should begin to come in soon, and if business con- tinues to pick up, the retailer will need them to fill in. A few violets are seen, but they are small, and poor in color. In greens, the market is well supplied. NOTES. W. A. Rowe, Phil Goebel, Oscar May and the Deutschman boys will soon be- gin to cut chrysanthemums. They all expect to have a good season, but we do not see so much of them any more at the market liecause they all have to work harder on account of the lack of help. Their consignments are handled- by the "Windier Wholesale Floral Co. In looking over the windows in the city, the writer finds the majority of florists have special displays arranged advertising the Fourth Liberty Bond drive. This is good advertising, and all florists should join in the good work. Wm. C. Smith Wholesale Floral Co. has been getting in a good cut of roses from his growers. The Russell and Columbia of A. S. Cerny and W. J. Pil- cher, of Kirkwood. are especially good. Charlie Kuehn, Jr., is on the job early and late. He is now in charge of the cut flower department of his father's establishment. He is a hustler and has a host of friends in the retail business. H. G. Berning had the first consign- ment of violets of the season. He has also been setting in quite a few early chrysanlb eniiuns . Geo. H. Angermueller has been get- ting in nice shipments or roses, which have a ready sale. J. J. W. North Shore Horticultural Society. The monthly meeting of the North Shore Hortieultin-al Society was held in the City Hall. Lake Forest, 111.. Septem- ber 6, Vice-President Wm. E. Fisher occupying the chair in the absence of the president, Thomas Head. There was a large number of members pres- ent and after the usual business a live- ly discussion arose about the forthcom- ing chrysanthemum show. A proposal was also made by E. Benson that the society should entertain a number of the sailors from the Great Lakes. This matter %vas entrusted to the care of E. Bollinger. E. Benson, and O. Pettersen. The exhibits for the month were : Ce- losia. (Pride of Castle Gould), J. H. Francis. 98 points; Greenhouse grown fruit, Thos. Head. 95 points; Oncidium varicosum Rogersii, C. Clarke, 95 points; Eucalyptus, C. Wilson, 95 points; Mr. Head also exhibited a fine Cattleya Harrisoniie and some splendid asters, which were very highly com- mended. The judges for the evening were R. Claussens, O. Pettersen and E. Benson. .1. H. Francis, Corr. Sec'y. igiS. The American Florist. 487 s CURRENT PRICE LIST. Per doz. Beauty, specials ?5.00@$e.OO 30-ln 2.50 24-in 2.00 18-in 1.50 Mrs. Chas. Russell 1.00® 4.00 100 Hoosler Beauty 4.00@10.00 Killarney Brilliant 4.00@10.00 Columbia 4.00@25.O0 Killarney 4.0O@lO.O0 White Killarney 4.00@10.00 Richmond 4.00@10.00 My Maryland 4.00@10.IX) Mrs. Geo. Sbawyer 4.00@10.00 Milady 4.00@10.00 Sunburst 4.00@10.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward 4.00@10.00 Hadley 4.00@10.00 Ophelia 4.00@10.00 Double White Killarney. 4.0ft@10.00 Mrs. Moorefleld Storey. . 4.00@10.00 Champ Weiland 4.00@10.00 Stanley 4.00@10.00 Tlpperarj 4.00@10.0ri " Francis Scott Key 4.00@10.00 CecUe Brunner 2.00@ 3.00 George Elgar 2.00@ 3.00 Baby Doll 2.O0@ 3.00 Nesbit 2.00® 3.00 " Our Selection 8.00 Carnations 2.00® 4.00 Cattleyas per doz. 12.00 Lillum Harrlsii 12.50@15.0O Valley 5.00@ 6.00 Ferns per 1000 2.50@ 3.00 Gladioli 3.o0@ 8.U0 Asters 2.00(ffl 4.00 Chrysanthemums per doz. 2.00@ 4.00 THE BOOK OF GLADIOLUS THE first authorita- tive book on this bnlb ever printed in America, or possibly the world, issued April 1,1911. This 120 page book, written by Mat- thew Crawford and Dr. Van Fleet, con- -tains many chapters (covering all sides of I growing, propagating. 1 storing, etc., and also some 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 So. Dearborn St. CHICAGO. A. T. Pyfer & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 164 N. Wabash Avenue CHICAGO, ILL. Long Distance Telephone, Central 3373. Mention the American Florist when writing. wcH&mm WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO Telephone Central 3284 Mention the American Florist whenwritinit 490 J HE American Florist. Sept. 28, Dahlias have their Cut Flower Season The same as many other flowers we handle. The season is short and you should commence handling them at once. Our growers have added many new varieties and we can furnish you all the best standard commercial kinds. $3.00 to $5.00 per 100. Some Novelties, $6.00 to $8.00 per 100. THE LEO NIESSEN CO., 1201 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia. SAT.F.S ARE DISAPPOINTING. With plenty of stock in all lines, there is a disappointing amount of busi- ness, the demand being- very light, the past week. The quality of the roses ■ "was never better for the season, while good large shipments are arriving every day. Specials in nearly all varieties are now quoted. Mock, Russell, Ophe- lia, Columbia, Hadley and American Beauties are all fully up to standard. The miniatures are also plentiful, but not much in demand. Carnations are quite good for the season, but are not much of a factor as yet. Easter lilies are offered rather above the demand. A little lily of the valley is seen occa- sionally. It is no longer a staple. It is now dahlia time and they are to be had in quantity. The quality is all that can be desired. The recent heavy rains have been a great help to the dahlia farmers, who all report a splendid crop from now until frost. Cosmos was never finer than this season. It seems earlier than usual. Hydrangea, with its bronzy hues, is now used exten- sively or to a large extent in all deco- rations, as is the gay tritoraa. Fall asters are also seen. The Semple and branching varieties are about done. Gladioli are also closing up for the sum- mer, some fairly good stock, but short stemmed. Chrysanthemums Golden Glow and Smith's Advance, are about the only sorts so far. Larkspur and ageratum furnish about all the blue. Cattleyas are a bit more plentiful, but hold to a high price. Asparagus and maidenhair are plentiful. AT WARETOWN. The official closing of the Waretown Rod and Gun Club, when Commodore Westcott is the guest of the "old guard," the members and visitors who have spent many delightful week ends with him during the season, took place September 19-21. There was a very good attendance who enjoyed themselves fishing, sailing, and round the hearth in the evening. The hap- piest of the party was the Commo- dore, who is always at his best when surrounded by his friends. Those pres- ent in addition to the Commodore, were: John Walker, Youngstown,.0.; W. F. Gude, and two sons, G. W. Hess and Judge Downey, Washington, D. C; George C. Watson, D. T. Connor, George Craig, Robert Craig, John Bur- ton, Jos. Trainer. M. Collett, Harry Dean, Frank Adelberger, and Michael Bogan, all of Philadelphia. The following, signed by those in at- tendance, was sent to J. C. Vaughan, Chicago : "To our good friend and companion, J. C. Vaughan, we extend best wishes at the end of a perfect outing and express our regret at not having you present on this occasion." DAHLIAS BT PARCEL POST. Dahlias are now picked to order at the farms, packed in new corrugated boxes, shipped several together in crates to the commi-ssion houses, and here wrapped in paper, weighed, tagged and continue their journey to destina- tion by parcel post. The flowers are not touched save by the grower until the box is opened at its destination. This is the ideal method which prevents handling and bruising the flowers and insures the quickest transit. The boxes Good Summer Roses, Aste's, Gladioli, Easter Lilies. All seasonable Flowers. ThU la the azcluslva (hop, only on* block from Express Depots, 1619-1621 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. y$SS»»g»8»g8«$ggag»gg<$ggS$S$$ggSS«»»$i8»S»g$i»Sg$gSiggSW!^^ VlioMe Hover M^tKcInS Cincinnati, Sept. 25. Per 100 Roses, KiUarney 2.00@ 6.00 Mm. Chas. RusseU 4.00(3112.00 Ophelia S.OOQ 8.00 Richmond 2.000 8.00 " Sunburst 2.00@ 8.00 Lllium Giganteum 8.00@10.0(> Gladioli 2.00® 6.00 Carnations 1.00® 2.00 Asters 2.00® 4.«0 Dahlias 2.00® 4.00 Boston, Sept. 25; Per 100 Roses, Beauty 12.0O@25.00 KUlarney Queen 4.00® 6.00 " White and Pink KUlarney 8.00@12.00 " Double White KUlarney. 4.00® 8.00 Killarney Brilliant 2.00® 8.00 Hadley 4.00@12.00 Mock 2.00® 8.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 4.00@12.00 Tatt 2.00® 6.00 Milady 2.00® 6.00 Ward and HUUnffdon 2.00® 8.00 " My Maryland 2.00®12.00 Carnations 1.00® 2.00 Easter Lilies 8.00@12.00 Valley 6.0(J(glO.OO Gladioli 1.00® 4.00 Buffalo, Sept. 25. Per 100 Roses, Beauty Special $2d.O'o. 1 and No. 2. 3.00® 5.00 Hadley 1.00® 8.00 Columbia 1.00@12.00 Fraiu-is Scott Key 2.0(l(fV2o.m Prima Donna 1.00@ 8.00 Alice Stanley l.Dn® 8.00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer l.OO® 8.00 Double White Killarnev. l.'-O''/ n.oo Killarney 1.00® 6.00 Queen 1.00® S.OD Brilliant 1.00® 8.00 Aaron Waul l.uuiu o.nO I, I. Mock 1.0 i®10.no Opbelia 1.00@10.00 .Mr-). Chas. Russell i;.i;orii l.j.OO Cattleya orchids, special 5O.OO@G0.00 Rubrums 2.00® 3.0O Lilies. Longiflorum and Formosum 4.00® 8.00 I.ily of the Vtilley 10.00@12.00 Adiantum Croweanum and Hybridum 50® .75 Asparagus Plumosus. . .doz. bchs. 1.50® S.Oi") Smilax doz. strings 1.00® 2..=)0 Gladioli .10® 2.00 Bouvardia, white 2.50® 3.00 Asters 50® 2.00 Chrysanthemums, per doz 1.00® 4.00 Dahlias, per doz 25® .75 Gardenias, per doz 2.0i>® 3.O0 Frank H. TraendJy Charles Sclienck Traendly & Schenck Wholesale Florists and Cut FIow«r Exchange 436 Sixth Avenue, New York City Between 28th and 27th Sts. 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 Farragut Henshaw Floral Co. (Incorporated) Wholesale Commission Floiista 127 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Trade Directory Price: $3.00 Postpaid AMERICAN FLORIST CO. Chicago 440 S. Dearborn St., T.i. k„» (4422 K- „„ „. D. J. Pappas, Pres, Telepnones-J 4^23 ^^^^^s"* United Cut Flower Co., <"'• WHOLESALERS 1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing fhoneJ III! f farragut WM. KESSLER, WHOLESALE FLORIST 113 W. 28TH STREET. Bet. Sixth and Seventh Aves. NEW YORK Mention the American Ploi'ist when writing N.Y. Cut Flower Exchange Coogaa Bldg., 6th Av. and W. 26th. New York. Opea for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning. Desirable wall space to rent for advertising. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary Mention the AmericanFlorist when writing. The Kervan Co. Fresh Cut Decorative Evergreens Highest Standard of Quality. Lartrest stock in Americn. S«nJ for illus- trated cat-ilog of Greens and Florists' Supplies. 119 West 28th St., NEW YORK Mention the A^neTican Florist ivhemoriting GEO. B. HART WHOLESALE FLORISTS 24-30 STONE STREET, ROCHESTER, NEW YORK. Mention the American Florist when writing. M.C. FORD 121 WEST 28TH STREET NEW YORK Tel. 3S70-3871 Farragut Tat Lariest SMppei and mt\m ol cm Fliwers .4 eoiuplete assortment of the best In the market can always be relied upon. Mention the American Florist when writing. D. FEXY WTiolesale Commission Florist 106 West 28th St., New York Consignments Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing 494 The American Florist. Sept. 28, THE FLORISTS' SUPPLY HOUSE of AMERICA n I r* U T |\I f\ \U Is the time to lay in your supply of staples for the season. Chiffons, Letters, ■*■**■■■ I^Vr TT Inscriptions, Crepe Flowers, true to nature. Magnolia and Oak Leaves, all shades, in bulk or cartons. Metallic and Wax Flower Designs. An exceptional line of Plant and Cut Flower Baskets in all colors. Send for our Illustrated Price List. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1129-31 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. Branch Factory : 709 First Ave., New York. On September 22, P. F. McKenney, Fifth avenue ouicl 42nd street, made up a number of fine floral offerings of American Beauty roses and orchids for the singers that entertained a large au- dience at the Hippodrome in a benefit for the 69th Regiment, the proceeds to purchase comforts for the boys "over there." Among those to whom the flow- were presented were Mr. and Mrs. John McCormack, Madame Galli-Curci and Madame Caroline Lazzarl. Joseph Vocks, for many years sales- man for W. H; Siebrecht irr the Cut Flower Exchange, who resigned over a year ago on account of illness, has com- pletely recovered and taken charge of the store of George C. Siebrecht. 109 West 28th street, George having been called to the colors. Paul Rigo, manager for the Henshaw Floral Co., recently received a letter from his brother, Alphonse, formerly a retailer of this city, who is now at the front with the American army in France. He has seen hard fighting, but thus far, has not been hurt. Captain Gilmore D. Clarke, son of Gilmore Clarke, of David Clarke's Sons, is now in France and occupies the im- portant position of secretary to the commanding staff of the American army. He went abroad as a member of the 6th Engineers. Ralph Armstrong, the retailer of Madison avenue and 47th street, re- cently had an unfortunate accident. He was cranking up his machine when the crank flew back and badly fractured his ankle. He is in St. Luke's hospital. Jacob De Groff, of the staff of James Weir, Inc., Brooklyn, has two sons in the American army in Fi-ance and says he has six more that will soon be ready to go. Craig Muir and wife, who spent the summer on their farm in Connecticut, have returned and reopened their store at 62 West 40th street. H. W. Baylis, of the New York Cut Flower Co., is handling fine October Frost from the range of Dailledouze Brothers. Flatbush. James Gazetas, 272 Webster avenue, the "Bronx Park Florist," has a well stocked store and reports an improve- ment in business. Paul Meconi. in the Coogan building, is receiving good stock of gardenias for the season, also Hadley roses. At the store of William Kessler. we have noticed fine stock of the chrysan- themum, October Frost. The United Cut Flower Co. is han- dling fine stock of dahlias and zinnias. Horticultural Society of New York. DAULIA EXHIBITION. Although the number of exhibitors was limited, the above named society staged a creditable show September 21- 22. In cactus, peony-flowered, singles and fancies, there was a variety of good stock, but the showing of pompons was limited. The awards were as follows : Largest and best collection, not less than six types, flowers on short stems — C. Louis Ailing, West Haven, Conn., first; A. E. Doty, New Haven, Conn., second; Mills & Co., Mamaroneck, N. T., third. •!• V •»• *F V 'I* *X* V V v 'X* "!' 'I' 'I* '!• 'I' 'I* 'X' '♦• vv v v v v 'J' '•' v 'I' '•' 'I' '•' v '!' 'I* 'I' *** v *•' 'I' v 'I' 'I* 'I' 'I' 'I* *•' *4* '•' '•"*' v 'I' v * 15 Plant Baskets! for $12.00 I Write for Catalog. ^ RAEDLEIN BASKE T CO., c h icSilT:! Mention the American Florist when writing. Twelve blooms, cactus, long stems — A. E. Doty, first; Mills & Co., second. Twelve blooms, peony-flowered, long stems — Mills & Co., first; A. E. Doty, second. Twelve blooms, decorative, long stems — Mills & Co., first; A. E. Doty, second. Twelve blooms, show or decorative, long stems — A. E. Doty, first; Mills & Co., second. Twelve blooms, pompons, long stems — C. Louis Ailing, first; Mills & Co., second. Twelve blooms, single or collarette, long stems — Mills & Co., first; C. Louis Ailing, second. Special awards were made to John Lewis Childs. Flowerfleld, N. Y.. for vases of Attraction and King of Au- tumn; to Mills & Co., for three new va- rieties. Mrs. Frederick Allen. Pelham Manor, N. Y. (James Lenane, Gr. ). took three first prizes in classes for private growers. Mrs. Henrietta Stout, Short Hills, N. J., received a special award for a seedling. Sunshine, a single; also certificate of merit for a vase of Ger- trude. F. P. Quinby, White Plains, N. Y., was given a certificate' of merit for a yellow decorative seedling, and Henry Budfiaish, Mamaroneck, N. Y., received honorable mention for a peony-flowered seedling. New York Florists' Club. LIBERTY IX>AN BOND COMMITTI^E. A special meeting of the New York Florists' Club, called to arrange for participation in the Fourth Liberty Loan, was held in the rooms of the club, on the evening of September 23, at which the following committee was appointed : (-'has. Schenck, Cbairman, 436 6th Avenue. A. T. Bun.yard. Vice Chaifmnn, 413 Madison. John Young, Secretary, 1170 Bi'oadway. A. T. De I^a Alnre, Publicity, 438 W. 37th St. G. W. Allen. Bond Adviser, 1170 Broadw.iy. V. H. Traendly. 436 6th Avenue . ,T. G. Leikens. Madison Avenue and 55th Street. r. Kessler, 55 W. 26th Street. (Jeo. D. Nicholas, 2069 7th Avenue. ,T. A. MIllauE. 55 W. 26th Street. C. Sakelos, 3776 Broadway. V. Plcischaia]], .".On 5tli Avenue. ind 52nd Street. C, A, Small M.i^Ii ..1- .\>,.i,ne and Marshall v\.. \ ■! '■> l:i..;,flway. r. A. Dar.l- . 1 1 Herman W ; \,.-..i]ia hotel Kmll Si-lil,,v,, :;l i ■JMh Street. T. B. De Forest, .'10 10, 42nd Street. A. l.i'e Ii<.ii. 114 rhanihers Street, r. W. S.ott, Woohvihrth building, n. V. Winter, 04 Wall Street. A. It. Kennedv, 210 W. 34th Street. Marshall Duryea, 30 Church Street. Help Equip 50 Soldiers With Rifles Twenty members of a War Savings Society, each buying only one War Savings Stamp a month for a year, can equip 50 American soldiers with rifles ! Here's jrour xhance to be a leader In very important war work. Get together twenty or more of your friends or employees. Organize a War Savings Society. Call it the "Fifty Rifles Club." Appoint a Captain or Secretary and plan for systematic saving as a group. Tell others what you are doing and encourage them to join or to or- ganize other Societies. Your Example will stamp you as a Leader and encourage others to save. Your Economies will release men, money and material for essential war work. Your Savings will be of direct help in Winning The War. "You will be under no obligations except to Save for yourself and your country. Will You volunteer Today for this work ? For full information write Pioneer Division NATIONAL WAR SAVINGS COMMITTEE 51 Chambers St., NEW YORK. N. Y. Space donated by CHAS. A. DARDS Mention the American Florist whenwriting V. H. Ilenrv. 97 Water Street. P Vltale. 527 5th Avenue. Wm. N. Reed, 122 W. 25th Street, Peter F. McKenney. 503 5th Avenue. M. Glass, 55 W. 26th Street. A. S. Nash, 55 W. 26th. Albert Friedman, Woodlawn. N. Y. I'eter F. Gerlaird, 55 W, 26th Street. A. KottniUler, 426 Madison Avenue. ,Iohn G Scheepers, 2 Stone Street, igiS. The American Florist. 495 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms l)elow, the Leading Retailers in the citlefi indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. Chicago. E^stabllshed 1857 ^mSM:. JFLORiST 745 Buckingham Place. Ij. D. Phone, Oraceland 1112 Send na your retail orders. We Have the Best Facilities In the City Mention the American Florist when writinri Bangor, Me. Adam Sekenger FLORIST Ko. 32 NEWBURY STREET We cover all points in Maine. Mention the American Florist whenwriting LODISVIUE, KY. THE F. WALKER CO. 310-312 West Chestnut Street CITY'S LARGEST FLOWER STORE. Mention the American Florist when icriting Albany, N. Y. FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK Dilirend m Albuy and ridaity on telegraphic order. 106 STATE STREET Mention the A})icrican Florist when writing WASHINGTON D. C. Gudes^ CUDE 8R0S.Cak FLORISTS (214 r 9TNW WAJMIMOTOfiOa Kemtera of Florists' Telegraph IXeliveiy. Mention the American Florist ii'hen writinri Duluth, Minn. J. J. LeBORIOUS SeventeeD large Greenbouses. Deliveries everywhere in Minnesota. Wisconsin. North Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Penin- sula of Miohigan. All orders Riven prompt attention and filled with strictly fr&sh stock. Mention the American Florist lohenwritiuf; ORDERS PHILADELPHIA IN OR J. J. HABERMEHL'S SONS ARnilND Flowers and Service 'IS I aja •}• •!• iJ* ■ J* •!< •J< •!• •J* •!• »Jf •!• *l» • Ji •J* • Jt • J» • J« I Jt 1 Jt • Jf iJ* iji (Jt a|( * Mention the American Florist whenicriting BRANCHES: RITZ-CAKLTON and VANDERBILT HOTELS KOHMILLER 426 Madison Ave. NEW YORK Mention the AmericanFlorist when writing. ROANOKE, VA. FALLON, Florist. Mention the American Florist whenwriting Galesburg and Central 111. I. L. PILLSBURY Clkoice Cut Flowers and Designs Patentee and Manufacturer of PILLSBURY'S CARNATION STAPLE Member of Tlorists' Telegraph. Delivery. Mention the Auicrican Florist ic hen writing Young &Nugent Telephone 4265-4266 Farragut. 42 West 28th Street. We are in the Heart And give special attention to steamer and the atre orders. Prompt delivery and best Stock in the market. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist whemvritinfi Milwaukee, Wis. J. M. Fox &, Son, Inc. 437-39-41 MUwankee St. Mention the American Florist whenwriting New Orleans, La. CHAS. EBLE Oldest Florist Sonth 121 BARONNE STREET Member of Florists' Teleffraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist whenwriting Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 E. MADISON ST. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist whenwriting IHACKENSACK, N. J. House of Flowers ^s^^Krn^ HENRY WEISSMANN, Maiuser. l^^lfiOtOllv Artistic Ftmeral Designs. Flowers for all occasjons I 7(Ilorist ) '^'^ '^^■' Hackensack MAIN and BRIDGE STS. \;^ ^ Branch: 214 Hackensack Ri, RidgeBeid Park, N. I Mention the American Florist wlien ivriting 496 The American Florist Sept. 28, Telephone Randolph 2120 Gcp y^c Wien HoeVey= 2iORisT: 41 South Wabash Ave., CHICAGO 25% CON MISSION Send all your Chicago orders to me. You get a SPECIAL 25% COMMISSION on all bills paid by the 10th of the following month. Established 1874 DARDS 341 Madison Ave., New York Help do your bit to-day by selling Thrift and War Saving Stamps Stand behind The Food Conservation Laws Display prominently patriotic posters. DO IT NOW St. Paul, Minn. Holm i OlsoD 20-22-24 W. Fifth St. We fill orders for any place in the Twin Cities and forall poiuts in the Northwest. The Larg- est Store in America; the largest stocli; 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. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Newark, N. J. Begerow's 946 BROAD STREET Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries tbrougtiout the state and to all steamship docka la HobokeD, N. J., and New York. Pittsburgh, Pa. A.W.SniitliCo. KEENAN BLDG. THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY CLIEfELiNB EUCLID AVENUE Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Philadelphia, Pa. The London Flower Shop 1800 Chestnut Street City Index to Eetail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y.— Eyies, 106 State St. Albauy, N. Y. — Daiiker's. Bangor, Me.— .\dam Sekenger. 32 Newbury St. Boston, Mass. — Thos. F. Galvin, Inc. Boston, Mass. — Peun, The Florist. Brooklyn, N. Y.— Hugo H. Jalui. Brooklyn, N. Y. — Joseph Trepel. Brooklyn, N. Y. — James Weir, Inc. Buffalo, N. Y.— S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St. Buffalo, N. Y.— W. J. Palmer & Sons, 304 Main. Chicago — Briggs Floral Co. Chicago— Central Floral Co., 132 N. State St. Chicago — Friedman,- 5:^ S. Michigan Blvd. - Chicago— C. Frauenfelder. 3343 W. Madison St. Chicago — A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St. Chicago— Schiller, The Florist, 2221 W. Madison. Chicago — G. Witthold Co.. 745 Buckingham PI. Chicago — George Wlenhoeber, 41 S. Wabash Ave. Cincinnati. O.— Julius Baer. Cincinnati, O.— Hardesty & Co. Cleveland, O. — Bramley & S'on. Cleveland, 0.— Smith & Fetters Co. Cleveland, O.— The J. M. Gasser Co. Coloiado Springs, Colo. — Pikes Peak Flo. Co. Dallas, Tex.— Lang Floral & Nursery Co. Dayton, O.— Matthews, The Florist. Dayton. O.— J. W. Rodgers. 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. Duluth, Minn.— Duhith Floral Co. Duluth, Minn. — J. J. Leborius, El Paso, Tex.— Potter Floral Co. Galesburg, 111,— I. L. Pillsbury. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Grand Rapids Flit.'al Co. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith. Hackensack, N. J. — House of Flowers. Harrisburg, Pa. — Charles L. Schmidt, Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray. Kansas City, Mo. — A. Newell. Kansas City, Mo.— Wm. L. Bock Flower Co. Lincoln. Neb.— C. H. Frey. Lincoln, Neb. — Frey & Frey. Little Rock. Ark.— Paul M. Palez. London, Eng. — Wills Ik. Segar, Onslow Crescent, S. Kensington. Los Angeles, Calif.— O. C. Saake. Los Angeles— WolfskiU Bros. & M. Goldenson. Louisville, Ky. — August R. Baumer. Louisville. Ky.— The F. Walker Co. .Martinsburg. W. Va.— The Bnower Store. Memphis, Tenn. — Idlewild Greenhouses. Milwaukee, Wis.— J. M. Fox & Son. Inc. Nashville. Tenn.— Joy Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Begerow's. Newark, N. J. — The Rosery Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Philips Bros. Newburvport. Mass.— E. W. Pearson. New Orleans, La.- Sletairle Ridge Nursery Co. New Orleans, La. — Chaa. Eble. .New Orleans, La, — The Avenue Floral Co. New York — Dards'. 44th and Madison Ave. New York — Hession. New York— A. Meyer, 1062 Madison Ave. New York— Alex. McConnell, Oil 5th Ave. New York — David Clarke's Sons. New York — Drakes Co. New York — Henry Hart. Inc. New York— Kottmlller. New York — Lelkens. New York — Malandi-e Bros. New York— Nicholas G. Panpas & Co. New York — Thos. F. Galvin, Inc. New York- Max Schllng, 785 Fifth Ave. New York— G. E. M. Stumpp. New York — Young & Nugent. Omaha, Neb, — Alfred Donaghue, Omaha. Neb. — Hess & Swoboda. Farnum St. Omaha, Neb. — Lewis Henderson. Philadelphia, Pa.— Charles H. Grakelow. Philndeliihia, Pa.— J. J. Hahermehl's Sons. Philadelphia, Pa.— The London Flower Shop. I'lllsbnrgh. Pa,— Randolph & McClementa. I'ill^liurgh, Pa.— A. W. Smith Co.. Keenan Bldg. I'lltshnrgh, Pa, — Mrs. E, A. WllUamfi. Ilon'inke, Va.— Fallon. Florist. U.ii-lic'ster, N. Y.— J B, Keller Sons. Ti..ckf P*BC CHICAGO For Wisconsin Delivery OF "Home Grown Flowers" Get in touch with SREBOTGAH WISCONSn Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. J. E. MAHHEWSON, fully cared for by HENRY SMITH Wliclosnlo nnd R.-tnil Florists of Grand Rapida Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. E. W. PEARSON 38 State Street, Newbiiryport, Mass. Covers all New England Points. Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. ALFRFin HANNAH & SONS will fill your or- iters for Designs and Cut Flowers In Michigan. igiS. The American Florist. 499 LEIKENS, Madison Ave. and 55th St., New York Summer Season, 110 Belle vue Avenue, NEWPORT, R. I. Send your orders to me for prompt delivery and satisfaction. Hember of Florista' Telegraph Delivery. New York Malandre Brothers 2077 Broadway, near 72nd Street 'Phone, ColnmbQS 6883 Bnnches: 7703 Broadway, 1661 Second Ave. The name "Malandre Brothers" on a box of flowers is • Guarantee of Quality. Orders from other cities raotlve our per- lonal attention. Mention the American Florist lohenxoriting Yonkers, N. Y. New York Floral Co. Cor. Manor House Square and North Broadway Mention the American Florist vohenwriting .•.V.FLOWERS.V/. 522 SO. WCHIGAN BLVD.. AoAorinm Ama. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist whenicriting San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Successor to Slevers & Boland FLORIST 60 KEARNY STREET Mention the American Florist whenwriting Cleveland, 0., and Vicinity. BRAMLEY & SON 1181 E. 71st St. The Largest Growers of Flowers In the City. Mention the A-inerican Florist whenxvriting Rockford, III. H. W. BUCKBEC. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist ivhenicriting TERRE HAUTE, IND. THINK OF HEiNL^S Mention the American Florist ivheiiwriting LITTIEFIELD, Horist WORCESTER, MASS. Mention the American Florist lohenwriting A. MEYER NEW YORK 1062 Madison Ave., near 80th St. Phones, Lenox 2352—7019 Satisfaction Guaranteed. Boston, Mass. "Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Asi'n. 124 TREMONT STREET Orders in or Around WASHINGTON, D. G. Geo. C. Shaffer FLORIST 900 Fourteenth Street Worcester, Mass. Randall's Flower Shop Member of Florists' T)elegri,ph Delivery. Washington, D. C. GEO. H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut A-renne and L Street DAYTON, OHIO 16 and 18 W. 3rd St. Matthews the Florist Estiiblished in 1883. Greenhouses and Nurseries in Riverdale. San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 224-226 Grant Avenue Alail or telegraphic orders promptly and most cm t fully executed. Randolph & McGlements Floral Experts 5936 Penn Av., Pittsburgh, Pa. dulUth floral CO. 200 miles in any di ection. nill IITU MIUH Wearethecenterofthegreat "ULO ' ", miHII. Northwest. Daily deliveries to Superior. Wis. Chicago Detroit Central Floral Co. 132 Nortli. State St., CHICAGO, ILL. 35 Broadway, DETROIT, MICH. Special attention given to Telegraph and Mail Orders for delivery in either city and adjoining territory. Member of Florists' Telegmph Dellrery, Mention the American Florist ivhenviriting 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 ichenwriting LOUISVILLE, KY. U8UST R. BAUMER, MASONIC TEMPLE Itember of Florists' Telegraph DellTeiy. Mention the American Florist ichenwriting The Rosery Floral Co., 167 Market St., at Broad St. Everything in Flowers Telephone Market 494. Mention the American Florist whenxoriting "WE NE\'ER SLEEP" IDLEWILO GREENHOUSES Memphis, Tenn. 89 South Main St. "Up-to-the-Mlnute" Service and Bxecatlon. Every Flower in Season Mention the American Florist ivhenicriting Washington, D. C. Louise Flower Shop Connecticut Ave. at N St., N. W. Miss Louise W. Daugherty, Proprietress. Phones Franklin 3579, 3841. 3842. Memter of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Menticn the American Florist whenwriting FREY & FREY» 1338 O Street, LINCOLN. NEB. Wholesale and Retail Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist ichenwriting 500 The American Florist. Sept. 28, The Seed Trade American Seed Trade Association. F. W. Bolgiano. Washington. D. CPrpsi- dent; Wm. G. Scarlett, Baltimore, Md., First Vice-President: IJavid Kur|)pe, Phila- delphia, Pa., Second Vice-President; C. E. Kendel. Cleveland. O., Secretary-Treasurer. The thirr.v-seventh annual meeting will be held June. 1919. French Golden Spur narcis.sus is said to be a crop failure. Arnold Ringier, Ciiicag-o^ has been very busy tiie past week loading- onion sets, Saginaw, Mich. — Bean Jobbers of tlie state lield a meeting in tills city, Sep- tember 17-18. AuLT, Colo. — A warehouse is being built here for the John H. Allan Seed Co., of Sheboygan, Wis. Visited Chicago : A. L. Rogers, of Rogers Bros., Alpena, Mich.; A. E. Mc- Kenzie, of E. E. McKenzie Co.. Ltd., Brandon, Man. The war service committee of the American Seed Trade Asociation is working on the problem regarding lia- bility of employes of seedsmen. JoBBER.s of Southern France are re- ported to have delivered less than 40 per cent on their orders for large bulbs of Narcissus Paper White grandifiora. Wholesale Pea Contracts. — Some are giving their former growers three months acceptance, carrying such in- terest as makes the same bankable locally, California growers report failure of plain parsley and salsify as well as some lettuce seed crops. Extra curled parsley, parsnip, endive and red onion are very short. Grass Seed. — Prices for grass seed on the Chicago Board of Trade Sep- tember 25 were as follows : Timothy, $8.00 to .$10..50 per 100 pounds, no change from last week. Japanese, born in California, may ac- quire and retain title to real estate, according to a decision handed down in a test case by Judge Craig of the Su- perior court at Riverside. Liberal shipments of delayed French bulbs are reported afloat on the S. S. Cantal the last third of September. In the early third of the month an- other steamer also carrying French bulbs sailed and is now due. Shelling seed corn by hand is ad- vised by the United States department of agriculture, after its selection from the most productive stalks as they stand in the field. While the method takes more time it is more profitable. Toledo, O.— Clover made a 10 to 15 cent advance September 24, closing at $23.2.5, gaining $1.35 in 10 days. Cash timothy was steady, selling at $4,971/2, September closed at $5.52'/2, October .$5.42V4, December $5.42yo, March $5.40 and April $5.20. Harbt a. Barnard, the genial repre- sentative of the Stuart Low Co., Lon- don, Eng., writes regretting inability to call on his many trade friends this season on account of the difliculties of travel. Mr. EJarnard continues to en- joy good health and hopes to call on the trade again in the near future. Christie, Ass't. Secretary of Agriculture. Washington, t). C., September 21. — G. I. Christie, of Purdue University, Lafayette, Ind., was nominated by President Wilson today to be assistant secretary of agriculture. Seeds Regain Priority. Many in the trade were sur- prised to find seeds omitted from the priority list recently issued by the War Industries Board, es- pecially as representatives of the American Seed Trade Association had been led to believe that seeds would be included. Immediately upon the appearance of the priority list steps were taken to have seeds included, the Seedsmen's War Service Committee presenting the matter to the board with the result that on September 24 seeds were placed in third class, war pref- erence list. Dutch Bulbs. The New York representatives of M. Van Waveren & Sons, Hillegom, Holland, write September 9, as fol- lows ; "It may interest your readers to learn that cable advices are to the ef- fect, that the exportation of bulbs from Holland was ended August 31, 1918. Total cases exported between 15,000 and 18,000 (as against 37,00Ct cases in 1917). The Germans have declared them contraband of war. "Owing to the extreme necessity of producing foodstuffs in Holland, the government has ordered that the area devoted to bulb growing must be re- duced to 2-3 of the average area em- ployed for the 1917 and 1918 crop. Many varieties of bulbs have totally disappeared in Holland during the last year or two, and a further process of elimination will be the result of the new government order." Philadelphia Seed Trade. Local seedsmen, particularly those who specialize in Holland and French grown bulbs, are anxiously awaiting first shipments, which, from cable ad- vices and invoices, are known to be on their way. Holland is making all shipments by way of England, the usual imconvoyed boats for direct service being considered too risky. The extra expense will be considerable. I. N. Simon & Son report spinach already received by the new route, the cost be- ing $2, as compared with 35 cents per 100 pounds for freight and other trans- portation expense — nearly six times the normal charge for carriage. Two cents per pound, however, is nothing as com- Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company pared to the great bulk and weight of bulbs, which, if the same advanced rates are carried out, will be found very burdensome, and will add materially to the selling price to the trade. Paul Richter, of the H. F. Michell Co., states his firm had a record sale of Holland and French forcing bulbs of all kinds. Its salesmen find the trade generally optimistic, and, as there are no Japanese lilies and a very insignifi- cant shipment from Bermuda, they are going sti'ong into the Epropean stock of flowering bulbs of all kinds, which can be brought along during the winter and for Easter with a minimum of space and heat. From invoices received, Henry A. Dreer, Inc., expect their full orders of European bulbs. All Holland ship- ments are coming via England, and it is believed transportation charges will be at least three times greater than normal rates, and perhaps more. A great demand for this stock is antic- ipated owing to the many advance or- ders that have been received. The Moore Seed Co. finds offerings of spinach from local growers to be of good quality. Owing to scarcity of la- bor in marketing crops, much of it went to seed, which is now offered by the truckers as low as 40 to 50 cents per pound. K. Catalogues Keceived. Peterson Nursery, Chicago, peonies and irises; Juneau Florists, Juneau, Alaska, plants and shrubs; Wagner Park Nursery Co., Sidney, O., irises; The Bay State Nurseries, North Abing- ton, Mass., nursery stock; John Connon Co., Ltd., Hamilton. Ont.. plants, shrubs, trees, etc.; Elm City Nursery Co., New Haven. Conn., evergreens, shrubs, vines, etc.; John Bodger & Sons Co., Los An- geles, Calif., novelties in flower seeds; The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville. O., nursery stock; Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, N. Y., French nursery stock and fall price list; Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York, "Book for Florists"; Henry F. Michell Co., Philadelphia. Pa., seeds and bulbs. V. Lemoine & Son, Nancy, France, delphiniums and peonies; Kelway & Sons, Langport, Eng., vegetable and farm seeds. Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co., Paris, France, gladioli and miscella- neous bulbs. Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Growers of Peas and Beans Grand Rapids, Mich. Bl Grower for the Wholesale Trade Only. Onion, Lettucb, Cakbot, ■" £■ Ck I n II Parsnip, Parsley, Cklbrt, Endive, Salsift, Named and Mlsbd ■ ** ''^ ■ *■ ■■ Gbandiflora and Spenoeb Sweet Pea and Sunflower. Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA C O 111 D 9 11 V The American Florist. 501 NEW CROP FLOWER SEED Cyclamen Seed Distinctive Giant Strain 100 1000 Duke of Connausht, Crimson.. $1.25 $10.00 Excelsior, u line with red base 1.25 lO.CO Grandillora Alba, White 1.25 10 00 Princess of Wales, Pink 1.25 10.00 Salmon Queen, salmou Pink. . . 1 BO 12.00 St. George, Uilicate salmon, folul^'C marbled 1.50 12.00 MixedColors 1-00 9.00 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Greenhouse Grown Seed 'OOO Seeds $3.(0 10,i 00 Seeds .. $-35 00 \00 " 13.75 25,000 " ....56.25 Also all other seasonable Seeds, Bulbs, Plants and Supplies. Send for onr Wholesale Price List, if you haven't a copy. HENRY F. MIGHELL GO. 518 Market St. PHILADELPHIA, PA BAMBOO CANE STAKES Size Number Price to bale Per bale NATURAL, 6- 9 ft. 600 $7.00 S-12ft. 400 8.50 Prices ex warehouse New York. Terms— Net c days. McHUTCHISON S CO. 95 Chambers street. J.G. ROBINSON SEED GO, WATEIRLOO, NEBRASKA Rocky Ford, Colorado Contract growers of Cucumber, Cantaloupe, Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin Seed; Sugar, Flint anri Field Seed CorPB. JAMliS ViCK'S SONS Groners of Flower and Vegetable Seeds Get the benefit of our 69 years' experience. All seasonable varieties. Our stot'ks are very complete. ROCHESTER, N. Y. The Flower City I. N. ^Imon & Son Garden Seeds 438 MARKET STREET Philadelphia - - Pa. Before Placing Orders for 8\VEET PEAS, Spencers, Grandl- floras, etc., ASTERS and FLOW'ER SEEDS in general; TOMATO, LIMA and POLE BEANS, write JOHN BODGER & SONS CO., Contract Seed Growers T.OS AlVfiRI.ES. CALIFORISIA GARDEN SEED neet, S^veot Corn, Garden Beans. Onion Sets. and Seed 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 yoD upon applIcatioD to S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS. 82 Dey Si., NEW TORK and OHAirOE, COND, R. C. >1C QI JjT^ & QO. — ^ TOods, Hollies and a complete line of Coniferous E^vergrreens. Write for Prices. COTTAGE GARDENS NURSERIES, Inc. EUREKA, CALIFORNIA. HiO's Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Small, medium and large sizes supplied. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nurseir Co. Erergreto Specialists Lareest Growers in America Box 404. DUNDEE, ILL. For the Best New and Standard DAHLIAS Address PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS, p. 0. Berlin. N. J. Williamstown June, N. Y. Erica Melanthera best \vlnter flowerinfi Heather. Well rooted cut- tinge, ^GtKOO per 1000, not less tUar 5ii0 sold. Out of 2-inch pots. $14.00 per 100. $100.00 per 1000. Cash with order, please. Pacific Nurseries COLMA, San Mateo Co., CALIFORNIA igiS. The American Florist. 505 We have 6 houses 28 x 300 feet, devoted to pot grown Boston Ferns, t in 6, 7 and 8 inch pots. % Our special this week is our 8 inch regular $1.00 size at 85c each. t These plants are exceptionally fine, perfect, bushy plants, ready * for sale in any retail establishment. f Order quick before we exhaust these plants for they are a real bargain. t * flip C^f^tX llfnTTrDrkl r\ t^l\ L. D. Phone, Oraceland 1112. ♦ I InE. ULU. Wll IDULu LU., 745 Buckingham Place, CHICAGO | Lilium Giganteum 7-9 In. and 910 In., for Immediate dellrerj. Write for Prices. Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltifi. Woolworth Bldg., New York City Mention the American Florist whenwriting 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, lU. Mention the AmericanFlorist when writing. jsmioonuiniuiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiifliiiiiiiiiiiinin I BURPEE'S SEEDS | I Philadelphia | s Wholesale Price L,is'. lot FloiistS S § and Market Gardeners g %iiiniininiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiDiiiiiinniiiniiiiniDniiiiR^ Mention the American Florist ivhenivriting THE G. HERBERT COY SEED CO. VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB. Contract Growers of HIGH GRADE SEEDS Mention the American Florist tvhenioriting Get Quotatlona From LANDRETH SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED "MORE AND BETTER | KENTIASl than ever. Joseph Heacock Company | WYNCOTE - - PA. I WRITE FOR PRICES" ■ CARNATIONS F. DORNER & SONS CO., Lafayette - - - Indiana CERANIUJVIS Rooted Cuttings. ah sokl until in Uerember. S A. Nutt and Buchner S15.00 per looo Ricard and Poitevine l~BO per lOOO r:iri-fl post sliipment. bill for actual cost sent (;asii or cuttings to accompany the order. ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, PA. CHRYSANTHEMUM SPECIALISTS Elmer D. Smith & Co. Adrian, Mich. Alonzo J. Bryan Wholesale FloHst Washinj^on, New Jersey Grower of Geraniums, Fuchsias. Heliotropes, Cannas and all kinds of Beddiug Plants, Inclutl- iDg Vi'getahle Phints by the hundreds of thou- Bauds. See our display Adv. In American Florist. Apiil 6, page G12. Correspondence solicited. A Few Bargains NORWAY MAPLE 6 to S ft 35c each S to 10 ft 50c each 10 to 12 ft 75c each CALIFORNIA PRIVET 2 and 3 yrs. old. Cut Back, W'ell Branched. 12 to 18 in $10,00 per 1000 18 to 24 in $13.00 per 1000 2 to 3 ft $15.00 per 1000 3 to 4 ft $20.00 per 1000 HYDRANGEA P. G. 18 to 24 in 10c each 2 to 3 ft 12c each BARBERRY THUNBERGU 12 to IS in $6.00 per 100 18 to 24 in $S.OO per 100 AMERICAN ARBOR VITAE 3 to 4 ft 35c each 4 to 5 ft 50c each AUSTRIAN PINE IS to 24 in aoc each 2 to 3 ft 30c each 3 to 4 ft 40c each NORWAY SPRUCE 12 to IS in 15c each IS to 24 in 25c each 2 to 3 ft 40c each CURRANTS Fays, Cherry, White Grape, Victoria 2 yr. No. H4, $4 per 100 2 yr. No. 2 $3 per 100 Send for complete price list. TERMS — Cash or satisfactory ref- erences. Boxing at cost. THE LANCASTER COUNTY NURSERIES RFD. No. 7 Lancaster, Pn. Mention the American Florist when writing Geraniums Nuft, strong 2-in., per 100 $2.0« VInnd. strong 2-in., per 100 2.00 Ricard, strong 2-in., per 100 Z.09 Dracaena Indivlsa, good thrifty stock for growing on, 2-in., per 100 2,0« BLM&R RAWI.INGS, Allegany, N. Y. Mention the American Florist whenwritinci 506 The American Florist. Sept. 28, ;55«4««S««««4*f$«*««$«««4««««««4««««S««»«««*^^ CRAIG QUALITY STOCK Order a selection of this choice stock at once and have it on hand when the rush comes. Last winter's transportation difficulties can be avoided this season by early shipping. Our stock comprises the most popular florist plants, grown and finished at our Norwood greenhouses. Equal in all lines to the best we have ever oflfered. Send for our Price List. ROBERT CRAIG COMPANY, «» 4900 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. CHAS. H. TOTTY MADISON, NEW JERSEY WHOLESALE FLORIST Okrysanfhemum Novelties My Specialty Spring Stock Write for List of Soft Wooded Plants. GEO. A. KUHL, ^"J.KSr"'' Albany, N. Y. CLUB MEETI^'G. Members of the florists' club held their September meeting- at the estab- lishment of Fred A. Danker, 744 Cen- tral avenue, by invitation of Mr. Dan- ker, who was formerly president of the club. The members decided to hold a flower exhibit at the November meet- ing; a schedule of exhibits will be ready at the October meeting. The arrange- ments will be in charge of F. A. Danker as chairman of the special committee. Under good-of-the-club. Thomas F. Tracey, manager of the Albany Cut Flower Exchange, gnve a short talk on his wedding trip. Mr. Tracey and his bride, who wa;-. Miss ri'argaret Cil- son of this city, were married on Sep- tember 14. On their honeymoon, the couple visited Buffalo. Rochester, and other cities in the western section of the state. Mr. Tracey reported on what he saw at Buffalo among the wholesale trade. The members decided to invest some of the funds of the club in the Fourth Liberty Loan and also to go into the loan quite heavily as individuals. Harry Bensel of Ballston Spa, proposed at the July meeting, was elected a member. Following the business ses- sion the members were entertained with refreshments and cigars by Mr. Danker. NOTE. The city oflicials have decided to re- place the oriental plane trees on the Plaza and along some of the streets of the city with maples. This will be done next spring. The plane trees did not fare well here last winter. Some were killed by the cold, and others have been broken by the wind. The city has an extensive nursery on New Scotland avenue, from which the stock for re- planting will be taken. R. D, New At.hanv. Imp. — Anders Rasmus- son has been appointed a member of the war industry association of the lo- cal chamber of commerce, all lines of business being represented. »»4"i-»»»»»4'»'I-»»4-»»<'»4"i'»»4"i "I" I'i H " H"H '' I"l" I "I '»4'4'4^»»*»4'»<'<"i'4"i'4' Seasonable Stock READY NOW Bougainvillea Glabra Sauderiana — Well shaped, trimmed plants, 4-in. pots, 125.00 per 100. Genista — 5-inch, special stock, well trimmed and heavy, $30.00 per 100. Ficus Elastica — 4-inch, 10 to 12 in. high, $40.00 per 100. Hydransea, French Type — Hamar, Vibraye, Chautard, E. Mouliere, 5- inch — 3 to 4 branches, $30.00 per 100; 4-inch — 2 to 3 branches, $20.00 per 100; heavy field grown for tubs — 7 to 10 branches, $40.00 per 100. Kentia Belmoreana — 2%-lnch, heavy, $10.00 per 100; 3-inch, heavy, $20.00 per 100. Ferns — Cyrtomium Falcatum, 2%-inch, $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1,000; Aspidium, 2%-inch, $3.00 per 100. Birds Nest Fern, 2%-lnch, $8.00 per 100; 3-inch, $15.00 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri — 2^/4 -inch, $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1,000. Asparagus Plumosus — 2-inch, $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1,000. Fern Dish Ferns — All varieties, bushy stock, $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1,000, 3-inch, $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1,000. Roses — Dorothy Perkins, White Dorothy and Excelsa or Red Dorothy, especially long tops — these plants have been staked up in open field and are well ripened. $15.00 per 100, for selected grade. The Storrs & Harrison Co.^ Painesville, Ohio ****************************************************** ORCHIDS 8,000 Specimen Cattleyas, all in Sheath TO SETTLE ESTATE. For all particulars, apply EDWARD LEITH P. O. Box 301 EDGEWOOD, R. I. Mention the American Florist whenwriting igi8. The American Florist. 507 Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus Sprengerl, 2-in.. $3.00; 3-in., $6.00 and 4-ln.. $10.00 per 100. Fine bushy plants. At HENEY SMITH. Grand Rapids, Mlcli. ASPARAGUS PLCMOSDS SEEDLINGS, extra strong. $6.50 per l.iJOO. VAUGHAN'S SB7ED STOEB. Chicago and New York. Asparagus Sprengerl. 214-iii.. $3.B0 per 100, $30,011 per l.OuO. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Palntarllle. O. BEGONLAS. Begonia Chatelaine. 2V4-in.. $5.00 per 100; 3-in.. $10.00 per 100; 4-in., $15.00 per 100; 5-in.. $25.00 per 100. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove. 111. BCIiBS. Bnlbs. French Paper Whites. Daffodils, Tulips, afloat aud expected soon. Lily bulbs from storage. French C«iidldum. Freeslas. See our advertisenu'iit elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Bnlbs, Ul. Glganteum, 7-9 and 910 in. for immediate delivery. Write for prices. Yoko- hama Nursery Co.. Ltd.. Wool worth Bldg.. New York City. 90-92 West Broadway. Bulbs. Lllium Glganteum, from cold storage, 7-9 (300 to case). Write for prices. Chas. Schwake & Co.. I New Y«rk. Bulbs, seeds, supplif American Bulb Co.. Chicago. CALIiAS. Callas, home grown, fine stock, ready in Au- gust. For sizes and prices, see advertisement on front cover of this issue. S. S. Skidelsky & Co., 1004 Lincoln Bldg., Philadelphia. Pa. CANTERBURY BELLS. CANTBBBDRY BELLS. Large 2-year-old plants for 5 or 6-in. pots. Fine for greenhouse forcing. $3.00 per 100. JOHN P. HAUSER, Bayfield. Wis. CARNATIONS. FIELD GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. Positively the best obtainable. Order early. 100 1000 Carnegie J5.00 $48.00 Victory e.OJ 50.00 Alice 6.00 50.00 Thenanthos 6.00 55.00 WIETOR BROS. 102 N. Waiush Ave. Chicago L. D. Phone Randoliih 20S1. CARNATIONS. Carnation plants, very fine and well packed. Matchless. Good Cheer and Aviator. $55 per l.dOU; White Enchantress and Enchantress. $60 per 1,000; Rose Pink Enchantress. $65 per l.WO; Mrs. C. W. Ward. $70 per 1.000. Bulb Co.. 172 N. Wabash Ave.. Chl- cog CARNATIONS. Healthy, field grown. 500 Victory. 300 Perfection. 4^ cents each. Cash with order. HEITMAN-OEOT?REICHER CO., Milwaukee. Wis. 2.000 Carnation plants. Enchantress. $40,00 per 1,000, N. REDING. 6731 Ridge Ave.. Chicago. stock. F. Dorn CROTONS. Crotons. Fine healthy stock. 4-ln., $4.80 per doz., 5-ln., $9 per doz.; 6 In.. $1 to $1.50 each. Poehlmaun Bros. Co.. Morton Grove. 111. DAHLIAS. DAISIES. DAISIES. Bellis Monstrosa Pink or White, also Long Fellow and Snowball. Fine, strong Iilants, $3.00 per l.OiiO; $8.25 per 3.7.. $25.00 per 100; 4-in.. $15.00 per 100. B. Vincent. Jr.. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Ferns. Boston, fine perfect hardy plants. For his week only. 8-in.. 85e each. The Geo. Wltt- "Id Co.. 745 Buckingham Place, Chicago. FREESIAS. Improved Purity, % to %-lnch, per 1,111)0 $7.50; % to Vi inch, per 1.000, $4.00 Write for .samples. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicago and New York. eesia Puritv. mammoth size, also %-in. and rcfrnctra alba, %-ln. Prices on application. II, Thorburu & Co., 53 Barclay St.. New If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 508 The American Florist. Sept. 28, GENISTAS. Genista. S-in.. special stock, well trimmed aud heavy, $30.00 per 100. The Koirs & Hav- lisou Co.. Paincsville. O. GERANIUMS. Gevaninms. 3-in., $3.50 per 100; $30 per l.UOO. 2-in., $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1.000. R Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co.. White Marsh. Md. Geraniums, rooted (Tuttiugs, S. A. Nutt and Buchner. $15.00 per l.OuO; Ricard and Poitevlne, $17.50 per 1,000. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Greens. Southern Wild Smilax, $3.00 per case. Natural log moss, per bag. $1.75. Per- petuated sheet moss, per bag. $3.50. Caldwell The Woodsman Co.. Evergreen, Ala. Greens. Southern Wild Smilax. $3.00 per case. Natural log moss, per bag. $1.75. Per- petuated sheet moss, per bag, $3.50. E. A. Beaver. Evergreen. Ala. HYDRANGEAS. Hydrangeas. Fine, heavy pot grown plants, Otaksa. Chautard. Lorraine, Vibraye. Mouillicre Hamar and Radiant. For prices see adver tisement on front cover page of this issue A. Henderson & Co., 211 N. State Street, Chi cago. . Hydrangea, French type; Hamar, Vibraye, Chautard and E. Mouliere, 5-in.. 3 to 4 branches. $30,110 per 100. 4-in.. 2 to 3 branches, $20.00 per 100. Heavy fleld grown for tubs. 7 to 10 branches. $40.00 per 100. The Storrs & Har- rison Co.. Painesville, O. HYDRANGEAS. Fine, sturdy. 3-lnch Otaska and assorted French varieties; grown in full sun outdoors, $8.00 per 100. Cash. JOSEPH BAN- CROFT & SON, Cedar Falls. la. KENTIAS. Kentia Belmoreana. 6-in.. $1.00 each; 5-iu., 75e each. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh. Md. Kentia Forsteriana and Belmoreana. For sizes and prices see display advertisement else- where In this Issue. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. ORCHIDS. HASSALL & CO., orchid growers and raisers. Southgate, London, England. Cattleyas. Laello- Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order so- licited. Orcliids. 8,000 Specimen Cattleyas. all In sheath. Edward Leith, P. 0. Box 301. Edge- PAliMS. I'alms. high class, and novelties In decorative planti>. Robert Craig Co.. Market and 4'.)th Sts., Pliiladelbpla, Pa. PANPANUS. Pandanus Veltchli. 4-ln.. 50c each; 5-ln.. 75c to $1.00 each; Gin.. $1.50 each; 7-ln.. $2.00 i-acli. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove. 111. Pansy plants, strong and stocky. "Superb Strain," $3.00 per 1000; $8.25 per 3000. Cash. Prompt shipment. These plants and strain will please you. BRILL CE7LERY GARDENS. Kala- mazoo. Mich. POINSETTIAS. Poinsettias. 2'4-in.. $6.50 per 100. $M.O0 per 1.000. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Paines- ville, O. PRIMUIjAS. PRIMULA OECONICA. Five different colors, good, strons plants out of 3-lnch pots at $10.00 per 100. $75.00 per 1000. Cash with order. J. H FIESSER. North Bergen. N. J. Primula Obeonica, 3-in., $7.00 per 100. Baby Primula Malacoides. 2%-in., $5 per 100. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove. 111. Primula obeonica. 2V4-ln.. .$4.00 per 100. At HENRY SMITH. Gr.md Rapids. Mich. ROSES. EXTRA nNE 2%-I^'CH ROSE PLANTS. 100 1.000 White Killarney $4.00 $35.00 Sunburst 5.00 45.00 George ESgar 4.00 WIETOR BROS. 102 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago. L. D. Phone. Randolph 2081. BEES' WELCH GROWN ROSES. The necessity for reducing output of roses, etc., in order to increase National Food Produc- tion, renders it impracticable and unnecessary to advertise as largely as usual. Regular buy- ers have had a printed offer sent to them; there ore a few copies still available for appUcantB. Please let us have your orders and applications early, so that we may have ample time to give you prompt delivery. Thank you! BEES', Ltd.. 175-lSl Mill St.. Liverpool, Eng. ._. for benching. Aaron ,.„.^ ^ Killarney Brilliant. White Kil- larney and Sunburst. $7.50 per 100. $70.00 per 1 000. MUadv and Richmond. $7.00 per 100, $65 per 1,000. SH-ln. stock $35 per 1,000 addi- tional. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove. 111. ROSES. 30,000 two-year old Sunburst and White Kil- larney Benoh Plants. $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. GEORGE REJINBBRG. 162 North Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. 2-year-olds from lath house, 3-ln.. 50%; 3%- in,. 33%; 4-ln.. 25% discount off 4-ln. list prices. Prime condition for safe shipment with little or no soil at light weight. Stock list on request. ^ , ^ Leedle Co., Expert rose growers. Springfield, O. Rose plants. Pink and White Killarney. Maryland and Sunburst, fine stock, 31n. pots, on own roots. $6.00 per 100; 4-ln.. $8.00 per lOa. At HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids. Mich. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, canta- loupe, watermelon, squash and pumpkin seed; sugar, flint and fleld corn. J. C. Robinson Steed Co., Waterloo, Neb. Seeds. Tomato, pepper. Eggplant, squash, pumpkin, cucumber and watermelon seed ana Seed. Cyclamen. Finest American grown from the very best strains. Prices on appUcatlcin. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 53 Barclay St.. New York. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, musk- melon, squash and pumpkin; sweet, flint and deut corn. Th(. C. Herbert Coy Seed Co., Valley, Neh. Seeds. Winter-flowering sweet peas. For va- rieties and prices see advertisement on front cover pase of this issue. A. Henderson & Co., 211 N. State St.. Chicago. Fresh Seed. Clematis Panlculato and 100 va- rieties of other seeds for nurserymen. Write for list. BENJAMIN CONNELL. Nurseryman, Merchantville. N. J. Seeds. Sweet peas, asters, and flower seed in general; tomato, lima and pole beans. John Bodger & Sons Co., Los Angeles, Calif. Seeds, specialties: Pepper, eggplant, tomato, vine, seed and field corn. George R. Pedriek &. Son, contract seed growers. PedricktoWB, N. J. Seeds. Flower and vegetable. All seasona- ble varieties. Stocks are very complete. James Vlck's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Seeds. Wholesale price list for florists and market gardeners. The W. Atlee Burpee Co., Philadelpha, Pa. Seeds, growers for the trade: Beans, peas, sweet corn, onion, turnip, radish, beet, etc. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co., Milford. Conu. Seed. Beet, sweet com, bean, omoo sets, potato. Prices wiU be quoted upon application. S. D. Woodruff & Sons. 82 Dcy St., New York. Seeds, wholesale field and garden seeds. J. Bolgiano & Son, Light, Pratt and Bllicott Sts., Baltimore. Md. Seeds, specialties: Lettuce, onion, sweet pea, aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena la variety, Waldo Rohnert, Gilroy. Calif. Seed. Vegetable and flower, «f erery fleacrlp- tlon. The W. W. Barnard Co.. 231-236 W. Madison St., Chicago. Seeds. Sweet, flint and dent com, cucumber, musk and watermelon, pumpkin and squash. Western Seed & Irrigation Co., Fremont, Neb. ■ Seeds. Flower and vegetables. Renowned specialties. Sale to seed merchants only. JOS. PAQUET, seed grower, Nice, France. Seeds; specialties: Beets, mangoes, cwrots. cabbages, celeries, parsley, parsnips, turnips. B. & M. Godineau, Angers, France. Seeds. Bean, pea, radish, and all P»rden. Write for prices. Leonard Seed Co., BZS-Jaw W. Kinzlc St., Chicago. Seed. Flower and garden seeds. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium a specialty. Routaahn Beea Co.. Arroyo Grande. Calif. Seeds. Specialties in onion, carrot, beet, rad- ish and parsnip. B. C. McGIll & -Co., Sa» Francisco, Calif. You Do Not Find What Yoy Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About ft. igiS. The American Florist 509 Spp-, Broad street, have given up the cut llower business and now deal exclusively in seeds and nursery stock. August Begerow has been making im- provements in his store, and we also found him busy with funeral W'ork. Charles Luthy has a good store at ■ KIo Springfield .avenue and is a con- stant buyer in the New York market. The Rosery Floral Co. keeps a fine stock of cut flowers and plants and is having good business. W. R. James. Clinton and Klizabetli avenues, has a gOod store and finds liu'-iness improving'. A. F. F. Irvington, N. J. PersMon Brothers have a great stock of the leading chrysanthemums coming (in and are cutting ^arly varieties. We I'mmd them ln^s^■ planting a large area ill jiansies. Kdwin Persson is in the last draft, but hopes to be able to finish (he chrysanthemuu season before being called. n. Plebany & Son have a fine stock of chrysanthemums coming on and their winter sweet periS are making good growtli. They have .secured some coal, and ho))e to get their 50 per cent. Kdward Jacobi, Jr.. formerly the pnpular secretary of the Essex County Florists' Club, is now in the .American army, in France. He is greatly missed by the home folks. At the range of K. W. Fengar, the usual large stock of chrysanthemums were noterl. A. F. F. Newahk. N. J. — The regular me. ting of the Essex County Florists' Club will lie held at Roever's hall, Elizabeth and Watson avenues. Thursday evening. October ]0, at 8 p. m. The Recognizeil Slandard Insecticide. A spray remeily for green, black, white tiy. thrips iiiiil soft scale, auart, Jl.OO Gallon, $2.60 PCNGINE. For mililew, rust and other blights af fecting flowers, fruits ami veiretables. Quart, $1.00 Gallon, $3.60 VERMINB. 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 A)ni.i lean Florist icJien iciitinfj CAMBRIDGE World's Oldesl and Largest Manafaclcrers ol FLOWER POTS A.H.HEWS&CO., Inc. Cambridge, Mass. OF HIGH GRADE.... Boilers For GREENHOUSES See Our Catalogue. Mention the Aiueiican Florist nhcnivriling REFRIGERATORS WRITE FOR CATALOG Buchbinder Bros. 518 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, III. Mention the A mciican Florist whenwriting NIKOTEEN For Spraying. APHIS PUNK NICOTBKMFG.CO. ST. LODIS. Mention the American Florist whenwriting CONCENTRATED PULVERIZED MANURE Pnlverized or Shredded CATTLE MANURE Pulverized SHEEP MANURE The Florists' standard of uniform high quality for over ten years. Specify WIZARD BRAND in your Supply House order or write us direct for prices and freight rales. The Pulverized Manure Co. No. 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. ' Mention the American Florist whenwriting Azalea Pots, Hanelng Baskets, Lawn Vases, Urns, Btc. Red Pols Refined Clayi — Skilled Labor. The Peters & Reed Pottery Co., so. ZANESVILLE, OHIO. *'Moss Aztec*' "Ware WM. M. WARRIN, 16 W. 23rd St., New York. Mention the American Florist whenwriting George Keller Pottery Co. SUCCESSOR TO SE0.KELLER&S0N, Manufacturers of Red Pots Before buying write for pricef 2614-2622 Hemdon St.. CHICAGO. Mcnticn the American Florist whenwriting LOGAN POTS ARB BEST BY TKST Write as for Catalog and Diaeountt. The Logan Pott«ry Co., LOGAN, OHIO. Mention the American Florist wTienwritinri 512 The American Florist. Sept. 28, Index to Advertisers. AllredLozierRosery .498 Amer Bulb Co I AmlingECCo 4S9 Anderson a A 497 AnEermueller ti H Co 490 Aphine Mfe Co 511 Avenue Floral Co. ..497 Baer Julius 497 Barnard W W Co.... 505 Bassett& Washburn. 48.; Baumer Aue K 499 Baur Window Glass Co IV Bayersdorfer H&Co 494 Beaven E A 488 Begerow's 496 Berger Bros 49U BerninE HG 490 Bodger J & Sons Co. .501 Bolana J B 499 Bolgiano J &Son....5L2 Bramley Soon 499 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 5(0 Breitmeyer'sJ Sons. .4% Briggs hloral Co. ...497 Brown A J seed Co. 5^0 Brown Bag I'lliing Machine Co 503 Bryan Alonzo J 505 Buchbinder Bros 511 BnckbeeH W 499 BndlongJ A 485 Bnipee W A Co 505 Caldwell The Woodsman Co 489 Calitornia florists. ..498 Central Eloral Co. ..499 Chicago Feed & Fertilizer Co 512 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 483 Clark £ B seed Co.. 501 Clarke's sons JJ 497 Clay ficSon lU Conard & Jones Ca..5o4 Cooke Geo H 499 Cottage Gardens Nursmc 504 Cowee W J HI Coy H cSeed Co....5i5 Craig Kobt Co 5i.6 Danker Fred A 497 UardsChas 494 49b Dietsch A & Co IV Donaghue Alfred... 498 DornerF & Sons Co. ^0:) Drakos Co 497 DreerHA HI 511 Uuluth Floral Co. ...499 DunlonJohnH 496 Eble Charles 495 Edwaras Fold Box. Sl2 Erne & Co 488 Eyres HG 495 Fallon Florist 495 Fexy D 493 Fish Henry beedCo..501 Flower Store The... 498 Florists' Hail Assn. HI Foley Greenhouse MlgCo Ill FordM C 493 Ford William P 493 Fox] M &6on Inc.. 495 FranenfelderC 498 Freeman Mrs) B....497 FreyC H 498 Frey & Frey 499 Friedman 499 FromentHE 493 Galvin ThosF 497 Garland Mfg Co IV GasserJ M Co 496 Giblin & Co 511 Godineau R & M....503 Goldstein & Futterman 493 GorhamPrinteryInc.512 Grakelow Chas H...49h Gr'ndRapidsFloCo.4y8 Grimm & Gorly 498 Groasberg Tyler- Finnermann Co.. .486 GudeBros 495 Habermehl8Sons]J.495 Haidesty & Co 497 Hart George B 493 Hart Henry 496 Haven Seed Co The. 501 Heacock Jos Co 505 Heinl John G& Son. 499 Henderson A & Co .. i Henderson Lewis... 497 Henry Lo The John. 488 Henshaw Floral Co .493 Hentz SNash 492 Herr Albeit M 505 Hess & Swoboda 496 Hession 497 Hews & Co A H 511 HlllUNursLo 504 HoerberBtos 489 Hollywood G'rdens.496 Holm & Olson 49b Holton&HunkelCo .491 Hon Advertiser 512 Housed Flowers... 495 Hurt! EdgarF 5o2 Hurst & Son 5j1 HuscroltG. L 498 Ickes-BraunMillCo IV IdlewildGreenhs....499 Illinois Fipe & Mig Co 512 Jahn Hugo 496 Jones Percy 484 Joy Floral Co 498 KastingWFCo 1 Keller Pottery Co Geo 511 Keller Sons J B 497 Kelway & Son 501 Kennicott Bros Co.. 488 KervanCoThe 493 Kessler Wm 493 Kottmiller A... 495 Kroeschell BrosCo. Ill Kruchten John 489 KuehnC A 491 KuhlGeo A 506 Kyle & Foerster 486 Lancaster County Nurseries. 505 Landretb Seed Co. . .505 Lang Flo ScNur Co. 497 Lange A 495 LeboriusJ J 495 Leikens 499 Leiih Edward 506 Leonard seed Co.... 503 LiggitC U 502 Litiiefield Florist ...499 Lockland Lum Co.. IV Logan Pottery Co... 511 London Flow'r Shp .496 Louis Simon Freres &Co 503 Louise Flower Shop. 499 McCallum oo 491 McGillR C & Co,... 501 McHutchi8on&Co ..5U1 Mackie William 493 Malandre Bros 499 Matthews tne Flo'st.499 MatthewsonJE 498 May & Co LL 499 Meconi Paul 493 MetairieRidgeNnrs.498 Meyer A 499 Michell Henry F Co 501 Miller & Musser 489 MoningerJCCo....IV Murray Samuel 498 Nat Flo B of Trade.. IV NeidingerJosGCo...490 Newell A 497 N Y CntFlowerEx..493 N y Floral Co 499 Nicotine MfgCo 511 Niessen Leo Co 490 Okmulgee Window Glass Co.. .Ill Pacific Nurseries 504 Palez Paul M 498 Palmer W J & Son. ..498 Pappas Nicholas G.. 492 ParkFloralCo 497 Peacock Dahlia Fr..504 Pearson E W 498 PedrickGR&Son..501 Penn The Florist... 499 Peters & Reed Poty.. 511 Philadelphia Whole- sale Floral Ex 491 Philips Bros 497 PierceFO Co IV Pierson F R Co I Pierson AN(Inc).... I GREENHOUSE BBST BRANDS SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO. ■i-MS LUMBER ST., CHICAGO, ILI* Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co 500 Pikes Peak Flo Co. ..498 Pillsbury IL 495 PittsburgCutFloCo.490 Podesta&Baldocchi 499 Poeblmann Bros Co. 480 481 PollworthCCCo...49l Po!ykranasGeoJ....493 Potter Floral Co.. ..497 Pulverized Manure CoThe 511 Pyfer AT& Co 489 RaedleinBasket Co.. 494 Randall ALCo 489 Randall'8FlowShop.499 Randolph & Mc- Clements 499 Rawlings Elmer 505 Ready Reference. ...507 Reed & Keller HI Regan Ptg House.. ..Ill Reid Edw 490 Reinberg Geo 489 Reinberg Peter 483 Rice Bros 491 Riedel& Meyer 493 RobinsonJCSeedCo.5 1 RockWmLFlwrCo..498 Rodgers J W 497 Rohnert Waldo 5U1 Rosery The Floral Co 499 RoutzahnSeed Co ..501 RuscbG& Co .491 SaakeOC 498 Schiller the Florist .497 Schillo ALnm Co .. IV Schlatter W&Son. 498 512 Schling Max 49i Schmidt Chas L 493 SchwakeChas&Co.492 Sekenger Adam 495 Shaffer Geo C 499 Sharp Partridge &C0SI2 Sheridan Walter F.. 493 Siebrecht George C. 493 Simon & Son I N....S01 Situations Wants.. .479 SkidelskySS&Co. 1 ^mith A W & Co. ...496 Smith & Co ED 505 Smith & Fetters Co.. 498 Smith Henry 498 Storrs & Harrison. ..506 Stnmpp G. E.M....497 Takeuchi Bros Ill Thorburn] M & Co. 503 Tonner O A&L A. .486 Totty Chas H 506 Traendly&Schenck.493 Trepel Jos 497 United Cut Flo Co.. 493 Vanghan AL & Co.. 485 Vaughan's Seed Store I II 48<) Vick'sSons Jas 501 ViDCentR Jr &Sons Co ■.. I WalkerFCo ..495 WeberFH 498 Weiland&Risch....489 Weir James 497 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 501 Weinhoeber George. 4% Wietor Bros 484 Wild Gilbert H 504 Williams Mrs E A.. 498 WittboldGCo...495 505 Wolfskin Bros & Morris Goldenson.498 WoodruflSD&Sons.S 1 yokahamaNursCo..505 Young A L&C0....492 Young John & Co. ..493 Young & Nugent .495 Zech& Mann... 487 489 NEW P I P £ USED BOILER TUBES AU sizes— any quantity ILLINOIS PIPE S MFG. CO. 2101 S. Jefferson St., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist whenwriting Wm. Schlaiier Before & SOR After 422 Main Street, Springfield, Mass- Mention the American Florist whenwriting A LL, Nurserymen. Seedsmen and Flo- rists wishing to do business with Europe should send for the "florticultnral 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 subscription, 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. Addrctts EDITORS OF "H. A.," LO\VDHAM, NOTTS, BNGLANO. Mention the American Florist whenwriting A-- r CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO PHILADELPHIA, PA. -^- a Mention the American Florist whenwriting Send Ten Cents and get a copy of the Kaiser's Last Will Yes, he's made it, knowing his finish is near! Greatest "Take-off" of the age. An instant hit everywhere. Copyrighted. Agents and Salesmen are COINING Money. Supplied printed with ad. to large buyers. Low prices. Send 10c for samples and particulars, or send $2.00 for sample 100. GORHAM PRINTERY 542 South Dearborn Street, CHICAGO. ILL. Mention the American Florist whenwriting ( ULTIMATELY I When Ordering Fertilizer Of Your Supply House. WHY NOT DO IT NOW? CHICAGO FEED S FERTILIZER CO., U. S, YARDS, CHICAGO. Eastern Office G. G. Green, Jr.. Real Est. Trust Bldg., PhiIa.,Pa. Mention the Ajiierican Florist lohenwriting The Chrysanthemiim By Elmer D, Smith M^m NEW AND REVISED EDITION Price SO Cents. Cash with Order. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO lO Binsrica is "the Praur af the UesseI; there may be mare cam fart JJmidships, but we are the &rst to touch Unknown Seas," Vol. LI. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, OCTOBER 5, 1918. No. 1583 TheAmerican Florist Established 1885 Copyright 1918 by American Florist Company. Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891 at the Post Office at Chicago, Illinois, under act of March 3, 1S79. Published Every Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address : Anteflo, Chicago. Subscription, United States and Mexico, SI .CO a year; Camada, $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, S2.50. Volumes halt yearly from August 3, 1901. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. OyricERS — C. H. Tottt, Madison, N. J„ President; Jules Bourdet, St. Louis, Mo., Vice- President; John Young, 1170 Broadway, New York, Secretary; J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer. Officers- Elect— J. F. Ammann, Edwardsville, 111., president; E. A. Fetters, Detroit, Mich .vice- president; John Young, New Yorl», secretary; J. J. Htss, Omaha Neb , treasurer. The thirty-fltth annual convention will be held at Detroit, Mich., August, 1919. Thirty-sixth annual convention at Cleveland, O., 1920. Buy Your LIBERTY BOND TODAY And hasten peace for all AMERICAN DAHLIA SOCIETY. Annual Meeting and Exhibition, New York, Sept. 24-25. Well Stag:ed Exhibition of Fine Stocli. Owing' to the short time available be- fore going' to press, many important features of tiie annual meeting and ex- liibition of the American Dahlia Soci- ety, held in conjunction "with the Amer- ican Institute of the City of New- Yorlv, at the Engineering building in that city, were of necessity omitted from our brief report in last weelt's issue, page 47(). The exhibition was well staged and showed much fine stock. In the American Institute section two displays by Judge J. T. Marean, Green's Farms, Conn. (John Harding, Gr. ), 50 of one variety and 2.5 of another type, were awarded first prizes and were the best collections in the show. Among the most attractive blooms in these displays were the following : Spanish Beauty, Juno, Venus, Judge J, T. Ma- rean, His ijordship. La Grosse Bete, Catherine Wilcox, Dakota, Corona, Pluto, Goldfinch, Lady Betty, John Harding, and The Nigger, In the Insti- tute section, N. Harold Cottam & Son. Wappinger's Falls, N. Y., took eight first prizes. Others who were repre- sented in the blue ribbon classes In- cluded John M. Slocumb, New Haven, Conn.; C. Louis Allmg. West Haven, Conn.: John Lewis Childs, Floral Park, X. Y.; George L. Stillman. Westerly, R. I.; Mills & Co., Mamaroneck, N. Y.; W, D. Hathaway, New Bedford, Mass., and I. W. Sailor, Richmond Hill, N. Y. The silver medal offered by the To- ronto Horticultural Society for the best seedling dahlia, any type, 'was a'n'ard- ed to John P. Rooney, 93 Bedford street, N'e'w Bedford, Mass., for the peony- llowered dahlia Mrs. Frederick Grin- nell, seedling of lf)ll. At previous shows in different parts of the country it had been awarded one gold, t'n'o sil- ver and two bronze medals and a num- lier of first-class certificates. Peter Henderson & Co.'s first prize for the best bowl or vase decoration of peony-flowering or decorative dahlias, with foliage, was awarded James H. Bowman, Paterson, N. J. The stock intended for the sho'w by R, Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co,, White Marsh. Md., did not arrive until the second day. Notwithstanding the de- lay, it was in good condition, 's\'as placed on exhibition, and awarded a special prize. In this collection there was good stock of Futurity, King of Autumn, Paul Bonyan, Hampton Court and others. The Charles H. Totty Co.. Madison, N. J., was awarded special prizes by the American Institute for the new roses, Columbia and Premier. Mills & Co., Mamaroneck. N. Y., were awarded a special prize for seedling dahlias of 1917 and first for a collec- tion of gladioli. Fred. Etter, Harrison, N. J., was awarded a special prize (American In- stitute) for a vase of the dahlia Rene Cayeux. George L. Stillman was awarded an Institute first prize for 24 ball-shaped flowers. He also exhibited much other fine stock. We are in doubt 'whether to call his double-headed dahlia, Siamese Twins, a novelty, a curiosity, a freak of nature — or all three. Two flowers on one stem, joined at the back of the calyx, are at least novel. The collection of 2.5 varieties staged by John W. Slocomb was noteworthy. Slocomb's Red is a fine production, and there were a number of promising' seed- lings. No award was made on the Ameri- can Dahlia Society's premium for "the b«st unnamed and tested seedling dah- lia, which, "if deemed ■n'orthy and the winner willing to be called Dahlia J. Harrison Dick, in honor of our late secretary " There were a number 514 The American Florist. Oct. 5, of entries for this premium, but it is a reasonable conclusion that none ■"'as considered "worthy" by the judg-es. Among those who en- tered seedling-s in competition for the name "J. Harrison Dick" were Mrs. Charles H. Stout, Short Hills, N. J.; Leonard & Weber, Trenton, N. J.; Mrs. E. G. Layng, Short Hills, N. J.; George Fedder, Hillsdale, N. J., and C. F. Cart- ledge. Locust Valley, N. Y, Mrs. Payne WhiPney, Manhassett, N. Y. (George Ferguson, Gr.), made a fine exhibit of caladiums, which added variety to the show and was awarded a special prize. She also took first for a collection of flowering annuals. John Scheepers & Co.. Inc., received a first prize for his everbearing rasp- berry. La France, grown on the T. A. Havemeyer estate. Glen Head, N. Y. In addition to the numerous prizes for dahlias, N. Harold Cottam & Son, Wappinger-s Falls, N. Y., took first for grapes and pears. Mrs. W. O. Masten, Pleasant Valley, N. Y., took first for apples. The Business Meeting-. The annual meeting, which was held on the afternoon of the first day, was well attended. Excepting a successor to J. J. Lane on the executive commit- tee, the present officers were all re- elected and it was voted to establish trial grounds at Storrs, Conn., the work of preparation to begin the first of the coming year. The by-laws were amended changing the beginning of the fiscal year to January 1 and life membership in the society was fixed at $20. An invitation was received to hold the next annual meeting and exhibition at Syracuse, N. Y. The ad- dress of President Vincent and the reports of Secretary Lewis and Treas- urer Austin were well received and there was general enthusiasm through- out the session. In the evening the officers, judges and press representa- tives sat down to a bountiful dinner at the Hotel Navarre. President Vincent's Address. By the kind hand of Providence we meet here again in our annual session, and while the year has had its trials and strenuous ones, it is my pleasure as president to have the privilege of w^elcoming you here at this our fourth annual meeting. The secretary's re- Tort will show you of our continuous success and the interest being taken in the society, and a fairly good increase in membership. The treasurer reports our finances in good condition, so with your help and assistance, we may- look torward to continuous prosperity. This year has not been without its lessons, both in the cultivation of the old and new varieties, and also in the uses to which the dahlia can be put, and we want the slogan of our mother society, the Society of American Flo- rists, kept up— "Say it with flowers," and "dahlia flowers whenever in sea- son," — as the dahlia has come to be regarded as a flower of quality when grown in its fullest perfection, and we know that it will always repay for all the care and attention that can pos- sibly be given it. The late Harrison Dick. — Much has been said and written regarding our loss in the death of our beloved secre- tary, J. Harrison Dick. He came into our society just at the time when an able hand was needed to steer our en- terprise. Although not strong phys- ically, and burdened with other duties, he consented through friendship and love of the work to help and assist us, the American Dahlia Society, in our efforts to make good. The sym- pathy of our society and others has been expressed to his widow and child, and it is our earnes't wish that they may never lack for friends. It has been suggested and sanctioned by our executive committee, and I sincerely hope it will be carried out, that the best new dahlia of 191S origin, if agreeable to the introducer, when se- lected by the judges, be named after our lato secretary, as an honorable recognition of his worth and work for horticulture, and my sincere hope Vincent, Jr., White Marsh, Md, Pres. American Dahlia Society. is that it will be a good commercial variety that will perpetuate his name for many years to come. Our I»i-esent Secretary. — Shortly af- ter the death of Mr. Dick, the exe- cutive committee met in New York and several names were proposed for secretary. Our present one. Jasper R. Lewis, was selected and requested to finish Mr. Dick's unexpired term, which he agreed to do, compensation, etc., left until the annual meeting, Mr, Lewis has ably filled the position to the satisfaction of all concerned as the result shows, as he has handled successfully the many difficult and different matters left in his hands, and no matter who you may elect as your presiding officer for the coming year, I certainly would like to see Mr. Lewis retained, as I know he is trustworthy and competent to fill the position. California and other Societies. — To our California members and friends, we owe a debt of gratitude that is hard to express as they have been of great assistance to us both in member- ship and co-operation. As we do not all live on the Pacific coast, but in other sections where conditions are not ad,apted to growing dahlias, we cannot help but envy our friends living in a climate that gives them such a won- derful growing season. Our earnest desire is that their society may con- tinue to thrive and their splendid seed- lings may always be worthy of the high praise they are receiving everywhere. The Toronto Society is surging along and every year shows in- creasing interest. Culture and obser- vation will show the varieties best adapted to their northern climate. We wish them success and are willing to help them in any way possible, and we thank them for the silver and bronze medal their society offered us this season. To the various garden clubs and like organizations, we extend our deepest desire for their success and co-operation, and anything that the officers of our society can do either as judges or in any way for the promo- tion and love of the flower and grow- ing of same, will be done. The New Haven and Boston horticultural socie- ties had exhibits fully up to the stand- ard of any former exhibits, and the vegetables shown at the same time made both exhibits useful and edu- cational. Flowers and their Mission. — A great deal has been said and written about flowers being non-essential and super- fluous since our entry into the world's war. Most of these articles are by writers who have never understood the full mission of flowers to our homes or hospitals, where our loved ones are lying sick or wounded. Great Britain and other countries have advocated the growing and use of flowers for the above purposes, and we think the American flower lover and growers are advocating these flower shows at this time believing that with all the cruelty of war something is needed to brighten life and make it more like living, and many sore hearts are find- ing solace and quiet recreation in their gardens, more than they can in any other way. Let the cultivation of flowers go on, do your bit, read of them, plant them, grow them, show them, and get others interested in a like work. Something has also been said about using the land for flowers that might be used for food purposes. That might be true if land were scarce, but in this wonderful country of ours, there are yet millions of acres of land uncultivated, enough to spare to grow all the vegetables the entire world might need. Why, then, begrudge a small portion of the land or time for the flower garden? American Institute. — We are great- ly indebted to the American Institute, its officers and their worthy secretary, Mr. Eagleson. for their kindness and co-operation in every way possible to- wards making this exhibition the grand success it is this year and in the past years that we have exhibited under their auspices, and I believe that I express the sentiments of every mem- ber of the society when I say that in this period of our history we are more than thankful for their kind help, and our earnest wish is that they may never tire of well doing in having these wonderful shows which are tm- doubtedly beneficial to mankind. I am also indebted to our executive com- mittee and others for their kind assis- tance throughout the past year. Final. — I am proud to be your pre- siding officer again this year. Let us come together during this meeting to the material benefit of ourselves and all mankind, so that when we leave this wonderful city we may return home rejoicing in the knowledge gain- ed, the friendships renewed and the new ones made, which will cement us in stronger bonds to the ends of our lives. Generosity of thought and ac- tion is .an attitude of the florist, be- cause we live close to nature, and no body of men and women anywhere stands more ready to extend a help- igiS. The American Florist. 515 ing hand to a brother or sister In trouble. "We become more broad minded as we mingle with the world, more united for progress and the gen- eral distribution of our discoveries in order that our fellow tradesmen may be benefited. Let us strive to increase the life of flowers universally, not only for our own selfish or money making purposes, but for the elevation of mankind. Neither should we confine our efforts to our country but let us make use of them freely whenever we can ex- tend our cult from country to country the world over, in the endeavor to bring about that peace and good will which will ultimately reign throughout the world and bring us into one broth- erhood of communion and fellowship. I thank you" again for your attention and welcome. Secretary Lewis' Report. The report of your present secretary is only for the period from April 11, 1918, to the present date. Follo%ving the loss of the society's late secretary. J. Harrison Dick, a close personal friend of myself, the executive com- mittee, at its meeting on April 11, ap- pointed me secretary for the remain- der of the year. I have been glad to bridge the gap, first in memory of my good friend, and secondly to help Pres- ident "Vincent, whom I have known for a number of years. Owing to the sudden death of Mr. Dick, it has been quite difficult to take up the burden as efficiently as it might have been done under happier circum- stances. Your present secretary has therefore done his best to keep lip with the more important work of his office, and with this apology passes on to his formal report. The various meetings of the execu- titve committee have been duly re- ported in the bulletin of the society. Joseph J. Lane, a former secretary of the society, and a member of the exec- iitive committee, on account of en- trance into military service last May, announced his retirement from office, and the committee at that time adopt- ed a resolution to keep on the active list all members who entered the "United States military service, remit- ting their dues for the period of the war. Membership Contest. — The silver cup which was donated by Richard Appel of "White Plains, N. Y., to be awarded to the member who secured the great- est number of new members, has been easily won by George L. Stillman, of "Westerly, R. I., who from April 1 to date has sent in the names of IG new members, with many others before that date. Mr. Stillman showed much interest in the contest, and it is to be regretted that some of our other mem- bers did not set him a faster pace. Other members also secured additional applications. President Vincent having the next greatest number after Mr. Stillman. The Bulletin. — An issue of the bulle- tin was published for March, but was considerably delayed in its appearance for the reason already given. The number of advertisements in that is- sue showed the amount of work Mr. Dick did on behalf of this society. In fact, the March edition was at least self-supporting. Another bulletin is- sued early in September, was not so satisfactory from the point of financial support. At the May meeting of the executive committee, it was voted to publish another bulletin in November, A BOXWOOD WREATH. to contain a full report of this annual meeting and exhibition. I. S. Hen- drickson suggested the advisability of issuing the bulletin every second month during 1919. This would give advertisers a definite arrangement and plan for their advertising, and would also permit the dissemination of more cultural information about our flower. As a national society, we should cer- tainly publish all the news and educa- tional matter obtainable that is of value to dahlia growers, but to make this possible greater support must be given the bulletin financially. Even if it has to be issued at a loss for each number, as the official organ of the society it should be continued, bettered and enlarged in scope. Your secretary considers the bulletin the strongest link between the members. Through it the society can render great service to present members, and continue to attract new ones. Its value cannot be emphasized too strongly. Membership. — The present muster of the society is a little short of 300, but in addition to its numerical strength an encouraging feature is the fact that since your present secretary has had charge of the membership list, not one member has asked to be dropped, where.. By those in au- thority, active, strong, well balanced business men of the trade, the possi- bilities of the work of this organiza- tion as a means of opening up avenues of opportunity is considered incalcula- ble. Each addition adds to its strength, and in many cases opens up new fields of usefulness, as well as helps to develop the old. Those who desire to have new cus- tomers dropping in every day. and en- large their territory so as to embrace the entire country, can do so by be- coming members of this association of fellow florists. The cost is trifling, and a mere nothing as compared to the advantages. There are a number of instances where florists in small communities have had. at the time of the death of a prominent citizen, a large influx of very profitable business, which was made possible by their membership in this body. While there is great material advantage in the or- ders received from out-of-town corre- spondents, yet it is the trade worked up in one's own territory that prom- ises the greatest results. Compara- tively few of the now quite large mem- bership appreciate the possibilities of the business that may be worked up in their own local fields. The associa- tion's emblem is seen in some show win- dows high up out of the way; in other stores it hangs on the wall in the show- room or office. Many do not display it at all; they belong to the association, fill what orders afe sent them, send out those that come along from their own customers, generally in answer to whether it is possible to have such de- liveries made. There is, of course, noth- ing up-to-date about this, but unfor- tunately such a lethargic condition ex- ists. Men will go to sleep at the switch, and in spite of adl the good work of their enthusiastic and inspiring sec- retary, do not fully wake up to the great advantages of their membership. All stores should put before their customers and the general public at every opportunity the purposes of the association. Not five per cent of pos- sible flower buyers know that within the hour they can have flowers deliv- ered in any city or community of this great country. To be able to do this is for the trade a great accomplish- ment, something to be proud of. There- fore, each member of the organization should, by every possible means in his power, exploit and feature this idea. Striking window displays, which illus- trate this service, will bring custom- ers for out-of-town deliveries, who at the time had no use for flowers at home, but through the purchase be- come friends of the store and regular patrons. Every piece of stationery should carry the imprint of the emblem and the notice of membership in the asso- ciation. A leaflet, explaining the meth- ods of the organization, its great scope, and the rapidity of its telegraph de- livery service, should be sent to all customers at least once a year, and always on hand to give to all inter- ested persons. igiS. The American Florist. 517 August Lange, Chicago. Frank D Pelicano, San Francisco, Calif. Frank X Stuppy, St. Joseph, Mo. H. G. Dillemuth, Toronto, Ont. H. P. Knoble, Cleveland, O. Edward Sceery, Paterson. N. J. DIRECTORS OF FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY ASSOCIATION. 518 The American Florist. Oct. 5, The convention can take up nothing better than the matter of this local publicity. 'With every member making an intelligent effort to exploit the pur- poses and explaining the telegraph de- livery of orders in distant cities, ac- cording to approved plans, together with window cards and other stock literature to be furnished at cost to the m.embers, a great message Avould be successfully put across. More F. T. D.'ism. Our meeting at Cleveland. O., Oc- tober 8-9, ought to merit the larg- est attendance we have ever had, due to the war and conditions oc- casioned by the war. The ship- ping conditions, which are so unre- liable, due to the congestion of rail traflc, must be met with, and how much may we be thankful to the F. T. D. and its organization in being able to trans- mit our orders from one to another with the fullest confidence of their being properly filled. Nowadays, this means much, in hav- ing the confidence of 600 members, lo- cated all over the United States and Canada, and feeling that any order taken will be carried out to the fullest detail as though it were done in your shop. And all this, in a few short years, brought about in a most inter- ■esting manner by the leaders who have the foresight and a spirit of co-opera- tion to help one another, and who met from time to time and learned to ap- preciate each other's efforts so that they gave the best that was in them not only to inerit the business, but also the friendship. It was at these conventions, where everyone present entered into the spirit of all for one and one for all, that brought the success of the F. T. D. to its proper level, and take it from me, boys, when you meet the bunch at Cleveland, you will meet the livest crowd connected with the flower-busi- ness. From the moment our President, William F. Gude. takes the gavel to open the meeting, up to the time our Secretary Pochelon says "meeting ad- journed," will be found inspiration and instruction for still further co-opera- tion. Now, what has brought about the success of the P. T. D.? One of the most important things I know of is the service rendered by the members. By that I mean, that if one member trans- mits an order to another, there has never been a time that if the order did not go through right, but what the member who received the order, was ready to make good and send another, gratis, with the proper explanation, so that the good-will was held by all parties concerned — customer, sender and receiver of the order. This means much to those who are members to know that there is dependability, and should warrant the making of more members for our association. This get-together spirit once a year by otir members cements a friendship that is lasting, and :s worth more than all else, for the price of fellowship is not purchasable, and only by personal contact can it be brought about. So that for a retailer, who can attend our F. T. D. gathering, there is a real treat in store, both from a friendship as well as instructive standpoint. So here's success to the F. T. T>. meeting at Cleveland, where abound some of the livest wires in the business and from whom we can gather and learn how to "Say it With Flowers." Yours for the Fourth Liberty Loan. Henbt Fenn. Next Week in the Flower Shop. There should be an increased effort to make the store as attractive as pos- sible. Add to what has been done be- foie by some distinguishing feature. A handsome plant basket, made up of stock that will be none the worse for a few days' crowding, or one of choice ferns and vases or moss, in which can be placed a quantity of the Tritoma Pfitzeri. This is one of the most showy of all the outside fall flow- ers and sure to attract attention. In- stead of growing ferns, autumn leaves may be used with good effect. The idea is to make this a show piece, something to attract attention, and make an impression that would not be possible with the commonplace, or- dinary stock. A vase of 2.> Columbia roses, (be sure they are specials), featured as a new rose, will prove a drawing card. .V nicely printed notice costs but a inlle. luit will add 100 per cent to the effectiveness of the dispay. There are still splendid dahlias, which, if well handled, are good stock to carry. A vase of flowers of strik- ing form and colors, arranged express- ly to draw attention, will help in the sale of stajidard sorts. The Fourth Liberty Loan is now in full swing. It is both patriotic and good policy to take an active part in lliis movement. Florist clubs all over the country are working hard within their organizations to make a good showing. X 'liberal use of the pos- ters, together with Old Glory and the flags of the allies, should be promi- nent features of the store and window decoration. An important matter is that of se- curing better prices on all classes of goods. Some, in fact, far too many, .iudge others by themselves. They feel they would not like to pay more than a certain sum for this or that, and so fear to ask it of their cus- tomers. This is poor business policy. The way to get a good price is to ask it. People are not going to volunta- rily offer .fl.2.5 for an article they can get for $1.00. There is not a line of goods anywhere, except possibly, gar- den truck or flowers, when overstocked, that has not greatly increased in price. The changes upward in all lines are so universal that people expect to pay more and seem to accept the advance as a matter of course. All made up work should, and can easily, have from one-quarter to one- third added to the price. The figure must be stated in a confident matter- of-course tone of voice that leaves no opening or suggests that it is a feeler, or is subject to discount. Keep the window up to its highest standard. Advertisers are very solici- tious as to their position in the paper. They want select locations next to reading matter, so that their message will be noticed, and perhaps read by those not looking for it. Just so it is with the window; it must be made so attractive that the indifferent pedes- terian is prompted to stop and take a look, and you get your story to him. An artistic display in the window re- flects the genius of the store, which should always be in keeping with the class of trade or clientage that is de- sired. Economy. The old adage. "A penny saved is a penny earned," should be amended for use in the flower business to read, "A penny saved is three pennies earned," as the turnover is at least .$3 before a gross gain of .$1 is secured. In these troubled days, when the carrying on of business is just one trying situation after another, economic management should bo the keynote in every depart- ment from that of buying to the final delivery. Plan to save, for to do it effectively there must be a system. In the first place, there should be close buying. Staple articles handled by a number of houses, such as paper, twine, boxes, stationery, tags, etc.. should be bought in quantities that will be sufficient for the season. Such purchases insure lowest prices with a further reduction for payment of bill on presentation. In no way can money be made to re- turn a greater interest than in dis- counts received for cash payments. In addition to lower ijrices on quantity purchases, there 'is' the advantage of having the stoelt on hand; many sales are missed when customers will not leave orders because they cannot see the goods desired. If the sale is made, then there is the added expense of telephone, time and car fare in secur- ing the articles, and probably addi- tional cost in last minute delivery. This breach of economy, costs, tele- phone five cents, bey's time at least ten cents, car fare ten cents, which equals 2.5 cents, the equivalent of 75 cents in sales. Each store should carry a line of delivery boxes, muslin lined, corrugated straw board with waterproof coating — a little more expensive in first cost, but a great saving in the end. The quantity of new cut flower and design boxes that are in their first service, destroyed or rendered unfit for first- class use, is an important item of ex- pense in many stores. There is great economy in planning out the business of the next day. The delivery of the stock required in plants and cut flowers, may be secured by telephoning the grower the day before, which if neglected, would likely entail the necessity of a special messenger from the store. Probably the greatest saving is effected in the careful han- dling of cut flowers; roses, carnations and other flowers that are roughly used in placing in or out of jars or vases snap off at the slightest touch, when away goes 5, 10 or 15 cents. Something may be gained by putting these away to be wired up for design work, but there is still much loss. A great saving may be effected in counting out all stock nefcessary for designs or baskets before the work pro- ceeds; to keep on adding flowers until the piece is thought to be good enough, while the practice in many stores, is a very poor business method. To take an account of all flowers that go to waste each day. should be in the hands of one who will attend to it. The record of loss here will make for economy, keep the buyer on his mettle, and insure the best possible care of the stock. It is the little things that count; just a nickel a day amounts to over .$15 a year. Sit dov.m now and figure out how many nickels might have been saved in the course of yesterday's busi- ness. It will surprise you. igiS. The American Florist. 519 THE ROSE. Canker Control. Rose canker, most easily recognized by brown dead areas in the bark of the stems, is a serious disease of green- house roses which was first described in 191T, although it has probably been long prevalent in America, but has es- caped notice largely on account of its obscure symptoms and consequent dif- ficulty of diagnosis, according to Bulle- tin No. \9A of the Massachusetts agri- cultural experiment station, Amherst, which records results of investigations of the disease and describes successful methods for its control. Two types of cankers occur on the stem and branches higher tip. The larger ones start from wounds, espe- cially the stubs which are left after the blossoms are cut. Cankers from these stubs run back down the stems. The disease may stop at the first live branch below, but very commonly it continues to progress downward, and each successive branch dies as it is en- circled. Cankers may also start from other wounds besides cut stubs. They are usually oval in outline and may be several inches long. The second type of aerial canker does not originate with wounds, but starts directly m tlie healthy green bark. First, small round purple areas appear, sometimes singly, but more often in groups. As these in- crease in size the centers become light brown and the margins remain dark, giving a "bird's-eye" effect. When they occur in groups they coalesce and form large irregular dead areas in which, however, the individual cankers may still be distinguished for some time. The depth of the canker varies, de- pending on such factors as the age of the part attacked, size of the infection court, environmental conditions and probably others. This is particularly a disease of the bark, and commonly the discolored area will be located outside the cambium entirely. But in more se- vere cases it may extend to, or entirely through, the pith. If the shoot is young and has not yet hardened, the canker goes deeper and the entire shoot dies. This is frequently evidenced in the sud- den wilting and dying of shoots which have grown up rapidly from below the surface of the ground. Older shoots are rarely killed outright. Only occasionally have we seen entire plants killed by this disease. One, sev- eral or all of the shoots of a plant may be attacked. Dead "brush" and dead small shoots are usualTy much in evi- dence in affected houses. The serious- ness of the disease, however, lies not in the number of plants killed but in the fact that affected plants are small and weaker, resulting in diminished yields of inferior roses. The diseased plants cannot be forced, no matter how much fertilizer is applied and how well they are cultivated. New shoots do not grow from beneath the surface of the soil, but all come from the tops. These latter symptoms are the ones which the florist usually notices first, and, in fact, may be the only ones he notices. Diagnosis of this disease is rendered difficult by two natural developments in the life of the rose plant which may easily be confused with disease: (1) Many varieties of roses naturally turn black at the crown very early; this, however, is a superficial bl_ackening and rarely runs up much above the surface of the ground. (2) The bark of all rose stems cracks with age, especially at the base, just as the bark of trees does. These two developments often resemble canker so closely that even one experi- enced in diagnosis may be misled. CONTROL MEASURES. In the light of all that we know about rose canker and its causual pathogene, the following measures are recommend- ed for its control : 1. Carefully inspect the rose house to see if canker is present. If not, em- ploy every means to prevent its enter- ing — import as few roses as possible from other houses; examine carefully every plant brought in; reject any with suspicious dead areas in the bark. 2. If it is present on the roses it can- not be eradicated from the infected plants. The only hope lies in starting new plants from clean cuttings, in clean soil, and guarding against infection at every step in the plants' development. .3. Dip the cuttings in Bordeaux mix- ture. 4. Sterilize the pots by dipping for 10 minutes in boiling water. 5. Sterilize the potting soil and cut- ting bench soil by steaming to a tem- perature of over 50° C. for 10 minutes or more. Suspected manure should be treated in the same way. 6. Use raised benches, not ground beds. 7. Remove old soil if diseased roses have been grown in it. and soak the benches thoroughly with (1) formalde- hyde at the rate of one pint to 2.i gal- lons of water or (2) boiling water. Rose Pruning:. Ed. American florist: Will vou kindly tell me the proper way to prune roses to prevent blind wood? We have been told that the cut must be made above a perfect leaf and also that this is not necessary. Colorado. F. E. S. " Replying to "F. E. S." regarding the pruning of roses to avoid blind wood, we will say that the usual way to prune the indoor roses is to leave from one to three eves of the current year's growth on the "plants, and to thin out all the very small, twiggy wood, leaving only several of the strongest growths. It sometimes happens that a plant will make only one strong cane; in this case, we usually leave sufficient wood at the top of the cane where it has branched, instead of pruning the cane like a walking stick. However, one will often have to contend with more or less blind wood, no matter how intelli- gently the pruning is done, as the va- riety grown has much to do with the blind wood that follows pruning, Had- ley being of the varieties that throw many blind growths. Again, by the constant propagating of blind wood as cuttings from year to year, the stock of any variety will run to blind wood almost entirely. So it is readily seen that pruning has really very little to do with the plant producing this blind wood. Very often the strong, blind growths can be pruned back to two or three eyes. The following growths will often set buds. E. W. S. FLORISTS' PALMS. Rockland, Me. — Mrs. Augusta C. Mather, who established greenhouses here in 1S!>2, and which have since be- come widely known, died at her home in this city, September 13, after a long illness. San Francisco, Calif. — G. Madvig, doing business as the Pacific Florist Supply Co., is in bankruptcy. An offer of .$1,."]00 has been received for the stock and it is believed the trustee will sell the business within (50 days. Fall Culture of falms. The month of October brings with It the necessity for artificial heat in the palm houses in all the northern portion of the country, the date for starting the fires, of course, depend- ing on the condition of the weather. It Is poor economy to postpone firing In the hope that the cool wave will pass over, for while that may occur, yet in the meanwhile the stock may have had a check from which it will suffer for months to come. When it is found necessary to shut down the houses in order to maintain a temperature of 55° it is much better to make a fire and give air enough to keep a night temperature of 60° with a slight heat in the pipes. This will provide a growing atmosphere, and the foliage win dry off better after syringing and will not be found hanging with con- densed moisture in the morning. A temperature of 60°, with a fresh and buoyant atmosphere, will keep the stock in a growing condition, and with the kentias in particular will help greatly, for these plants are now mak- ing their best growth. Seedling stock, both of arecas and kentias, and also of Cocos Weddeliana, may well be kept a few degrees warmer, for the young plants are more tender in root than the larger and better-established speci- mens of the same genius. From this time forward the water- ing and syringing should be finished before noon if possible, unless the weather is unusually warm, though this is not intended to indicate that plants that are found dry in the after- noon should wait until the following morning for water, for the only safe rule to follow in regard to watering Is that of giving palms a good drink when they are dry, whether that be in the morning or afternoon. Shading becomes less needed as the sun loses Its power, and should be allowed to thin down somewhat now, for although the trade demands richly colored foli- age, it also requires foliage of good texture that will endure handling. To those retailing palms it may be worth repeating that to be satisfac- tory in the dwelling a palm should be well rooted, or in other words, a pot- bound plant will wear much better than a newly-potted one, provided that it is given water enough, and it will therefore pay the retailer to offer stock of this character rather than the less satisfactory plant that is not well es- tablished. In species the present season does not show any special novelties among commercial palms, the kentias, both Forsteriana and Belmoreana, being as usual in the lead, the first named hav- ing been more called for of late years among those who want a quick-grow- ing palm that combines both beauty and usefulness, while the buyer who wishes a hardy palm of the most graceful character and comparatively dwarf habit finds Kentia Belmoreana the most appealing palm on the mar- ket. Areca lutescens seems to be regain- ing some of its former favor, and has found a better demand this season. This does not seem strange when tak- ing into consideration the fact that a well-grown areca is one of the most graceful palms in the trade today, and in all probability the temporary loss of favor suffered by this species was 520 The American Florist. Oct. 5, more due to faulty growing than to inherent weaknesses in the plant. Some years back it was discovered that arecas could be very rapidly grown by means of strong heat, abun- dant moisture, and the free use of strong fertilizers, but this knowledge was in some insta,nces much over- worked, with the result that lots of thin-leaved and weak constitutioned stock were thrown on the market, and naturally proved highly unsatisfactory to the purchasei's, and caused a quite natural reaction against this plant as a commercial species. There is a great difference between plants that are grown by such meth- ods and those that have been given more rational treatment in light and airy houses, and this difference is be- coming more recognized in an increased demand for good arecas. But palm growing is a rather deliberate opera- in the minds of many, for many moons elapse between the seedling and the salable specimen. The canary palm. Phoenix Canarien- sls, is still imported in considerable quantities for the benefit of those who do much decorating in public places, but prickly palms are not much in de- mand for use in the dwelling, and in this particular many of the phoenix are serious offenders. Seaforthias, ptychospermas, chamaedoreas, caryo- tas, and geonomas are rarely seen in the retailer's stock, for they do not wear like the kentias, and with the exception of Cocos Weddeliana the cocos family is almost unrepresented. On the whole we use but a very small percentage of the 1,200 or more spe- cies of palms that are known to the botanists. W. H. Taplin Work or Fight Classification. Elimination of men from employ- ment in non-essential industries by characterizing them as "slackers," ac- cording to the New York Times, and the consequent addition of nearly half a million men to labor forces available for war work is planned by the United States employment service. Commun- ity labor boards throughout the coun- try were notified September 23, by N. A. Smythe, director of the service, to piiepare and have published lists of industries in which women could be substituted for men. The boards were urged to hold up to public shame any man who continued in work not essen- tial to the prosecution of the war. The industries in which women can take the places of men are expected to follow the general lines laid down re- cently by the war labor policies board and include such work as accounting and cashier service and salesmanship. The local boards will be guided largely, it was said, by conditions in their own communities in issuing the lists of in- dustries in which the work should be done by women. To the local boards also will be left the method of dealing with men who remain in the industries classed as non-essential, but it was said the "work-or-fight" order would be resorted to for all men within the draft age limits, \vhile for others com- mimity sentiment would be relied upon. THE S. A. F. Sykac-use. X. Y. — A. Bartholme, among other florists in this vicinity, is iBXperienoing great difficulty in the fuel situation. With his order placed in April, promises of delivery are all the satisfaction he receives, and ability to secure any p.art of the supply looks doubtful. President Totty's Liberty Loan Message. Fellow Florists : Have you contributed to the Fourth Liberty Loan? If not, why not? Give thanks to your Creator, — That you have the privilege of con- tributing- to such a marvelous emanci- pation of humanity. That you are permitted to back up our. glorious army at the front, the boys who stop at nothing — and always get what they gO' after! Never mind where we came from; it's what we are that counts. Now is our chance to show the world that we are Lieut. Chas. T. Johnson. Son of C. W. Johnson, Chicago. 100 per cent Americans and 120 per cent patriotic — ready with the last dol- lar we have to stand by the Flag. What does it matter if our coal has to be curtailed if the government has to use it for some other purpose more vitally necessary for the moment? What matters it if many of our best employes have had to leave us for serv- ice "Over There," and we have noth- ing left but girls and the men over draft age to do our work? Look at the wonderful age we are living in. We always knew what America was, and what it stood for. Now the whole world knows and looks on in delighted wonder. The name "America" will be one to conjure with in years to come, standing for nothing but "Equal Rights for All," and fighting for nothing but a "Glorious Principle." Some of us. with our noses to the grindstone, cannot look out on God's glorious sunshine and use the broader aspects of life and read the epoch- making era through which we are passing. Our business will not suffer in the long run. The rebound from death and desolation will he qviick and lasting, nnd we " to militarism, so we can once more settle down to our normal vocations. In conclusion, the following from the Literary Digest covers the situation far more than any feeble words of mine can do : "Americans! Here in your God-given land of liberty, far from the furious battles and the countless hospital-beds of Fiance, what flame leaps to your eyes when you say "My Country, 'Tis of Thee"? Have the words filled your soul with a passion of love and holy zeal which makes service of countrj the greatest thing- of life, the only thing worth while, these days? Are you ready and eager to enroll in the army of 25,000,000 men and women now summoned to carry the Fourth Liberty Loan to Victory?" CHARLES n. TOTTY, Pres. National Publicity for Flowers. One of our Cincinnati friends sent us ;i clipping from a newspaper in that tity covering the following item : "We don't need flowers to win the war," said officials of local draft board. No. 3. in refusing to grant exemption to Uichard G. Kootz, manager of a floral business. "We cannot flre flowers at the Germans and win the war, although may be they would prefer flowers to ))uliets," said Chairman Zimmerman. "We can leave the floral business to our crippled heroes when they return and to women." In contrast is the following clipped from the report of an address by Miss Maude AVetmore, national chairman of the National League for Woman's Serv- ice, at an enthusiastic campaign meet- ing held at the Hotel Biltmore. New York, September IS : "We have had a wonderful opportunity lately. It was given us by the florists of the country, 30,000 strong. They gave us the oppor- tunity to be their spokesmen at the bedsides of the sick soldiers. They asked us to give to them the message which they were sending, and they asked our women to be the ones to transmit that word of sympathy which is so wonderfully expressed and repre- sented by a. flower. All over the coun- try today the florists of this country are giving free of expense thousands of flowers to the sick soldiers as they are returning- home. To me it is a very wonderful and very beautiful thought, and I am sure that it is one of interest to all of you today." And this, by Lt. Col. E. G. Northing- ton, commandant of the reconstruction hospital. Port Douglas, Utah, referring to a generous donation of flowers made to the post hospital by the Miller Floral Co.. of Farmington : "There is nothing so cheerful, so brightening in their In- fluence upon sick people, as flowers, nnd the 43ffer of the Farmington grow- ers, to supply flowers for the soldiers who may be confined to beds and wards of the post hospital, is deeply appre- ciated by Colonel- Northington and all members of his staffs of doctors and nurses, as well as by every patient." Few among our floiists have any idea of the many stupid and ill-considered statements our promotion bureau is (■.■illed to challenge .and upset, or the thought of what might be were we obliged to do without our organized publicity service in these times would be more general. The public is ready to admit that there is better use for our flowers right here at home than to fire them at the enemy — and the more the publii' sees of our slogan "Say it With Flowers" nnd reads of the work the igi8. The American Florist. 521 florists are doing, the less willing will it be to believe that flowers can be really considered non-essential. Let not anyone think that our pub- licity work begins and ends with our magazine advertising. Our bureau is called upon to organize and make ef- fective much outside assistance which can only be obtained through ourselves being organized. .4re you, Mr. Reader, yet a part of our organization? Have you subscribed to our publicity campaign fund? If you have not, why not? Is there any part of our work which has not been explained to your satisfaction? The object of our weekly articles so kindly published for us, and for you, by our trade papers is to let you know what we are doing, and we are urgently re- questing ever.v florist who has not al- ready subscribed to come forward with his "bit," now, the time when we most surely need it, if we are to carry out the plans and extend our usefulness. We are still short of the required amount of money to complete our I'.IIS programme, but with just a little effort on the part of those our work is to benefit, we can go ahead under full sail. Do not be half-hearted, do not be thought a non-essential. Joiix Young. Sec'y. Credits and Collections Committee. President Charles H. Totty has ap- pointed the following committee on credits and collections : Robert C. Kerr, Houston, Tex., chair- man and southern retail representative. BYederick Lautenschlager, Chicago, seci-etary. C. L. Washburn, Chicago, western commission representative. Frank X. Stuppy. St. Joseph, Mo., western growers' representative. S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia. Pa., ■eastern representative. Philip Breitmeyer, Detroit, Mich., western retail representative. John Young, Sec'y. Chrysanthemum Society of America. EXAMI.MNG CO.MMI'ITEES. President Wm. W. Vert announces the committees to examine new chrys- anthemi.ms for the ensuing year at fol- lows : Boston, Mass. — William Nichols(5n (chairman), James Wheeler. .VIex. Montgomery. Ship flowers to chair- man, care of W. J. Thurston man- ager, Boston Flower Exchango, I Win- throp square and Otis street, Boston. New York — Eugene Dailledouze (chairman), Wm. H. Duckham. A. Herrington. Ship flowers to. New York Cut Flower Co., 5.5 Twenty -second street. New York, cart of chairman. Philadelphia, Pa. — A. B. Cartledge (chairman), John Westcott, S. .S. Pen- nock. Ship flowers to A. B. Cariledge, 1514 Chestnut street, I'hiladelphia. Cincinnati, O. — R. Witterstaetter (chairman), James Allen, J. C. Murphy. Ship flowers to chairman, Jabez Elliot Flower Market, care of janitor. Chicago — N. ,r. Wietor (chairman). E. A. Kanst. Thomas W. Head. Ship flowers to chairman, 162 North Wa- bash avenue, Chicago. Shipments should be made to ari-ivo by 2 p. m. on ox-iniiiiation day.s t^i re- ceive attertion from the committee Must be prepaid to destination and an ■entry fee of %1 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 eligi- ble to be shown before these commit- tees, provided the raiser has given them two years' trial to determine their true character. Special attention is called to the rule that sports to re- ceive 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 5. 12, 10. 211 and No- vember 2, 0, 16, 23 and 30. Chas. w. Johnson. Sec'y. 2242 W^est lltUth Street, Chicago. Washington Rulings and Regrulations. PAPER RESTRICTIONS. Orders for the conservation of paper, affecting every florist in the country, have been issued by Bernard M. Ba- ruch, chairman of the war industries board. Economy in the use of paper has been the subject of consideration with the board for some time, but it has been necessary to hasten the issu- ance of regulations because of the real- ization .that the government would soon be obliged to divert to the muni- tions manufacturers, a large quantity of chemical pulp formerly used in making tissue and wrapping papers. Florists are requested to limit their use of tissue paper as much as possi- ble, eliminating its use, where possible, as packing in boxes. They are also requested to reduce their use of boxes as much as can be done without injury to the trade, using as light a weight box as possible. All retail stores have been directed to discontinue the tm- necessary wrapping of merchandise, thus reducing their consumption of paper, as well as to economize in their use of office stationery and other paper. Insti-uctions have been sent out direct- ing them to use no more paper than necessary in wrapping merchandise: to use as light a paper as is serviceable, and to re-use paper taken from parcels received. Florists .are also requested to vise lighter weight office stationery and smaller size envelopes; to write on both sides of the paper for long letters; to use half and three-quarter sheets of paper for short letters; to use the backs of letters received for carbons of replies, and to make use of spoiled sheets and the backs of envelopes for scratch pads. ELECTRIC SIGNS NOT EXEMPT. Florists and others throughout the country who desire to aid in the fourth loan drive by converting their electric signs to advertisements for Liberty bonds must not violate the lightless night regulations, according to an an- nouncement just made by the United .States fuel administrator. W'hile Dr. Garfield declares his appreciation of tlve spirit that prompts the tender of such assistance, and is well aware of the good work that can be done by such advertisements, backed by the names of the strongest merchants in each community, the coal situation, he assorts, is so serious that not even to further the sale of bonds, can the light- Ie.ss night order be lifted. The Fuel Administration has received a number of requests from the owners of large electric signs that they be permitted to use them nightly for the purpose of advertising the fourth loan issue. In response. Dr. Garfield has ruled that not even to further the success of a government activity can the govern- ment suspend the order, pointing out that, if such exceptions were made; government activities now cover such a wide range that very shortly the ex- ceptions would be so numerous as to defeat the purpose of the order. B. F. L. Illinois Centennial Celebration. Plans recently completed by the exec- utive committee directing Chicago's part in the state centennial celebration, show a week crowded to the limit with patriotic activities, all centering around the historical pageant, which will be staged at the Auditorium during the centennial week, October 7-12, and wit- nessed free of charge on three evenings and one afternoon. The pageant con- sists of 12 dramatic scenes depicting the history of Illinois, with picturesque dances and settings, and a chorus of 300 voices to assist. The scenes range from ancient Indian mythology to the warlike settings of modern times, and the climax is a stirring appeal to the patriotism of the state. The week's programme opens with a dress rehearsal of the pageant at the Auditorium on Monday evening. On Tuesday evening there will be a patri- otic rally at which Prof. Thomas G. Masaryk, the Czecho-Slovak leader, will speak and a naval band will play. Every day at noon there will be pa- triotic meetings held at the theater imder the auspices of the centennial and Liberty Loan committees, and a list of prominent speakers for these is in preparation. One of the noonday meetings, for which the date has not been set, will be under the auspices of the Roman Legion of America, and a parade which has been arranged for Saturday afternoon, October 12, is also under the direction of the Roman Le- gion. The nights set for the pageant are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, and Saturday afternoon will probably be devoted to a matinee for school children. Contributions of .$50 to the pageant fund entitle the owner to a box in the Auditorium theater for one performance, which will be awarded by the drawing of lots. Centennial fifty-cent pieces have been struck off and will be sold at the thea- ter as well as at all the banks, depart- ment stores and hotels. University Training Corps Inductions. An important official notice of a new ruling of the war department, just re- ceived by the University of Illinois, where a unit of the students' army training corps is to be installed, sets aside some conditions of registration as previously announced by the uni- versity. The committee on education and spe- cial training of the war department, in charge of the students' army training corps, has ruled, under date of Septem- ber 25, 1918, that "no Class One men, physically qualified for general military service, who registered prior to Sep- tember 12. 1918, may be inducted. Other registrants prior to September 12 may be inducted by application to committee." The Late Mrs. S. s. Skldelsky. It is with deep regret that we hear of the death of Mrs. S. S. Skldelsky, wife of S. S. Skldelsky. the well-known plantsman of Philadeljihia. Pa., who passed away September 2."i from pneu- monia, following an illness of but six days. The deceased, a most estimable woman, w.as married to Mr. Skldelsky eight years ago, and a host of friends, both in and out of the trade, will sym- pathize with him in his deep bereave- ment. 522 The American Florist Oct. 5, TheAmerican Florist Established 1885. Subscription. United States and Mexico, $1.00 a year; Canada $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $3.50. 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 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 "In God*s name, cheerily on, courageous friends. To reap the harvest of perpetual peace, By this one bloody trial of sharp war." THIS ISSUB 48 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS, American Dahlia Society 513 — Well staged exhibition of fine stock 513 — The business meeting 513 — President Vinceut's laddress 514 .^President Vincent (portn'a\it) 514 -^'ecretai-y Lewis' report 515 ^Treasurer Austin's statement 515 Florists' Telegraph Delivery (portraits) ... .516 More F. T. D'ism 518 Ne.xt week in the flower shop 51S Economy 518 The rose 519 '. — Canker control 519 —Pruning 519 Florists palms 519 —Fall culture 519 Work or fight classification 520 Lieut. Charles T. Johnson (portrait) 520 Society of American Florists 520 ^-Presideut Totty's Liberty Loan message.. 520 : — Natioual publicity for flowers 520 Chrysanthemuui Society of America 521 Washington rulings and regulations 521 Illinois centennial celebration 521 University traiuing corps induction 521 ITie late Mrs. S. S. Skidelsky 521 Fourth Liberty Loan 522 Christmas shopping restrictions .522 President "S'ays It With Flowers" 522 Baskets to Canada under embargo 522 Chicago 52(j Milwaukee . . ., 529 St. Louis 529 Fort Wayne, Ind 531 Boston 5»1 Toronto, Ont 531 Cincinnati r,532 Washington. D. C 532 Pittsburgh 632 Philadelphia 534 Philadelphia Florists' Club 534 New York 536 The seed trade 544 Peacock — Gundestrup suit decision 544 Philadelphia seed trade 544 Washington rulings and regulations 544 Seed conditions affecting production 544 Market gardeners 546 ■ — Safety in mushrooms 546 — .Vegetable and fruit markets 546 — Cabbage and kraut 546 — Tomatoes after frost 546 Wichita Kan .546 The nursery trade 548 — Hardy hybrid California privet 548 — French forests sacrificed 548 . — California nurserymen's proceedings 548 —Short Hills. N. J. dahha show 648 Albany. N. Y 550 Rochester, N. Y 650 Louisville, Ky 565 Providenc'e, R. 1 555 Outdoor flower.s have sold well in the middle w.ist this sea.son. Liberty Bonds are perfectly hardy and reliable in any climate. Prepare for hard weather by repair- ing- breakages in the greenhouse glass without further delay. Personal. Professor P. A. Waugh, of Massachu- setts Agricultural College, Amherst, is now a captain in the regular army, in charge of the educational reconstruc- tion work in the United States general hospital at New Haven. Conn. C. G. Roobling, of Trenton, N. J., well known for his enthusiastic devo- tion to orchid culture, is seriously ill. Fourth Liberty Loan. PRESIDENT WILSON'S MESSAGE. Again the Government comes to the people of the country with the request that they lend their money, and lend it upon a more liberal scale than ever before, in order that the great war for the rights of America and the libera- tion of the world may be prosecuted with ever increasing vigor to a victori- ous conclusion. And it makes the ai>- peal with the greatest confidence because it knows that every day it is becoming clearer and clearer to think- ing men throughout the nation that the winning of the war is an essential investment. The money that is held back now will be of little use or value if the war is not won and the selfish masters of Germany are permitted to dictate what America may and may not do. Men in America, besides, have from the first until now dedicated both their lives and their fortunes to the vindication and maintenance of the great principles and objects for which our Government was set xip. They will not fail now to show the world for what their wealth was intended. President "Says It With Flowers." A large bouquet of flowers on a stand in the center of the main ward of the army debarkation hosiptal at Ellis Isl- and. NeAv York. September 29. had a card attached with the following : "The President and Mrs. Woodrow Wilson." Before returning to "Washington from a recent visit to the metropolis, the Pres- ident inquired about the 700 men in the hospital and sent the flowers conveying his regards and best wishes for the speedy recovery of the patients. At about the same time, a member of a local draft board in Cincinnati "startled" the daily press of that city with the statement that "as flowers could not be used as bullets, they were non-essential. The thoughtful example of the chief executive of the nation in using them to bring cheer to the so.'^ier sick, seems to fully cover the situation, however. Christmas Shopping: Restrictions. According to Commerce Reports, at a recent conference at which retail in- terests were represented, it was stated the average forces em.ployed during the year would not be increased during the Christm.as season nor store hours lengthened. They also agreed to urge the purchase, except for young chil- dren, of useful articles, to spread the period of buying for holiday presents over three months, and to restrict de- liveries and induce customers to carry packages wherever possible. The Society of American Florists, it appears, was not represented at this meeting, and the problem of filling Christmas orders for cut flowers and plants in their limited period of sale, on the s.ame basis as the purchase of umbrellas, suspenders and handker- chiefs, necessarily involves different planning. . Baskets to Canada Under Embargo. According to a communication from the Dominion Comptroller at Ottawa. Ont., the efforts of the Toronto Retail Florists' Club to import baskets en bloc from the United States have been unsuccessful, as shown by the follow- ing ruling : "Regarding the importation of bas- kets from the United States, I beg to advise that baskets are the only com- modity mentioned in the list of re- stricted imports from that country, and as the object of such restriction is to decrease as far as possible the importation of anything that may be regarded as non-essential during war- time, it has become necessary for many firms to adjust their business to comply with the requirement. The War Trade Board is not in a position to approve of the imjMjrtation of bas- kets for florists' use." Steps are being taken by Toronto florists to have their baskets t.ianu- factured there, and while they may not be as nicely finished as the imported article they will no doubt fill the bill. H. G. D. Club Meetings Next Week. [Secretaries of clubs and societies are re- quested to send notice of cliauge in date, time and place of me'^ting.l Cleveland, O., October 7, 8 p, m, — Cleveland Florists' Club, nollenden hotel. Al. R. Bar- ber, secretary. 12S4 Euclid avenue, Cleveland. Pittsburgh, Pa,, October 7,— The Retail Flo- rists' Association of Pittsburgh District. Noon- day luncheon at Seventh Avenue hotel. Orville Crissraan. secretary, Diamond Bank Building, Pittsburgh. Newport, R. I., October 8, 8 p, m. — Newport Horticultural Society. Music Hall. Fred P. Webber, Nelville. R. I. Chicago. October 9, 8 p, m, — Gardeners' and Florists' Union No. 10615. At 232 North Clark street. Louis Heidtmann, secretary, 4653 Ful- ton street. Chicago. Lenox, Mass., October 9, 7:30 p, m. — Lenox Horticultural Society. Town Hall. Lewis Bar- net, secretary, care of Allen Windcu, Lenox. Madison, N, J., October 9, 8 p. m. — Morris County Garfleners' and Florists' Society. Masonic Hall. Edward Reagan, secretary, Morristown. New York, October 9, 8:36 p. m, — Greek-Amer- ican Florists' Association, 110 East 23rd street. C. P. Tliomas. secretary, 58 West 28th street. Poughkbepsie, N. Y,, October 9, 2 p. m. — Dutchess County Horticultural Societv, Palkill building. T. H. DeGroff, secretary, Hyde Park, N. Y. Chicago, October 10. 8 p. m. — Chicago Florists' Club, Hotel Randolph, Randolph and Wells streets, .\llie Zech. secretarv, 30 East Randolph street. Chicago. Davenport. la., October 10, 8 p, m, — Tri-City Florists' Club, at home of member. Wm. Goos, secretary, Eettendorf, la. New London, Conn., October 10, 8 p. m, — New London Horticultural Society, Municipal build- ing. State street. Stanley Jordan, secretary. Hai-kner's estate, Waterford, Conn. Newark, N. J., October 10, 8:30 p. m. — Essex County Gardeners' and Florists' Club, Roever's Hall. David Murphy, secretary, 181 Clinton avenue. Irvington, N. J. St. Louis, Mo., October 10.— St. Ixmls Florists' Club, at range of W. A. Rowo, Kirkwood. Mo, .1. J. Windier, secretary, 2300 South Grand Ave,, St. Louis. Hartford, Conn,, October 11, 8 p, m,— Con- necticut Horticultural Society, County building. Alfred Dixon, secretary, Wethersfield, Conn. Coming Exhibitions. fSecretaries are requested to su[tply any omis- sions from this list and to correct any dates that have lieen altered since the last advices. 1 October 12-26, Los Angeles, Calif,— California Libertv Fair. Charles L. Wilson, superintendent of exhibits. November 5-8, Des Moines, la, — Mid-west Hor- ticultural Exhibition. J, 8, Wilson, Des Moines, cbairnian of committee on flowers; Francis Ses- tier. Des Moines, vegetables. November 6-8, New York, — Exhibition of chrvs- antliemums by the American Institute of the City of New York and the Chrysanthemum Society of America in the Engineering Societv building, 25,13 West 39th street. Wm. A. Eagelson, sec- retary, board of managers, 324 West 23rd street. New York. November 19-22. Chicago — Illinois First Great Apple Show. A. M. Augustine, Normal, 111., ex- ecutive secretary. Important to Sub.scrlbers. The dates on the yellow address label on your coiiy of THE AMERICAN FLORIST will show when your sul)scrIption expires. Please renew subscription promptly on expiration, to make cer- tuin of receiving your copy of each issie. tgiS. The American Florist. 528 Wants,ForSalc,Etc. One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. For Plant Advs., Ser Ready Reference Section. Where answers are to be mailed from this offlc« enclose 10 cents extra tu cover post^ise, etc. Situation Wanted — By an all around seedman and poultry supply salesman. Twenty-six years retail experience. Ad- dress Key 931, care American Florist. Situation 'Wanted — By a first class grower of middle age with life time experience and best of references. Ad- dress Key 03.", care American Florist. Help AVanted — Married man with Bome experience; work under foreman. $75 per month and house. Address Thomas F« Browne, Greenfield, Mich. ^Vanted — Good second-hand hot water boiler; about 1000 sq. ft. capacity. Stata size, make, condition and best cash price. East End Greenhonse, 402-408 Greennrood Ave., Punxsutawney, Pa, Situation Wanted By American; single; have many years' experience in greenhouse and outside. Address Key 932, care American Florist. STOREIV1AN Al man willing to do general work in retail store. Must come well recom- mended. W. W. ADAMS 1169 N. State St., CHICAGO WANTED In our greenhouses at Evanston, two rose growers. Good salary is offered and permanent positions to dependable men. Apply WEILAND-RISCH CO. 154 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO Situation Wanted Saleslady capable of doing general Store work is open for engagement, state full particulars and salary yon are willing to pay in first letter. Key 934, care American Florist. FOR SALE New D. S. A. Glass. 16x18 17.00 per box 16x2i 7.50 per box WM. F. KRUEGER, 516 Potter St., Toledo, Ohio Al Storeman Wanted Good opportunity for a first-class man to locate in a loop establish- ment. Party may buy an interest in the business but this is not absolutely necessary being only a secondary consideration. Give full particulars in first letter and do not answer this advertisement unless you are desirous of bettering yourself and are willing to work hard reasonable hours for same. Address j^gy 933^ ^^^^^ American Florist. 1 FOR SALE 2 Excellent opportunity to purchase the entire plant of The Miami Floral i| Co., at Dayton, Ohio, consisting of about 15 acres of land and 140,000 square feet of glass, fully eciuipped for cut flower growing; large stock of growing plants in good condition; pots, tools, machinery and accessories complete. Best market in Central States for cut flower growing; excellent ship- ping facilities; residence, barn, garage and office building on premises. Well adapted to vegetable growing, with ready market. Under order of the court, I will receive sealed bids for the above prop- erty until two o'clock p. m. on October 17th, 1918, and at that time offer the same for sale at competitive bidding at the uiidersigned address. T It is possible that a lease might be arranged. T For further particulars communicate with J R. G. CORWIN, Receiver | I 711 Schwind Building, DAYTON, OHIO | * % LATEST EDITION TRADE Directory Florists, Nurserymen and Seedsmen or THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA. Price $3.00, Postpaid. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. 524 The America n Fl oris t. Oct. 5, CUT FLOWER DEPARTMENT Finest Quality Beautie and CATTLEYAS Russell^ Richmond, Hoosier Beauty, Milady, Brilliant Ward, White Killarney, Ophelia 'Mums, Carnations, Snaps, Gladioli, Valley, Dry Gypsophili Plumosus, Sprengeri, Adianfum, Galax, Perns, Smilax PLANTS SINGLE PLANTS. Kentia Forsteriana, 2i4-in- Pot, $12 per 100. Kentia Belmoreana, 2^-iB. pot, * $12 per 100. Kentia Belmoreana, 3-in. pot, $20 per 100, Kentia Forsteriana, 3-in. pot, $20 per 100. Kentia Forstferiana, 4-in. pot, $6 per doz. Kentia Belmoreana, 4-in. pot, $6 per doz. Kentia Forsteriana, 5-in. pot, $12 per doz. Kentia Belmoreana, 5-in. pot, $12 per doz. Kentia Forsteriana, 6-In, pot, $2 each. Kentia Forsteriana, made Dp, 5-In. pot, $1 to $1.: acb. Livistona Rotundifolia, 4-in., $6 per doz. Livistona Rotundifolia, 5-in., $9 per doz. Livistona Rotundifolia, G-in.. $1,25 each. Phoenix Roehelenii, 5-in. pot, $1 each. Pandanus Veitchii, 4-inch, 50c each. Pandanus Veitchii, 5-inch. 75{r to $1.00 each. Pandanus Veitchii, 6-inch, $1.50 ea(?h. Pandanus Veitchii, 7-inch, $2.00 each. Begonia Chatelaine, 2%-in. $5.00 per 100. Begonia Chatelaine, 3-in. $10.00 per 100. Begonia Chatelaine, 4-ln. $15.00 per 100. Begonia Chatelaine, 5-ln. $25.00 per 100. Dracaena Massangeana, 4-in. pot, $50 per 1 Dracaena Massangeana, 6-in. pot, 75c to $1 Crotons, 4 in., $4.80 per doz. Crotons, S-in., $9 per doz. Crotons, 6-in,, $1 to $1.50 each. Primula Oboonica. 3-in.. $7.00 per 100. Baby Primula Malacoides, 2% -in., $5 per 1 Rubber Plants, 5-in., 7Gc each. POT CHRYSANTHENUIVIS Magnificent Stock — October Delivery 6-inch 50c and 75c each I 8-inch $1.50 to $2.00 eac 7-inch $1.00 to $1.25 each | 9-inch 3.00 to 6.00 eac 1 2l-in. Own Root Rose Stock i Aaron Ward j ^ ^ ^^ p^^ jqq. = Killarney Brilliant \ I White Killarney J 70.00 perl 000. g Milady 1 $ 7.00 per 100; g Richmond J 65.00 per 1000. Sz-in. Own Root Rose Stod White Killarney Ophelia Aaron Ward Sunburst Killarney Brilliant Milady Richmond } $ 11.00 per 10( 105.00 per 100( I $ 10.50 per 100; 100.00 per 100( POEHLMAP 72-74 E. Randolph St., ijlj I 7918. The American Florist. 525 florists! Attention!! FOR ALL SAINTS' DAY | We have stocked a supply of plain and decorated Wreaths of Magnolia, Lycopodium S and a combination of Grasses and Waxed Flowers. The most satisfactory method = of buying these, we suggest a sample dozen or so. We have also an assortment of = Flowers, Gypsophila, Grasses and Lycopodium for decorating the plain Magnolia = Wreaths as per illustrations. The assortment enough for 50 wreaths is $10.00. = We will certainly please the most critical florist with our line of S Baskets. We handle the lines of many well known manufacturers as = well as our own. Try a $10.00 to $25.00 assortment and be convinced. = Magnolia Leaves, Cycas Leaves, | Wheat Sheaves, Ruscus, | Oak Sprays (Long or short.) I No. 52. 1 inch each, $1 50; doz., $15.00 2 inch each, 1.75; doz., 18.00 2 inch each, 2.50; doz., 24.00 2 inch each, 3.00; doz., 30.00 Let us Estimate on Your Fall Orders. Lycopodium Wreaths Ijde of prepared Lycopodium. Will keep indefinitely. 1 inch per 100, $15.00 1 inch per 100, 18.00 liinch per 100, 20.00 18 inch per 100, $28.00 21 inch per 100, 35.00 24 inch per 100, 45.00 No. 45. 18 inch each, $1.50 21 inch each, 1.75 24 inch each, 2.50 27 inch each, 3.00 30 inch each, 4.00 doz., $15.00 doz., 18.00 doz., 27.00 doz., 30.00 doz., 40.00 N BROS. CO. <*ng Distance Phone, Randolph 35. CHICAGO, ILL ii~ 526 The American Florist. Oct. 5, hV^WWWVWWWVWWk Chrysanthemums Yellow Golden Queen, extra fine stock, at $3.00 to $4.00 per doz. WHITE POMPONS ««""'»"'»'°o per bunch. Hoosiers - Russells - Columbia Best Leading Roses — We are now cutting a large quantity. The quality is good — Buy direct from the Grower. Beauties, Russell, Columbia, Hoosler Beauty, Ophelia and White Killarney. CURRENT PRICE LIST ROSES — Our selection, but a good assortment In Iota of 2«0 or more, at the rale of *4.00 per 100. LILY OF THE VALLEY, per 100 $5.00 to $6.00 CARIVATIONS, per 100 $3.00 to $4.00 LILIES, per 100 15.00 CHRYSA^■THEMUMS, Golden Queen, per doz.$3.00 to $4.00 GREENS. ASPARAGUS & SPRENGERI, per 100 $2.00 to $3.00 GALAX, green and bronze, per 1,000 1.25 NE\V FANCY FERNS, per 1,000 3.00 ALL OTHER SEASONABLE STOCK AT MARKET PRICES AMERICAN BEAUTY — Per doz. According- to length of stem $1.50 to $5.00 RUSSELL and COLUMBIA — Best In this market. Per doz Good, extra long $2.00 to $3.00 Good, medium 1-26 to 1.75 Good, short 60 to 1.00 HOOSIER BEAUTY, OPHELIA, SUNBURST, WHITE KILLAKNEY— .„ Per 100 Long stems *^V?o*^Ho Good, medium 5.00 to b.uo Good short ^■"'' In buying direct from the grower you are assured of fresh stock at all times and the most even run of quality possible. I^OTICE: ^We close at 5 o'clock week days and all day Sunday. Week Days 8 A, M. until 5 P. M. BASSEH & WASHBIRN LONG DISTANCE PHONE: OFFICE AND STORE .._, „,^r,r .'*/L... ....,™, .„. 178 N. Wabash Are., CHICAfiO, III. Chicago. NO GREAT CHANGE IN THE MARKET. There is no great change in the mar- ket since last week, consequently stock of all kinds is exceedingly scarce and it is almost impossible to fill all orders in full. American Beauty roses are in fair supply and clean up early at high prices. Mrs. Chas. Russell and Co- lumbia find ready buyers. and there is never a surplus at night. Ophelia, Sunburst, Champ Weiland, My Mary- land, Killarney, White Killarney, Kil- larney Brilliant, Double White Killar- ney, Hoosier Beauty, Milady, Hadley, Mrs. George Shawyer, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Mr.s. Moorefleld Storey, Montrose and other varieties grown for this market are in exceedingly good de- mand and command very satisfactory figures. Carnations are selling fast at surprisingly good prices considering the ciuality of the stock offered, but are scarce and are not much of a fac- tor in the market. Asters are none too plentiful, and the gladioli season is about done. Chrysanthemums are grad- ually becoming more plentiful, but so far have cleaned up steadily at high prices and no one should have any rea- son to complain of his returns. I..ilies never were so scarce at this season of the year as right now, and the demand probably never was so good. Orchids are a trifle more plentiful, but are holding their own, which is also true of lily of the valley, bringing all of $6 ^ SUBSCRIBE EARLY ! For the New LIBERTY BONDS Headquarters of the Florists' Division are located at E. C. Amling Co.'s Store 175 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Fred Lautenschlager, Chairman. Telephone Central 1977. per 100 for the fancy grade. Violets, daisies, snapdragons, sweet peas and a long list of outdoor stock included in the offerings come in handy during the extreme scarcity of indoor stock. The demand for funeral flowers was re- markably brisk the past week, both as far as the local and out-of-town de- mand is concerned, due probably to the result of the wave of Spanish in- fluenza that is rapidly spreading over the country and has had such telling effect in this vicinity. Green goods are in demand and play an important part in the funeral work this week, conse- quently some items at times are scarce. Ferns are good property and will be high in price this season and in somewhat short supply compared to a year ago. NOTES. Dr. Charles Wbalen, former city health commissioner, startled 100 physi- cians of the North Shore Medical So- ciety Tuesday night, October 1, when he declared that before Christmas the influenza epidemic will claim fully ir.,(KXt victims. He estimated 60 to 70 per cent of the population of this city will be afllicted. Dr. Whalen warned the physicians to take the utmost pre- cautions with all cases. "It will take the most painstaking efforts and the concentrated power of the local physi- cians to save the city from a catastro- phe," he said. "I feel confident that the medical fraternity will leave no stone unturned to combat the disease." Joe Bleber and wife, who have been spending the summer at Point Place, O.. returned home this week. igiS. The American Florist. 527 PETER REINBERG Wholesale Florist 30 East Randolph St., Long Distance Phones central ||8f CHICAGO :BI0 0]»0I* oft ]R0SE>S: RUSSELL-OPHELIA-iVIILADY-Efc, Lilies, Valley and a Complete Line of Greens. Buy Direct From the Grovrer. CURRENT PRICE LIST Subject to Change Wtthont Notlcr. MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL Per 100 Specials $18.00 to $20.00 Select 12.00 to 15.00 Medium 8.00 to 10.00 Short 6.00 RICHMOND Per 100 Select $ 8.00 to $10.00 Medium 5.00 to 6.00 Short 4.00 MILADY Per 100 Select $ 8.00 to $10.00 Medium 5.00 to 6.00 Short 4.00 •*•"""•*'' r Per 100 J Select $8.00 Medium $5.00 to 1.00 White Killarney Killarney Brilliant " Maryland..... I Short 3.00 to 4.00 ind. . I I Select 8.00 „ ^ ,. ,' Medium 6.00 OP»«"» I Short 4.00 Wetland, mbarst ROSES, OUR SELECTION Carnations 2.00 to Harrlsll 12.60 to Clirysantiiemunis, per dozen 3.00 to Valley Adiantum 1.00 to Aspara^ms, per bunch 50c to 75c Boxrrood per bunch, 35c Ferns per 1,000, $3.00 Galax, bronze and green, per 1,000, $1.25 Leucothoe Sprays Smilax per doz. strings, $3.00 Per 100 $ 4.00 4.00 16.00 4.00 o^^^BSS COLUMBIA-- RUSSELL and Other Good Roses. NEW CROP OF CARNATIONS STEMS LITTLE SHORT, BUT FLOWERS GOOD. White and Yellow Chrysanthemums If you want good stock and good treatment send your orders to us for everything and anything in Cut Flowers and Greens. We grow the Double White Killarney, positively the best to be found in this market. YOU CAN INCREASE YOUR PROFITS AND BUSINESS BY SENDING ALL YOUR ORDERS DIRECT TO CHICAGO'S MOST UP-TO-DATE AND BEST LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE Quality Speaks Louder Than Prices. J. A. BUDLONG 184 North Wabash Ave., Corner Lake St., CHICAGO. GUT FLOWERS HTSHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION. ROSES, VALLET and CARNATIONS A Specialty WHOLESALE Grower of Prices As Low As Others. We are in daily touoh with market conditions, and when a deoline takes place you rely upon orders sent us reoeiving guoh beneA.^a. 528 The American Florist. Oct. 5, WIETOR BROS. 30 East Randolph St., L. D. Phone Randolph 2081 Chicago rri:ivB> sxjF-i^r^Tr oi^ Roses in All The Leading Varieties CURRENT PRICE LIST— S"?^K'V.V„';f"/« MRS. CHAS. HTJSSEIX. Per ICO Fancy $8.00 to $10.00 Good 5.00 to 7.00 RICHMOND, KILLARNEY BRILLIANT. White— KrLLARNEY— Pink. Per 100 Extra Special $8.00 Select 7.00 Fancy 6.00 Medium 5.0O Short $3.00 to 4.00 Wittioat Notice, Per 100 SUNBURST AND OPHELIA. Extia Special $8.00 Select 7.00 Fancy 6.00 Good 5.00 Short 4.00 MINIATURE ROSES. Baby Doll $2,00 to $3.00 Elgar 2.00 to 3.00 ROSES, OUR SELECTION 4.00 CARNATIONS. Per 100 Fancy $3.00 Good 2.00 MISCELLANEOUS. Per 100 Valley $6.00 to $8.00 Lilies 12.50 to 15.00 Ferns, per 1.000 3.00 Smilax, per doz. strings 2.50 Adiantum 1.00 Galax (bronze and green), per 1.000.. 1.50 Aspara^s Sprengeri, bunch 50 Asparagus Pluraosus, bunch 50 Boxwood, per lb 35 Other Green Goods Market Rates, August F. Poehlmann and wife an- nounce the marriage of their niece, Frieda L. Poehlmann, daughter of the lale John W. Poehlmann and sister of Lieutenant John Poehlmann, who is now stationed at Camp Pike, Ark., to Harold F. Diller of Rantoul. Mrs. Dil- ler assisted T. E, Waters in the .supply department of Poehlmann Bros. Co. a ■ great part of the past year, where she made a host of friends who wish her every success in her matrimonial ven- ture. Allie Zech. of Zech & Mann, was initiated in the Elks, September 2(j, when Frank Gorly, of Grimm & Gorly, came all the way up from St. Louis, Mo., to see the fun. Sam Seligman was also In town for the occasion and presented Mr. Zech with an order em- blem that he prizes most highly. Dan SiiTionds, of the Ogden Floral Co.. was also at the big doings and from all reports it was "some time." A. L. Vaughan &l Co. report that their sales Saturday, .September 28. were the largest for any one day out- side of the holidays since the firm has been in existence. William Timme is the latest addition to the staff at this house. A large shipment of boxwood was I'eceived this week, which is keep- ing the boys busy, during their spare moments, bunching same. Fred Lautenschlager, chairman of the Florists' Liberty Loan Committee, announces that up to October 2 sub- scriptions numbering I'ti'i and totalling .$108,800 had been received with many more to hear from. The trade Is ex- pected to subscribe for at least .$300,000.' so anyone who has not yet purchased a bond .should do so through the commit- tee as early as possible. Miss L. A. Tonner, of O. A, & L. A. Tonner, has made arrangements with some of the proprietors of pecan groves in Georgia to market their entire croi)S and is now ready to ))Ook orders for same. Several of the Tonner family, as well as others, own groves in the Jackson pecan district in Georgia. Peter Hoefelder, of Kennicott Bros. Co., will leave for Jefferson Barracks, Mo., with the drafted men from his dis- trict October 3. The employes present- ed him with a beautiful wrist-watch ;m a token of remembrance before his departure. J. A. Rudlong has had no trouble in disposing of the early chrysanthemums this season at high prices compared to other years, which was due mostly to the splendid quality as well as the general scarcity of this line In this market. ) \^ INC. "^J WHOLESALE commission FLORISTS 56 East Randolph Street CHICAGO Cut Flowers and Greens Kroeschell Bros. Co. has purchased .$.80,000 worth of government bonds of the Fourth Liberty Loan through di- vision 19, which is one-tenth of the florists' quota. The firm itself took .$20,000 worth and the employes $10,- (XK). T>. F. Simonds and Julius R. Butzow. proprietors of the Ogden Floral Co., VMl West Harrison street, dissolved partnership September 24 by mutual consent. Mr. Simonds. senior member of the firm, will continue the business. H. Van Gelder. manager of Percy Jones, Inc., has been confined to his home the past week with Spanish in- fluenza. He has been greatly missed at the store and all of his many friends are hoping for a speedy recovery. Wietor Bros, are offering a good sup- ply of roses and carnations, but will soon be strong on chrysanthemums and pompons, which they grow proba- bly the largest quantity of in the middle west. Heaton Nichols and wife have the sympathy of many friends in the death of their only child, Alfred, a fine young man, who .ioined the Canadian forces about two years ago and was killed at the front September 10. Kyle & Foerster were well pleased with their total sales last month, which was the best September they ever ex- perienced. The sales September 28 were triple those of the corresponding day of 11)17. Peter Reinberg is in fairly good crop with roses, especially Champ Weiland, Milady and Richmond. The out-of- town demand for stock is extremely heavy, not to mention the brisk local call. The florists' club will meet at the Randolph hotel, next Thursday, Octo- ber 10, at S p. m. Everybody in the trade is Invited to be present whether they are members or not. George Weiland, of Evanston, has been pretty busy this week with fu- neral work, which called for a large quantity of stock and frequent trips to the market. Martin Amling. of Maywood, was one of 4.5 men at Camp Grant selected for the heavy artillery, all of whom will be given a special course in this branch. K. C. Pruner, well-known traveling representative of Poehlmann Bros. Co., has spent twenty-five years in the flo- rist business and is still going strong. Joseph Pfeffer of the Weiland-Risch Co., has the sympathy of the trade in the loss of his mother-in-law whose death occurred this week. Bassett & Washburn .are cutting a good supply of white pompons in addi- tion to pxtra fine Golden Queen chrys- anthemums. Fred Thorn, 1(130 Milwaukee avenue, left for Jefferson Barracks, Mo., with the drafted men from his district, Oc- tober 1. The John Kruchten Co. is offering a good supply of boxwood, which made its appearance at their store this week. Mangel, the Palmer House Florist, reports an exceedingly brisk demand for funeral work the past two weeks. Vaughan's Seed Store reports contin- ued brisk demand for all bulbs, espe- cially freesias, callas and lilies. H. C. Wullbrand and wife will visit their pecan groves in southwestern Georgia, this month. jgiS. The American Florist. 529 ^ If .X5?ja(;i)?jn ^xo =^i=^^<^^^ ^ TsIOT I NIC. ^_>-^ ^^^^r^F= phones: CENTRAL 2571- AUT0HATIC48-7i4-CENTRAL 2572 161 North Wabash Ave, Chicago CURRENT PRICE LIST— f^.liTo'i/S.^r.-^.^* AMERICAN BEAUTIES, Per doz. Extra long stems $5.00 to $6.00 Stems 48 Inches 4.00 Stems 30 to 36 Inches 3.00 Stems 24 inches 2.50 Stems 18 to 20 inches 2.00 Stems 12 inches $1.00 to 1.50 Short stems 100. 4.00 to 6.00 MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL. Per inO Special $25.00 Select $15.0(5 to 20.00 Medium 8.00 to 12.00 Short 6.00 ROSES. Richmond, special $10.00 select 8.00 medium $5.00 to 6.00 short 4.00 Milady, special $10.00 select 8.00 medium $5.00 to 6.00 short 4.00 Killarney Brilliant, special $10.00 select 8.00 medium . .$5.00 to 6.00 sliort ... 4.011 ROSES— Continued Per 100 Ophelia, siwcial $10.00 select 8.00 medium $5.00 to 6.00 sliort 4.00 White Killarney, special $10.00 " " select 8.00 ■• medium $5.00 to 6.00 short 4.00 Killarney, special $10.00 select 8.00 medium $5.00 to 6.00 short 400 Mrs. Ward, special $10.00 " select 8.00 medium $5.00 to 6.00 " short 4.00 Sunburst, special $10.00 select 8.00 " medium $5.00 to 6.00 short 4.0fl Oeclle Brunner 2.00 to 3.00 Elsar 2.00 to 3.00 Baby Doll 2.00 to 3.00 ROSES. OUR SELECTIOK 5.00 Extra special roses billed accordingly, CARNATIONS. Per 100 rancy $2.00 to $4.00 GLADIOLI. Per 100 Fancy $3.00 to $4.00 ORCHIDS. Per doz. Cattleyas $12.00 MISCELLANEOUS. Per 100 Asters $2.00 to $4.00 Chrysanthemums, per doz. ... 2.00 to 4.00 Gypsophila. per bunch 75 to 1.00 Valley 6.00 Plumosns per bunc'h Sprengeri " " Adiantum. fancy long. . .per 100 Smilax per doz. Ferns ..per 1.000 Galax " Mexican Ivy ** *' Leucothoe sprays 75e *< Boxwood per bunch .35 to .50 . > •i \ 1.00 2.50 3.00 1.25 » - » -^ » - » - » - ' -^^^^^^^ ' -T.^^ » .S. ^ 7g' l ' g.^ »» - » -. »» - » - » . » -. » -. »-»-»-'-»-»-»-»-»-'-'-'-'-'-'-'-'-'-'-'-'-'-'-'-'-'-'-^^^^^^^^^^'g-^'g-^^ m WHOLESALE - GPgWEDS g/' CUT F-L9WEPS^^ PLANTS fj 182 North Wabash Avenue l. n. Phone, Randolph nsi CHICAGO Buy Your Bonds from the U. S. Buy Your Cut Flowers from US ■^^^^^ ■ - » - ■ - » - » - » - ■ - ■ - » » ■- *- '- '- ■- ■ * *- '- '- '- '^ " Georgre Mohn, of Vaug-han's Seed Store, celebrated the thirty-sixth anni- versary of his birthday, October 3. Visitors : Ove Gnatt, of the Ove Gnatt Co,, Inc., La Porte, Ind.; Mrs. Elizabeth O. Weissinger. of the Beau- mont Floral Co.. Beaumont. Tex.; Pranli Gorly, St. Louis, Mo.; Sam Selig- man, New York. nUwaukee. SEPTEMBER CLOSES WITH GOOD BUSINESS. The last week in September certainly put a good finishing touch to a month, the fore part of which was not very satisfactory. Within the past fort- night, the thermometer came near touching the freezing point, and what stock was not chilled is drying up due to the lack or rain. Thus, with the outside cut flowers at an end, with the indoor cut, with the exception of roses, at low ebb, and a steady increase in local as well as shipping- business, prices ail around took quite a jump. Carnations are still short stemmed, but at this writing, anything in form of a flower, especially useful in fimeral work, would keep on moving. The few lilies that reach the marliet are quickly disposed of at very good prices. NOTES. The local committee having charge of the Fourth Liberty loan, among the craft, includes Gust Rusch. "Wm. Zim- mermann. Fred Holton and C. C. Poll- worth. They say that all the florists ought to do their utmost in helping Uncle Sam, as they have much to be grateful for in view of the considera- tion given them by the government thus far. Now, every one, the shoulder to the wheel. With the whole office force, including H. V. Hunkel. at the Holton & Hunkel Co.. on the .sick list last Monday, the clerical work was at a stand still for half the week. H. J. Seal, the head of the force, was absent all week. While this firm has been heavy on roses right along, the cool nights have helped to reduce the (?ut. 530 The American Florist. Oct. 5, BUY 4th liberty loan U. S. GOVERNMENT BONDS and pay for them with the money you can make on flowers by buy- ing of us. We will help you. KYLE & FOERSTER WHOLESALE FLORISTS Long Distance Phone, Randolph 6784 160 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Fred Hesse, one of the so-called "old timers," with a store at 392 Grove street and greenhouses at his residence. 407 Twenty-seventh avenue, has dis- posed' of his florist business to take effect October 1. Lack of good help was the main reason. He will at once go into the auto supply manufacturing line. The Cudahy Floral Co. has discon- tinued the growing of carnations alto- gether this season. Thes^ houses are planted to tomatoes, a hobby of Man- ager Scott. This firm is right on crop with American Beauties, and the other variety of roses will produce heavily in the near future. H. W. Koerner, the gladioli and dahlia specialist, is still consigning nu- merous gladioli to Gust Rusch & Co. While he is cutting some dahlias, the crop will fall f.ar short of other seasons, the plants being backward, due to the dry growing conditions this summer. Henry Schimmels, who has been con- ducting a cut flower store at 474 Twelfth street for the past few years, was married September 28. For the last two months, he has turned over the store to his brother, while Henry is working at a more essential line. The C. C. Pollworth Co. laments the lack of stock to fill orders these days. While they are cutting quite a few roses, their carnation supply is still far short of demand. A few early chrysanthemums clean up in a hurry daily. James E. Matthewson, of Sheboygan. Wis., had so much funeral work two days last week that he found it neces- sary to be in this market personally early Monday morning. He had some difFiculty in securing his share of lump co.al. Growers of asters in this vicinity have not lost any flowers caused by rain and dirt. Still, several were han- dicapped by the aster disease, called the "yellows." Walter Baerman, eldest son of Gust Baerman. has been transferred from the training camp due to a defective knee to do government work in this city. The regular florists' club meeting will he held October .3 at the usual meeting place. E. O. E.SCANABA, MiCJr.— Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Peterson are rejoicing over the . arrival of a nine-pound baby boy Sep- tember 4. The new florist's name is Robert Arthur Peterson. 0. A. & L. A. TONNER Wholesale Cut Flowers and Supplies 30 East Randolph St., CHICAGO Qrossberg=Tyler=Fin nermann Co. wholesale: florists 30 K. Randolph Street, mone Majestic 7175 CHICAGO. ILL. St. Louis. BUSINESS StIFFER.S SLUMP. Business slowed up somewhat the last few days, no doubt on account of the beginning of the Liberty Loan cam- paign. We can look forward to a light slump for the next few weeks, until conditions become settled again. Flow- ers of all kinds show a continued im- provement in quality. Roses are in excellent condition, and the cut is plen- tiful. Russell, Ophelia and Columbia make up the bulk. Carnations also show some improvement, but the sup- ply is still very limited. Violets are coming in more freely, but have very little demand and the keeping qualities are very poor, as they are still soft. Gladioli are still coming in and have a good call. Dahlias are seen in great variety and size, and have a very good general demand. Outdoor stock of the perennial varieties is plentiful and makes fine window display stock. Lilies and lily of the valley are equal to the demand. Asters have about dis- appeared from the market. In greens, the market is well supplied. NOTES. F. C. Weber, Jr., states he expects St. Louis to be well represented at the coming F. T. D. convention at Cleve- land. This promises to be a big and important meeting, and it would be well worth while for any retail florist to avail himself of the opportunity to hear what other retail men throughout the country are doing. The next florists' club meeting will be held at the greenhouses of W. A. Rowe, at South Kirkwood, October 10. All members are urged to attend, as the meeting will have a number of in- teresting features. The florists' club service flag now has 0.5 stars and is being constantly augmented by additions. At the last meeting it was voted to display this service flag at all meetings of the club. A number of the local florists are among the oiEcial salesmen for the Fourth Liberty Loan Bonds. The Wind- ier Wholesale Floral Co. is one of the downtown district headquarters. J. J. W. Fort Wayne, Ind. DEMAKD GOOD IN ALL LINES. Brisk business in all lines character- ized last week's trade. The calls for flowei's for social purposes and pre- nuptial affairs were many, and there was a very good demand for hospital flowers, while funeral work was ex- ceedingly heavy. The very cold weath- er, however, put a damper on the pro- duction and there was a great scarcity of cut flowers. This was especially felt in funeral orders, as there were very few lilies available. Roses and snap- dragons seem to be the .mainstay of business these days, as carnations are scarce. Some good varieties of roses are appearing, especially Hoosier Beau- ty and Milady. Columbia continues to arrive in excellent shape, and Killar- ney, Shawyer and Richmond are other good varieties. Chrysanthemums are scarce, as a great many of the growers planted only the late varieties, and the unproductive weather has lessened the cut of the early chrysanthemums. NOTES. Herman Leitz, of the New Haven Floral Co., is again an active Liberty Loan worker. He reports that the peo- ple are responding very generously, many doubling the amounts of their subscriptions to the last loan. Winter stock is looking very good at the New Haven greenhouses. Some excellent J9i8. The American Florist. 531 ^■-'^^'^•-•-'-^^^^^^^'-'-'-^'-■-^^^^' Kour z CUT FLOWERS F Supply of Remember when ordering that our line is so complete that it includes every item offered in the Great Chicago Market. M Milady and Columbia roses are being cut here, and the chrysanthemum stock shows promise of a very prolific season. The Flick Floral Co. Is receiving some extra fine Hoosier Beauty and Richmond roses from their green- houses. Their chrysanthemums are of very good proportions for early vari- eties. This firm's new heating system, using the electric vacuum pump, will be a great saving of fuel this winter. Miss S. L. Nelson, the capable secre- tary for W. J. & M. S. Vesey is again at her post after a two-weeks absence on her annual vacation. H. K. Boston. OUTSIDE 11I.\I!KETS SUPPLY LOCAL NEEDS. The condition of the market at pres- ent is wretched; the demand has ex- hausted the local supply and large shipments are now arriving from New York and Philadelphia to meet re- quirements. Prices are anything the growers and wholesalers demand, as a rule far above anything in the history of this city. The intiuenza epidemic is prevalent throughout the east, and dark, rainy weather has caused a short- age ot Howers. NOTES. William Penn has returned to his desk after a week's illness. At the store of Penn, The Florist, the force is . completely overcome with the extra rush of business, orders being turned down on account of not being able to get them out in limited time. Three of the workers are laid up with heavy colds. Welch Bros. Co. took the shortage in hand in time and large shipments of roses, lilies and other flowers were se- cured from New York. This firm has added five salesmen to the floor force. Thomas Galvin's force has never been busier than they are at present with funeral orders. The staff is working until 11 o'clock at night trying to keep up with the demand. Pierce Bros, have been fortunate in having a good crop of roses coming on just at the time of the shortage and are now reaping the harvest at good prices. John J. Cassidy is having one of his busiest periods and is unable to get wire designs in sufficient quantity to fill orders. Sprays are being substi- tuted. B. A. Snyder & Co. have been receiv- ing shipments from both New York and Philadelphia and are doing every- thing possible to keep up with the de- mand. Joseph Mangolis, with the firm of H. M. Robinson & Co., is ill at his home, an influenza victim. He is impi'oving, it is now reported. Carl Borowski, a well-known grower with a large range at Roslindale, died recently at Camp Devens, a victim of Spanish influenza. Bernard Lernerd. salesman in the flower market, is in a serious condition, suffering with the prevalent maladv. S. K. G. Toronto, Ont. SUPPLY SCARCE AND PRICES UIGn. The coldest September we have ex- perienced in 78 years has played havoc with outdoor stock and many va- rieties of fall flowers, which are usually prominent at this season, are hard to get. Carnations and chrysanthemums are not plentiful enough as yet to help out much, and consequently roses keep advancing in price. Present prices, possibly the highest on the continent, quote American Beauties at $40 per 10(> for firsts. $30 for seconds and $20 for thirds; Russell, $-25, $15 and $10; Ophelia, Richmond, Hoosier Beauty, Sunburst, Shawyer, Columbia, Win- net t, and Killarney. $15, $12 and $S per 10(J; Longiflorum. ,$20 per 100, and rubrum and album, short, $0, long $10 per 1(X). Business keeps up well, con- sidering that there are no social activi- ties. A number of weddings are booked for October, but they are by no means elaborate. The coal situation does not improve. Nine thousand applications have already been placed in this city for coal for homes which have not as yet received any coal, and orders placed as early as April are unfilled. Many of the smaller growers who use anthracite are in the same position, and there are many rumors of closing- for the winter. NOTES. Sergt. Thos. Piper, who was at one time connected with Pitcher & Manda, and at the time of his enlistment was foreman for H. G. Dillemuth, is re- ported wounded. In June, 1917. Sergt. Piper was stricken with pneumonia while training In England. He is a veteran of the .South African war, and holds three medals and nine bars. He went overseas with the second con- tingent in May, 1915, and in Decem- ber was wounded by shrapnel. The extent of his present wounds is not known. The retail florists club will hold chrysanthemum shows in the individual stores, similar to last year, which proved so successful. November 8-9 are the days scheduled and advertising matter is being prepared. All the other florists' special days will be ad- vertised through the club. J. A. Neal, having spent the summer at the farm, is about through with the harvesting, and is coming back to his Yonge street store. Visitors : R. G. Strickler, represent- ing A. L,. Randall Co., Chicago; H. L. Blind, with the McCallum Co., Pitts- burgh, Pa., and J. Berg, New York. H. G. D. Waco. Tex. — T. J. Wolfe, the well- known florist, reports the labor short- age a serious problem, but with a fair stipply of coal now on hand he feels somewhat relieved in that quar- ter. The first rain diu'ing the year fell recently, the state having had practi- cally a three-years' drought. H N so E. Randolph St. CHICAGO Lon« Distance Phones { C™g|} 32|3 Our Offerings Include: ROSES. COLUMBIA RUSSELL AVhlte Killarney Pink Killarney Sunburst Jlilady Ward Shawyer Ophelia Killarney Brilliant MINIATURE ROSES. Cocile Brunnor LILIES A heavy all-the-year-roiind supply of choice stock. MISCELLANEOUS. Bulirum CARNATIONS \'alley Cattleyas CHRYSANTHEMUMS Good A\ hite :ind Yellow In (iiiiintity Calendulas GREENS. Pluniosus Sprengeri (Jalav, bronze Galax, green Ferns .Vdiantiuni Sniilav Kss 532 The American Florist. Oct. 5, FRNE & r OMPANY -WHOLESALE FLORISTS- 30 E. Randolph Street, L D. Phone, Randolph 6578. CHICAGO, ILL. Cincinnati. SALES GOOD BUT SUPPLY SHORTENS. Stock has shortened up somewhat, but in some lines, is a little more plenti- tul than it has been up to the present. Business is good and is keeping the market cleaned up pretty well. Roses are plentiful and meet with a good de- mand. The carnation supply is not as heavy as it was at the last writing. Lilies are scarce. Asters continue to come into the market and they are good, too, when you take into consider- ation the lateness of the season. Some gladioli may be had, also dahlias are in heavy supplj'. Cosmos, too, is plentiful. A few early chrysanthemums, in yel- lows, may be had. NOTES. The florist trade and friends of Thomas Hardesty and wife were great- ly shocked by the sudden death of their son, Robert Warren, who was killed when a train struck an auto in which he was a passenger, Septem- ber 21, and sympathize with the par- ents in their bereavement. C. J. Ohmer, wife, and son, James, did not get to start for their home at West Palm Beach, Florida, this week, as they had planned, but will leave la- ter. Fred Brueggemann, of P. J. dinger's range at New Castle, Ind., was in the city the early part of this week on a visit. Roy Rudolph has been sending some yellow chrysanthemums to C. E. Critch- eU's. They have been good. Visitors ; I. Bayersdorfer, of H. Bay- ersdorfer & Co.. Philadelphia, Pa.; A. Miller, of the American Bulb Co.. Chi- cago; J. C. Nielsen, representing Poehl- mann Bros. Co.. Chicago; A. S. Cohen, representing Wertheimer Bros., New York; J. T. Herdegen, Aurora, Ind., and Walter Tapper, Fairmount, Ind. H. Pittsburgli. DAILY CLEANUP AT GOOD PRICES. Business has been very good, and nearly all lines close out each day at satisfactory prices. There seems to be a surplus of short roses, which .are about the only (lowers that do not move fast. The street fakirs are on the cor- ners each day svith large quantities of them. American Beauties have a very good demand, with short and me- dium grades selling best. There is a heavy call for lilies and, while there are numbers of them being received, there is still a shortage. The top price is $lfi per 100. Dahlias are arriving in larger quantities and are receiv£d in perfect condition, but are short of requirements. Their wonderful color and .size make them very popular in this market, and fine displays are seen in nearly all of the stores, attracting much attention. Asters, now small and short, are about over for this year, and the same is practically true of gladioli. Carnations of good quality are seen and sell well. Chrysanthemums may be expected soon in large numbers. Most of the growers are well prepared with them this year. Greens of all kind.s are plentiful. NOTES. E. J. McCallum has received word that his brothf-r. Oeorge, who has been at the Great Ivikes naval training st.a- tlon for but two weeks, Is confined in the hospital with pneumonia. Late re- ports indicate he is slowly improving. James Higgins is now representing the A. L. Randall Co., of Chicago, in this vicinity. His territoi-y includes western Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia. Max Schreiber, of McDonald, Pa., is cutting the first chrysanthemums of the season. He has many new varie- ties this season that should prove good sellers. John Dietz. a partner of John Kiel, of East Liverpool, has the sympathy of the trade and friends in the death of his wife which occurred September 28. A. L. Lorch, of Allison Park, is cut- ting the finest carnations seen here this season. George Franks left September 29 for New York to attend the funeral of an uncle Carl Bedcher, of Canal Dover, Is still sending excellent gladioli to this mar- ket. Randolph & McClements had several large wedding orders last week. Carrie Jordan has disposed of her new Lexington automobile. Visitors : Mrs. John Paul, Cumber- land. Md.; E. J. Malone, Cannonsburg. Pa.; T. Malbranc, Johnstown, Pa., and R. J. Blackshaw, La Porte, Ind. M. Wasliington, D. C. GOOD STOCK MO\'ES FREELY. There has been quite a demand for Easter lilies, but due to market condi- tions, a large part of the orders must go unflUed. These flowers are scarce and clean up as quickly as they arrive. It develops that some of the growers have discontinued making shipments of Easter lilies because of their inability to get them to Washington in good shape. Chrysanthemums are slow in coming in. With asters off the market, dahlias in short crop, and the Easter lily condition as above stated, the mar- ket is rather bare of flowers for use in funeral work. A few Yellow Frosts are coming in with the white varieties, but they are knotty and of decidedly in- ferior quality. Dahlias that are arriv- ing are for the most part good and sell well. During the past week or 10 days, there have not been enough Rus- sells and Hadleys to fill all orders. Those that are offered are good and sell at fair prices. Radiance is excep- tionally fine and Mock is very attrac- tive. Excellent short-stemmed Wards are to be had. Ophelia is popular, and figures well in the day's sales. For the first time in a long while, orchids were in sufficient supply last week to be looked upon as a factor in the local business. Cattleyas have been excep- tionally scarce up to this time, and their supply will continue spasmodic because of their not being produced at all in this vicinity. They are bringing .$!> per dozen. Zinnias, and small sup- plies of cosmos are helping to fill out the stocks of flowers offered and are welcomed. NOTES. Two of the three brothers of J. Har- per Hetherington. manager for the Washington Floral Company, are out of the fl.ghting, according to letters iust received from France. Frank W. Hetherington, who at one time was employed in the Robert Craig green- IN CHICAGO KENNICOTT BROS. CO. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS H. B. Kennicott, President. J. E. PoLLWORTH, Sec'y and Gen'l Mgr. No 2 STICKERS all $1.25 per 1000 Use them o jour package No. 1 Stickers $1.50 per 1000 1 be John HtnryCo, LANSING. MICH. Mention the American Florist when writinff SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX $3.00 per Case. PERPETUATED SHEET MOSS Per bag (100 square feet) S3,50- NATURAL LOG MOSS Per bag (100 square feet) $L75 E. A. BEAVEN, ^^^Sama Mention the American Florist when writing houses in Philadelphia, is in a his- pital "Over There" with a severe at- tack Of rheumatism brought about by having to stand waist high in water in the trenches during some of tha recent fighting. Horace D. Hethering- ton was gassed aiid is also in the hos- pital. The third brother is William M. Hetherington, who is still on the fighting line. The police last week apprehended a^ woman formerly employed in the fam- ily of James E. Dalgleish, of J. H. Small &. Son, who had left that employ- ment about four years ago, taking with her an antique breastpin valued at .$nOO. The pin was the property of Mrs. Dalgleisii. The servant, when arrested charged with the larceny of silver and linen from a local hotel, ad- mitted having taken the breastpin. .•Vll of the local stores have given over a considerable amount of window space to the showing of Liberty Loan posters and script signs urging the people to go the limit in the purchase of bonds. A committee of members of the florists'- club is being formed to canvass the whole trade in the District of Columbia to sell bonds. J. K. M. L. Farquhar and H. B. Rup- pert, both of Boston, Mass., were vis- itors last week. Joseph W. Heacock, of Wyncote, Pa., al.so called on a num- ber of his friends in this city. B. F. L. xgiS. The American Florist. 533 John Kruchten Co. 30 East Randolph Street, WHOLESALE FLOI^ISTS L. D. Phone Central 8016-8017. CHICAGO, ILL. HOERBER BROS. Telephone: Randolph 2TBS SMenhouses: Des Plaines, lU. nv%\naAr\ Store : 1 62 N. Wabash Ave. i/IllCa gO Mention the American Florist ichen tviiting MILLER & M118SER Wholesale Florists l79-lBt-183 North Wabash Avenue. CHICAGO Mention the Ah 7n Florist xohen writing A. L Randall Co., Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. Mention the American Florist when torithig Weimnd-RischCoi FLOWER GROWERS TELEPHONE ^f-l l|U|ADiCU AUC CHICAGO cBniM.879 134 n.nAOAJn AVE. ILLINOIS Mention the American Florist when writing George Reinbergf WHOLESALE FLORIST Extra fancy Ophelia, Sunburst, Richmond, Eil* lame7, White Killamey and Killamey Brilliant roBOB* All orders given prompt attention. Try ua. 162 N. Wabash Av.. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when toriting SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX $3.00 per case. Natural Lo? Moss, per bag (100 square feet), $1.75 Perpetuated Sheet Moss, per bag (100 square (eet), $3.50 Caldwell The Woodsman Co. EVERGREEN, ALA. Mention the American Florist whenivriting SPHAGNUM For Florists. For Nurserymen. MOSS For SPOT SHIPMENTS or contract. Write us CHICAGO, 31-33 W. Randolph Street NEW YORK, 43 Barclay Street VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE E.C.AMLINGCO. The Largest, Best Equipped, Most Centrally Located WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO 169-75 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO L. D. Phones CKNTRAL 1977 and 1978. YloMe HoYerMj^Ket^s Chicago. CUREEn^T PRICE LIST. Per doz. Rosea, Beauty, specials $5.OO@?6.0O 48-ln 4.00 36in 3.00 " " 30-ln 2.50 24-in 2.00 18-ln 1.50 Mrs. Chas. Russell 1.00(g) 4.no 100 • •• Hoosler Beauty 4.00@10.00 KlUarncy Brilliant 4.00@10.00 " Columbia 4.00lg25.00 Killarney 4.00@10.00 White Killarney 4.00@10.00 Richmond 4.00@10.00 My Maryland 4.00@10.00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer 4.00@10.00 Milady 4.00@10.00 Sunburst 4.00@10.00 " Mrs. Aaron Ward 4.00@10.0O " Hadley 4.00@10.00 Ophelia 4.00@10.00 Double White KlllarDey. 4.00@10.00 Mrs. Moorefield Storey.. 4.00@10.00 " Champ Weiland 4.00@10.00 Stanley 4.00@10.00 TIpperarj 4.00@10.00 " Francis Scott Key 4.00@10.00 Ceclle Brunner 2.00@ 3.00 George Elgar 2.00@ 3.00 Baby Doll 2.00@ 3.00 Nesbit 2.00® 3.00 Our Selection S.OO Carnations 2.00@ 4.00 Cattleyas per doz. 12.00 Ulium Harrlsli 12.50@15.0O Valley 5.00@ 6.00 Ferns per 1000 2.50@ 3.00 Gladioli 3.00@ 8.00 Asters 2,00® 4.IM) Chrysanthemums per doz. 2.00@ 4.00 Pompons, per bunch nl}(cl.l5 Sweet Peas TofSil.OO Boxwood, per bunch 35 THE BOOK OF GLADIOLUS THE first authorita- tive book on this bnlb 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 1 covering all sides of I growing, propagating. 1 storing, etc., and also some pages of valuable cultural notes gath- ered from reliable sources, A necessity for both amateur and grower. The book is bound in cloth and fully illustrated. PRICE. POSTPAID, $1.25 AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 So. Dearborn St. CHICAGO. A. T. Pyfer & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 164 N. Wabash Avenue CHICAGO, ILL. Long Distance Telephone, Central 3373. Mention the American Florist when writing ZECH & MANN WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO Telephone Central 3284 Mention the American Florist when writing 534 The American Florist. Oct. 5, Dahlias have their Cut Flower Season The same as miny other flowers we handle. The sea=on is short and you should commence handling them at once. Our growers have added many new varieties and we can furnish you all the best standard commercial kinds. $3.00 to $5.00 per 100. Some Novelties, $6.00 to $8.00 per 100. THE LEO NIESSEN CO., 1201 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa< Pblladelphla. STOCK SCARCE; WEATHER BL.\MED. There is great scarcity of tlowers in this market, which condition has exist- ed for the past week. The blame Is placed on the weather man who has reduced the temperature so that even the great enthusiasm caused by the launching of the campaign for the Fourth Liberty Loan had no effect in vvarming things up. The demand, however, api>ears to be all O. K. and prices have a distinct upward ten- dency. Those who have been in the market for years say they never knew such a scarcity at this time. Roses are perhaps the most jjlentiful flower, but they also are shortening up. Fires will soon be on regularly and conditions should improve before long. The qual- ity of the stock is very good for the season, specials in all the leading va- rieties being offtjred in limited quanti- ties. There is a fair quantity of Amer- ican Beauties. Columbia continues to improve, all growers being delighted with it. Carnations are getting into form, and asters are almost over. Dah- lias, which should dominate the mar- ket at this time, are scarce, there not being near enough to go around. Some very handsome flowers are seen, how- ever, which bring as high in the stores as $4 per dozen. The great majority, however, sell for 7.5 cents to $1.50 per dozen retail. The reason for the scar- city is attributed to the hot, dry spell of August last, which retarded their growth. Provided the frost holds off, there should be good crops from now on. The hardy aster is used consider- ably: a well flowered, fine blue offered by Tom Potts is a great favorite and is seen in all the stores. Chrysanthe- mums are in good demand, but thei'e are few, as yet, except Golden Glow and Smith's Advance. Gladioli are of- fered and outdoor snai^dragon. Easter lilies are in great demand and bring the top price of $15. The first of the single violets are in, not much for size, but delightfully fragrant. They are from R. M. Eisenhart's range at Torresdale. Saturday last, saw a great clean-up, there being no surplus at any time, and nothing for sale anywhere after 12 noon. LABOR SHORT BUT BUSINESS CARRIES ON. While all branches of the trade have a great many things to contend with, lack of labor being perhaps the most serious, the demand keeps up wonder- fully well. H. H. Battles, who has lost 22 of his good men to the service or war industries, and who closed his Century Flower Shop, manages in some way to handle his large business and has all he cares to attend to. Pennock Brothers find plenty of business with good prospects ahead. The help prob- lem is their only difficulty. J. J. Haber- mehl's Sons at the Bellevue-Stratford had the best summer and early fall store trade of their career. A beautiful piece of work turned out recently was a replica of a gold aviation badge, wings and propeller, for the funeral of one of the heroes of this branch o! the service. The wings were of Gulden Glow, which when worked up, was placed in a large panel of magnolia leaves, with a border of fresh flowers. It was very much admired. Victor Ridenour has been very busy through the late summer and early autumn. JB>I3WA.KI^I3 Good Summer Roses, Asters, Gladioli, Easier Lilies. All seasonable Flowers. ThU U tho excluslv* ahop. only on* block from Expre» OapoU, 1619-1621 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. YlioMe Hover MM*KeU Cincinnati, Oct. 2. Per 100 Roses, KlUarncy 2.00Q 6.00 Mrs. Cbaa. RoaseU 4.00iai2.00 Opbelta S.OOa 8.00 Richmond 2.00@ 8.00 " Sunburst 2.003 8.00 Lllium Giganteum 8.00@10.00 Gladioli 2.00® 6.00 Carnations 1.00® 2.00 Asters 2.00® 4.00 Dabllas 2.00® 4.00 Boston, Oct. 2. Per 100 Roses, Beauty 2n.on@60.00 Klllarney Queen 4.00f<4 O.uu White and Pink Klllarney 8."0@12.<10 IMilile Wliitf Killiirm-J-. O.nOf./ I'J IXl Klllarney Brilliant 2.0 per 100, wholesale. There is a considerable stock of dahlias on the market, but as they are the only outdoor flowers that are now of any account they are in de- mand at good prices. There is yet a limited quantity of delphiniums, asters, zinnias and hydrangeas, but their finish is at hand. As previously noted, chrys- anthemums are slow in arriving. On account of the heavy demand for fu- neral stock. No. 2 roses are wholesaling at .$4 and .$.5 per 100; No. 1 are quoted at $6 and $S. NOTES. A man of national prominence has said that while the Liberty Loan cam- paign is on, "everything else will be chores," and so far as this city is con- cerned, it looks that way. The cam- paign was opened on the night of September 27 by President Wilson in an address at the Metropolitan Opera House. Vice-President Marshall fol- lowed. September 28, in a stirring speech dedicating the Altar of Liberty at Madison Square. This Altar of Lib- erty is to serve as a rallying point for demonstrations in behalf of the loan. Though hurriclly constructed, it is in a sense, a work of art, being over 20 feet high and ornamented with em- blematic figures and appropriate in- scriptions and having a large map of the Western Front painted on its face. The view from Madi-son Square far up Fifth avenue will not be soon forgotten by those who have considered it as n vista. Thousands, probably tens of thousands of flags flutter in the breeze — on which are inscriptions of appeal for the loan. I think it was the secretary of the Massachu.'setts state board of agricul- ture, who some time ago, scoffed at the Mention tlie American Florist when writino Telephone Farragut 2287 Nicholas G. Pappas & Co. Wholesale Florists 110 W. 28th St., NEW TfORK ^^ Wholesale \ rLORI5T3 ^^^^1 ^'pS-...,_____,.^ -J^Wcjres'-'ST.Nct^roPA 1 proposal to employ city men on farms. Well, if he could come to "li'l ole" Man- hattan, he might change his mind. Manhattan, be it linown, is not a farm- ing country — city we should say — the sky-scraping oflice buildings, big hotels, theatres and privates residences, cover most of the land. What is covered by the saloons may soon be vacant, but that is another story. Regardless of this crowding, amateur gardeners this year, on l.."i00 individual plots, each 20x20 feet, grew vegetables to the total value of .$22.,385. That is the report of the war garden committee, directing the amateurs under the auspices of the park department. As a help, model or demonstration gardens were estab- lished in Bryant park and Union square. Doubtless much of the work was done by boys and girls. A large bouquet of American Beauty roses was placed on a stand in the center of the main ward at the Army Debarkation Hospital at Ellis Island. Men from their cots might see the flowers, and the news soon went around that the card attached to them bore the names : "The President and Mrs. Woodrow Wilson." Officers said that before the President went back to Washington .Saturday he asked about the TOO men on the island and then sent the flowers along with his regards and best wishes for the speedy recovery of the wounded men. jgiS. The American Florist. 537 PAUL MECONI WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 WEST 26TH STREET NEW YORK CITY Telephone: 8861 Farragut. GEO. J. POLYKRANAS Wholesale Commission Florist CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 104 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone No. 2864 Farragut. William Mackie WHOLESALE FLORIST 105 W. 28th St., New York Telephone 759 Farrasnt. Walter F. Sheridan WHOLESALE FLORIST "■tsi^^slFai'^sut 133 W. 28th St., New York HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION All the New and Standard Varieties of Roses, Violets, Carnations. VaUe7 Lilies. Etc. 148 West 28th St., NEW rORK CITY Televhones: Farragrnt 300 and 301 Mention the American Florist when writing JOHN YOUNG SCO. * Wholesale Commission Florists 53 W. 28lh St., NEW YORK Telephone Farragut 4836. Mention the American Florist when writing WILLiAMP.FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 102 West 28th St., New York Telephone 5335 Farrasiit. Mention the American Florist when ivriting Geo. C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 100 West 28th St„ NEW YORK Tel. G08 and 609 Fnrraent. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mentio)i the A merican Florist when xoriting Telephone Farrasut 0761. Goldstein & Fotterman Wholesale Florists Tlie Right People to Deal With 107 W. 28TH ST., NEW YORK Mention the Am-srican Florist when writing Riedel & Meyer, inc. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 25 years' experieflce. Consignments solicited. 49 West 28th St., New York Phones 4"«• WHOLESALERS 11 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when icriting FHOMX] llll [farragut WM. KESSLER, WHOLESALE FLORIST 113 W. 28TH STREET. Bet. Sixth and Seventh Aves. NEW YORK Meyition the American Florist when writing N.Y. Cut Fiower Exchange Coogan Bldg., 6th Av. and W. 26U, New York. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning. Desirable wall space to rent for advertising. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary Mention the American Florist when writing The Kervan Co. Fresh Cut Decorative Evergreens Bluest Standard of Quality. Largest stock in America. Send for illus- trated oatjilog of Giwns and florisU' Snpplia. 1 19 West 28th St., NEW YORK GEO. B. HART \VHOLESAl,E FLORISTS 24-30 STONE STREET, ROCHESTER, NEW YORK. Mention the American Florist when writing M.C. FORD 121 WEST 28TH STREET NEW YORK Tel. 3ST0-.-5S71 Farragut Tat Laijcest SMppci and KeceiTci ol cat Fli weis A complete assortment of the best in the market ciin always be relied upon. Jlenfion the Americayi Florist when icriting D. FEXY WTiolesale Commission Florist 106 West 28th St., New York Consignments Solicited. Mention the American Florist when wnting 538 The American Florist. Oct. 5, THE Florists' Supply House of America Why Wait? Order These Christmas Staples Now. Moss and Foliage Wreaths, Cycas Leaves, Crepe Flowers, Dahlias, Roses, Chrysanthemums, Carnations, in color and form look as natural as the real flowers. Chiffons, all widths and colors. Oak Boughs and Cartons of Oak and Magnolia Leaves. Fine Cycas, Red and Green Ruscus, Chenille Roping, in all colors H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1129-31 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. Branch Factory: 709 First Ave., New York. Not the least interesting; of the many features of the Liberty Bond campaig-n are the war relics, posters and paint- ings exhibited in many of the leading stores. Some of the paintings are by skilled artists, and are pathetic por- trayals of the horrors of war; others have a touch of humor. In Myer's win- dow, Madison avenue and 58th sti-eet, there is a canvas 3x.5 feet which bears a song : Buy — a — bond, Buy — a — bond; Buy — a — large — one — for — a — lady ; A — small — one — for — a — baby, Come — buy — one — for — your — country; Come — all, Buy — a — bond! An evening newspaper states that one bet of $1,000 even that Alfred E. Smith will be elected governor has been reported. Charles Thorley placed that sum. taking- Mr. Smith's side, with H. B. Dooling, who bet on Governor Whit- man. According to the city directory, there is only one Charles Thorley — that is the well known Fifth avenue florist, and we believe him to be rich enough to lose $1.0(Xl without feeling it. Miss G. Durkin. bookkeeper for J. S. Fenrich, and her assistant. Miss M. Brophy, were seen at the Waldorf- Astoria hotel, September 2-1, selling boutonnieres in the campaign of the National League for Woman's Service. Both have a happy way of calling: "Wear a flower for a boy!" Mrs. Cur- tin, the lady in general charge of that section of the work, was well pleased with their receipts. John H. Traendly, a nephew of Frank H. Traendly, who gave up a good posi- tion to enlist as a private in the regular army when the United States entered the war, has recently been made a lieu- tenant in the machine gun company. At present, he is at Camp Hancock, Ga. The next meeting of the New York Florists' Club will be held in its rooms in the Grand Opera House building on the evening of October 14. Members of the Liberty Loan committee are likely to make reports, and there will l>e other interesting features. As usual, the Dards store, Madison avenue and 44th street, is actively par- ticpating in the Liberty Loan cam- paigTi, Mr. Dards is on important com- mittees, and Manager Perry has ar- ranged a window decoration appro- priate for the occasion. William A. Scharf. of Bayshore, L. I., formerly head man for Alex. M. M^est- wood, in the Pennsylvania Termin.al, has been made a corjjoral in the United States army, and is now supposed to be in France. The Orchid Florist Co., of which C. Changuris is proprietor, has removed from lOfi to 100 West .57th street, cor- ner of Sixth avenue, where they have an exceptionally attractive store. Mrs. W. J. Long has returned from her vacation, spent with her parents in Nova Scotia. She reports that the oas- •I' '1' 'I' 'I' 'X' 'X' 'I' 'X' 'I* 'X' *X' 'I' 'I' '.''.''•''.''•''•' ' * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 15 Plant Baskets for $12.00 Write (or Catalog. RAEDLEIN BASKET CO., iSr^r: ualties among Canadian troops from that section have been heavy. On account of the closing of so many private conservatories, and the nec- essary curtailment in commercial ranges, indications point to cheap palms for this season. Charles Matthews, for many years a salesman in the wholesale district, but for the past year engaged in other business, is back again as salesman for Riedel & Meyer. Andrew Scott, nephew of Alexander McConnell, and for a number of years prominently connected with the store, is now with Wadley & Smythe, 491 Fifth avenue. A meeting of the Liberty Loan com- mittee of the New York Florists' Club was held at the office of Secretary Young on the afternoon of Septem- ber 27. Though there is. as a rule, a scarcity of roses, H. E. Froment is receiving a good supply from the Coddington ranges, Murray Hill, N. J. Patrick Welch, of Boston, spent sev- eral days of the past week in this city and bought heavily in the market, stock being scarce in Boston. C. A. Schaeffer. well known in the trad« of this city and Yonkers, is now with P. F. McKenney, Fifth avenue and 42nd street. Louis J. Renter, now with Peirce Brothers, Waltham, Mass., spent sev- eral days of the past week in this city, buying for his firm. 'X'he first box of Rhinebeck violets, we have noticed, reached J. S. Fenrich September 28, and were good, consider- ing the season. E. J. Van Reyper, recently with Rie- del & Meyer, is now in the George C. Siebrecht store as salesman. In addition to other good stock, Traendly & Schenck are receiving the rose l^^ed Rover. William P. Ford is handling a good stock of chrysanthemums. A. F. F. The Httn Fears Organized Attacks! Then let's organize our saving. Let's save by companies and regi- ments instead of individually. Let's show him what Ameri- cans can do through War Savings Societies. In eight months 116,433 So- cieties with 6,010,000 members have been formed. We Have Just Begun ! Now how about you? Do you belong to a Society? Have you formed one among your friends or employees? Will You Organize a Society ? Remember, a society of 20 mem- bers, each buying only one W.SS. a month for a year, will equip 50 American soldiers vtrith rifles May we count on you? May we send you more complete in- formation? TO-DAY? Pioneer Division National War Savings Commiliee 51 Chambers St., New York, N.Y. Space Donated by Ctias. A. Dards igiS. The American Florist. 539 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. GREAT BRITAIN WILLS & SEGAR ROYAL EXOTIC NURSERY, Onslow Crescent, S. Kensington, London FLORISTS BY APPOINTMENT TO H. M. KING GEORGE V and H. M. QUEEN ALEXANDRA We shall be pleased to carry out commissions from our American confreres to deliver Cut Flowers, F loral Baskets, Floral Designs, Etc. to American visitors in any part of Great Britain. Cablegrams— "FLOSCULO PHONE, LONDON.' llantion the American Florist xohenwi-iting Chicago. Established 1857 ^^^ JFLORMSr 745 Buckingham Place. Ij. D. Phcme, Graceland 1112 Send aa your retail orders. We HaTe the Best Faculties In the City Mention the American Flonst whenwriting Bangor, Me. Adam Sekenger FIORIST No. 32 NEWBURY STREET We cover all points In Maine. Mention the American Florist whcnivriting LOUISVILLE, KY. THE F. WALKER CO. 310-312 West Chestnut Street CITY'S LARGEST FLOWER STORE. A/dany, N. V. FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK Dtlirered io Albao; and ndoity od telegraphic order. 106 STATE STREET wAtMiHtrroKoa WASHINGTON D. C. Gudes* ORDERS PHILADELPHIA IN OR J. J. HABERMEHL'S SONS A R ni INH Flowers and Service ''ll^lh'^^-^^l^r- /\1VV/ \J 1 1 mJ Conservatories. Diamond St. at 22nd. Mention the American Florist token writing t mm Mil- NEW YORK I Max Schling * * * * _ . . _ 785 Fifth Ave. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. 4" Mention the American Florist when writing BRANCHES: RITZ-CARLTON and VANDERBILT HOTELS KOTTMILLER 426 Madison Ave., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist ivhen writing ROANOKE, VA. PALLON, Florist. Mention the American Florist whenwriting Galesburg and Central 111. I. L PILLSBURY Choice Cut Flowers and Designs Patentee and Manufacturer of PILLSBURY'S CARNATION STAPLE Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist whenwriting Members of Florists* Telegraph neliveiy. Young & Nugent Telephone 4265-4266 Farragut. 42 West 28th Street. We are In the Heart Aud give special atteutlon to steamer and the- atre orders. Prompt delivery and best Stock In the market. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, New Orleans, La. CHA5. EBLE Oldest Florist South 121 BARONNE STREET Member of Florists' T'elegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist whenwriting Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 E. MADISON ST. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mtntion (he American Florist xvhemcriting 540 The Americai^ Florist. Oct. 5, :nla. Mo.— P H. Weber. St. Paul. Minn— Holm & Olson. St. Paul. Minn.— L. L. May & Co. San rrnnelai'o--J. B. Bolnnd. 00 Kearny St. Siin Frnnnlseo— Pop:;verics to Steamers and All Eastern Points. Mention the Ainerican Florist when writing Brooklyn, N. Y. JOSEPH TREPEL BROOKLYIV'S LARGEST FLORIST SEVEN STORES. Telegraph orders delivered to all parts of New York City. Brooklyn and Long Island. Mention the American Florist xchen writing ^MiiimimiiiniiitiiiniiiiiiiiHiiiiiiniiitniiiiiiiinitniiiiiiiuiiiiuiiiiiiiiiott^ m Cincinnati^ O. I I HARDESTY & CO. I i 150 East Fourth Street I M THE BEST THAT GROWS. 1 p EXPERTS TO ARRANGE THEM. J ^niiiiiininiimiiiiDiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiii^ Mention the American Florist iclieii u'ritinrj Toledo, 0. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A. Helnl) 336 Superior St., Toledo, O. Both Phones. S27 Special attention to mall and Telegrapb Orders. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue N Rochpstpr Phone 506. Long Dist., Bell ph. 2189. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the A nierican Florist when tcriting Lang Floral 6c Nursery Co, 1214 Main Street, Dallas, Texas. Write or wire headquarters for Boners for Texas, Oklahoma. Louisiana. New Mexico. Nc orders too large, uone toi» small. Member of Florists' Telegraph Deliverj- El Paso, Texas Potter Floral Co. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when icriting Albany, N. Y. The Best Service Mention the American Florist when writing Chicago. BRIGGS FLORAL CO. 228 W. Madison St. 801 Sheridan Road. Special attention paid to telegraph orders in Chicago and vicinity. One of our stores is located in the heart of the city and the other in the select north side residential district Mention the American Florist ^chen writing NEWARK, E X Philips Bros. 038 RROAD STREET Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing New York. Established 1849 David Clarke's Sons 2139-2141 Broadway, Gor. 75th St. Orders By Telegraph Promptly Filled Phones 1552-1553 ColnmbM Mention the American Florist ivhen writing Kansas City, Mo. Established over 20 years. N. K. Cor. lOtb and Grand Ave. Member of Florists' relegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Buffalo, N. Y. S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street Anderson service means fresh, sturdy stock and promptdeliveries in BuJfalO^ekport Niagara Falls and Western New York Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the Ai. '.Florist when i J W. RODGEBS Elks' Building, navtOII O 4 South Jefferson street, ^1*3 IW", V. Mention the American Florist ichenwriting LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist 1519 Famam 8t., Omaha, Neb. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Hession Madison Ave. and 76th St. NEW YORK Quality Flowers TWO GREENHOUSES ON PREMISES Plant Specialists "'<>-]|iH» 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. L CaUS, PrcsidaiL I/^iOl Cli \^0. E. P. NEIBAM. Seottarr. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing New York G.E.M.STUMPP 761 FIFTH AVINUE Member of Florists' Ttelegraph Delivery. Mention the A Dierican Florist xchen tcriiing Brooklyn, N. Y. JAMES WEIR, Inc. FLORIST 324 Fulton St., cor. Pierrepont Telegraph orders receive our usual good care and prompt attention. Phones. 270-271 Main. Mention the American Florist when loriting Mention the American Florist when writing New York. DRAKOS CO. FLORISTS 2953 Broadway, opp. Colombia CoUege Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. 542 The American Florist. Oct. 5, Springfield, Mass. Wm. Schlatter & %m Artistic Designs and Fresh Cut Flowers 422 MAIN STREET Greenhouses, 437 Bay Street Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson Oat Flower Merchants We soli(?lt telegraph orders. Regular trade disct. 229 WEST THIRD STREET. Little Rock, Ark. PAUL M. PALEZ FLORIST All orders carefully flUed and delivered to all parts of the city. Arliansas aud the Southwest. Duluth, Minn. J. J. LeBORIOUS Seventeen large Greenhonsei. Deliveries everywhere jn Minnesota. Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota and th« Upper Penin- ■ula of Michigan. All orders Riven prompt attention and filled with strictly fresh stock. St. Louis, Mo. F. H. WEBER IT. B. Cor. Taylor and OUto Sto. FlowerB delivered In City and State on short notice. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray, 1017 Grand Avenue Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Tacoma, Wash. California Florists win tiik-c rar*! of all telegraphic orders. For St. Louis WIRE Grimm & Gorly Colorado Springs, Colo. Orders Carefully Elxecnted Pikes Peak Floral Co. Wholesale and Retail Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Steubenville, Ohio. Huscroft's Flower Shop E. E. McCAUSLEN, Prop. 173 North Fourth Street All Orders Promptly Executed HACKENSACK, N. J. House of Flowers HENRY WEISSMANN, Manager. '$^dlOI]2.0."). September closed at .$.5.0.">, October $."/<>, December, $.").20, March .$.5.:{.". and April .$.5.3.". A representative of the Holland Bulb Grower."?' A8.'!Ociation. who speak.s with apparent authority, says no bulbs will be sold this sea.son below the prices fixed by the apsoclation last May and surplus bulbs. If there are any, will not be offered at auction. Peacock-Gundestrup Suit Decision. In a communication last month, Knud Gundestrup, proprietor of Gundestrup's Seed Store, Chicago, announced that the damage stiit started about two years ago against him for $10,000 by the Ev- erett R. Peacock Co., seedsmen of the same city, has been decided, and Gun- destrup's Seed Store found not guilty. As will be remembered, and announced in these columns at the time, the suit was filed in the above amount, it being alleged that by insinuations against the credit of the Peacock Co., by Gunde- strup. the former had been slandered. Philadelpliia Seed Trade. The H. F. Michell Co. is holding its veget.able and outdoor Hower show this week. The exhibits, received on Mon- day, were well up to the high standard of this annual feature. The dahlias were particularly fine, nothing better having ever been seen in this city. There was also a splendid display of vegetables, many of the specialties grown from seed furnished to private gardeners, prizes being offered by the firm. The show received favorable no- tices in the daily press, and as usual, was well attended. Howard M. Earl, after an associa- tion with the W. Atlee Burpee Co- covering a period of 2."> years, in charge of the department of production, over- seeing the extensive seed farms and stocks grown under contract, sevei-ed his connection with the firm, Septem- ber 27. K, Wasliingrton Rullngfs and Reg^ulations. The war trade board has issued a ruling affecting hemp, canary and al- falfa seed, placing- them on the list of restricted imports. All outstanding licenses for the importation of these seeds have been revoked as to ocean shipments from abroad after Septem- ber 18, the importation of hemp and canary seed by ocean shipment from abroad after that date being totally pro- hibited. No licenses will hereafter be is- sued for the importation of alfalfa seed for ocean shipment from abroad, except for such shipments as the seeds stocks committee of the department of agriculture mayl approve, and appll- Pieters-Wtieeler Seed Company Growers of Higti Grade SEED Gilroy, California Trade Directory Price: $3.00 Postpaid AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago cations therefor must be submitted to the committee for its recommendation before action is taken by the war trade board. The board estimates that a saving of 1,8110 dead weight tons will be effected by the restrictions on- these seeds which come, in the case of hemp seed, from China, canary seed from Argentina, and alfalfa seed from Russian Turkestan. Seven hundred and forty metric tons of bulbs and 1,250 tons of tim- othy and other grass seeds (not includ- ing clover seed of any variety) will be exported annually to Denmark, un- der an agreement which has just been concluded between the war trade board and a Danish special commission. The agreement covers all articles to be exported to Denmark from this coun- try during the period of the war, and is conditional upon no exportation of such articles to the central powers. B. F. L. Seed Conditions Affecting: Production. The Maryland State College of Ag- riculture, College Park, under date of June, 1018, has issued Bulletin No, 216. entitled "Conditions Detrimental to Seed Production." calling attention to the fact that at no point in the produc- tion of crops can greater results be ob- tained with less effort and expense than with the seed. The bulletin is lijnited principally to a discussion of the factors that affect seeds directly, and included in its iiO pages are sec- tions devoted to hereditary defects, fox-eign seed, immaturity, premature .germination, effects of soils and fertil- izers, injury due to high and low tem- peratures, lack of pollination, injury by animals and plant parasites, disin- fection, selection for disease control, chemical injury and conditions affect- ing special crops, such as beans, beet, cabbage, corn, celery, carrot, cauliflow- er, cucumber, etc. Green Bay, Wis. — The Green Bay Seed Co. has been incorporated by C. A. Olson, formerly of Milwaukee, and will specialize in clover. Denver, Colo. — The Barteldes Seed Co. will move to a new location at 101(5 Champa street, where a cvit flower de- partment will be added to the firm's extensive seed business. Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Growers of Peas and Beans Grand Rapids, Mich. Braslan Grower for the Wboleiale Trade Only. Onion, Lettccs, Cabbot, Parsnip, Parblet, Cblbbt, Endive, Salsift, Named and Mrrw" Grandltloba and Spknoer Sweet Pea and Scnflowbr. Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA Company igiS. The American Florist. 545 NEW CROP FLOWER SEED Cyclamen Seed Distinctive Giant Strain 100 1000 Dnke of Connaufrht, Crimson.. $1.85 $10.00 Excelsior, White with red base 1.25 10.00 Grandillora Alba, White 1.25 10 00 Princess of Wales, Pink 1.25 10.00 Salmon Queen, Salmon Pink. . . 1 BO 12.00 St. Georrie, Delicate salmon, foliftKe iiKirbled 1.50 12.00 MixedColors i.oo 9.oo Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Greenhouse Grown Seed 1000 Seeds $3.00 10,'OOSeeds $35.00 5C00 " 13.75 25,000 " .... 56.25 Also all other seasonable Seeds, Bulbs, Plants and Supplies. Send for our Wholesale Price List, if you haven't a copy. HENRY F. MIGHELL CO. 618 Market St. PHILADELPHIA, FA BAMBOO CANE STAKES NATURAL, 6- 9 ft. 9-12 ft. 600 400 arehouse New York $7.00 8.50 Terms — Net cash 30 days. McHUTCHISON 6c CO. 95 Chambers Street, J.C. ROBINSON SEED GO, WATBRIXK), NEBRASKA Rocky Ford, Colorado Contract growers of Cucumber, Cantaloupe, Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin Seed; Sugar, Flint and Field Seed Corns. JAMEb VICK'S SONS Groirers 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 i. N. Simon & Son Garden Seeds 438 MARKET STREET Philadelphia - - Pa. Before Placing Orders for SWEET PEAS, Spencers, G randi- floras, etc., ASTERS and FLOWER SEEDS in general; TOMATO, lilMA and POLE BEANS, write JOHN BODGER & SONS CO., Contract Seed Growers T^OS ANGELES. CALIFORIVIA GARDEN SEED Beet, Sweet Corn, Garden Beans, Onion Seta, and S'eed Potatoes in variety. Also other items of the short crop of this past reason, as well as a full line of Garden Seeds, will be quoted you upon application to S. B. WOODRUFF & SONS, %\ Dey St., NEW TORN and OSAlfaE, OOlni. t cn. MS at i;Xi WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS >= — SPECIALTIES IN VARIETY ONION - CARROT - BEET - RADISH - PARSNIP CONTRACT PRICES MAILED ON REQUEST SAN FRANCISCO "^'•^*°°r".:"s.T'-^"°" CALIFORNIA ^ [_ [_ U ^ Specially Prepared for Export KELWAY'S IMPROVED FARM ROOT SEEDS IMPROVED VEGETABLE SEEDS IMPROVED FLOWER SEEDS Write for our SPECIAL PRICES Stating, il possible, quantities required, mnsinted Catdtgn Free. KELWAY & SON "^«l^" LANGPORT, Eng. Cable Address: "KELWAY, LANGPORT.' WESTERN SEED & IRRIGATION CO. Wholesale Seed Growers and Dealers CPFriATTIP^* ^^^^'> ^lint and Dent Corn; Cucumber, Musk and 3rCvlAL4-in., $5.00 per 100; 3-ln.. $10.00 per 100; 4-in.. $15.00 per 100; 5-ln.. $25.00 per 100. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, III. Bulbs, French Paper Whites, Daffodils. Tulips, afloat and expected soon. Lily bulbs from storage, French Candidum, Freeslas. See our advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New Yorli. Bulbs. Cold storage Giganteum. 7 to 9-ln , (300 to case), $21.00 per case; 8 to 10-in.. (250 to case), $25.00 per case; 9 to 10-in.. (200 to case). $30 per case. A. . Henderson & Co., 211 N. State St., Chicago. Bulbs. Lll. Giganteum, 7-9 and 9-10 in. for immediate delivery. Write for prices. Yoko- hama Nursery Co., Ltd.. Woolworth Bldg., New York City. Bulbs. Lilium Giganteum. from cold storage, 7-9 (300 to case). Write for prices. Chas. Schwake & Co., Inc., 90-92 West Broadway. New York. Bulbs, seeds, supplies, etc. Wholesale only. American Bulb Co.. 178 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago. CAUOAS. Callas, home grown, fine stock, ready in Au- gust. For sizes and prices, see advertisement on front cover of this issue. S. S. Skidelsky & Co., 1004 Lincoln Bldg., Fbiladelpbia, Pn. CANTERBURY BELLS. CANTERBURY BELLS. Large 2-year-old plants for 5 or 6-In. pots. Fine for greenhouse forcing. $3.00 per 100. JOHN F. HADSBR, Bayfield. Wis. CARNATIONS. FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. Positively the best obtainable. Order early. 100 1000 Carnegie $5.00 $46.00 Victory 6.0U 50.00 Alice 6.00 50.00 Tlienanthos 0.00 55.00 WIETOR BROS. 102 N. Wabash Ave. Chicago L. D. Phone Randolph 2081. CARNATIONS. Large, healtliy. fleW grown. 50O Victory. 300 Perfection. 4y. cents each. Cash with order. HEITIIAN-OSTREICHER CO., oGlO North Ave., Milwaukee, Wis. CROTONS. Crotons. Fine healthy stock. 4-in., $4.80 per doz.. 5-in., $9 per doz. ; 6 in., $1 to $1.50 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. 1>AHI/IAS. Dalilijis. Tfie fragrant peony dahlia. Mrs. Frcleritk Grlnnell. seedling 1911. Cash with Older. 100 clumps at $10.00 per clump. John P. Rooney, 9.1 Bedford St., New Bedford, Mass. DAISIES. Bellis Monstrosa Pink or White, also Long Fellow and Snowl>all. Fine, strong plants, $3.00 per 1.0r page of tills issue. F. R. Pierson, Tarry- (own. N. y. Ferns. Boston. 2%in.. heavy, $6 per 100; $55 per 1.000. Whitmani. 2%-in.. $6 per 100; $55 per 1,000. A. Henderson & Co., 211 N. State St., Ferns. Boston and Scottl. 5-in., $3.00 per iloz.. $25.00 per 100; 4-in., $15.00 per 100. R. Vincent. Jr.. & Sons (Jo.. White Marsh, Md. FREESIAS. FRBBSIAS. Improved Puritv. \ to 1-lnch. $17.00 per 1000; % to •'i-inch. $12.00 per 1000; Vj to %-inch. $7.50 per 1000; % to Vi-lnch. $4.00 per 1000. Write for samples. VAUGHAN'S SEE3D STORE, Chicago and New York. Freesia Purity, mammoth size, also %-in. and |i; refi-actra alba. %-in. Prices on application, . M. Thorburn & Co., 53 Barclay St.. New If You Do Not Find What You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Ds About It. 552 The American Florist, Oct. 5, GARDENIA. PANSIES. SEEDS. 300 GAKDESIAS. Large plauts in biul; 12-15 shoots, $6.00 per doz., $45 per 100. Cash with order. ROSE HILL NURSERIES, New Rochelle, N. V. Pansy plants, strong and stocky, "Superb Strain," $3.00 per 1000; $8.25 per 3000. Cash. Prompt shipment. These plants and strain will please you. BRILL CELERY GARDENS, Kala- mazoo, Mich. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, canta- loupe, watermelon, squash and pumpkin seed; sugar, flint and field corn. J. 0. Robinson Seed Co., Waterloo, Neb. GENISTAS. PEONIES. Genista, 5-in., special stocli, well trimmed and heavy. 13.1.00 per 100. The Storrs & Har- Seeds. Tomato, pepper, eggplant, squash, pumpkin, cucumber and watermelon seed and field corn <:n contract. Edgar F. Hurff, Swedes- boro, N. J. risou Co.. Painesville. 0. . Peonies. For varieties and prices se'^ dis- play advertisement on front cover page of this issu'^. Vaugban's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. GERANIUMS. Seed. Cyclamen. Finest American grown from the veuy best strains. Prices on application. J. M, Thorburn & Co., 53 Barclay St., New York. Geraniums. 3-ln., $3.50 per 100; $30 per l.LlOll. 2-in., $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1,000. Peonies. 30 acres. Can supply your wants. Write for Catalogue. Gilbert H. Wild, Sar- coxie, Mo. Geraniums, rooted cuttings, S. A. Nutt and Buchner, $15.00 per 1,000: Ricard and Poitevlne, $17.50 per 1,000. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. POINSETTIAS. corn. Tht C. Herbert Coy Seed Co., Valley, Neb. Poinsettias, iVt-in.. $6.50 per 100. $60.00 per 1,000. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Paines- ville, 0, GLADIOM. Fresh Seed. Clematis Panlculata and 100 va- rieties of other seeds for nurserymen. Write for list. BENJAMIN CONNELL, Nurseryman, Merchantville, N. J. GLADIOLI. Clean, healthy, young stocli, absolutely free from disease. 40 leading commercial varieties; prompt shipment after Nov. 1st. Reasonable prices; send for wholesale list. T. H. FULLER, PRIMUIjAS. Seeds. Sweet peas, asters, and flower seed in general; tomato, lima and pole beans. John Gladiolus Specialist, 649 Marshall St., Battle Creek, Mich, PRIMULA OBCONICA. Five different colors, good, strong plants out of 3-Inch pots at $10.00 per 10". $75.00 per 1000. Cash with order. J. H. FIESSBR. North Bergen, N. J. Bodger & Sons Co.. Los Angeles, Calif. GREENS. Seeds, specialties: Pepper, eggplant, tomato, vine, seed and field corn. George R. Pedrick & Son, contract seed growers. Pedricktown, N. J. Greens. Southern Wild Smilas, $3.00 per case. Natural log moss, per bag, $1.75. Per- petuated slieet moss, per has, $3.50. Caldwell The Woodsman Co., Evergreen, Ala. Primula Obconica, 3-in., $7.00 per 100. Baby Primula Malacoides. 2i4-in., $5 per 100, Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, 111. Seed. Pausv. New crop Florists' Mixture, tr. pkt., $1.00; M oz., $2.00; oz,, $7.00. A. Hen- derson & Co., 211 N, State St., Chicago. Primula obconica, 214-in., ,$4.00 per 100. At HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Greens. Southern Wild Smilax, $3.00 per case. Natural log moss, per bag. $1.75. Per- petuated sheet moss, per bag, $3.50. E. A. Beaver. fTvergreen, Ala. Seeds. Flower and vegetable. All seasona- ROSES. Viek's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Seeds. Wholesale price list for florists and market gardeners. The W. Atlee Burpee Co., Pbiladelpha, Pa. HYDRANGEAS. EXTRA FINE 2%-lNCH ROSE PLANTS. 100 1,000 White Killarney $4.00 $35.00 Sunburst 5.00 45.00 George Elgar 4.00 WIETOE BROS. 162 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago. L. D. Phone, Randolph 2081, Hydrangea, French type; Hamar, Vlbraye, Cbiiutard and E, Mouliere, 5-in., 3 to 4 branches, $30.olla, Minn. Biedel & Meyer, Inc., New York. KuHch & Co., Gust., Milwaukee. Wis. Sheridan. W. F.. New York. Slebreeht. Geo. C, New York. Tonner, O. A. & L. A., Chicago. Totty Co.. Chas. IL. Madison, N, J. Traendly & Scbeuck, New York. United Cut Flower Co.. New York. Vangban, A. L. & Co., Chicago. Weiland & ItlBch Co.. Chicago. Wlfctor Bros., Chicago. Young & Co., A. L., New York. Young & Co., John, New York. Wlttbold. Geo., Co., Chicago. Zuch & Man Ch\r 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. Kalns, 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. The Garden Month by Month.— By Mabel Ca- bot Sedgwick. A well classified list of hardy herbaceous and other plants arranged for each month. Illustrated. Prlee, $4,30. The Orchard and Fruit Garden.— By 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, $1.50. Practical Floriculture. — By Peter Henderson, A guide to the successful propagation and cul- tivation of florists' plants. Illustrated. 325 pages. Price, $1.50. Commercial Carnation Culture. — Edited by J. Har.-ison 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, $1.10. How to Lay Out Suburban Homes. — By Her- bert J. Kellaway. Contains many useful hints. 112 pages, 38 half-tone illustrations and 15 plane and maps. Price, $2.00. 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. Principles of Floriculture. — By Professor B. A. White. Covers the principles of flower growing. 467 pages, illustrated. Price, $1.75. Commercial Rorfe Culture. — By Eber Holmes. A practical guide to mo7 Sealers. APHINE MANUFACTURING COMPANY MADISON. N. J. Mention the American Florist when wHting CAMBRIDGE NEW YORK World's Oldes) and Urges! Manafacturers ot FLOWER POTS A.H.HEWS&CO., Inc. Cambridge, Mass. OF HIGH GRADE.... Boilers For GREENHOUSES See Our Catalogue. locate? 6IBLIN & CO.. Ufica, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing REFRIGERATORS WRITE FOR CATALOG Buchbinder Bros. 518 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, Itl. Mention the American Florist xchen icriting CONCENTRATED PULVERIZED MANURE Pulverized or Shredded CATTLE MANURE Pulverized SHEEP MANUKE The Florists' standard of uniform high quality for over ten years. Specify WIZARD BRAND in your Supply House order or w'rlte us direct for prices and freight rales. The Pulverized Manure Co. No. 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. ] Mention the American Florist when writing Azalea Pots* tianelae Baskets, Lami Vases, Urns, Etc. Red Pots Refined Clayi — Sldlled Labor. Ttie Peters & Reed Pottery Go.' so. ZANESVILLE, OHIO. "Moss Aztec" ^Vare WM. M. WARRIN, 16 W. 23rd St., New York. Mention the American Florist when im-iting George Keller Pottery Co. SUCCESSOR TO SEO.KELLER&SON, Manufacturers ot Red Pots Before buying write for pricef 2614-2622 Hemdon St.. CHICAGa Mention the American Florist ivhen writing 556 The American Florist. Oct. 5, Index to Advertisers. AHredLozierRoserT.542 Amer Bulb Co I AmlineECCo 533 Aoderson S A 541 Anffermueller ti H Co. .534 Aphine Mfg Co 555 Avenue Floral Co. ..541 Baer Julius 341 Baroard WW Co... .549 Bassett & Washburo .526 Baumer Au£ R 543 Baur Window Glass Co IV BayersdorferH&Co.538 Beaveo E A 532 Be^erow's 540 Berger Bros 534 Berning HG 534 Bodier] & Sons Co.. 545 BolandJB 543 Bolgiano J &Son....546 B ram ley & Son 543 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 544 Breitmeyer's J Sons. .540 Briegs Floral Co. ...541 Brown A] Seed Co.. 544 Brown Bag Filling Machine Co 547 Bryan Alonzo J 549 Bucbbinder Bros — 555 BucltbeeH W 543 BndlongJ A 527 Burpee W A Co 549 Caldwell The Woodsman Co — 533 California Florists. ..542 Central Floral Co. ..543 Chicago Feed & Fertilizer Co 556 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 529 Clark E B Seed Co.. 545 Clarke's Sons D 541 Clay&Son HI Conard & Jones Co. .548 Cooke Geo H 543 Cottage Gardens Nurslnc 548 Cowee W J Ill Coy H CSeed Co.. ..549 Craig Robt Co 550 Danker Fred A 541 DardsCbas 538 540 Dietsch A & Co IV Donagbue .Alfred. ..542 Dorner F & Sons Co. 549 Drakos Co 541 DreerHA Ill 555 Drevon Tegelaar & Co 547 Doiuth Floral Co. ...543 Onnlop John H 540 Eble Charles 539 Edwards Fold Box. 55b Erne& Co 532 Byres H G 539 Fallon Florist 539 Fexy D 537 Fish Henry Seed Co.. 545 Flower Store The... 542 Florists' Hail Assn. HI Foley Greenhouse MtgCo Ill Ford M C 537 Ford William F 537 Fox J M &Son Inc.. 542 FraaenfelderC 542 Freeman MrsJ B....541 Frey CH 542 Frey & Frey 543 Friedman 543 FromentHE 537 Galvin Thos F 541 Garland MIgCo IV GasserJ M Co 540 Giblin & Co 555 Godineau R & M....547 Goldstein & Futterman 537 GorbamPrinteryInc.556 Grakelow Chas H...540 Gr'ndRapid8FloCo.542 Grimm & Gorly 542 Grossberg Tyler- Finnermann Co.. .530 GudeBros 539 HabermehlsSonsJ J.539 Hardesty & Co 541 Hart George B 537 Hart Henry 540 Haven Seed Co The. 545 Heacock Jos Co 549 Heinl John G& Son. 543 Henderson A & Co.. I Henderson Lewis. ..541 Henry Co The John. 552 Henshaw Floral Co .537 Hentz&Nash 436 Herr Albert M 549 Hess & Swoboda 540 Hession 541 Hews& Co A H 555 HillUNursCo 548 Hoerber Bros 533 Hollywood G'rdens.540 Holm & Olson 540 Holton&HunkelCo .535 Hort Advertiser 556 Hort Trade Iournal..549 House of Flowers... 542 HurfiEdgarF 546 Hurst & Son 545 HuscroftG. L 542 Ickes-BraunMillCo IV IdlewildGreenhs....543 Jahn Hugo 540 Jones i'ercy 528 Joy Floral Co 542 Kasting W F Co I Keller Pottery Co Geo 555 Keller Sons J B 541 Kelway & Son 545 Kennicott Bros Co.. 532 KervanCoThe 537 Kessler Wm 537 Kottmiller A 539 Kroeschell BrosCo. Ill Krachten John 533 KuehnC A 535 KuhlGeo A 550 Kyle & Foerster 530 Lager&Hurrell ....550 Lancaster County Nurseries 549 LandretbSeedCo...549 Lang Flo &Nur Co. 541 Lange A 539 Leborius J J 542 Leikens 543 Leonard Seed Co. .. .547 LiggitC U 547 Littlefield Florist ...543 Lockland Lum Co.. IV Logan Pottery Co... 555 London Flow'r Shp .54 J Louis Simon Freres &Co 547 Louise Flower Shop .543 McCallum Co 535 McGillR C & Co. ...545 McHutchisonfic Co ..545 Mackie William.... 537 Malandre Bros 543 Matthews the Fla'st.543 MatthewsonJE 542 May & Co L L 543 Meconi Paul 537 MetairieRidgeNnrs.542 .543 Me. . Michell Henry F Co 545 Miller & Mnsser 533 MoningerJCCo.. .IV Murray Samuel 542 Nat Flo B of Trade.. 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I PietersWheeler Seed Co 544 Pikes Peak Flo Co... 542 Pillsbury IL 539 PittsburgCutFloCo.534 Podesta&Baldocchi .543 Poehlmann Bros Co. 524 525 Pollworth CCC0...635 Po!ykranasGeoJ....537 Potter Floral Co.. ..541 Pulverized Manure CoThe 555 Pyfer AT&Co 533 RaedleinBasket Co.. 538 Randall A L Co 533 Randall'8FlowShop.543 Randolph & Mc- Clements 543 Rawlings Elmer 549 Ready Reference. . . .551 Reed & Keller Ill ReganPtg House HI Reid Edw 534 Reinberg Geo 533 Reinberg Peter 527 Rice Bros 535 Riedel & Meyer 537 Robinson J CSeed Co. 545 RockWmLFlwrCo..542 Rodgers J W 541 Rohnert Waldo 545 Rooney John P 549 Rosery The Floral Co 543 Routzahn Seed Co ..545 RuBchG & Co 535 SaakeOC 542 Schiller the Florist .541 Schillo ALnm Co.. IV Schlatter W&Son. 542 5'6 SchlingMsi 539 Schmidt Chas L 542 SchwakeCha8&Co.5?6 Sekenger Adam 539 ShafierGeoC 543 Sharp Partridge &CoS56 Sheridan Walter F.. 537 Siebrecht George C. 537 Simon & SonI N... .545 Situation& Wants. ..523 SkidelskySSa Co. I Smith AW & Co. ...540 Smith & Co E D ....549 Smith & Fetters Co. .542 Smith Henry 542 Storrs & Harrison... 550 Stnmpp G. E.M....541 Takeuchi Bros HI Thorhurn J M & Co. 547 Tonner O A&L A. .530 Totty Chas H 550 Traendly&Schenck.537 Trepel Jos 541 United Cut Flo Co. .5.37 Vaughan AL & Co.. 529 Vaughan's Seed Store I 533 547 Vick's Sons J as 545 Vincent RJr &Sons Co I WalkerFCo. 539 WeberFH 542 Weiland&Risch....533 Weir James 541 Weinhoeber George 540 Western Rose Co.... II Western Seed & Irrigation Co 545 Wietor Bros 528 Wild Gilbert H 548 Williams MrsE A ..542 Wills &Segar 539 WittboldGCo 539 Wolfskin Bros & Morris Golden80n.542 Woodruff SD &Sors 545 YokahamaNur8Co..549 Young A L & Co. ...536 Young John & Co. ..537 Young & Nugent 539 Zech & Mann... 531 533 422 Main Street, Springfield, Mass- Mention the American Florist when writing ALL Nurserymen. 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Dearborn St., Chicago. long Distance Phone : Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address : Ameflo, Chicago. Subscription, United .Slates and Jli-xico, f 1 .( a year; Canada, $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, 82.50. Volumes half yearly Iroiu August 3, 1901. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. OFncERS — C. H. TOTTT, Madison, N. J., President; Jules Boubdet, St. Louis, Mo., Vice- President; John Young, 1170 Broadway, New Vork, Secretary; J. J. Hebs, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer. Officers- Elect— J. F. Amsiann, Edwardsville, 111., president; E. A. Fetters. Detroit, Mich , vice- president; John Young, New Yorlv, secretary; J. J. Hess, Omaha Neb , treasurer. The thirty-fltth annual convention will be held at Detroit, Mich., August. 1919. Thiriy-sixth annual convention at Cleveland, O., 1920. Buy Your LIBERTY BOND TODAY And hasten peace for all FLORISTS^ TELEGRAPH DELIVERY. Annual ^Meeting at Cleveland, O., October 8-9, 1918. Officers-Elect — Wm. F. Gude, Washington, D. C, President; Philip Breitmeyer, Detroit, Mich., Vice-President; Albert Pochelon, Detroit, Mich., Secretary; W. L. Rock, Kansas City, Mo., Treasurer. Directors — A. F. Borden, Los Angeles, Calif.; Charles H. Grakelow, Philadelphia, Pa.; W. J. Palmer, Buffalo, N. Y. Next Annual Meeting at Buffalo, N. Y. Well Attended and Snappy Meeting-. The ninth annual meeting of the Flo- rists' Telegraph Delivery Association opened Tuesday morning. October S, in the ball room of the Hollenden hotel. President Wm. F. Gude occupied the chair and seated on the platform with him were Vice-President Philip Breit- meyer, Charles Graham, Secretary Al- bert Pochelon and Irwin Bertermann. The meeting room ceiling was profusely decorated with American flags and those of the Allies and large groups of stately palms were on either side of the stage, over which hung a portrait of President Wilson. There were over 100 members and other florists in at- tendance, many of whom came from far distant points, among other cities reprei-ented being Winnipeg and Mon- treal. Canada. Boston. Mass., Des Moines. la., and St. Paul. Minn. The greatest enthusiasm w.as manifested by all in the anticipated gems of informa- tion and pointed suggestions that were unfolded as the meeting progressed, all designed to further the usefulness of this wide-awake youthful organization, who.sc work is rapidly being reflected everywhere in the retail trade. The opening .session wa.s called to order by F. C. W. Brown, who extended .a hearty welcome to the visitors on be- half of the local craft and then turne.i the meeting over to President Gude, who. after a few words of salutation, read his address. His admonition. "Say It With Flowers and Buy More Bonds." so often repeated throughout his ad- dress, brought applause of approval. Telegrams of regret at not being able to be in attendance were read from Charles H. Totty, Madison, N. J.; J. W. Grandy, Norfolk, Va.; F. C. Weber. St. Louis, Mo.; Albert Knopf and A. F. Borden, Los Angeles, Calif.; W. L. Uock, Kan.sas City, Mo., and Charles H. Grakelow. Philadelphia, Pa. A tele- gram of regret was sent to Mr. Grake- low, whose absence was caused by se- rious illness. Secretary Pochelon read the report of Treasurer W. L. Rock, a military sextet rendered "Keep the Home Fires Burning," and the secre- tary's annual report then followed. Secretary Pochelon complained of the fact that out of 600 questionnaires sent out, but 188 were returned an- swered, although from these it was learned that the transmission of orders between the members Is of surprising magnitude and fast in- creasing. Vice-President Philip Breit- meyer, who followed, spoke in high terms of appreciation of the work done by both Secretary Pochelon and Presi- dent Gude, and referred to the active co-operation rendered the association by its Canadian members. On behalf of the members of the F. T. D. he ex- tended the association's gratitude to the secretary for his efficient -ncork. He also recommended that a committee be appointed from the F. T. D. to work out a plan with a similar committee of the Society of American Florists whereby the membership might be increased to the mutual advantage of both organiza- tions. Irwin Bertermann recommended that this committee consist of President Gude, George Asmus, Philip Breitmeyer and himself. 558 The American Florist. Oct, 12, The report of the window decoration contest was then announced, the judges being- W. W. Gammage, W. J. Smytli and E. A. Fetters, the first prize being awarded to Knoble Bros., second hon- ors to the J. M. Gasser Co., and third to the Snyth & Fetters Co. Others men- tioned who arranged windows were : the Jones-Russell Co.. A. Graham & Son., Park Flower Shop, Taylor Ar- cade, C. M. Wagner and the Avenue Flower Shop. Then followed the ro- tary system of introduction of those present. In the nomination of officers. H. G. Dillemuth, of that committee, named the following: For president, Wm. F. Gude; for vice-president, -Philip Breit- meyer. Directors: A. F. Borden, Los Angeles, Calif.; Charles H. Grakelow, Philadelphia, Pa.; W. J. Palmer, Buf- falo, N. Y.; J. W. Grandy, Norfolk, Va.; George Schulz, Louisville, Ky.; Vincent Gorly, St. Louis, Mo.; Samuel Murray, Kansas City, Mo.; Charles H. Brown, Xew York; J. S. Wilson, Des Moines, la., and J. W. Furrow, Oklahoma City. Irwin Bertermann suggested that the secretary be given more financial as- sistance. George Asmus. referring to this, called attention to the recent per- sonal tour of the country by the secre- tary of the S. A. F., in which he secured support for the publicity fund for that society from over 90 per cent of those called on and recommended similar ac- tion on the part of the F. T. D. Philip Breitmeyer suggested that the board of directors be empowered to use such funds as necessary for such a purpose and the secretary given full support. This led to the adoption of a resolution giving- the board full power to aid the secretary to such financial extent. Adam Graham here addressed the meeting, highly complimenting Presi- dent Gude, and spoke reminiscently of his efficient career since he appointed him a director in the Society of Ameri- can Florists in 189G. At the Tuesday afternoon session. Floyd E. Waite, representing Mayor Davis, who was out of the city, ad- dressed the meeting and extended the freedom of the city to the visitors. He extolled the florist vocation and gave unstinted praise to all, who by the use of flowers carry good cheer, and re- ferred feelingly to the brave boys across the water. W. W. Gammage responded in the name of the F. T. D. Then fol- lowed a discussion of various methods of keeping records, nearly all of them varying with each other, and on mo- tion of Henry Penn, a committee of three was authorized to devise a satis- factory book form or method for that purpose. It developed that the trans- mis.sion of these orders has during the past years assumed a surprising mag- nitude, one florist renorting a business of over S2S000 in this diviwion alone and is still increasing notwithstanding the adverse conditions of war times. The questionnaires as returned to the secretary were thc-a read, and their consideration led to a spirited and gen- or.al discussion, many recommendations resulting for the betterment of the F. T. D, service and the benefit of its members. It was deemed most desir- able that the secretary be informed by rill mf-mbers the total amount of busl- nfss (lone through this service at least ciK-e a year, and on motion of Herman Knoble. this was made obligatory upon the members. On motion of Q-^rge Asmus. a fee of five dollars annually will be charged to florists or foreign countries, not includ- ing Canada, for participation in the benefits of the association. At 4 o'clock adjournment was taken to accept the invitation of the J. M. Gasser Co., to visit its Establishment at Rocky River. At the 'evening session, which opened pro'mptly at 8 o'clock. Herman Knoble read aii address on "Publicity" and Major O'Keefe, of Boston, Mass., ad- dressed the meeting. Wednesday's Proceedings. The greater part of the Wednesday morning session was devoted to the dis- cussion of systems in the operation of florists' establishments, together with suggestions for the improvement of the F. T. D. service. It was also decided that a censorship be established to guard the ethics of florists' advertise- ments and publications. Following American Blood For you the best red Ijlood of American manhood Is flowing: wi hout stint on the plains of France today. What are you doing: to end the war quickly and save our g-allant men? The only way you can help them is by buying- Fourth Liberty Loan Bonds. If you have not boug:ht your bonds, do so now. If you have already bought some bonds, buy more today. Our men fight with rifles, you fight with bonds. All must fight. a suggestion by Vincent Gorly, it was decided to adopt a standard calendar with the language of flowers. William C. Glockner was awarded the prize for the best suggestion to advance the de- velopment of the association. At the election of officers. President Gude, Vice-President Breitmeyer, Secretary Pochelon and Treasurer Rock were re-elected, and A. F. Borden, Los Angeles, Calif.; Charles H. Grakelow, Philadeltihia. Pa., and W. J. Palmer, Buffalo, N. Y., were chosen directors. Buffalo was decided upon .as the place of the l!)1f> meeting. At a luncheon of the members to day (.ver .$9,000 was subscribed foi Liberty bonds. President Gude's Address. Permit me to thank you t'oi- y, invested safe- ly by our treasurer in Liberty Bonds and other securities. We have bought $1,000 in Liberty Bonds in Kansas City, the home of our treasurer, Mr. Rock. We have purchased $500 in Wash- ington, the home of otu- president, Mr. Gude, and we will this year buy $500 worth of the Fourth Liberty Loan in Detroit, the home of your secretary, and $500 will Ije bought in Cleveland, the home of our hosts. To show you the progress our little organization has made, let me tell you that in the month of September, the secretary's oifice forwarded to the treas- urer the neat little sum of $3,879..50. Pretty good for one month. This is the largest sum ever sent to the treasurer at one time. You perhaps wish to know what we are doing with all the money we get hold of. We blow it all in as fast as we get it, with the exception of our income towards the guarantee fund. All other incomes are spent for your benefit to the best of our ability. We have shown you results, and have it from your own figures retui-ned in the questionnaires. If all your investments will bring you as good results as your little annual dues in the F. T. D. bring you, you can safely congratulate yourself. X\\ your officers have done all their work for your benefit, and have done it voluntarily for the past eight years. They had to stand abuse, nasty criti- cisms and many other petty affairs, but they have fought your fight and feel that at last they are getting a little appreciation. THE CLEAliING HOUSE. The clearing house has had a very liu-sy season for the past 12 months, but has not had any serious trouble, because usually one letter from this source brings results with both mem- bers or non-members; ninety per cent of bills sent into the clearing house are paid. In most cases, it is negligence, or as it happens a little financial trouble on account of present conditions, but one remarkable feature, I must tell you today, is that we hardly ever get a bill through the clearing house, or have to collect from our Canadian members, and I do hope they will enlighten all American retail florists on this subject. Hundreds of bills have gone through the clearing house, and our records are open only to our members as every dis- cretion must be used to forestall legal trouble. Many retail florists, and even some of our members, have been taught to follow the straight and narrow path of the golden rule of paying bills promptly, and today many of them do not have their credit questioned for one minute. It is a great deal Ijetter policy to cure such evil than to kill and de- stroy a man's business. Let us rather help a brother member, providing he is of the kind who deserves help, than to give him another kick, if he has been a iittle more unfortunate than we have, and In nine out of 10 cases, we will bo rewarded and make a very good mem- ber for our organization out of him. One of the questions that was left out of the questionnaire was to be : "Has the F. T. D. clearing house of past due bills been of any benefit to you, and to what extent? Do you be- lieve tliat this clearing house system can be made to be of greater value to our membership?" I personally would say. Yes, for the simple reason that it is a step in the- right direction to make cleaner and better business relations; it will also have the greatest and best effect on all retailers, who are not F. T. D. members, and will help to win some of them to join and work with us. The correspondence in our files in regard to collections will speak vol- umes and no one has the slightest idea what an immense pressure we can put behind otu- organization, and I can safely state that the time will come when all good retailers must be F. T. D. members, not alone for the sake of sending and receiving orders, but for the sake of establishing a credit with all F. T. D. members, and for our own protection. I can see the time coming when we will only fill orders for F. T. D. members. The road we are travel- ing has not yet been touched by our American engineer corps, but when they get through with their job on the other side, they will see that we will also get better roads in this country. DAILY THOUGHTS .48 YOU GO ALONG. President Wilson is doing his best to make tlie world safe for Democracy. Let the F. T. D. make all retail florists safe for our profession. At the peace conference table, they will adopt our slogan, "Say it with Flowers," with the slight change of "Say it with a club trimmed with Flowers." F. T. D. is like a religion. If you do not work sincerely, and believe in it heartily, you will get no more benefit from it than some of you who belong to a church but do not attend, work and co-operate with your church. All members, who do not work and co-operate with the keenest interest, shall be made to pay the double amount of dues of those who work and study and improve our service. When I first thought of sending out the questionnaires, I had absolutely no idea of starting a guessing contest, but evidently the largest number of our members thought that this is what I meant. But let me tell ypu, you gave your cards away, and showed me more plainly than ever that 80 per cent of our retail florists are still running their shops on the guess work system, .and it is small wonder that some, and a good many do not even know whether a certain bill is paid or not. Remem- ber, that in all respects we have long outguessed you, and we will sooner or later .cet you to work or fight — at least, for your own business. The F. T. D. is doing its best to make your busines.s better and increase your sales of flow- ers, and you will not even give tis a helping hand. The sending out of our questionnaire has .also helped the S. A. F. publicity fund. Several of our members have sent in their checks, which were imme- diately sent on to Secretary Young. But what is still better, most of the members who have not paid anything totwnrd the publicity fund, hnvo prom- ised to do so as soon as possible. The committee on S. A. F. publicity. I would like to advise to show more consideration to otir Canadian F. T. D. members, who have come forward with liberal subscriptions, and why not spread our national campaign money also over in Canada" igiS. The American Florist. 563 We must also remember that in all advei-tisins' features, to be sure and "Say it with Flowers" in the United States and Canada. I notice in a great many writeups in the trade-papers Canada is left out. This must be over- come and our Canadian members must lie shown consideration. Total sales of Mowers in the Dominion today are larger than in England, Scotland. Wales :ind Ireland. Total sales in the United .States and Canada are larger than in all Europe. Our profession has forged itself way ahead of Europe. Our trade-papers are of much greater instructive and con- structive v.alue than any trade-papers of other countries. The 25 per cent discount proposition should not be tolerated, and any one receiving such orders, or giving such orders, or even letters in regard to it. sihall immediately and directly criticise such proposals. One retailer, not an P. T. D. member, started this 25 per cent. The following week another from the same town followed suit. I am glad to state that our entire F. T. D. mem- bership stands solid against such busi- ness methods and has condemned it bitterly. F. T. D. window displays and prize competition are worthy of a great deal of recognition, and it surely gives our out-of-town service a great deal of pub- licity. Rotary florists, Kiwanis and othe" business men's clubs, are great fields for our out-of-town service. How we can overcome the great many kicks about sending small orders such as ^\, $2 or $3, to be delivered in largo towns. The F. T. D. emblem is too much ad- vertised to change. Improve on it, and you will be better off. Treasurer Rock's Report. July Zl. 1918. to October 8, 1918— "Bight up i„ the .Minute." Receipts: Membership $ 60.00 .Vnnual dues 4,150.5r( Guaranty fund 140.00 Sale of electrotypes 7.*> $4,357..i0 Interest 81.25 .$4,438.75 Disbursements : Reporting meeting, St. Louis, Mo 35.92 Printing: Lists of members 48.00 Polders 40.20 Postals 15.50 103.70 .inditing 25.00 Advertisinir (Trade papers) 44.70 Secretai-v's expenses: Miscellaneous 49.68 Clerks 234.00 283.68 Expenses, V. 0. W. Brown to Select emblem : Printing and iwstage.. 43.20 Prize design 200.00 243.20 Total disbursements • 736.20 Net receipts for period.... 3.702.5.5 Balance July 31. 1918 9.287.32 Balance S12.989.87 Invested as follows: General mortgage bonds of Atchison. Topeka & Santa Fe. Rv. Co. (Par value $3,500) $3.310.0ii Imperial Russian govern- ment bonds (Par value. $2,000) 1.895.92 Kan'sas City. Kan.. Inter- nal Improvement bonds (Par value $500) 613.44 IT. S. "Liberty Loan" Bonds. First issue l.OOO.OO I', S. "Llbpi-ty Ix)an" Bonds. Second Issue.... 500.00 Cash on dcjioslt with Firet National Bank. Kansas City, Mo 5,770.61 $12,989.87 Exhibits in tlie Meeting: Hall. An immense basket over five feet high was shown filled with specimen blooms of the new rose, Premier, by E. G. Hill Co. and Jos. H. Hill Co., Rich- mond, Indiana. The latter company also showed a vase of their new rose, "Mme. Butterfly." The Chicago Flower Growers' Association showed vases of Columbia, Liberty and Russell roses. The new solanums, Cleveland and Orange Queen, were shown by Carl Hagenburger, West Mentor, O. The Nauman Co. and The Friedley Co. of Cleveland made exhibits of foliage and blooming plants; the cyclamens and be- g'onias staged by the latter were spe- cially fine. The Jones & Russell Co. Flag of Itie St. Louis Florists' Club. showed a collection of daintily filled small baskets and vases. Knoble Bros, had an exhibit of some beautiful effects in baskets and table decorative work. Henry A. Dreer, Inc.. Philadelphia, Pa., had an exhibit of palms, ferns and cro- tons of unusual quality. Plant tubs and woodenware novelties were shown by M. Greenebaum, New York. Poehl- mann Bros. Co., Chicago, had on ex- hibition two P. T. D. paintings, which caused much favorable comment. The Visitors. The following were among those in attendance : .S'. A. Anderson. Buffalo, N. T. W. H. Anderson, Lebanon, Tcnu. lleo. Asmus, Chicago. Karl P. Bauni. Knoxville. Tenn. Charles E. Barton. Norwalk. O. Irwin Bertermanu. Indianapolis. Ind. M. Bloy, Detroit. Mich. Philip Breitnieyer, Detroit. Mich. Chas. FI. Brown. New York. A. S. Cohen. New York. Walter B. Cook. Cleveland. O. V. A. Cowglll. Salem. O. C. E. Critchell, Cincinnati. O. L. F. Dai-nell. Cleveland. O. Guv E. Davis. Ypsilanti. Micb. .V. T. DeLaMare. New York. l'"". Geo. Dicks. H. O. Dillomuth. Toronto. Ont. G. Dochmling. Detroit. Mich. J. H. Dnnlop. Toronto, Ont. Chns. P. Feast. Baltimore. Md. Mrs. Fers\iBon. Snudnskv. 0. E. A. Fetters. Detroit. Mich. 11. C. Forster. Detroit. Mich. .Sam Freund, Chicago. W. W. Gammage. London. Ont. K. Graham, Cleveland. O. Givi. M. Geraghtv. Toronto. Out. Wm. C. Gloeckner. Albany. N. Y. V. Gorly. St. I.onis. Mo. Wm. F. Gude and daughter, Washington, D. C. Carl Hagenburger, Mentor, O. !•;. B. Hamilton, London. Ont. Ira C. Harper, Pittsburgh, Pa. J. T. Harrison, Toronto, Ont. L. C. Hecock, Blyria, O. Henry Heepe, Akron. O. J. J. Higgins. Toronto, Ont. H. B. Howard, Chicago. R. Hoffman, Cleveland, O. Robert Hughes, Cleveland. O. Harr.v .Tames, Toronto, Ont. ,T. ,T, Karins, Philadelphia. Pa, H. R. King, Winnipeg, Man. T, J, Kircbner. Cleveland, O. Frank Kocour, Cleveland. O. I^aul R. Klingsporn, Chicago. John A. Lambert, Toledo, O. O. A. Laugbans. Wheeling. W. Va. DeForest W. Ludwig, Pittsburgh, Pa. r'red H. Lemon. Richmond, Ind, !•:. H, Mann, Richmond. Ind. Miss Matern. Sandusky. O. I'>ank McCabe. Chicago. Jas. McLaughlin, Cleveland. O. Frank J. McKenna. Montreal. Que. H. P. Merrick, Cleveland, O. .Tames Morton, Chicago. G. J. Munsell. Detroit. Mich. F. T. Nelson. Cleveland, O. Katheriue O'Connor. Cleveland. O. Major P. F. O'Keefe, Boston. Mass. H. Olson. Chicago. Henrv Penn, Boston, Mass. H. L Blind. Pittsburgh, Pa. Albert Pochelon. Detroit. Micb. W. E. Priest. Cleveland, O. E. C. Pruner. Chicago. Richard Ralstou. Cleveland, o, Frank A. Riley, Akron, O. J. W. Rodgers. Dayton, O. .1. Rosuoskv, Chicago. ' Chas. E. Russell. Cleveland. O, Max Scbling. New York. Mrs. H. M. Schluraff. Erie, Pa. Samuel Seligman. New York. F. E. Selkregg, North East. Pa. II. W. Sheppard, Cindnoati. O. Frank B. Smith. Hamilton. O. Henry Smith. Grand Rapids. Mich. W. J. Smyth. Chicago. Mrs. Stuart. Chicago. J. F. Sullivan, Detroit, Mich. C. C. Tliomas, Indianapolis. Ind. A. H. Voght. Coldwater. Micb. Geo. H. Washburn, Bloomington, III. Tim Waters. Chicago. Fred C. Weber. Jr.. St. Louis. Mo. D. Weeks. Ashtabula. O. R. A. Wilhelmv. Cleveland, O, II. L. Wilson. St. Paul. Minn, J, S, Wilson. Des Moines. lo, Jfilin Young, New York, Polly Pry's Foreigners, "I'd like to see some foreigners." sighed little Polly Pry. ■'A whole shipload of emigrants go slowly walk ing by; With funny kerchiefs on their heads and gar- ments quaint and queer — I'd like to see them standing round riglit 1" my garden here!" "Oh. fle upon you, Polly Pryl" said Aunt Ma- tilda Mott; "To wish a lot of foreigners into .vour garden plot ! If you will look about, my dear, I'll show you full a score Already at your very feet while you've been wanting more. Now here are Tiger lilies— they are natives or Japan — And gay as any little Jap who ever waved n fan; Your pansies — a resemblance you certainly must see To Uncle Johnny-jump-up, who came from Ger- many. A Turk flrst brought your tulip into Europe long ago; The forebears of your zinnias all lived ii> Mexico. Siberia claims that scilla that you planted or> your lawn; Your sweet peas are from Sicily and far away Ceylon. A) J there's your calla Illy with a kerchief on her head — - SI.e holds the Cape of Good Hone as her native garden bed; The tall and stately golden hand is purely Jap anese: Your bluebells came from Europ.' and your hyacinths from Greece. Y'our June pinks used to blossom on Russia's distant hills; .About the Mediterranean nrst grew vour dnfTo dils: Sweet William roamed from China to the Pyre- nees, 'tis said. Before he ever settled in your srnndma's gar- den bed." "Who ever thought that foreigners," liiu=lied little Polly Pry, "Were looking at me every day as I went walk- ing by! The next time I am wishing, dear Aunt 5I,-i tilda Mott. I'll wish a few Americans into mv garden plot." —Florence Boyce DavK. in St. Nicholas. 564 The American Florist, Oct. 12. Next Week in the Flower Shop. The most important matter in the business now, is a quiet but sure cam- paign for an advance in prices. It is all very well to say "It cannot be done" but as Wm. F. Gude is wont to quote, "the fellow^ who says that, is all the time being distanced by the men who are doing^ it." The way to get an ad- vanced price is to ask it; not in an apologetic, "wonder if they will stand for it," tone of voice, but in a confident $1.25 or $1.50, like you said $1.00 last year. People know it costs more to raise flowers; they expect to pay more just the same as you do for your stock, and doubly so when the purchase is made outside the business. All that extra money paid for paper, string, sta- tionery, boxes, salaries, light, heat and all the rest of it, must be gotten back in profits, for which prices have to be raised to bear the strain. A few bright colored croton plants are good stock at this time; they have the autumn colors. A four-inch pot plant will, out of the pots and the roots mossed, make a fine addition to a bas- ket of dahlias, chrysanthemums or other flowers. A croton spray is also a good finish in many a bunch, just where the ribbon is tied. The stock of house plants should now be at its best, all nicely featured, to make the best showing possible. They are for sale, their mission is to decorate the home, and no opportunity should be overlooked to impress this important fact on all possible buyers. How does the front look? Are the evergreens in the boxes and along the pavement line below the show windows? Are the tubs filled? Get a good stock of these fancy evergreens in the empty houses of some of the growers before they are browned by the early frosts. They sell much better when bright and green. Many people will be impressed by your display that would not other- wise think of them. Are you featuring the F. T. D. idea? A wonderful out-of-town business can be built up when it becomes more gen- erally known. It has to be ding-donged, time and time again, with every repeti- tion at a different angle, before any ap- preciable returns are noticed. Every means should be taken to impress the fact that through the F. T. D., of which you are a member, flowers can be de- livered within the hour in any city in the United States. It may seem slow at first, but every order induces others, until there will be business from this source every day. Chrysanthemums are now becoming a factor and they should sell well. Arrange a dozen of a kind in deep vase baskets with autumn leaves. Tie with a bow of ribbon. A few baskets of this kind, standing about the store, are very decorative, and flowers may be sold from them the same as from vases, while the filled basket will now and then find a customer just because it was ready to be picked up. It is at times a little trouble to get together, but new money, crisp notes and bright silver coin, fresh from the mint, is much appreciated by cus- tomers in change. A little box of flowers or a plant occa.«lonally for the paying teller in your bank, will keep him Interested in the service. Impress upon everyone in the store the Importance of 100 per cent service. Kvery order should be filled to the let- ter, perfect in all respects, and most Im- portant, go out on time. Nothing builds a trade up faster than satisfied cus- tomers. Do not neglect the "welcome home" box of flowers. It is a source of pleas- ure to your customers, who are sure to drop in and thank you for the re- membrance. It is a good way to open up the season. K. Dahlias at New York Show. .4.S stated in our issue of October 5, page 513, the exhibition of the American Dahlia Society held in the Engineering building. New York, Sep- tember 24-25, in conjunction with the American Institute of the City of New York, brought out much fine stock, but the falling off in quantity of the new or popular cactus varieties shown would The Late Lieutenant Arthur Nichols. See Oliituary Column indicate that this type has not kept pace in popularity with the peony and decorative varieties. Among the best blooms seen on the exhibition tables were the following : Cactus. — Sweet Briar, pink; B. F. Fellows, dark orange; Wodan. salmon; Richard Box, lemon yellow; Ricord, coppery red; Margaret Bouchon, center white, outer i)etals lavender rose. Decorative. — Charity, pure white, ex- tra, large; Venus, flesh pink; Dakota, coppery red; Corona, bright scarlet; Judge Marean, apricot; Sulphurea. sul- phur yellow, extra large; Mildred Slo- combe. lavender pink; The Millionaire, lavender changing to white in center; Nebelunghort, rose pink; Tom Dundy, red; George Walter, salmon; Attraction, lavender pink; Futurity, rose; Mam- moth, red; Siamese Twins, freak double- headed red. Peony. — Hampton Court, light pink; Mrs. Frederick Grinnell, pink; Sun- shine, apricot; Mrs. G.arohen, white; Wallers, rose pink; Mme. Hernott, white; Mrs. Warnaar, pink; Excelsior, orange, extra large; Proserpine, bright scarlet. Pompons. — Ideal, yellow; Belle of Spring, dark pink; Amber Queen, or- ange; Daisy, apricot. Show. — Ija Grosse Bete, crimson; .lohn Harding, lavender rose; Catherine Wilcox, pale lavender. A. D. Livoni is still among the best, this variety win- ning second prize for the best pink. The Greenhouse Beautiful. Under the above title there has just been issued by the Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co.. Chicago, a very attractive book, showing ground plans, with in- terior and exterior views, of some of the many handsome structures built by this firm for the embellishment of home grounds and practical educa- tional work in prominent institutions of learning. A useful greenhouse or conservatory is good, but where this practical utility is combined with the artistic outline and finish shown in these buildings, the growing of plants under glass becomes a much keener pleasure to those directly interested and spreads a beneficent influence far beyond. Florists, nurserymen and seedsmen are at times consulted with regard to the planning and erection of private greenhouses, and everyone called upon for advice in such matters will find it a great convenience to have Foley's book at hand. The examples shown thereui cover a wide territory and one or more will be readily accessible for liersunal inspection. The illustrations .«how single greenhouses or ranges built for the following: J. W. Betten- dorf, Bettendorf, Iowa; R. H. McEl- wee. Lake Bluff, 111.; Mrs. Cyrus H. McCormick, I^ako Forest, ill.; Wna. Wriglej', Jr., Lake Geneva. Wis.; Al- bert C. Elser, Pine Lake, Hartland, Wis.; Major E. S. Moore, Lake Forest, III.; C. E. Schaff, Houston, Texas; E. C. Whart, Vincennes. Ind.; Ferdinand Schlesinger, Milwaukee, Wis.; L. B. Ivuppenheimer, Hubbard Woods, 111.; •Tames H. Cogswell. Cleveland, O.; W. L. Velie. Moline, 111.; Clyde M. Carr, Lake Forest, 111.; E. H. Gold, Holland, Mich.; Mrs. H. K. Wick, Youngstown, O.; .Tohn Dupee. Coronado, Calif.; J. W. Corrigan, Cleveland. O.; O. C. Bar- ber, Barberton, O.; Julius Rosen wald, Chicago; James Simpson. Glencoe, 111.; E. M. Barton, Hinsdale. 111.; Late Rt. Rev. Archbishop Quigley, Chicago; Mrs. Newell C." Stiles, Chi- cago W. A-. Douglas, Oak Park, 111.; University of 111., Champaign, 111.; Ohio State University, Columbus, O.; Iowa .State College, Ames. la.; St. Mary's Academy, Notre Dame, Ind.; Culver Military Academy, Culver Ind.; Eastern Indiana Hospital for the In- sane, Richmond, Ind.; Iowa Institu- tion for Feeble Minded Children, Glen- wood, Iowa. The descriptive text and a chapter on specifications will be found most helpful and suggestive to beginners. Nation of Idealists. During a speech at a luncheon at the American Club, London, Lord Reading, British Ambassador to the United States, said in part : "I am not sure that we all appreciate in this country what idealism is inspir- ing and stimulating the American peo- ple. We had not all recognized in earlier days that America was a nation of idealists. Too many had been in- clined to think that they were mate- rialists. We have learnt during this war that this is not true, and that America is ready to sacrifice everything for an ideal, provided that the ideal Is noble and the cause is good." Brooklyn, N. Y.— George P. Buck- ley, well-known in this vicinity as a florist and gardener, died at his home, 1275 Atlantic avenue, September 21, age 70 years. igi8. The American Florist. 565 OBITUARY. Peter Crowe. Peter Crowe, originator of Adiantum Croweanum, introduced in 1904, and widely known as a successful rose grow- er, died at iiis home in Utica. N. Y., September 30, after a long- and useful career. The deceased was born in Limerick, Ireland, 77 years ago, and early showed an aptness for gardening, becoming quite expert during the 10 years he was employed in the green- houses and gardens on the extensive estate of Lord Kinneard, near the city of Dundee, having moved to Scotland when 12 years of age. In 1865 Mr. Crowe came to America, being employed for a period of seven years on large estates and commercial establishments in the vicinity of New York. In 1S75, having decided to enter business for himself, he went to Utica, built a small range, moved it two year.s later to a tract of seven acres, and to which shortly afterward he added 19 acres of land, with a proportionate in- crease in glass. His .son, William J.. became a ijartner in the business, the firm being Peter Crowe & Son. but, fol- lowing his death in 1902, Mr. Crowe, in order to relieve himself of work and resi>onsibility, leased two-thirds of the houses to Brant Bros., who have con- ducted them from that time. Since 1902 Mr. Crowe had devoted his time entire- ly to raising ferns, his product being well known in the wholesale markets of New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Boston, Detroit and Buffalo. Peter Crowe was a member of the New York Florists' Club and of the Florists' Club of Utica. For many years he was prominently identified with the American Rose Society, served on its executiV3 committee, and was an ex- hibitor at many of the shows, numerous cups, medals and other prizes being awarded his excellent entries. In ad- dition to bringing his business to the front rank among the florist establish- ments in the state, he took great in- terest in civic affairs and worked loyally and untiringly for many of the im- provements that have been made in Utica during recent years. He is sur- vived by a widow, four brothers and two grand-daughters. Theodore Shober. The Philadelphia trade has lost one of its most valued members in the death of Theodore Shober, which oc- curred October 7, following an illness of only one week, penumonia having developed from influenza. The de- ceased, who was 42 years of age, was of magnificent physique, six feet two inches in height, strong and robust and always on the job. He was of a most genial disposition, beloved by all who knew him. As foreman of the palm department at the range of tho Joseph Heacock Co., at Wyncote, Pa., he was invaluable, having been with the com- pany for 20 years and was recognized as one of the leading palm growers of the country, being especially expert in kentias. He was unmarried, and is survived by a sister, Julia. Joseph Luneman. Joseph Luneman, known to many florists and nurserymen in the United States and Europe, died October .3 on a farm in Gwynedd township. Mont- gomery county, Pa. Up till a year ago he represented the firm of Kallen & Luneman, of Boskoop, Holland, sell- ing their products in the United F'tates. After this coimtry's entry into the war, he decided to settle down and fill a position with a nursery. He was very industrious and ambitious and during the past months labored hard, too hard, for his health had not been very good of late, and together with tho many disappointments he experi- enced, his strength rapidly failed. He came from a fine and prominent fam- ily, his father being a member of the firm of Kallen & Luneman. The sym- pathy of all who knew him either in America or abroad will go out to his parents and relatives. He was a clean, likeable young man who naturally en- deared himself to everyone with whom he came in contact. Lieutenant Arthur Nichols. Lieutenant Arthur Nichols, son of Heaton and Mrs. Nichols, formerly of Joliet, 111., who enlisted in the Cana- dian army in 1917, receiving his train- ing at Camp Warden, the aviation field near Toronto, where he won his commission, was killed in action, Sep- tember 10, while fighting in the Cha- teau Thierry sector in France. Lieu- tenant Nichols, who was not quite 20 years of age, was well and favorably known in Joliet, having been engaged with his father, until recently a promi- nent florist of that city. A host of friends will receive the news of his un- timely death with sincere regret, while the heart-felt sympathy of many both in and out of the trade is felt for his be- reaved parents. Charles Brown. Charles Brown, prominent florist of Canton, O., died at his home in that city recently after a four weeks' illness from a complication of diseases, at the age of G7 years. He located in Canton 4S years ago and for 10 years was em- ployed by the late President William McKinley, and for the past 38 years has been engaged in the florist business in which he took an active interest until his death. He was also identified with other enterprises. The deceased was a member of several fraternal organiza- tions, funeral services loeing conducted under the auspices of the Masonic lodge with interment at AVest Lawn cemeter.v. A widow, Mrs. Florence Brown, sur- vives, under whose direction the busi- ness will be continued. Charles Gustavus Roebling;. Ch.nrles Gustavus Roebling. of Tren- ton, N. J., one of the foremost mechan- ical engineers of the world and well known in horticultural circles as the owner of one of the greatest private collections of orchids in the United States, whose serious illness was re- ported in these columns last week, died at his home in that city, October 5, age G9 years. Mr. Roebling was president of the John A. Roebling's Sons Co., one of the greatest engineering concerns in the world, but in his busy life he found time to make a specialty of hybridizing orchids and his efforts were wonder- fully successful, his entries at the flower shows in New York, Philadelphia and other eastern cities being awarded many blue ribbons. Among the most noteworthy of the many great engineer- ing feats performed by Mr. Roebling were the completion of the construction of the Brooklyn bridge which was started by his father, and the de- . signing of special machinery to trans- fer the obelisk. Cleopatra's Needle, from its original place on the Nile in Egypt to its present site in Central Park, New York. As a memorial to his son, Washington A. Roebling, who went down on the Titanic, it was Mr. Roebling's custom to lavishly decorate the church at Easter which he attended with the choicest blooms from his con- servatories. Nathan R. Graves. Nathan R. Graves, well known as a horticultural phototgrapher, died at his home in Rochester, N. Y., October 5, at the age of 46 years, following a nervous breakdown. He was an expert in his calling and his pictures have been re- produced in the trade papers and in the reports of the Rochester park commis- sion. Ho was a member of the Roch- ester Florisis' Association, in which organization his loss will be keenly felt. Mrs. Florence Eckel Weir. Mrs. Florence Eckel Weir, president of the retail firm of James Weir. Inc^ Fulton and Pierrepont streets, Brook- lyn, N. Y., died October 2, after a linger- ing illness, of cancer. She was born in Augusta, Ga., 4.5 years ago, but had been a resident of Brooklyn for many years. She is survived by her husband, James Weir, two daughters and ona son. Springfield, O. — The Schmidt & Bot- ley, Co., Inc., has made extensive im- provements at its establishment. Ottawa, Ont. — Five of the 12 houses at the Scrims' range are being disman- tled and may not be rebuilt until tho end of the war. St. Mary's, O. — The range of Henry J. Vanderhorst on South Webb street will be dismantled owing to the illness of Mrs. Vanderhorst. Racine, Wis. — Christ Saaby has taken over the business of Clark Adams, on Washington avenue, the latter hav- ing entered other employment. Denver, Colo.— The City Floral Co. has made improvements at its estab- lishment in the form of a leanto, 16x100 feet, which will be devoted to pot plants. Kitchener. Ont. — C. H. Janzen.as a fuel conservation measure, will limit his production to five houses this win- ter, one of which will be devoted to vegetables. Peterboro, Ont. — At the annual ex- hibition of the florists of this city at the fair, Jordan Bros, and the Peterboro Floral Co. made fine displays and were prominent among the prize winners. Montreal, Que. — The florists' bowl- ing club has elected the follOAving o8i- cers for the season : John Eddy presi- dent; Herbert J. Eddy, captain and secretary-treasurer. The club will com- pete in the city league, opening Octo- ber 0. 566 The American Florist. Oct. 12, The American Florist Established 1885. Subscription, United States and Mexico, SI. 00 a year; Canada $2.00; Europe and Countries inPostai Union, $3.50. When sendini; us cliange of address always send ttie old address at tlie same time. Advertising rates on application. From llie first issue The Ajieuican Florist lias accepted only trade advertisements. Adveriisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier il possible) as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions of our c'lrrespmi'lcnf.s. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO "In God's name, cheerily on, courageous friends, To reap the harvest of perpetual peace, By this one bloody trial of sharp war." THIS ISSUE 52 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS, Florists' Telegraph Delivery 5'<1 — Well attended and snappy nieetini; 5S7 — President Gnde's address ,^58 — Secretary Pochelou's leprat 5G0 — Treasurer Rock's report 503 — Exhibits at the meeting... 563 —The visitors .503 Polly Prim's foreigners 563 Service flag of the St. Louis Florists' Club. 503 Nest week in the flower shop 564 Dahlias at New York Show 564 The Greenhouse Beautiful , 564 Nation of idealists 564 Obituary .565 — Peter Ci-owe (portrait) 565 — Theodore Shober 565 — Lieutenant Arthur Nichols (portrait) 565 — Joseph Lunemau 5(i5 — Charles Brown 565 — Charles Gustavus Uoebliog 565 — Nathan E. Graves ,565 — Mrs. Florence Eckel Weir 565 Non-essentials protected 566 National publicity for flowers 566 National Association of Gardeners 566 Tederal Horticultural Board hearing 566 Club meetings next week 566 San Francisco 568 Boston 568 Toronto 568 Wichita ,568 Cincinnati , 569 Buffalo 569 Chicago 572 Bochester, N. Y .576 ■Milwaukee ._gJ7 •St. Louis 577 Nashville, Tenn .578 Pittsburgh 578 -Philadelphia 580 New York 582 Fort Wavne, Ind 590 Kansas City, Mo 590 Columbus, O. .590 The seed trade 502 — Wholesale Seedsmen's League 592 — Seed priority ' 592 — New York seed trade 592 — Philadelphia seed trade 592 — WiUieattIng In seed cops 592 Market gardeners 594 — Bean production 594 — Tomatoes contracted for by canners 594 — Potato crop condition 594 — Prices of indoor fnnts and vegetables. .. .594 — Vegetable and fruit markets 594 — Soaking seeds before planting 594 — Polenlxing tomatoes under glass 594 Horticultural Society of New York .595 The nursery trade 596 — Southwestern Nurserymen's Association. . ..590 — Barberry war in Nebraska ,590 — Illinois first great apple show ,590 — Nursery Imports 596 Tliic mi!n at the front are forging a.head and you would be glad to lend a hand on the battlefield. By purchasing Liberty Bonds you can aid them at home without risk. Probably never before in the history of the trade have cut flowers been .so scarce and the demand so strong at this time of year, largely due to the unusual number of deaths caused by the Influenza epidemic. Prices are at holiday Tigurea, or higher, and the shortage of help is seriously felt at all retail establishments. Non-Essentlals Protected. Last winter a good many people thought the government shotilcl pick out the businesses that were not essential to winning the war and shut them up out of hand, so that all capital, labor and material might be applied to essen- tial businesses. Very little study was needed to convince the government that the matter could not be handled in any such rough-and-ready fashion. Since then it has been steadily expanding its war work, and that expansion has nec- essarily trenched more and more on businesses that could not engage In di- rectly essential work. Finally it has come to a point where, without any arbitrary classification by the government but simply by the ex- pansion of most essential industries, some businesses are pinched almost to the point of extinction. And. the other Aa.y. Chairman Baruch of the war indus- tries board asked Chairman Harding of the war finance corporation to take Up the matter of giving' support, in the form of loans or credit, to non-essential businesses, in order to keep them alive. Far from wanting to wipe them out. the government finds it advisable to intervene for the purpose of keeping them from being- wiped out; because all of these so-called non-essential bus- inesses, though they can contribute nothing directly — save taxes — to war work, are inextricablv woven into the national fabric of credit and commerce. The . l «> 2 «^^^^i $ i» | < ' I"I ** I ' * ! ' * I * ' I * ' I ' ' 1 * * I * ' I ' c | >» | <> j » | >« ^ < » ! ■ » 2 * * I ' * ^ « * I « * I « » t « » I » ' I * ^* I ' * 1 ** I * LATEST EDITION TRADE Directory Florists, Nurserymen and Seedsmen OF TH£ UNITED STATES AND CANADA. Price $3.00, Postpaid. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. 568 The American Florist. Oct. 12, San Francisco, CHRYSANTHEMUMS DOMINATE MARKET. There has never been a season when chrysanthemums were so plentiful as they are at present. They are to be seen everywhere. The street peddlers carry a fine stock and offer it at low prices. As far as the grower is con- cerned, the market is demoralized. The outside demand this year has fallen off greatly, so this city has to absorb the heavy supply as best it can. To add to the troubles of the growers, a very un- usual rainstorm, lasting- four days, last week, destroyed thousands of fine blooms. Coming so early in the sea- son, they were, of course, unprepared, and the loss to many growers will be serious. So much for the chrysanthe- mum market. Roses are improving very much of late and to the great satisfac- tion of everybody we are receiving- some fine Mrs. Chas. Russell; it is a great seller at fancy prices. Ophelia is im- proving in quality rapidly and sorne fine stock is being received. Hadley is very good and very plentiful. Ulrich Brunner has disappeared from the mar- ket. Cecile Brunner is still plentiful. Carnations are very poor and in no de- mand. Violets are coming along finely, having been greatly benefited by the recent rain. Gladioli are still to be had, but are lacking in quality. Cattleya labiata is being noticed much more freely of late, but is still in short sup- plv. Lily of the valley is to be had in limited quantities. Gardenias are not as abundant as during former weeks. Dahlias are still plentiful enough, but the quality is lacking: white dahlias are largely being used in funeral work. Lilium rubrum is still quite plentiful and is a fine seller. A very good selling novelty just now is sprays of Cratsgus pyracantha; this is very attractive, with its brilliant orange berries and dark green foliage. Asters are coming in heavily, but it is expected they will not last much longer; they have had a long season and a fairly profitable one for the growers. The severe storm prac- tically put all the hardy perennials out of the market. The public is beginning to take much more interest in pot plants now, and anything attractive finds a ready demand. Boston ferns are the most popular. NOTES. Wm. Kettlewell, of Burlingame, who is one of the foremost private garden- ers in this state, has developed a beau- tiful strain of marguerite-flowermg as- ters, which as a summer annual has few equals. They were shown at the dahlia show and attracted great atten- tion. They have been in flower smce last May and bid fair to continue imtil November. Many of the florists have visited the growing plant.. Hoosiers - Russells -- Columbia Best Leading Roses — We are now cutting a large quantity. The quality is good — Buy direct from the Grower. Beauties, Russell, Columbia, Hoosier Beauty, Ophelia and White Killarney. CURRENT PRICE LIST AMERICAN BEAUTY — Per doz. According to length of stem $1.50 to ?6.00 RUSSELL and COLUMBIA — Best in this market. Per doz Good, extra long $3.00 Good, medium $1.50 to ^.00 Good, short 75 to SUNBURST, 1.00 WHITE HOOSIER BEAUTY, OPHELIA, KILLARNEY — SHAWYER Long stems $10.00 to ?12.00 Good, medium S.OO Good short 5.00 to 6.00 ROSES — Our selection, but a good assortment of liOO or more, at the rate o( jW.OO per 100. LILY OF THE VALLEY, per 100 $5.00 CARNATIONS, per 100 $4.00 LILIES, per 100 CHRYSANTHEMUMS, Golden Queen, per doz.$3.00 GREENS. ASPARAGUS & SPRENGERI, per 100 $2.00 GALAX, green and bronze, per 1,000 NEW FANCY FERNS, per 1,000 ALL OTHER SEASONABLE STOCK AT MARKET in lots to $6.00 to 6.00 15.00 to $4.00 to $3.00 1.25 3.00 PRICES 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. BAS8ETT & WASHBIRN LONG DISTANCE PHONE: OFFICE AND STORE „„„„„... H..T,r.n^?/L.,. ,..„... „. 178 N. Wabash Ave.. CBICAfiO, ILL Ciilcag:o. STOCK IS EXTREMELY SCARCE. stock of all kinds is extremely scarce and it i.s impossible to fill anywhere near the large demand. The heaviest call is for funeral flowers, causing a complete cleanup in practically all items including outdoor stock which never realized such high prices as it did during the past week. The demand, Saturday, October 5, was particularly heavy and everything that looked like a flower sold at a high figure. Mildewed roses that would find the dump in or- dinary times sold at surprisingly good figures and chrysanthemums that in former years sold at .50 cents to 75 cents per dozen, at this period brought as high as $.'! and .$4. Stock was never so scarce in this market as it was the past week, owing to the heavy demand and never brought such high prices go- ing all down the line at a holiday in- cluding Christmas, which will give the out-of-town buyer an idea of the gener.al market conditions here. A .$2() or .^30 package of flowers is so small that when one sees it one can hardly be- lieve it possible until he Ijegins to do a little figuring which makes him won- der how the retail florist gets by. The retail florist, however, is not complain- ing, for business has been good with him, with an extremely heavy demand for funeral work. One loop florist's sales last week averaged over $.500 per day WHOLESALE commission FLORISTS 56 East Randolph Street CHICAGO Cut Flowers and Greens compared to .$100 a day for the same period of 1917, and other reports are along the same line, and all very en- couraging. One wholesaler says that his firm has already done enough busi- ness in October to make the total months' sales greater than those of the same 31 days of last year, even if business takes the biggest kind of a slump the ne.xt three weeks, which is hardly likely. Carnations are scarce as can be and so .are roses of all kinds including American Beauty, which are moving quickly at prices above the ad- vertised quotations, and clean up satis- factorily at all times. The outdoor stock is about done, especially gladioli and asters. Chrysanthemums are none too plentiful and command high prices. Orchids are in fair supply but there is a great shortage of lily of the valley. Lilies are very scarce. Violets, calen- dulas, daisies, snapdragons, and pan- sies are included in the offerings. Greens are in fair supply but there was a tem- porary scarcity of ferns last week. A large number of out-of-town visitors were here the past week in quest of stock, which from all reports received is scarce in practica,IIy every section of the country. California chrysanthe- mums made their appearance in quan- tity in the local wholesale market this week. J9i8. The American Florist. 573 PETER REINBERG Long Distance Phones central] |g*« CHICAGO Wholesale Florist 30 East Randolph St., JBIO O^OF» OFT ieOS£>IS: RUSSELL-PINK KILLARNEY-Etc. % Lilies, Valley and a Complete Line of Greens. Buy Direct From the Grower. CURRENT PRICE LIST Soblert to Change WItliont Nottce. MRS. CHAS. RUSSGLL Per 100 .Specials : . . . .$18.00 to ?2Q.0O .Select - 12.00 to 15.00 Medium 8.00 to 10.00 Short 6.00 RICHMOND Per 100 Select % S.OO to $10.00 .Medium : 6.00 Short ;.. . 5.00 MILADY Per 100 Select $ 8.00 to $10.00 Medium 6.00 Short 5.00 Km'arne.'BHmr;;] Select ""'is'So Killnrney Brtlliant^ Medium 6.00 ■ • • Short 5. 00 8.00 6.00 5.00 KiUamey White Kll Klllarney I My Maryland. Champ VVelland. Sunburst i Select „ . ,, < Medlur Ophelia .Short oi;r ski.ectiox. Per 100 % 5.00 .$ 3.00 to 5.00 llarrisii Chrysanthemums, per dozen 3.00 to Valley Adiantum 1.00 to Asparagus, per bunch 50c to 75c Boxnood per bunch, 35c Fernx per 1,000, $3.50 Galax, bronze and green, per 1,000, $1.25 Leucothoe Sprays .76 to Smllax per doz. strings. $3.00 COLUMBIA - - RUSSELL and Other Good Roses. NEW CROP OF CARNATIONS STEMS LITTLE SHORT, BUT FLOWERS GOOD. White and Yellow Chrysanthemums If you want good stock and good treatment send your orders to us for everything and anvthing in Cut Flowers and Greens. We grow the Double White Killarney, positively the best to be found in this market. YOU CAN INCREASE YOUR PROFITS AND BUSINESS BY SENDING ALL YOUR ORDERS DIRECT TO CHICAGO'S MOST UP-TO-DATE AND BEST LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE Quality Speaks Louder Than Prices. J. A. BUDLONG 184 North Wabash Ave., Corner Lake St., CHICAGO. GUT FLOWERS ROSES, VALLET and CARNATIONS A Specialty WHOLESALE Grower of Prices As Low As Others. iW^SHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION. We *ro in daily touch with mBxket oonditloni, and when a deollne takes place you can rely upon orders sent us reoeiving such b«neflva. 574 The American Florist. Oct. 12, WIETOR BROS. 30 East Randolph St., L. D. Phone Randolpti 2081 Chicago I^IJVR SXJF'F'r^^S' OFT Roses in All The Leading Varieties CURRENT PRICE LIST- MRS. CHAS. RXrSSEIX. Per 100 Fancy $8.00 to $12.00 Good 5.00 to 7.00 RICHMOND, KILLARNEY BRILLIANT. White— KILLARNEY— Pink. Per 100 Bxtrs Special $8.00 Select 7.00 Fancy 6.00 Medium 5.00 Short 4.00 SXnTBURST AND OPHELIA. Per 100 Extra Special $8.00 Select 7.00 Fancy 6.00 Good 5.00 Short 4.00 MINIATURE ROSES. Baby DoL $2.00 to $3.00 Elgai- 2.00 to 3.00 ROSES, OUE SELECTION 4.00 CARNATIONS. Per 100 $4,00 3.00 HISCELLANEOirS. Per 100 Valley $6.00 to $8.00 Lilies 15.00 Ferns-, per 1.000 3.0O Smilax, per doz. strings 2.50 Adiantum 1.00 Galax (bronze and green), per 1,000.. 1.50 Asparagus Sprengeri, bunch 50 Asparagus Plumosus, bunch 50 Boxwood, per lb 35 Other Green Goods Marltet Rates, Mention the American Florist when writing NOTES. Fred Lautenschlager, chairman of the Florists' Liberty Loan Committee, called a meeting of all members of the local trade in the east room of the Hotel La Salle, last Sunday, October C, which was poorly attended and means that another call will be issued and all those who were not present then will be requested to attend. The chief object of the meeting was to boost the sub- scription of Liberty Bonds. The trade is expected to subscribe for at least $300.0(»0 worth but are still far from their quota and it is up to some to come across and buy more. Mr. Lauten- schlager reports that the subscriptions at the meeting were as follows : August Poehlmann, .$10,OIX); additional sub- scriptions, AUie Zech, .$500; Charles Fisk, .$3,0(J0; Hoerber Bros.. $500; Foley Greenhouse Manufacturing Co., .$1,000; Stielow Bros. Co., $.500; Ernest Amling, $200; W. B. Wallace, $200; Edward Muret, $300; Batavia Greenhouse Co., $000; O. A. Tonner, .$100; William Kalous, .$200, and Weiland & Risch, S.318, at St.Wa. m. Applications must be flllrr] in the oflices of the board in Union park before 5:00 p. m., Octo- ber 14. The examination is open to men 21 years of age or over regardless of residence. Original entrance pay is 37% to .50 cents per hour. The duties include identification, general care, planting and characteristics of trees, shrubs and perennials, and making and maintaining lawns. Miss Marguerite McNulty made a trip to the Peter Reinberg greenhouses at the farm last week in the firm's truck and succeeded in selling every one of the eight employes a good sized Liberty bond. She is particularly well pleased vi'ith the showing, for every one of the men were born in Germany, but are nevertheless 100 per cent American. Miss McNulty is not through with her job yet .and it would not be at all sur- prising if she turned in another pretty big subscription before the drive is over. Herbert E. Smith, of Frank B. Smith's Sons, Danville, was here on a buying mission last week. His firm has a nice military wedding order booked for October 12, which includes the church and home decorations. The bride-to-be is Miss Virginia Le Seure, a grandd.aughter cf Uncle Joe Cannon Mr. Smith's many friends here had to look twice before they recognized him minus his mustache. J. S. Wilson, of Des Moines, la., passed through here October 7 enroute to Cleveland, O., where he is attending the ninth annual F. T. D. meeting. He has chaige of the trade division in the present Liberty Bond drive at Des Moines, which has already gone way above Up quota, as did the city and state, the latter having the honor of bein.g first in the Union. A meeting of the creditors of the bankrupt firm of Pyfer & Olsem, Wil- mette, will be held at the office of Sid- ney C. Eastman, referee in bankruptcy, 008 Monadnock block, this city, at 10 a. m., October 15, at which time cred- itors may .attend, prove their claims, appoint a trustee and tr.Tns.act such other business as may come before the meeting. T. E. Waters is attending the ninth annual meeting of the Florists' Tele- graph Delivery, Cleveland, O., this week, where he has charge of Poehl- mann Bros. Co.'s trade exhibit. Mr. Waters left early, as did .Inmes Morton. v.. C. Pruner and Sam Seligman. of New i'ork, who happened to be in the city. The Alpha Floral Co. reports that business the past two weeks was ex- ceptionally good, the demand for fu- neral work being particularly heavy. Andrew Chronis says that the daily sales during this period were surpris- ingly large compared to the same two weeks of 1917. Zech & Mann have oversubscribed their quota of Liberty bonds and a 100% honor emblem now decorates the office. Business at this house is ex- ceedingly brisk and stock of all kinds is at a premium. Chrysanthemums are more plentiful here, but move quickly at high prices. George Weiland of Evanston is able to be about again after being laid up for several days with the Spanish in- fluenza. His right hand man, Charles London, thought he would not be in style unless he had it also, so he fol- lowed suit and is confined to his home this week. H. Van Gelder. president and man- ager of Percy Jones, Inc., is again on duty after being confined to his home with an attack of Spanish influenza. His firm is handling a large quantity of chrysanthemums in addition to a heavy supply of magnolia leaves. Stanley Ida. 2840 South Fiftieth court, Cicero, manages to hold down two jobs at one time. He works at the Western Electric Co. nights .and looks .after his greenhouses as well with the .assistance of his brother. A. F. Longren has an exhibit of bas- kets in room .50 at the Palmer House, where his fiiends are invited to call and inspect same. A. C. Kohlbrand, of the E. C. Amling Co., is back on the job after three weeks' jury service in the criminal court. Morris Grossberg. of the Grossberg- Tyler-Finneimann Co., Is back from a successful out-of-town business trip. George Kaspar, of the Batavia Green- house Co.. is back on the job after being on the sick list for several days. Peter Mamom.as of the Alpha Floral Co. is back from a pleasant visit at New York. H. B. Kennicott, of Kennicott Bros. Co., left this week on a business trip to Florida. A Miller, of the American Bulb Co., is back from a business trip to New York. The florists' club will meet at the Randolph hotel, October 10, at 8 p. m. Rolf Zettitz. of Lima. O., spent a few days here on business this' week. iqi8. The American Florist: 575 phones: CE NTRAL 2571 -AUT0MATIC48-7i4- CENTRAL 2572 161 North Wabash Ave, Chicago CURRENT PRICE LIST— ?^«"*«;L£r.--«« AUESICAir BEAUTIES. Per doz. Ehtra long stems $5.00 to $6.00 Stems 48 Inches 4.00 Stems 30 to 36 Inches 3.00 Stems 24 Inches 2.S0 Stems 18 to 20 inches 2.00 Stems 12 inches 1.50 Short stems 100, 6.00 UBS. CHAS, RT7SSELL, Per ino Special $25.00 Select $15.00 to 20.00 Medium 8.00 to 12.00 Short 6.00 ROSES. Richmond, special $10.00 to $12.00 " select 8.00 " medium $5.00 to 6.00 " short 4.00 Milady, special $10.00 to $12.00 " select 8.00 " medium $5.00 to 6.00 " short 4.00 Klllarney Brtlliant, special. .$10.00 to $12.00 select 8.00 medium . .$5.00 to 6.00 " " short ... 4.00 ROSES — Continued Per 100 Ophelia, special $10.00 to $12.00 select 8.00 medium $5.00 to 6.00 " short 4.00 White Killarney, special $10.09 to $12.10 " select 8.00 " " medium $5.00 to 6.00 short 4.00 Killarney, special $10.00 to $12.00 select 8.00 " medium $5.00 to 6.00 short 4.00 .Mrs. Ward, .special $10.00 to $12.00 " select 8.00 " medium $5.00 to 6.00 short 4.00 Sunburst, special $10.00 to $12.00 select 8.00 " medium $5.00 to 6.00 " short 4.00 Cecile Brunner 4.00 Elgar '. . 4.00 Baby Doll 4.00 ROSES, OUR SELECTION 5.00 Extra special roses billed accordingly. ORCHIDS, Per doz. Cattleyas $12.00 EASTER LILIES. Per 100 Select $15.00 mSCELLANEOUS. Per 100 Asters $4.00 to $6.00 Chrysanthemums, per doz. ... 2.00 to 4.00 Gypsophlla, per bunch 75 to 1.00 Valley 6.00 Plun Plumosus per bunch .35 to Sprengerl " " .35 to Adlantum, fancy long... per 100 Smilax per doz. Ferns per 1,000 Galax " ** Mexican Ivy " " 5.00 I.eucothoe sprays $1.00 Boxwood per bunch .35 to 1.00 2.B0 3.50 1.25 '■-'^'^'^•^^'^'^'■-''-'^''^' 182 North Wabash Avenue L. D. Phone, Rnndolph 631 CHICAGO Buy Your Bonds from the U. S. Buy Your Cut Flowers from US \tsSSL '-^''-'-•-^'-•-■-^-^■-^^^'-■-■-■-■-■-■'^■-■-^'-■-■■'-■-'-■-"- ■- ' - ■ - ' - ■ - ' - ' - ■ - ' - ■-'-'-■-^■-■-■-^^^-'-'-'-'-'-'-'-'-'-'-■-"-■-■g^-e^ E. Allan Peirce, distributor of Peirce paper flower pots, Waltham. Mass., is calling- on the trade here this week. Mr. Peirce is also eng-aged in the grow- ing business with his brother under the firm name of Peirce Brothers. He says that stock is as scarce in the east as it is here, but believes the local dealei'S are realizing higher prices for their product right now, Walter .\. Moore, of the Hollywood Gardens. Seattle, Wash., who is on his way to Washington. D. C. stopped off here October 8. He reports business as good, and says that William Desmond, our old friend from Minneapolis. Minn,. is doing finely and is so well pleased with the western country that he has bought a home there. O. J. Friedman is having a big run on funeral work and a good call for wed- ding flower.s. Mr. Friedman is devoting almost all of his time to Uncle Sam as ,a public speaker and even goes so far as to pay his own traveling expenses, which he is more than willing to do for the good old United States. Bassett & Washburn's force has been working under difficulties the past week, quite a number of the employes being sick with the Spanish influenza. The oflice crowd was the hardest hit. Miss Harper was the only one to escape. A board of retail florists held a mock Irial one day this week, when it found the local wholesale market guilty of what one calls high profiteering. The penalty will be made known when there Is a glut. Arthur Liebermann, younger brother of Fred LiebBr-mann, of Kennicott Bros. Co.. died this week at Jefferson Bar- racks with pneumonia. .Toe Marks, with A. Henderson & Co., is back from a trip through the e.ast with a short stay at New York. 576 The American Florist. Oct. 12^ KYLE & FOERSTER WHOLESALE FLORISTS 160 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Long Distant! Phone, Handolpli 6784 George Wienhoeber has a very appro- priate window at his South Wabash avenue store that is making all those that pass by stop, look and think. The scene is staged in France and the hero of the big act Is a sergeant in the United States Army, who is standing over a dead German with fixed bayonet ready to tackle more. The sergeant is wounded in the leg, but the do or die spirit gathered from the grim look of determination on his face is wonderful and gives one an idea of the caliber of men that are over there. The idea of the windgw is to aid the Fourth Liberty Lioan and is so realistic that the fuel administrator gave him a special per- mit to keep the light burning, so as to give the public a chance to see it. Fred Lautenschlager, chairman of the Florists' Liberty Loan Committee, re- ports that the trade subscribed for .'5209,COO worth of bonds which repre- sent 1,407 subscriptions. The commit- tee will have to hustle some to secure the balance, .$90,400, so everyone who has not already bought a bond through the trade or can possibly buy more .should do so immediately, for this line of industry cannot possibly afford to fall short of its quota. The florists as a rule are a little slow to come across, but are always there at the finish with the "I Will" spirit. Everyone should get busy quick and help the committee by buying as many more as he possibly can. Do it now. Chris Pedersen, 58 East Randolph street, is having a heavy run on funeral work. He is not complaining of the high prices now prevailing in the mar- ket and says that the public seem to understarid the situation fully, but they appear to be willing to pay the price and ask no riuestlons. He had an order for a blanket from the Great Lakes Naval Training Station last Sunday, October 6, that cleaned up all the stock he had on hand. Mrs. Stuart, of the Bohannon Floral Co., George Asmus, manager of Schil- ler's, Paul Kllngsporn, manager of the Chicago Flower Growers' Association, and J. E. Qualllch and Frank McCabe of the A. L. Randall Co., are attending the F. T. D. meeting at Cleveland, O., this week. Mrs. Stuart will visit rela- tives in Canada before returning home. AUie Zech has just received a letter from Jack Beyers, who has been with the American troops in several big bat- tles since July 4, and writes that he Is Htm safe and sound. He adds that Leo TCoropp, son of the well-known manager one Majestic 7175 CHICAGO, ILL. Menlion the American Florist when writing sometime ago, has recovered and is again on the job. H N. Bruns. who has suffered with catarih for many years, had an opera- tion performed on his nose which has been keeping him in pretty much lately. Mr. Bruns expects to undergo another operation for the same cause in the near future which a specialist says will make him as "fit as a fiddle." Poehlmann Bros. Co. is in good crop with American Beauty roses of splen- did quality that ai-e commanding as high as .fT.SO per dozen this week. Mrs. Chas. Russell are seen in good sup- ply at this store this week, as well as orchids, especially Cattleya labiata. Wietor Bros, are cutting quite heavily of Ophelia roses, which are in exceed- ingly brisk demand at high prices. N. .T. Wietor is busy during his spare mo- ments in selling Liberty Bonds and has made a remarkable showing in his re- stricted territory. Carl Werner, who has been with C. Frauenfelder for many years, manages to visit the wholesale market occasion- ally. He reports business as good, with a strong demand for fimeral work. The George Wittbold Co.'s retail de- jiartment is working overtime to meet the heavy demand for funeral designs which keep pouring in from all parts of the city and county. Jerry Kohout, who is in Class 1 of the draft, expects to be called to the colors in the near future. His brother. Edward, is now with the American troops in France. A. L. Vaughan & Co. are having .a good run on boxwood this week, which thoy are handling In quantity, In ad- dition to .a roniplete line of other green goods. J. Nichols, of Dale & Nichols, Han- cock, Mich., passed through the city October 9, enroute to Chillicothe, O., where his brother is seriously ill. Weiland & Risch are cutting a good supply of roses, particularly Mrs. Chas. Russell and Mrs. Bayard Thayer, two of the best varieties on their list. Vaughan's Seed Store received a shipment of candidum lily bulbs this week, French stock. Private C. C. Wilmore, of Denver, Colo., stopped off here this week on bis way back to an eastern camp. Visitors : Chas. Siebrecht, Winona, Minn.; Mrs. William Dittman, New Castle, Ind.; W. A. Keeling, manager of Glass Acres Gardens Co., Inc.. Sioux City. la.; A. R. King, Winnipeg, Can.; — Harlold, West View Floral Co., Elk- hart. Ind. Rochester, N. Y. OCTOBEIl STARTS WELL. Business during the past week has been very good, unusually so for the first week in October, but stock has been very scarce. Roses are still in limited supply and have greatly ad- vanced in price. Carnations have also taken an upward jump, being few in number. Gladioli of good quality are NOTES. Edwin E. Wilson is serving on the Liberty Loan committee in the retailers' division. Hugo Teute is marketing some ex- cellent begonias of the Vernon variety. Frank Bohnke has closed his range and entered a training camp. Roland B. Moore, of East Orange, N J., is visiting E. C, .4rmbrust. CUXBTKR. igiS. The American Florist. 577 iSSSSSSS3 B^^ Your Supply of Z M CUT FLOWERS F „ A Remember when ordering that our line is so complete that It Includes every Item offered in the Great Chicago Market. nUwaukee. SUPPLY R,VTIONED OUT. With an ever increasing demand, espe- cially for funeral work, and with the supply of cut flowers diminishing in- stead of increasing, it was a rather perplexing situation last week, the like of which has not been experienced in some time past. Business was so good, September 27-28, that there was abso- lutel\ nothing to be had, Sunday, Sep- tember 29. "What came in. September :10, was soon cleaned up. Then to make matters worse, the same night a frost jiiit an end to all outdoor stock, thus I throwing the demand on greenhouse l goods. Roses, which continued in good | supply, were the mainstay at advanced i prices. The limited cut of carnations, ] both good and inferior, were quickly disposed of, the shipping orders claim- ing most of this stock, leaving the local trade to shift for itself. Local chrys- anthemums are not yet coming in to speak of, and the few that reach the counters are taken in a hurry. Both Easter and rubrum lilies are short of the demand. The saying now is not, ••How much for the stock?" but "How much can I have?" regardless of price. NOTES. The florists' club meeting, October 3, «as well attended, as usual. H. V. Hunkel, chairman of the state fair com- mittee, made a detailed report, which proved that through the untiring work of this committee, we are today on bet- ter terms with oflicials of the fair board, which undoubtedly will make it much easier for all concerned to help make the horticultural display more credita- ble as time goes on. C. C. PoUworth, president of the Wisconsin State Flo- rists' Association, reported having add- ed several new members, without so- licitation, and feels confident that real work in this enterprise, which will be taken up soon, will result in nearly every outsider in the state joining to further the business in general. The trustees made an invoice of the cut llowei vases, which were used at our hirsjf chrysanthemum sliows several years ago, and at present prices prove a valuable asset of the local club. It \\:is decided that at the November 7 meeting, a general discussion on com- mercial chrysanthemums from growers, retailers and commissionmen's stand- points, be discussed. Growers are nsked to bring an assortment of cut blooms which they grow. The local florists' advertising cluVo held its fall meeting September 1?.. It was decided to defray the expense of deco- rating the float. "Ijiberty." which ap- leaied in the grand Liberty Loan parade, September 2.'^. The work was executed by the A. F. Kellner Co., under numerous unavoidable obstacles and handicaps. It was also voted to push I lie sale of chrysanthemums during the month of November; further, to make more use of advertising in the local electric cars. The daily press will also ;omf in for Its share. Herm. Aindt, Jr., of Wauwatosa, who is one of the faithful club members, was stricken with Spanish influenza, September 30. He is progressing favor- ably, being- able to sit up for a short time, October 7. While the weather for the month thus far was cool, the thermometer, October li, reached 78° in the shade, reminding us of the "good old summer time." Edw. J. Hamme, of Wauwatosa. who was to have entered a training' camp last week, has been granted an exten- sion of time to November I. Visitor : M. D. Lassen, Racine, Wis. B. O. St. Louis. MOBERAIE VOLUME OF BUSIMESS. Business during the week has been fair. Funeral work was quite heavy and in some cases it was a problem to get the variety of flowers required. Dahlias are arriving in all their glory, and while the supply is heavy, they have been moving at exceptional prices owing to the lack of other stock. Roses of excellent quality have a ready call. Carna.tions are poor as a whole, but on ■account of the Umited supply are bring- ing high figures. Some very fine glad- ioli are still to be seen. Asters are through, only a few straggling ship- ments arriving. Violets have been plentiful, but keep very poorly. In greens the market is equal to the de- mand. NOTES. Otto Bruenig is cutting some very line Ophelia and Russell. His cut of the former is particularly heavy and of excellent quality. He is a hard \vorker and deserves the success that seems to be coming to him. Jos. Hauser is cutting very heavily of his single red. He states that this year he will have no violets, as they all died out this summer. He expects to have some fine sweet peas in place of violets this year. Windier Wholesale Floral Co. is get- ting in some elegant gladioli. In fact, the stock coming in now seems to be belter than any seen on the market for some months. Oscar May and W. A. Rowe are cut- ting some very fine dahlias. Their va- rieties include show, single and display types, in all colors and sizes. C. A. Kuehn is receiving some very fine dahlias. J. J. W. SpniNGWELD. O. — The Good & Reese Co. has made improvements to its cold storage plant. Sr. P.\UL. Minx. — Henry Krinke & .Son are dismantling their range, and it is reported they will discontinue busi- ness. TUSCOLA, IiJ-. — The range of George C. Schmitt will be torn down and re- moved to another location, the ground having' been purchased for hospital pttrposes. H N 30 E. Randolph St. CHICAGO Long Distance Phones | ^™{JJ} Hit Our Offerings Include: ROSES. COLUMBIA RUSSELL White Killarney Pink Killarney Milady Snnbnrst Shawyer Ward Ophelia Killarney Brilliant MINIATURE ROSES. Cccile Brunner LILIES A heavy aU-tl»e-ye»r-round Niipply of choice Ntock. MISCELLANEOUS. Rnbruiu CARNATIONS Valley Cattleyas CHRYSANTHEMUMS t;ood ^VIlHe liud ^'olloir in qunntity Calendulas GREENS. IMuniosus Sprengeri Gala\, bronze Galax, green Ferns Adiantiuni Sniilax K^S. s^ l^^^'-A'^^'^^^.^^^.^.^w.n 578 The American Florist. Oct. 12, E RNE & C OMPANY -WHOLESALE FLORISTS- 30 E. Randolph Street, l d. Phone, Randolph 6578. CHICAGO, ILL. Nashville, Tenn. BUSIiS'ESS UNUSUALLY GOOD. For this season of the year, the weather is oppressively hot, and the dry spell continues. The leaves are falling from the trees at every gust of wind, more from the drought than from *the earlier light frosts. As yet, no damage has been done by frost, proba- bly owing to the exceeding dryness. Trade continues good, however, and a visit on Sunday morning to the flower stores gave no token of lax business, though all say it has been rather quiet of late. There are now no social func- tions and very few weddings, the latter of a very quiet and unostentatious kind. The quality of flowers has not yet taken "-n the full beauty of a later and cooler '.eason. Roses are still small and none too plentiful, but such roses as Killar- ney, Columbia, Shawyer. Ophelia, Hoo- sier Beauty, Russell and perhaps some others, are coming in. but are small. : close buds, and there is room for lots of improvement. Carnations are some bet- ter, but by no means in a state of per- fection. There seems to be but few lilies, for the first time in many months KOTES. The Joy Floral Company is having a good cut of flowers daily, and find sale for all they get. They have a very fine supply of carnations of all colors, the Alice and White Wonder being particu- larly good. They have just brought in their first chrysanthemums, the White Advance. They will be plentiful in a few more days. The firm is cutting a .sufficient lot of good flowers to supply their own local trade, and to sustain a brisk demand in the Chattanooga house, which is doing a fine business. They also have a good supply of the Lilium giganteum, the only ones in the city. Thomas H. Joy had planned to attend the F. T. D. convention at Cleve- land, but the recent fuel order for lim- ited closing so interfered with his busi- ness, that he thought it best to stay at home and look out for his own interests and therefore will not go. They have three of their working force out with influenza. There is a good plant trade in cyclamens, begonias and solanums. They have fine orders on boxes of com- plimentary cut flowers as well as fu- neral designs. The florists here are all considerably up.set by the latest local fuel adminis- tration ruling, which limits the opening and working hours from a. m. to .5 :30 p. m.. .and they are forbidden to enter their work.ihops even for funeral work. They say this will work a great hard- ship, and .«ome kind of a get-together meeting will be had in the next day or two seeking a modification of this order. Labor is still scarce, getting scarcer and higher priced. The growers are employing colored women and any available old men. The Spanish influ- enza is playing ,a part, too. .and there are manv vacancies in the working forces. Prices on all kinds of flowers are much advanced. The new Colum- bia rose is bringing %?, to $.5 per dozen, .some very fine specimens at the latter prii^e being shown. Genv Bros, are cutting some splendid Columbl.a roses, for which they are get- ting W per dozen. They also have Rus- se". Oph'^lia and Kaiserin. This firm (o .nVirut thf' last to grow the A"">rican feauty. and they are cuttinir vr.nne fine fne>?. They made a pall Sunday en- tirely of American Beauty for a young lady for which they got $125. This rose is bringing $12 per dozen. The Spanish influenza has attacked the fam- ily of Leon Geny and several members are down with it. Mclntyre Bros, have been doing a rushing business in cut flowers, plants and f'jneral work. They have no lilies, but fine carnations, roses and plants. M. C. D. Pittsburgh. DAILY CLEANUP OF LLMITEU OFFERINGS. The market continues to sell out each day, with no customer getting his full requirements. Flowers seem to be very scarce, or else the demand is unusual. Lilies, dahlias and American Beauties are arriving in large numbers, but the receipts are not nearly equal to the demand. Practically all outdoor vari- eties are done for, with the exception of dahlias and a few gladioli, which are welcome under the circumstances. Some good yellow chrysanthemums arc seen, at prices ranging around .$3 per dozen, and are considered very good for early varieties. Larger shipments are exiiectei! soon, with a corresponding drop in prices. . Lilies have advanced to SflS per ICX), and there are not enough to supply all calls. The stock is excep- tionally good. American Beauties still hold firm in price and clean up without trouble daily. Yellow daisies and snap- dragons have made their appearance. There is ,an ample supply of greens of all kinds. CLUB MEETING. A campaign to beautify the "gardens and parks throughout the city during the winter months and. incidentally, to furnish food for the birds was inaugur- ated at a meeting of the florists' and gardeners' club, in the north side Car- negie library, October 1. by Wm. Fal- coner, superintendent of Allegheny cemetery. He said : "In October there is not much in our gardens that is at- tractive, for the frost has come and most of the flowers are past. Our eyes feast on the beautiful colored foliage of our trees and shrubs. Now, it is right here where the showy fruited plants come in: no matter if the bushes on which they grow become withered, the berries or fruits stand out with vivid beauty for weeks, and in several cases last well through the winter. In many instances, these shrubs, the viburnums and crabapples, for example, are among the most popular and showy garden plants when in bloom." Mr. Falconer illustrated his address with 90 different kinds of fruited or berried shrubs, most of which were sent to him from the botnnical parks of Rochester. N. Y., which, next tc the ,\rnold Arboretum at Boston, have the richest collection of rnre trees and shrubs in the country. The exhibition included 10 varieties of barberry seveii of vividly berried coton- easters. 11 of haws, four of evonym\iR (or .spindle trees). It of crabapples (whose fruit ranged from the size of peas to that of marbles), 1-t of roses, seven of viburnums, the snowball fam- ily of the shrubs, the buffalo berry, the sea buckthorii, and two forms of buck- thi'rn from the mountains of northern Asi;i with showy black fruit. Among the plants in the Pittsburgh collection wore sp-ays of evonymus fruits, bril- liant viburnums, '■trings of golden climbing waxwoik, red haws, and IN CHICAGO KENNICOTT BROS. CO. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS H. B. Kennicott, President. J. E. POLLWORTH. Sec'y and Gen'l Mgr. Mention the American Florist when writing ^0K. No. 2 g/l^^^ 1^ STICKERS J^Jt^^ * /*' J^ $1.25 per 1000 ^^ 1 * T ^^ ? 2tf Use them on all ■i4^'in:'0 ^ No. 1 Stickers «"^ 8 in. diameter ^ $1.50 per 1000 ^ FIOWER "^SS^^Sft W Tbe John Henry Co, ^-i^jir^ LANSING. MICH. Mention the American Florist when writing SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX $3.00 per Case. PERPETUATED SHEET MOSS Perbiig (100 square feet) $3.60 NATintAL LOG MOSS Per bag (100 square feet) $L75 E. A. BEAVEN, ^^J^ma Mention the American Florist when writing snowberry. The exhibit and address were very interesting to all present, and a vote of thanks was extended to the city parks of Rochester and Mr. Falconer. "Dahlias" was the subject for the evening, and some beautiful local and out-of-tov/n exhibits were shown. Mr. Becherer, of Dixmout hos- pit.al, had a fine collection of new seed- ling dahlias of the single and show va- rieties, which was awarded a cultural certificate. The McCallum Co. showed a fine variety of commercial dahlias, grown by W. W. Maytrott, of Vineland. N. J., which were the finest ever seen in this city. Mr. Knauf, who has his gar- detis in the heart of the city, showed a vase of outdoor roses which were a credit tn him, considering the condi- tions under which they were grown. "Chrysanthemum."" is the subject for the next meeting. Hereafter the club will meet in the rooms of the Pitts- burgh Cut Flower Co.. 11(5 Seventh street. NOTES. 1. V. Kinder, of Charleroi, has de- cided to close his range during the com- ing winter, due to shortage of labor .and high wages. He will devote all of his time to his store and farm. Visitor: R. M. Johnson, represent- ing A. L. Randall Co.. Chicago. M. igi8. The American Florist. 579 John Kruchten Co. 30 East Randolph Street, WHOLESALE FLORISTS L. D. Phone Central 8016-8017. CHICAGO, ILL. HOERBER BROS. ^^l^'^t Cut Flowers Telephone: Randolph 27BS Qnenboases: Des Plaines, ni. fVtlnailn Store: 162 N.Wabash Ave. ^nlCHgO Mention the American Florist when writing MILLER & MUSSER Wholesale Florists 179-181-183 North Wabash Avenue. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing A. L. Randall Co., Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. Mention the American, Florist tohen writing WEiimiD-RiscHCa FLOWER GROWERS TELEPHONE " Cieorge Elgar 4.00 Baby Iloll 4.00 Nesbit 4.(X) Our Seleetion 5.0n«12.no Doiihle Wliite Klllarney. 6.Ci0@12.00 Klllnrney Brilliant 2.(m'<; n.iik Hadley 8.00(5)20.00 Mock 6.(J0@10.00 Mrs. Cbas. Russell 4.ihi(„ ilmio Taft 2.00@ 8.00 Milady 2.00@ 8.U0 '• Ward and HilUucrdon 2.uu«t B.uo My Maryland 2.nn/fr'i2. 5.00 Gladioli 3.00(iSi 5.00 582 The American Florist. Oct. 12, of artificial desigTis, loose flowers, mag- nolia wreaths, etc., as during the past month. Bach mail brings in a number of orders, which together with tele- grams and a large local demand, make up an enormous volume of business. W. J. Baker, who is the oldest com- mission man in the business, says he never in all his experience saw such a demand, together with the scarcity of flowers at this season. He believes that prices will rule much higher this year than last. The Jos. Heacock Co., in trying to get their Roelof greenhouses on FiMday last, were told the government had the wire for three hours, with the result there weVe no additional shipments that day. Eugene Bernheimer reports an ex- traordinary demand for roses at the Florex Gardens. Samuel Lilley is back again with Charles E. Meehan. Ed Dornheim is still on the job awaiting his call to war work. J. Otto Thilow is back at his desk again after a week of fighting with the prevailing grip or influenza. K. New York. OUTSIDE DEMAND CAUSES SHORTAGE. The great demand during the past week from Boston and other cities, for flowers for funeral work, created an unusual and unprecedented condition in the wholesale district, particularly for this season of the year. Number 2 roses Jumped to $4, $5 and in some in- stances, $6 per 100; No. 1, to $6 and $8; lilies, 20 cents per flower; carna- tions, $4 to $6 per 100, and there were sales at $S. In special American Beauty and tea roses, the movement and prices were little, if any, above normal for the season. Dahlias also brought high prices. At this writing, there has not been sufficient frost to kill outdoor stock and much that under ordinary conditions might receive scant notice, is now going freely, as it comes in well for bunches. This includes cos- niiis. of which there is a fair supply on the market, cut celoslas, wild asters, marigolds and even small lots of gail- lardias and sweet Williams. A few of the cultivated asters are yet arriv- ing, which are quickly taken, if they have any quality. As many orchids and chrysanthemums are arriving as are needed to supply the demand. The local retailers report but little improve- ment in business, and are consequently displeased with the prices they have to pay. There was an increase in the ar- rivals of roses during the latter part of the week, and present conditions may soon pass over; but the board of health reports an increase in deaths from in- fluenza and pneumonia, which will in- evitably increase the demand for fu- neral work. In this connection, it may he stated that October 4. the board es- tablished a stringent schedule of open- ing and closing hours for all branches of business in the city. All stores (re- tail) shall open at S a. m. and close at 4 p. m.. food and drug stores excepted. All wholesale and Jobbing houses shall open at 8:15 a. m. and close at 4:15 p. m. All ofiices fhall open at S :.''>0 a. m. and close at 4 :30 p. m. The idea is to lesson the congestion in the subways and on other transportation lines. Health Commissioner Copeland has not yet thought it neces.sary to close the schools. October 7. — Conditions in the whole- sale district remain about the same as at the clo.se of business. October 5. though somo of the dealers predict a break in prices before thf end of this week. That, however, is uncertain. Buyers arriving from Boston this morn- ing report conditions viiichanijed there. A much larger supply of chrysanthe- mums reTChed this market today, hut the large blooms such ns are FROM COLD STORAGE LILIUM QIQANTEUM 7-9 (300 bulbs per case), write for prices. CHAS. SCHWAKE & CO., Inc. 90-92 WEST BROADWAY, NEW YORK held at $4 to ifC per dozen, are very slow. One wholesaler stated this morn- ing that several of the large retail stores had stopped buying lilies when the asking prices went to 20 and 2.5 cents per flower, saying that they could not serve their customers at such prices. Orchids continue plentiful and slow at 40 cents per flower for the best. NOTES. Relating to Liberty Bonds and Huns, ancient and modern, in his great his- tory, "The Decline and Fall of the Ro- man Empire," Edward Gibbon wrote : (Vol. 3, Chap. 20.) "The valor of the Huns could be rewarded only by the en- joyment of the wealth and luxury of the empire of the south." In the third century before the Christian era, a wall, 1,5(X> miles in length, was constructed, to defend the frontiers of China against the inroads of the Huns; but this stu- pendous work, which holds a conspicu- ous place in the map of the world, has never contributed to the safety of an unwarlike people." The modern Huns are greater robbers than were those of whom Gibbon wrote, but must be fought differently, with hearts and weapons of steel, therefore. Buy Liberty Bonds. The price of rose perfume is likely to go higher, but we hasten to state that it cannot be blamed to the coal shortage or the wholesale florists. Bulgaria is the seat of production of the damask rose, from which the attar of roses is extracted, and rose cultivation for this purpose has been an active industry. Since Bulgaria entered the war, the rose farms have been neglected, and it is stated that the annual production of attar has fallen from 11,000 to 4,800 pounds, and that on account of their poor quality it takes (50 pounds of roses to produce five grains of attar, whereas when properly cared for, 35 pounds of roses suSiced. Bulgaria being now out of the war, let us hope that its peasants will return to the gentler art of rose growing. On account of the breaking of wire connections, delaying of trains and gen- eral confusion, news comes in slowly from the New Jersey towns affected by the great explosion at Morgan, near Perth Amboy. In the various towns affected there is considerable green- house glass, and as windows were bro- ken in this city as far north as 2Gth street, it is reasonable to suppose that some of the growers have suffered loss. The Dailledouze brothers, Frank H. Traendly and Joseph A. Manda made an auto trip October 3 to various grow- ing establishments. From there they went to Tarrytown and viewed the ac- tivities of the F. R. Pierson Co. After dinner at F. R. Pierson's, taking him along, they Journeyed to the Rowaton Greenhouses and other places in Con- necticut. Up to the close of business, .October .5. the committees of the florists and allied trades canva-^sing for the Liberty Loan, had secured subscriptions and pledges amounting to .SS(>,000. It is believed that they will pass the quarter million mark before the drive ends. .\ fire in the building. l.^)7-1.5!> West 20th street, on the morning of October 5. fomplritely gutted it, destroying the florist basket factory of I^ouls G'cits- liention the American Florist when xoritino Telephone Farragut 2287 Nicholas G. Pappas & Go. Wholesale Florists 110 W. 28th St., NEW YORK man. He has taken new quarters and r&sumed business. John Lampert. who was with the Van Praag Floral Co. for 10 years before he entered the United States army, in the 30Cth Infantry, is reported "missing in action" since August 27. Thomas Young, Jr., has established an agency for the sale of stock of the Beechwood Heights Nurseries, at the store of John Young & Co., 53 West 28lh street. "Tanner" Bourque. the veteran buyer for the Dards store, is again on the job after a seven weeks' vacation with his family at White Lake. N. Y. Frederick Marquardt, the well known grower and retailer of Middle Village, is under treatment in a sanitarium. Arthur J. Radice, salesman for Hentz & Nash, Inc., is seriously ill of pneu- monia, following influenza. Harry S. Cocker, formerly with David Clarke's Sons, is now with .James Smith, P.iterson, N. J. Secretary John Young is reported to be in Cleveland, attending the conven- tion of the F. T. D. Joseph Barnitt, formerly with Alex- ander McConnell, is now with David Clarke's Sons. George Humphreys, who has been with Thorley for the past 20 years, is scriouslv ill. The Henshaw Floral Co. is handling fine stock of Unaka and other chrysan- themums. A. F. F. igiS. The American Florist. 583 PAUL MECONI WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 WEST 26TH STREET NEW YORK CITY TeleDhone: 8864 Farragnt. GEO. J. POLYKRANAS Wholesale Commission Florist CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 104 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone No. 2264 Farragut. William Mackie WHOIiESAIiE FIiOBIST 105 W. 28th St., New York Telephone 759 Farragrnt. Walter F. Sheridan WHOLESALE FLORIST ^*^&lFi:"ra,ut 133 W. 28th St., New York HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION 148 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telephones: Farrasnt 300 and 301 Mention the American Florist when writing JOHN YOUNG & CO. » Wbolesale Commission Florists 53 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Telephone Farragut 4886. Mention the American Florist when writing WILUAMP.FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST loa West 28th St., New York Telephone 6335 Farraemt. Mention the American Florist when writing Geo. C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 100 West 28th St.. NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 608 Farrasnt. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone Farraent 0761. fioldstein & Fnttermati Wholesale Florists The Right People to Deal With 107 W. 28TH ST., NEW YORK Mention the A merican Florist when writing Riedel & Meyer, Inc. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 25 years* experience. ConsiffXiiiients Bollclted. 49 West 28th St., New York Phones 4024 and 4025 Madison Square. Mention the American Florist xvhen writing VlioMeHo¥erMM'Kete New York, Oct. 9. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 25.00@35.00 extra and fancy.l5.00@20.00 No. 1 and No. 2. 5.00(§)12.00 nadley 4.00(gl0.00 Columbia 6.00f!{20.0O Krancis Scott Key 5.00030.00 Prima Donna 4.iXi@12.00 Alice Stanley 4.00(S 12.00 " Mrs. Geo. Shawyer 4.0"« WHOIiESALERS 1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when wriUng PHONXJ IIH [rARRAGUT WM. KESSLER, WHOLESALE FLORIST 113 W. 28TH STREET. Bet. Sixth and Seventh Aves. NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg., 6tli Av. and W. 26th, New York. Desirable wall space to rent for adrertliiiic- V. S. DORVAL, Secretary Mentio7i the American Florist when writing The Kervan Co. Fresh Cut Decorative Evergreens HUhest standard of Qnality. Largest stock in America. Send for illus- trated catalog of Greens tai Florists' Sovpfiet. 1 19 West 28th St., NEW YORK GEO. B. HART WHOLESALE FLORISTS 24-30 STONE STREET, ROCHESTER, NEW YORK. iIentio7i the American Florist when writing M.C. FORD 121 WEST 28TH STREET NEW YORK TeL 3S70-3871 Farragut Tie Lamest supper aid aeceiTei oi cai Fliweis A complete assortment of the best !d tlie niarket ciin always be relied upon. Mention the American Florist token writing D. FEXY Wholesale Commission Florist 106 West 28th St., New York Consignments Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing 584 The American Florist Oct. 12, PAYMENT INTO TK0STEE FirND RetaUers' Section, S, A. F. and 0. H. ■^g-gSSro^ res"- than ao.,000 rail ?a^vfo: oHoS and less tban 250,000 shall pay 20.00 50 OOO and less tban 100,000 sha pay 16.00 25 000 and less than SO.OCO sha pay 10.00 26 000 and less shall pay 6.00 The above fund is only foi- the guarantee „t accounts and will be returned wheu mem- l.ership is -nithdrawn. ANNUAL DXIES Per year irwinoftanrt less th.an 160.000 shall he $20.00 MwS and ess th^ lOoloOO shall he 15.00 2?t00 aSd less than 60,000 shall be 10.00 fo!m> and i?ss ihar. 26.000 shall be 8.00 10,000 and less ''"all De o.oo Mutual discount. HO fK.r .eut. Accounts guaranteed by AIiWAYS AT YOUR SER\T[CE FOR Ol'T-OF .«TT¥T7- XT/AT add your Arm name to this WHY NOl Florists of the United States ikron, 0.. 49 South Main St.... The Heepe Co. OFFICEHS W I Gude, Pres Washington Philip Breitmeyer. Vice-Pres Detroit \\ L Kock, Treasurer Kansas City ilbcit Pochelon, Secretary Detroit Directors, Term Expiring 1918 Vugust Lange Chicago I 1 ink D Pelicano San Francisco I'rauk \ Stuppy St. Joseph Directors, Term Expiring 1919 Kail I' Baum Knoxvillc W m J smith Chicago I T V,oUv Waco Directors, Term Expiring 1920 II (. Dillcmuth Toronto. Out. H 1' Ivnoble Cleveland 1 s*eeiy Paterson Rate of Membership Fee, $6.00 .Y.ssociatiou. .Meuib.rshi|. oi>en to all retail florists who are members of the S. A. K. and O. H. TOWN TELEGRAPH ORDERS. HELP "%"!• ^ Maiden Lane -D-^e^-,^^^. %; H |tVu?en^*si:::::::TheRo?iry'=FlUer S110P M^erL^ar^^n La.e -0- «reen,.uses tll=''^J::-1^2-ilamliton^.;.sh.ey.^.nest Alton, 111. .Kemble-Smlth Co. Ames, I»"«V'y"'wE Mam St Hatcher Amsterdam. N. Y.. 50 E .Main -^ j g Andover. Mass riajuu *To02*''?"bnl"e?sUy Ave Cousins & Hall . » I , Q p 10th St . . .The Flower Shop Annlston. A a., 9 E. 10th h^ -^ • ^.,.,„.,., si„,„ Ardmore. la..... »,.i,nnc.is Cltv Fl Co. .Arkansas City, Kan Aikans.is oity Atlanta. Ga Atlantic, li ..C. A. Dahl Co. '.".'.Atlantic Greenhouses ■*""6"iaM?c' rve'.-.iEdwafds' FloraT Half Co! ,.,31 pacific ive....Egg Harhor^Flojer^ Shop AuburB, N. Y*. Aagnsta, Ga. Dobbs & Son Stulli's Nursery ..Augusta llower Sliop Aurora Greenhouse t'o. ■3^-s.^4thst ---^^^rtf. rs«n. ^^•::-;::::::::miiyer.s For noweis Baltimore. Ma.— ssamuel. & Sons .S31 N. Charles St teasi, ^"m"*;'- "•.,._„ 2.31 W. Madison 1 S ?■ ;>=.r„'"v.-.v .:■.■■'"£'».■ ri .John H. Staltord '"'^""Vhf ifoteln'^rd -i^orVsi; -S^m ■^cheiuui. Pr^.. Beatrice. Net) %^^'"^-'?an!io^U St. .Foulsham. The Florist rnt:'■M^uV.^.^."..^'pa^tlu1ion■■s••Gr•e•eruses %"^,o"nreiow-S^~. A. E. Fancher Birmingham Ala -^j — • p,;^-.^ Viower Store wooawara " "» • g„,p,pe Flower Shop Fraser Nursery Co. '. ' Tu twiler Flower Shop BismaVcU /n." p.: 'ii^ «" *;|i,i,^™"T.,'"'& "so'ns Bloom ne on. Ill ^''*j,o™l3 The Florist Bloomlngton, Ind Kemb " & Smith Co. Boone, la j^c.uu - ''T44"Mass"ach7setts Ave. ...... ,e"n"">- ^'o-'f ^^lefe^n'T" ^' ;.:''.''.?.Sdy^''jo.l'n Y. Beacon St... Henry 124 Tremont St Wa° Brothers ,,o'u1flercT.V'*::::NorVhBou\derGi.cenhou^ KSrt^^;^.Vr.'..-.-.V..-.He«n.'^X ^"^^'ii^r^. /.' ."^^r PaaV M.- HtSSlirS ijo. >-"onMa^^ .■.■.•■.f„1h"r,yr'Tm^^^w': Brookuie.'Mass:, 220 Wash'n St.. Palmer, F. E. ''T2'K.lto''n' air? Clinton St. .. .Phillips, J. V. Cor. 6th Ave and ^%\f\-ci::ii:,:ri:ib^ Wilson. Robert G. .Connolly, Est.. J. J. ..Anderson, 3-5 Orpene Ave.. I!ryn Mawr, Pa... '";?:;s-.J^Hi.h-st;:;:::.::;;:Neubeck;L.^ 304 Mam St Palmer. W. J., & Son Burlington. Vt. — ,. ,,. 184 Main St Gove, Mrs. Oora t. 128 Church St Vi^iets. W. E. Butte Mnnt 27 W. Broadwav. .Bnfte ''lornl Co. 47 W. Broadway Columbia I^ora Co. Cairo. 111.. 228 8th St Cade, Tl.e Florist Caleary. Alberta. Canada. .TcrrlU. Ltd.. A. M. Cambridge. Masi. Becker's Conservatories Camden. N. J.. 624 Market ^t- • ■ -T^,"';",/-,?!- Cannjoharle, N. T Trandt. .Tos. Canton, HI Jacobs, Geo. W. Canton, O.. 522 N. Market Ave.. Fred C. Geltz 306 Tuscarawas St J. RoUin Cowgill Casper. Wyo . .The Casper Floral Co.. W. W. Keete. Prop. Cedar Falls. Iowa Bancroft. Joseph & Sons Cedar Rapids^ Iowa Kramer. I. N.. & Son Charleston. S. C, 83 Society St..Bolger, T. T. 174 Tradd St Rodgers Floral Co. Charleston. W. Va.— Charleston Cut Flower & Plant Co. 811 Quarrler St Winter Floral Co. Charlotte. N. C Schlotz. The Florist Chattannoga. Teun Haeger, W. F. 721 Market St Joy's Cheyenne, Wyo. — 122 W. 17th St Underwood Flower Shop Chicago. III.— 146 S. Wabash Ave Alpha Floral Co. .3040 W. Madison St Kruns. H. N. 57 East Monroe St Bohanuon Floral Co. 316 S. Michigan Ave Friedman. Os.^ar B. 25 E. Madison St Lange. A. 834 N. State St NeigUck. Chas. T. 2132-2134 Michigan Ave Samuelson 2221 W. Madison and 4509 Broadway Schiller. The Florist 31.st and Michigan Ave Smyth. W. J. 22 E. Elm St Wlenhoeber Co.. Ernst Cincinnati, 0..138 East 4tll St Baer. Julius 128. W. 4th St Edward A. Forter 1!>0 E. 4th St Bardesty. T. W.. & Co. 5.32 Race St Hill moral Co.. E. G. 5923 Euclid Ave Westman & Getz Clarksburg, W. Va Hayman Greenhouses Cleveland. O Gasser Co.. J. M. 5.523 Euclid Ave Graham. A.. & Son 12S4 & 130S Euclid... The Jones-Russell Co. 1836 W. 23th St KiK.ble Bros. Clinton la.. 210 6th Ave.. Est. of Andrew Bather ClTde. O.. Maple & Race Sts.... Hall's Greenhs. I'olioes. N. Y Cai-pentcr, Ansel D. Cnldwnter. Mich D. Vogt's Greenhouses Colorado Springs. Colo Crump, Frank P. 104 N. Tejon St Pikes Peak Floral Co. inluinbus. II Franklin Park Floral Co. S2 N. nigit ?^t Ludwig, T. J. Corsicana. Texas Holm. Alfred Council Bluffs, la Wilcox. .T. F.. & Sons CovluKton, Ky Ruttlc. Robert D. CrawfordsviUe, Ind McDonald & C-n. Dallas. Tei.. Ross and Masten Ave DaUas Floral Co.. Henry P. Greve 1214 Main St Lange Floral & Nursery Co.. Danville. Ill Smith. F. B.. & Sons nanville Vn Eldridsre Sforpa. Inc. Davenport. la Bills Floral Co. 313 B,-ndv St Foihpi- & Bud Dnvtnna. Fla Royal -Art Flor. Co. Dayton. O., 112 S'. Main St Helss Company Elks Bide., 3d & Jefferson Sts.. Rogers. J. W. Decatur, 111., 120 E. Prairie Ave Daut Bros. Deflanre. O Wlnterlch. Chr1»t DeKalb, 111 Johnson, J. L. Denrpr Colo The Park Floral Co. 833 isth St Cooper. Geo. P. V'.'i Ingan St The Mauff Moral Co. Dea"Molnp». la Lozler. The Florist 7th and Walnut Sts Alpha Moral Co. Wilson Floral Co.. J. S. l~lroit. .Mich Bemh Floral Co., The L. ....' Breltmeyer's Sons. John 13 "w. Ell7;nhPth St Brown. W. B. 35-37 Broadway Central FlornI Co. 17 E. Adams Ave Fetters. Edward A. Plumb, Chas. H. 804 r! Fort St Scrlbner Floral Co. 95 Gratiot Ave Taepke. Oust. H., Co. Dover N J Herrlck, Alon/x> D. Dnhnnne.'la ^"iTV'^ ^i"''"', r^' Duinth. Minn DulutI, Moral Co. Durham. N. C '""'"!; ,,i„ Hast Cleveland. O Frledlcy "ilast Orange. N. J.— „ , „„„,„ 75-77 Central Ave HornecUer. Henrv <173 Main St Relchev & I.nlte M? Mai" St... Geo. Smith & Son '"aslon Pa Buenninc. (baa. h. *.u cialre.'WIs Lanrlt^en. A. t . i-rii7abeth. N. J ;,;-''*",'l,''' VT' i.'ikhart, Ind West View Floral Co. to develop this lielil of the Retail Flori itiU more, as you will gain by it. W. i:i th. Me., Park St Clark. Miss M. A. Bl Paso. Tex., Mills Bldg Potter Floral Co. Klyria. O Hecock Kloral Co.. The 224 Middle Ave Elyrla Flower Store i:nglewood. N. J.. 62 Dean St. .Burrows. E'dw. G. Erie. Pa.- 704 State St Laver. John V. 924 Peach St Miller. Miles R. Kscanaba. Mich Christ, Peterson & Son Evanston. 111. 614 Dempster St... Fisher Bros.' 602 Davis St Welland. M. Evansville, Ind. .Blackman Floral Co.. The Wm. Exeter. N. H., 23 Lincoln St... John R. Perkins Falrbuiy. Neb. Hurlburt, C. Fargo, N. D Smedley & Co. Shotwell Floral Co. FayetteviUe, Ark.. .The Southwestern Seed Co. Florence, S. C, Palmetto Nurseries De Witt House Mushlnc. X. Y Williams, 6. P. Fond du Lac. Wis.. 414 Linden St..Haentze Co. Fort Collins. Colo Espelin & Warren Fort Dodge. la Atwell, Florist Fort Miidisnn. la. 8th & Broadway. .Aiige. J. M. Fort Morgan, Colo Morgan Floral Co. Foit Smith. Ark.. The Plaza Rve. Geo. Fort Wavnc, Ind Flick Floral Co. Fort Worth, Tex Baker Bros. Co. Drumm Seed & Flo. Co. McAdam. J. E. Framlngham, Mass.. 37 Jlain St. .Goddard. S. J. Freeport, HI.. 104 Chicago St. . .Bauscher, John Galesburg. 111., 63 Locust St Pillsbury. I. L. Graud Rapids. Mich.— 6i> Monroe Ave Cross. Ell 1057 Wealthy St Freyling & Mendels 19 Park St.. N. E Hartnett Flower Shop Monroe & Division Sts Smith. Henry Great Falls, Mont.. .Electric City Conservatories Green Bay, Wis Meier & Schroeder Co. Greenfield, Mass Richards. B. ▲ Greensboro. N. C Van Llndley Co Greensburg. Pa Thomas, Josepl Guthrie. Okln Furrow & Co. Hackettstown, N. J Herrlck, Alonzo D. Hagerstown. Md.. 40 B. Baltimore St Bester & Sons. Henrv A. Hamilton, Ont.> Can Connon Co.. Ltd., John Harrlsburg, Pa. — Keeney'a Flower Shop 1221 N. 3rd St RIdenour, P. E. 313 Market St Schmidt. Charles Hartford, Conn., 639 Main St Brodrib. J. A. Coombs. John F 163 Main St McClunie. George G. 242 Asylum St Spear & McManus 180 Asylum St Welch. The Florist Havana. Cuba Carballo & Martin Helena, Ark Ball Floral Co. Helena, Mont.. 328 Fuller Ave State Nursery & Seed Co. Highland Park. III. .Highland Park Greenhouses High Point, N. C Ford. Frank H. Hillsdale, IMich Stoll, Otto A. Hoboken. N. J Grnllch. J., & Sons Hornell N. Y Wettlln Floral Co. Honltnn. Mc. 16 Hicli St riindwick. H. L. Houston, Tex., 721 Main St.. Boyle & Pendervls Carroll. Paul M. Main and McKinney Sts Kerr. R. C. Hudson N. Y Allen Greenhouse« Hutchison, Kans Smith's Floral Co. Independence, Kan Hassclman, Wm Indianapolis, Ind. — 241 Massachusetts Aye.Bertermann Bros. l/O. 1010-20 N. Illinois St.Wetgand's Sons Co., A. Ionia Mich Smith. Byron L. Ithaca N Y., 215 B. State St.. Bool Floral Co. Jackson. Mich.. 250 B. Main St. .Blessing J B. Jacksonville, tna Mills, The Florist, Inc. JanesvlUe, Wis Janesvllle Floral Co. Johnstown . Pa. Malbranc, T. .Tolicl 111.. Holibs Bldg Labo. potlst Kniamazoo, Mich Van Bocliove & Bro. Kankakee, 111 ^^if'ng Beach. Cal Lowe's Flower Shop Long Branch, N. J Eisele, W, G. r^oraln, O Hecock Floral Co. Los Angeles. Calif Redondo Floral Co. 212 W.St 4th St Pnrdie & Co.. D. S. Ix)ulsvllle. Ky. — Masonic Temple Bauraer, August R. 550 S. 4th Ave Scbultz. Jacob Co. 312 W. Chestnut St Walker. F. Co. Lowell. Mass.. 8 Merrlmac Sq.. Morse & Beals Lynchburg. Va McCarron. Miss Julia 1015 Main St Fallon. 3. J. Lynn. Mass Miller, Wm., & Sons 233 Union St Gibbs Brothers McKeesi.oit. Pa.. 531 Locust St. ..Tolmson. J. M. Macon, Ga,, Idle Hour Nurseries Madison, Wis Rentschler Floral Co, Maiden. Mass., 73 Summer St , . Walsb. J.. & Son Malone. N. V., 61 E, Main, .Rennle. Miss L. G. Mankato, Minn WIndmlller Co.. Ttie Mansfield, O Mansfield Floral Co. Marinette. Wis Vattcr. Goo. Marsballtown, la Dunmead,' Jauiea L. ' Mason City, la Kemble & Goodman Memphis, Tenn,, 32 S. 2d St Johnson's Greenhouses Miami, Fla., Ave. J, 13th to 15th Sts .Miami Floral Co. Michigan City, Ind Relcher, Angust Mllford. Mass.. 150 S. Main St. .Howard. W. D. Mllv uke Wis 108 Wisconsin St Currle Bros. Co. «9 Milwaukee St Edelfsen-Lcldiger Co. 437-41 Milwaukee St Fox, J. M., & Son Grand Ave. and W. Water St Ginibel Bros. McKenney & Co., M. A, .Mineral Point. Wis The Greenhouse Mluieapolls. Minn. — Cor. Rth & Ni<-olet Sts. .Donaldson. I.. C Co. 2nd Ave. at 8th St Mazey, The Florist Minot, N. D Valker's Greenhouses Mitchell. S. D Dethlef's Greenhouses, Wm. Mobile, Ala The Mlnge Floral Co, Montclalr. N, J Massmann, F. W. Montlcello, la Van Meter, C. L, Montgomery, Ala Rosemont Gardens Montreal, Quebec, Can McKennn's Ltd, 484 St. Cnthininps St Dominion Floral Co. Mt. Clemens, Mich.... Von Boeslager, August Mt. Vernon, N. Y Dummett. Arthur Muskogee, Okla., 310 Broadway West -Muskogee Carnation Co. Nashua. N. H Buxton, Geo, B, Nashville, Tenn Joy Floral Co, Nevada, Mo KaupiJ's Greenhouses New Albany, Ind,, 1601 E. Main St Bettmann & Son. John G, Newark, N, J, — 946 Brond St Becerow's 938 Bioad St Philips Bros. 276 Bellevue Ave McDonougb, Os, F. Newark, O Duerr, Chas, A. New Bedford, Mass Murray, The inorlst Newburgh, N, Y Yuess Gardens Co. New Castle. Pa.. North Mercer St...Butz Bros. New Haven. Conn Champion & Co.. J. N. 1054 Chapel St Moore Co.. S. H. New London. Conn Router's 186 State St FIsber. Florist. Inc. New Orleans. La The Avenue Floral Co. 121 Baronne St Eble. Charles Metalrle Ridge Nursery Co Harry Papworth. Pres. Newport. R. I Gibson, Thos. J. Newport News. Va Van Sant, Henry C. New Roohelle, N. Y Chapman's Newton. Mass., ..Newton Rose Conservatories New York. N. Y. — 2.391 Broadway Boulevard Flornl Co. 23(W Brondway Brown. Charles H. 413 Madison Ave Bunynrd. Alfred T. 1968 Broadway Campbell. Frank E. 44th St. and Madison Ave Dards. Chas. A. 295.1 Brondway Drakoa & Co. Hotel Blltmorc Hcaton. Fred R. .New Yorl;, N. Y.— 984 Madison Ave E. J. Hession 275 Columbus Ave Klausner. J. P. Madison Ave. at B5th St Leikens. J. G. 2. Col., 216 Main St.. N Fleis.her. G. Quincy, 111 Gentemann IHoral Co. Racine. Wis The Flower Shop. Rehl & Benz Raleigh, N. C O'Quinn, J. L. Reading. Pa.. 123 S. Bth St Giles. J. H. Bander, J. C. Red Bank, N. J Kennedy, W. W., & Son Richmond. Ind Lemon. Fred H.. & Co. Richmond. Va., Hammond Co.. Inc. 5 Broad St.. W Mann & Brown 115 Main St Mossmiller, Florist 207 n'. 6th St RadcUEf & Tanner Roanoke. Va Fallon. Florist Rochester. Minn The Rochester Floral Co. 114 S. Main St Pa'kin Candv Shop Queen City Greenhouses Rochester. N. Y Keller & Sons 88 Main St Wilson. H. E. 345 E. Main St Boucher. Geo. T. Rorkford. Ill Buckhee. H. W. Rock Island. Ill The Flower Shop Rockvllle Center. N. Y Ankers. Clarence R. R.K-kv Ford. Colo Cstick. C. M. Rosemont. Pa Connelly Estate. J. J. Rugby, N, D Rugby Greenhouse Sacramento. Calif., 1015 K Rt..Mp|dnim. W. J, Saginaw, Mich Frneb, Chns., & Sons 117 N. Franklin St. . .Grobman. The Florist Roethke. Wm. Flornl Co. Salina. Kan Leighton Floral Co. Salt Lake City. Utah Hndrtart Floral Co. 61 E. 2d St.. S Bailey & Sons Co, San Angelo, Tex The Nussbaumer Floral Co. San Antonio, Tex., Ave. and 8th St San Francisco, Calif Art Floral Co. 1U3B Hyde St Darbee, Mrs. K. E. Hoti-l St. Francis Eppstein. Julius 233-235 Grant Ave Joseph, B. M. 141 Powell St MacBorle & McLaren 123-125 Kearny St Pellcano. Rossi & Co. s'anta Barbara, Calif Glcaves Flower Shop Saratoga Springs, N. Y... Ralph's Gr'h's. John Savannah. Ga A. C. Oelscbig & Sons Schenectady. N. Y State St. Hatcher Scottshluff. Neb.. 217 Main St.. The Flower Shoi Scranton, 4ol Spr Pa .■■ Baldwin. The Florist Clark, G. R. New York Floral Co. Schultheis. Florist Se'aVtie,' ' Wash Holly«oooi]isia orders too large, none too Member of Florists* Telegraph Delivety- Mention the American Florist lohen writing El Paso, Texas Potter Floral Co. Kemben of FlorUtt' TeleKraph SellTCTr, Mention the American Florist when wriUng ORDERS IN OR AROUND PHILADELPHIA J. J. HABERMEHL'S SONS Flowers and Service THE BELLEVUE-STRATrORS BROAD AT WALNUT SIS. Conservatories, Diamond St. at 22nd. Mention the American Florist when writing Max Schling * * * * * * * NEW YORK 785 Fifth Ave. Uember of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing BRANCHES: RITZ-CARLTON and VANDERBILT HOTELS KOTIMILLER 426 Madison Ave., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing ROANOKE, VA. FALLON, Florist. Mention the American Florist when writing Galesburg and Central 111. L L PILLSBURY Choice Cut Floivers and Designa Patentee and Manofactnrer of PIIiliSBUBY'S CARNATION STAPLE Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist whenwriting Young & Nugent Telephone 4265-4266 Farragut, 42 West 28tb Street. To ont-ot-town florists: IVIoTir V«vlr We are In the Heart of -l-^ CVV XUin.. And give special attention to steamer and the- atre orders. Prompt delivery and best Stocrk in the martcet. Members of Florists* Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing J. W. B.ODGERS Elks' BuUding, rksivtrtn H 4 South Jefferson Street, UaylVUf \t» Telegraph orders for Dayton wlU receive our Immediate and careful attention. Mention the American Florist whenwriting LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist 1519 Famam St., Omaha, Neb. Member of Floriiti' Telegraph Dellverj. Mention the American Florist when writing New Orleans, La. CHA5. EBLE Oldest Florist South 121 BABGNNE STREET Member of Florists' Tfelegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist lohenwriting Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 E. MADISON ST. Member of Florists' Iblegraph DaUveiy, Mention the American Florist whenwriting New York. DRAK05 CO. FLORISTS 2953 Broadway, opp. Columbia College Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writing igi8. The American Florist. 587 Springfield, Mass. Wm. Schlatter & Son Artistic Designs and Fresh Cut Flowers 422 MAIN STREET Greenhouses, 437 Bay Street Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goidenson Cat Flower Mercbants We aoliolt telegraph orders. Regular trade dlsct. 329 WEST THIRD STREET. Mention the American Florist ivhenwriting Duluth, Minn. J. J. LeBORIOUS SeventetD Urge Oreenboasei. Deliveries everywhere in Minnesota. WisconsiD, North Dalcota, South Dakota and tb« Upper Penin- •olk of Miohigan. All orders Rlren prompt attention and filled with strictly freih stock. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Louis, Mo. r. H. WEBER N. B. Cor. Taylor and Olive Sta. Plowers delivered In City and State on short notice. Heml)er of Florists* Telegraph. Delivery. Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray, 1017 Grand Aveirae Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Trade Directory Containing the Mam.t and Addreuea of Florists of tho United States and Canada Price: $3.00 Postpaid American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHTCAOO Colorado Springs, Colo. Orders Carefully Bxecnted Pikes Peak Floral Co. Wholesale and Retail Member of Florists' TeleerapK Delivery. Steubenville, Ohio. Huscroft's Flower Shop E. E. McCAUSLEN, Prop. 173 North Fourth Street All Orders Promptly Executed flACKENSACK, N. J. House of Flowers , _ HENRY WEISSMANN, Maasw. Ilft ifeim ilf Arlislic Fmeral Designs. Flowers for ill wasioia ^Alnrnit 1 ^ liio-Qn Orders will be care- iUlUUgdll. fully cared for by HENRY SMITH Wholesale and Betail Florists of Grand Raplila Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, .588 The America^/ Florist. Oct. 12, Telephone Randolph 2120 2kORiSTi; 41 South Wabash Ave., CHICAGO 25% COM MISSION Send all your Chicago orders to tne. You get a SPECIAL 25'f, COMMISSION on all bills paid by the lOtli of the following month. Established 1874 DARDS 341 Madison Ave., New York Help do your bit to-day by selling Thrift and War Saving Stamps Stand behind The Food Conservation Laws Display prominently patriotic posters. DO IT NOW St. Paul, Minn. Holm & Olson 20-22-24 W. Fifth St. We fill orders for any place in the Twin Cities and forall points in theNorthwest. The Larg- est Store in America; the largest stools; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive night and da.v. SEATTLE, WASH. HOLLYWOOD GARDENS Seattle's Leading Flower Shop 1536 SECOND AVE. Memlers of Florists' Telegraph Deliveiy. Newark, N. J. v.^^t'^ Begerow's ^5Jq1?5- 946 BROAD STREET Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries ttarongbout the state and to all steamship docks In Hoboken, N. J., and New York. Pittsburgh, Pa. A.W.SmlthCo, KEENAN BLDG. THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY CLEfELANi EUCLID AVENUE Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Philadelphia, Pa. The London Flower Shop 1800 Chestnut Street City Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y.— Eyres, 106 State St. Albany, N. Y.^Danker's. Bangor. Me. — Adam Sekengcr. 32 Newbury SL Boston, Mass. — Tbos. F. Galvln, Inc. Boston, Mass.— Penn, The Florist. Brooklyn, iN. Y.— Hugo H. Jahn. Brooklyn, N. Y. — Joseph Trepel. Brooklyn, N. Y. — James Weir, lue. Buffalo, N. i'. — S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St. Buffalo. N. Y.— W. J. Palmer & Sons. 304 Main. Chicago— Alpha I Floral Co., 146 S. Wabash Chicago — Briggs Floral Co. Chicago— Central Floral Co.. 132 N. State St. Chicago — Fi'Iedman, 522 S. Michigan Blvd. Chicago — C. Frauenf elder, 3343 W. Madison St. Chicago — A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St. Chicago — Schiller, The Florist, 2221 W. Madison. Chicago — G. Witthold Co.. 745 Buckingham PI. Chicago— George Wlenhoeber, 41 S. Wabash Ave. Ciuciuuati, O. — Julius Baer, Cincinnati, 0.— Hardesty & Co. Cleveland, 0.— Bramley & Son. Cleveland. O.— Smith & Fetters Co. Cleveland, O. — The J. M. Gasser Co. Colorado Springs, Colo. — Pikes Peak Flo. Co. Dallas, Tex. — Lang Floral & Nursery Co. Dayton, O.— Matthews, The Florist. Dayton, O.— J. W. Rodgers. 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. Dulutb. Minn.— Duluth Floral Co. Duluth, Minn. — J. J. Leborius. El Paso, Tex.— Potter Floral Co. Galesburg, 111. — I. L. Pillsbury. Grand Rapids. Mich.— Grand Rapids Floi-al Co. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith. Hackensack, N. J. — House of Flowers. HaiTisburg, 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. London, Eng. — Wills & Segar, Onslow Orescent, S'. Kensington. Los Angeles. Calif.— O. C. Saake. Los Angeles — Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson. Louisville, Ky. — August R. Baumer. Louisville. Ky.— The F. Walker Co. Martiusburg. W. Va.— The Flower Store. Memphis, Tenn.— Idlewild Greenhouses. Milwaukee, Wis. — J. M. Fox & Son. Inc. Nashville, Tenn.— Joy Floral Co. Newark. N. J. — Begerow's. Newark, N. J.— The Rosery Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Philips Bros. Newburvport, 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 — Dards', 44th and Madison Ave. New Y^ork — Hession. New York — A. Meyer. 1<)G2 Madison Ave. New Y'ork — Alex. McConnell. 611 5th Ave. New York — David Clarke's Song. New Y'ork — Drakos Co. New York — Henry Hart. Inc. Now York — KottmiUer. New Y'ork — T.elkens. Vew York- Mslnniire Bros. New Y'ork— McKcnney. 503 Fifth Ave. New York — D. J, Pappae, Inc., 2751 Broadway. New York — Thos. F. (iaivln. Inc. New York— Ma.v Schllng. 785 Fifth Ave. New Y'ork— fi. E. M. Stumpp. New Y'ork — Yonng & Nugent. Omaha. Neb. — Hetis & Swohoda, Farnum St. Omnhn. Neb. — Lewis Henderson. Phllartelnhia, Pa.— Charles H. Grakelow. Phi|n Lenox Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writing Cincinnati. JULIUS BAER FLOWERS Mail and Telegraph orders oarefully fllled. 138-140 Fourth St.,East Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. yhc Park B, L aUIS, PresideaL JL iOI^Ul ^O* E. P. NEIMAN, SecrelarT. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writing New York G.E.ffl.STUMPP 761 riFTH AVENUE Member of Florists' Tlelegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Brooklyn, N. Y. JAMES WEIR, Inc. FLORIST 324 Fulton St., cor. Pierrepont Telegraph orders receive our nsual good care and prompt attention. Phones, 270.271 Main. Mention the American Florist ichen writing Walker Co., The F.. Louisville. Ky. Weber. F, H,, St. Louis, Mo, Weir, James, Brooklyn, N. Y. Wienhoeber, George, Chicago. Williams. Mra. E. A„ Pittsburgh, Pn. Wills & Segar, Onslow Crescent, S. Kensington, London, Eng. Wlttbold Co., G.. 745 Buckingham PI,, Chicago, Wolfskin Bros, & M, Goldenson, Los Angeles. Y'oung & Nugent, 42 W. 28th St., New York. 590 The American Florist. Oct. 12, Quality ^^^ pROMPTNeSS ^m^^^ —The — Avenue Floral Co, 3442 ST.CHARLES AVENUE F.T.O. Meiiiioii the American Florist when loriting Randolph & McClements Floral Experts 5936 Penn Av., Pittsburgh, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing DULUTH FLORAL CO. 200 miles in any di ection nill IJTH. MINN. Northwest. Daily deliveries to Superior, Wis. Mention the American Florist when tenting FREY & FREY» 1338 O Street, LINCOLN, NEB. Wholesale and Retail Memliers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when w7-iting TERRE HAUTE, IND. THINK OF HEINL^S Mention the American Florist when writing LITTLEFIELD, Florist WORCESTER, MASS. Mention the Am,erican Florist when toriting Rockford, 111. H. W. BUCKBEE. Member of Florists' Telegraph Uelivery. E. W. PEARSON 38 State Street, Newburyport, Mass. Covers all New England Points. Mention the American Florist when writing Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. ALFRF.n HANNAH & SONS will 1111 your or- ilers for Ooslfna and Cut Flowpra In Mlchlean. Mcniirin the American Florist when writing Tacoma, Wash. California Florists will tickc rare of nil telegraphic orders. For St. Louis WIRE Grimm & Gorly McKENNEY 503 Fifth Avenue, NEW YORK CITY Telephone 6390 Murray Hill. Mention the American Florist when writing Fort Wayne, Ind, illiAVY DKJ£AND WITH LIMITED SUPPLY. There has been a big demand for all seasonable flowers during the weeic, es- pecially roses, lilies and chrysanthe- mums. Funeral work has been heavier than at any other time this .season, with an especially good call for large pieces. Never before at this season of the year has there been such a shortage of so many different varieties of flowers. Outdoor varieties are practically over, with the exception of a few late asters, calendulas, cosmos, marigolds and zin- nias. Easter lilies are quite scarce, and roses are not at all sufficiently numer- ous to satisfy the demand, although .some excellent quality blooms are com- ing into this market, in Rithmonds, Milady, Ward, Hoosier Beauty, and Co- lumbia. Chrysanthemums are slower in coming in this year than ever, due of course to the unfavorable weather. With a little sunshine, the florists are hopeful of a profitable month, as there is every indication of a continuance of the splendid demand of the last fort- night. KOTES. The Flick Floral Co. is showing the lirst pompons of the season, and some excellent early pink double chrysanthe- mums. They have several large deco- rations for the style show, consisting of a massing of autumn foliage and large palms and ferns for the background, large baskets of Hoosier Beauty and Paissell roses, and large pink, yellow and white chrysanthemums. They also have some large out-of-town wedding decorations this week. The chrysanthemum stock of Edgar Wenninghoff at his greenhouses, is sliowing much promise, and will be ready for cutting in about a week. A. S. Wenninghoff has charge of the grow- ing end of the business. Trade has been unusually fine at the store, with a heavy demand for funeral work, and some difficulty in procuring enough stock with which to fill all orders. The Doswell Floral Co. has a nice crop of roses, sufficient to supply their own demand, and a good crop of Easter lilies coming on. They are cutting some fine yellow, white, and dark red chrys- anthemums, and report a good general line of business, with funeral pieces in the greatest demand. A. J. Lanternier & Co. are cutting some fine early pink chrysanthemums, in addition to their yellow and white varieties. They have several decora- lions booked for the style show this week, and sent out a number of hand- some funeral pieces. Rolf Zetlitz. of Lima, Ohio, is ship- ping some fine, long-stemmed roses in many different varieties to this market. Visitors : M. I. HoUender, represent- ing the Duro Paper Box Co., Chicago, and I. M. Bayersdorfer, of H. Bayers- dorfer & Co., Philadelphia,- Pa. H. K. Wilke.s-Bap.ue. Pa.— a dahlia exhibi- tion at which .^),O00 blooms were shown, many by amateur growers ■who were awarded prizes, was a feature at the flower shop of Ira G. Marvin, Septem- ber 2T-28. Denveh, Colo. — The A. L. Randall Co., well-known dealers in flori.'Sts' sup- plies. Chicago, has opened an oflRce and show room in the Charles building, in charge of its local representative. O. H. Frank. Albany, N. Y. The Best Service Mention the American Florist when writing Chicago. BRIGGS FLORAL CO. 228 W. Madison St. 801 Slieridan Road. Specia! attention paid to telegraph orders in Chicago and vicinity. One of our stores is located in the heart of the city and the other in the select north side residential district. Mention the American Florist when writing NEWARI, N. X Philips Bros. 938 BROAD STREET Memhers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing New York. Established 1849 David Clarke's Sons 2139-3141 Broadway, Cor. 75tli St. Orders By Telegraph Promptly Filled Phones 1552-1553 Colnmboa Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Established over 20 years. N. E. Cor. iOtli and Grand Ave. Memher of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writing Buffalo, N. Y. S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street Anderson service means fresh. sturdy stock and prompt del ivories inBuffalO.Lockport Niagara Falls and Western New York Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivrry. Mention the American Florist when writing igiS. The American Florist. 591 LEIKENS, Madison Ave. and 55th St., New York Summer Season, 1 1 Bellevue Avenue, NEWPORT, R. I. Send your orders to me for prompt delivery and satisfaction Uember of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. New York Malaodre Brothers 2077 Broadway, near 72nd Street 'Phone, Columbus 6883 Branches: 7703 Broadway, 1661 Second Ave. The name "Malandre Brothers" on a boi of flowers is a Guarantee of Quality. Orders from other cities reo»lvo our per- lonal attention. Mention the American Florist when writing Yonkers, N. Y. New York Floral Co. Cor. Manor House Square and North Broadway Mention the American FJorlst when writing New York. D. J. PAPPAS, Inc. 2751 Broadway, at 106th St. The vigbt place to buy. FLOWERS OF QUALITY. Mention the American Florist when writing .•.V.FLOWERS/.V. 522 SO. HICBIGAN BLVD.. AniSloriimi Amu, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist jchen loriting San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Successor to Slevers & Boland FLORIST 60 KEARNY STREET Mention the American Florist when writinrj Cleveland, 0., and Vicinity. BRAMLEY & SON 1181 E. 71st St. The Largest Growers of Flowers In the City. Mention the Ameriean Florist when writing A. MEYER, NEW YORK 1062 Madison Ave., near 80th St. Phones, Lenox 2352—7019 Satisfaction Guaranteed. Boston, Mass. "Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. 124 TREMONT STREET Mention the Ameriean Florist when writing Orders in or Around WASHINGTON, D. G. Geo. C. Shaffer FLORIST 900 Fourteenth Street Mention the American Florist when writing Worcester, Mass. Randall's Flower Shop Memlier of Florists* Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when loriting Washington, D. C. GEO. H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut ATenne and L Street Mention the American Florist ivheyi writing DAYTON, OHIO 16 and 18 W. 3rd St. Matthews the Florist Estiiblished in 1883. Greenhouses and Nurseries in FlverdaJc, Mention the American Florist when writing San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 224-226 Grant Avenue Mention the American Florist when writing Chicago Detroit Central Floral Co. 132 North State St., CHICAGO, ILL. 35 Broadway, DETROIT, MICH. Special attention given to Telegraph and Mail Orders for delivery in either city and adjoining territory. Member of Florists* Telegraph Delivery, Mention the Ameriean Florist when writing St. Paul, Minn. L L. MAY & CO. Order Tour Flowers for delivery in this section from tlie LEADIN6 FLOfllSTS OF THE NORTHWEST Mention the American Florist wJien ivriting LOUISVILLE, KY. AUGUST R. BAUMER, MASONIC TEMPLE Uemlier of Florists' Telegraph DeliTeiy^ Mention the American Florist when xoi-iting HE^R^^Sr Newark. N. J. The Rosery Floral Co., 167 Marlset St., at Broad St. Everything in Flowers Teleplione Market 494. Mention the American Florist when writing "WE NEVER SLEEP" musEs Memphis, Tenn. 89 South Main St. "Dp-to-the-Mlnute** Service and Bxecotlon, Every Flower in Season Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. Louise Flower Shop Connecticut Ave. at N St., N. W. Miss Louise W. Daugtierty, Proprietress. Phones -Franklin 3579, 3841.3842. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing 592 The American Florist. Oct. 12, The Seed Trade American Seed Trade Association. F. W. Bolgianj, Washington, D. C, Presi- dent; Wm. G. Scarlett, Baltimore, Md., First Vice-President; David Burpee, Phila- delphia, Pa., Second Vice-President; C. E. Kendel, Cleveland, O., Secretary-Treasurer. The thirty-seventh annual meeting will be held June. 1919. A British steamer arrived this week with 10,000 cases of bulbs aboard. Cincinnati, O. — J. Charles McCul- lough is very busy with Fourth Liberty Loan worlt. California seed growers are now making' contract offers for producing the 191S) crop. J. C. Vaughan, Chicago, attended the Illinois centennial celebrations at Springfield last week. A CONTRACT for a commercial ferti- lizer plant at Hammond, Ind., to cost $493,00 has been let by Swift & Co. Grand Rapids, Mich. — A. J. Brown, of the A. J. Brown Seed Co., visited New York and Philadelphia last week. Two Maryland canning concerns have each recently received govern- ment awards of $50,000 worth of to- matoes. The peanut crop of 1918 is estimated to be worth $150,000,000. The peanut is an excellent restorer for worn out cotton land. He:rbb21T Hoover, Federal Food Ad- ministrator, warns farmers not to sell their grain at less than the govern- ment's i)rice. A French steamer recently brought quite a quantity of high grade enamel book paper. Their industries are evi- dently still flourishing in certain lines. LiAi5T year's importations of mush- room spawn amounted to 16,923 pounds while the average annual im- portation prior to 1915 was 279,064 pounds. Grass Seed. — Prices for grass seed on the Chicago Board of Trade Octo- ber 9 were as follows : Timothy, $8.00 to $10.50 per 100 pounds, no change from last week. THE farm implement industry, al- though classed as essential, has been ordered by the war industries board to curtail consumption of iron and steel 25 per cent, as an aid to the war programme. Toi-i-njo, O.— Clover made a 5 to 10 cent drop October 1. closing at $22.60, a fall of 40 cents during the week. Cash timothy was 5 cents higher, sell- ing at .$4.9.5. .September closed at .$.^.00, December, $5.15, March $5.25, and April .$5.27%. New York. — Robert W. MacNiff, 52- .56 Vesey street, has filed schedules in bankruptcy with liabilities consisting of tinsecurtd claims .•^mounting to $5.5.- 9.5S. and .assets of $7,267, represented by stock, $5,525; account.s due, $1,219 and unliquidated claims. $.52.3. Wheat and Corn. — The estimate of the I'nited States department of agri- culture. October 8, indicates the whe.nt crop at 918.920,000 bushels as com- pared with the final figure of 6.50.828.- 000 in 1917. The indicated corn crop is 2,717.775,000 bushels as against 3,- 1.59,494,000 the final figure last year. Wholesale Seedsmen's League. At a meeting of the Wholesale Seeds- men's League held at New York Octo- ber S, the prevailing opinion was that values in general were about the same as last yea,r. The advance in cabbage was heavy, but slight in kohlrabi, pars- ley, leek, salsify, lettuce, squash and kale. There were reductions in beans, sweet corn, carrot, onion, turnip and spinach. Those in attendance were : F. W. Bolgiano, of F. W. Bolgiano & Co., Washington, D. C; Lem W. Bowen and Kirby B. White, of D. M. Ferry & Co., Detroit, Mich.; Chas. H. Breck, of Jos. Breck & Sons, Boston, Mass.; F. W. Bruggerhoff and E. Bruggerhoff, of J. M. Thorburn & Co., New York; David Burpee, of W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Phil- adelphia, Pa.; Arthur Clark, of E. B. Clark Seed Co., Milford, Conn.; Lee Don, of Weeber & Don, New York; Howard M. Earl, Philadelphia, Pa.; H. E. Fiske, of Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co., Boston, Mass.; J. L. Hunt, of Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., Cambridge, N. Y.; Bur- nett Landreth and Flood Landreth, of D. Landreth Seed Co., Bristol, Pa.; S. F. Leonard, of S. F. Leonard Seed Co., Chicago; Lester L. Morse, of C. C. Morse & Co., San Francisco, Calif.; E. L. Page, of Page Seed Co.. Greene, N. Y.; Leonard H. Vaughan, of Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago; H. M. Wood, of T. W. Wood & Sons. Richmond, Va.; F. C. Woodruff, of S. D. Woodruff & Sons, New York, and Watson S. Wood- ruff, of F. H. Woodruff & Sons, Milford, Conn. Seed Priority. The status of seeds in the priorities list is shown by the following, ad- dressed by the Priorities Commission to Dr. Killerman, Acting- Chief of the Bureau of Plant Industry, Washing- D. C, September 23: "Since the receipt of your letter of the 12th instant, we have given care- ful consideration to the above matter and have concluded to certify to the Preference List with a Class III rat- ing, the following : "Seeds. — Plants enga.ged principal- ly in assembling, cleaning, treating, preparing, storing and shipping seeds for growing food and feed, and for growing medicinal and chemical plants (excluding flower seed as such)." New York Seed Trade. Vaughan's Seed Store has just re- ceived a fine lot of northern grown Ijilium candidium, via Bordeaux. They are in active demand. This store is making a fine window display of vege- tables. Pieters-Wheeier Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED Gilroy, California Frank H. Henry is making a great stir in the seed trade district in his canvass for the sale of Liberty Bonds. In one day he reported subscriptions amounting to $45,000. The importers feel certain that there will be arrivals of Dutch bulbs the week ending October 12. C. W. Scott has resigned as officer and director of the A. T. Boddington Co, Weeber & Don have a fine vegetable displa.y in their show windows. Philadelphia Seed Trade. A service flag has been hung in the store of the H. F. Michell Co., with a proud record of 25 stars, in addition to two of gold, one for H. F. Michell, II, and the other for James Muller, who was killed in action in August. Two Brown bag filling machines h,ave been installed at this establishment which will in a measure relieve the help prob- lem. Eighteen of the store force are down with the prevailing malady. There is nothing now to report re- garding Dutch and French bulbs. The Holland stock is known to be on the water, and perhaps the French. The H. F. Michell Co. is busy preparing a schedule that will assist in proportion- ing the stock when it does arrive, as the orders greatly exceed the estimated sup- ply- Wlldcatting in Seed Crops. Some years, seed bean crops are silently stolen away from the real own- ers and disposed of to wildcatters. This has been done in Michigan. Some- times onion set growers in Cook county have trouble in explaining their un- expectedly short -deliveries — carried away by wildcatters is a fair guess. With the present shortage of several important items on the Pacific Coast, would it not be well for the trade thereabouts to look for the wildcat- ters, and could not the eastern con- tract trade, well ask for pedigrees and history of odd lots floating in the hands of newly established middlemen. Decorah, Ia. — The Adams Seed Co. will enlarge its establishment, numer- ous improvements being included in the plans. Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Growers of Peas and Beans Grand Rapids, Mich. Mention the Americun Florist when writing Braslan Grower for the Wholesale Trade Only. Onion, Lettocb, CiRRor, Parsnip. Parslet, Cblbrt, Endive, Salsift, Named and Mixed Grandiflora and Spencer Sweet Pea and Sunflower. Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA C O IH D 9 11 V igiS. The American Florist. 593 NEW CROP FLOWER SEED Cyclamen Seed Distinctive Giant Strain 100 1000 Duke of Connauirht, Crimson.. S1.25 $10.00 Excelsior, U hit« with red base 1.25 10.00 Grandiflora Alba, \MHte 1.25 10 00 Princess of Wales, I'ink 1.25 10.00 SalmonQueen, .-^iiinoii Pink... l BO 12.00 St. George, UflicatB salmon, foliu-e marbled 1.50 12.00 MlxedCoIors i.oo 9.oo Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Greenhouse Grown Seed 1000 Seeds S3.r0 lO.fOOSeeds .. $25.00 5C00 " 13.75 25,000 " .... 56.25 Also all other seasonable Seeds, Bulbs, Plants and Supplies. Send for our Wholesale Price List, if you haven't a copy. HENRY F. MIGHELL GO. 518 Market St. PHILADELPHIA, PA. BAMBOO, CANE STAKES Size Number Price to bale Per bale NATURAL, 6- 9 ft. 600 $7.00 9-12 ft. 400 8.50 Prices es warehouse New York Terms— Net cash 30 days. McHUTCHISON & CO. 95 Chambers Street, NEW YORK J.G. ROBINSON SEED GO, WATERLOO, NEBRASKA Rocky Ford, Colorado Contract growers of Cucumber, Cantaloupe, Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin Seed; Sugar, Flint and Field Seed Corns. JAMES VICK'S SONS Growers of Flower and Vegetable Seeds Get tbe benefit of our CO years' experience. All seasonable varieties. Our stocks are very complete. ROCHESTER, N. Y. The Flower City I. N. Simon & Son Garden Seeds 438 MARKET STREET Philadelphia - - Pa. Before Placing Orders for SWEET PE.4S, Spencers, Grandl- floras, etc., ASTERS and FI/OWBR SEEDS in general; TOMATO, LIMA and POLE BEANS, write JOHN BODGRR & SONS CO., Contr.act Seed Gro«er.s I.OS ANGEI.ES. CAMFORXIA GARDEN SEED Beet, Sweet Corn, Garden Beans. Onion Sets, and Seed 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, 8Z Dey St., NEW TORK ud OBANGE, CONH. E^. O. M@ ^11^ ^ CO-. — -=< WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS^ a'g' — SPECIALTIES IN VARIETY ONION - CARROT - BEET- RADISH - PARSNIP CONTRACT PRICES MAILED ON REQUEST SAN FRANCISCO """" ^^T^'a^osco'^""""" CALIFORNIA ^ [_ t ll ^ Specially Prepared for Export KELWAY'S IMPROVED FARM ROOT SEEDS IMPROVED VEGETABLE SEEDS IMPROVED FLOWER SEEDS Write for our SPECIAl PRICES stating. If possible, quantities recruired. IDnstraieJ CilalopK Free. KELWAY & SON ""^l^'" LANGPORT, Eng. Cable Address: "KELWAY, LANGPORT." WESTERN SEED & IBBIGATION CO. Wholesale Seed Growers and Dealers 5PPriAITIP5» Sweet, Flint and Dent Corn; Cucumber, Musk and dl CvlALli£d • Watermelon; Pumpkin and Squash. FREMONT, NEBRASKA. Mention the American Florist when writing Contract Seed Growers C2nor>iQlf ioc • Popper, OETgeplnnt. Tomato, OpeCldllieS. Vine Seed and Field Corn. Correspondence Solicited. George R. Pedrick & Son, PEIDRICKTOWN. N. J. TOMATO SEED Grown for the Wliolesale Seed Trade HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA Waldo Rohnert GILROY, CAL. WHOLESALE SEED GROWER Specialties: Beet, Carrot, Endive. Lettuce, Onion and Radish. Solicited. RODTZABN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists. Wholesale Growers of full list of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS For SEEDS Flower, Vegetable and Farm Send your inquiries to HURST & SON 152 Hounsditch LONDON, - - ENGLAND The Premier British Wholesale and ExportinE Seed House 75 YEARS UNRIVALLED REPUTATION The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Tur- nip, Radish, Beet, Etc. ^-.roy^tit aMte. MILFORD. COHH . Henry Fish Seed Co, Bean Growers for the Wholesale Seed Trade CARPINTERIA, CALIF. 594 The American Florist. Oct. 12, Market Gardeners Vegetable Growers' Association of America. H. W. Selby, Phibulelphia, Pa., President; C. W. Waid, Graad Rapids. Mich., Vice- President; S. W. Severance, Louisville, Ky., Secretary; Eugene Davis, Grand Rapids, Mich., Treasurer. WoRCEsrER, M.\ss. — L. C. Midgley. o( the county farm bureau, reports tliat war garden products tlie value of which was 8750,000 were produced in this vi- cinity the past season. Tomatoes Contracted for by Canners. The United States department of agri- culture, in its monthly crop report for September, estimates that, with 1,390 factories i-eporting and 89 idle, the acre- age of tomatoes contracted for by can- ners in 1018 is 21.3,890, as compared with 207,674 in 1917. Bean Production. From a forecast of condition Septem- ber ], the monthly crop report of the United States department of agricul- ture places the production of beans in New York, Michigan, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and California at 19,894,000 bushels, as compared with 19,497,000 bushels August 1. Potato Crop Condition. The September crop report of the United States department of agricul- ture forecasts the 1938 potato crop Sep- tember 1, from condition, as 390,907,000 bushels, as compared with 442,536,000 August 1. The condition on September 1 was 74.5 of normal, as against 75.1, the 10-year average. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegetables. Chicago, October S. — Cucumbers, 2- dozen bo.x. .$1.85 to .$2.00; celery, crate, 35 to 50 cents; head lettuce, 2-dozen, ?1.00 to .$2.00; radishes, per 100 bunches, .$1.00 to $1.50; tomatoes, per box, 1.5 cents to 2Ty cents. New York, October 7. — Celery (state), per bunch, 15 to .50 cents; cucumbers, .$1.50 to .$3.00 per basket; mushrooms, .$1..50 to .$3.."jO per basket; tomatoes, per carrier, .50 cents to .$2..50; lettuce, per package, 5-22, has been changed from the Hotel Sherman, a.s originally planned, to the Hotel Morrison. Much interest is being manifested in the coming event, and all indications point to a most successful presentation of one of the str,.te's prominent industries. The premium list, recently issued, copies of which may be had upon application to A. M. Augustine, ex'ec- utive scci'etary. Normal, 111., includes much interesting information con- cerning the industry in general and the coming exhibition. Under the heading "Progressive Apple Growers of Illinois" are included a list of about 70 firms and individuals, with orchards varying from four to 1,800 acres, with the v-arieties grown in many cases. The exhibition will be divided into sections for plates, trays, boxes, bas- kets, barrels and booth exhibits. The varieties open to entry in the various classes include the following : Akin, Arkansas Black, Banana. Ben Davis, Black Ben Davis, Black Twig, Delicious, Fameuse, Gano, Grimes, Huntsman, Jonathan, King David, Minkler, Maiden Blush, N. W. Greening, Rome Beauty, Salome. Stark, Wealthy, Willow. Wine- sap, and York Imperial. The scales for judging are as follows : Plates and trays — Uniformity, 20; color and finish, 30; condition, 20; free- dom from blemish, 30. Boxes and barrels — Uniformity. 15; color and finish, 20; condition, 15; free- dom from blemish, 20 packing, 30. Packing boxes : Bulge, 10; tightness, 10; alignment, 10. Baskets — Uniformity, 20; color and finish. 20; condition, 20; freedom from blemish, 20; packing, 20. Booth exhibits — Artistic arrange- ment, 50: comprehensiveness, 20; qual- ity of specimens, 30. In all divisions there are represented nearly 200 classes, first and second prizes being offered in each, the amounts varying from ^2 to $30, in addition to gold and silver medals. The officers of the show are : W. A. Brayton, Mt. Mor- ris, general chairman; A. M, Augustine, Normal, secretary, and J. W. Stanton, Richview, treasurer. Professor B. S. Pickett, University of Illinois. Urbana, is superintendent in charge of installa- tion and exhibits. Nursery Imports. The following communication has been addressed to the Federal Horticul- tural Board, Washington. D. C. Sep- tember 30, by J. C. Vaughan. of Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago : "We call your attention to the fact that the French government has made arrangements to supply certificates that all nursery stock from that coun- try is properly inspected. "Why not arrange for similar inspec- tions with other countries, rather than cut off the importations, most of which have extended over a period of many years without injury in any way to American horticulture? "Whether the different sections are or are not infected with dangerous in- sect enemies can readily be ascertained and guarded against without the dras- tic operation of an embargo, which once settled on the horticultural trade of this country, undoubtedly cannot be lifled without much difficully and stren- uous efforts of the trade. Washington said that when liberties are taken away from a people they cannot be readily reg.ained. "No evidence, so far as we know, has been given that certain well-known ex- porting districts in Europe have sent forward Infested stock in the many years that these plants and shrubs have been exported. "Why not insist that those entomolo- gists who are complaining, furnish real proof that various nursery districts legislated against have been proven to be infested with dangerous insects, rather than because one district has been found to be so infested, all Euro- pean sources of nursery stock be em- bargoed against. "This principle, carried out as pro- posed, would be equal to preventing all interchange of farm animals throu.gh- out the United States beca.use one case of hoof and mouth disease was devel- oped in a remote section of Minnesota. "Surely the placing of an embargo on nursery products from any foreign district should rightfully hinge on proof that danger is actually known to exist in the products 6f that section." The following is an extract from a printed notice received from V. Lemoine & Son, Nancy, France : "Our nursery, being submitted to the coi-trol of the French phytopathological inspection serv- ice, we are enabled to get the necessary certifi- cates of inspection for the importation of nur- sery stocl! into the United States. Importers of nursery stock should apply for a pei-mit to the United States department of agriculture, Wash- ington, D. C, and send us the number of their permit, no permit being needed for herbaceous plants, flower roots and bulbs." SNOW QUEEN CANKA Awarded Certilicate of Merit at S. A. F. A O. H. New Yorlt Convention. And 100 other notable kinds. Always ask for SWASTIKA BRAND CANNAS. UEST GROVE PENN'A. Robert Pyle, Pres. 1^ 'I Ant. Wiolzer.Vice-Pres. ™^ "JONES CO. PEONIES 30 acres. Can supply your waets. Write for Catalogue. Gilbert H. Wild Sarcoxie, - Missouri Specialists in Specimen Stoci( FOR LANDSCAPE WORK Hardy Rliododcndrons, Azaleas, Box- woods, Hollies and a complete line of Coniferous Evergreens. Wrile for Prices. COTTAGE GARDENS NURSERIES, Inc. ElUREKA, CALIFORNIA. Hill's Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Small, medium and large sizes supplied. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co. EferiErMD SpeciaGsts Largest Growers io America Box 404. DUNDEE, ILL. For the Best New and Standard DAHLIAS Addreu PEACOCK DAHIilA FARMS, p. 0, Berlin, N. J. Williamstown Juno., N. T. igi8. The American Florist. 597 1 WKl^jV-. -^^^"^^^B s 1 \Lm NOW IS THE TIME TO STOCK UP BENCH BOSTONS Grand stock ready for 6-inch and 7-incb pots; bip, Jroad, clean Itaves; • heavy plants running from 15 to 20 leaves, $25.00 AND $35.00 PER 100 CLEVELAND CHERRIES, fine, for growing on. 4-inch, $16.00 per 100. Finished plants later. You will want them later on. Very bushy branched plants. 10,000 Vinca Vines, from field. I French Hydrangeas, 2!/2-inch strong. $50.00 per 1000. I $50.00 per 1000. ^ CARL HAGENBURGER, West Mentor, Ohio Mention the Americaii Floj'ist when xcriting I BURPEE'S SEEDS I I Philadelphia I 3 Wholesale Price List for Florist* 1 S and Market Gardeners g Mention the American Florist when writing THE G. HERBERT COY SEED GO. VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB. Contract Growers of HIGH GRADE SEEDS Mention the American Florist whenwriting Get Qnotatlona From LANDRETH SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED BU>om,daIe BrlstoI, PE. Mention the American Florist whenwriting Geraniums N'utt, Strong 2-in., per 100 $2.00 Vliiud, strong 2-in., per 100 2.00 Kicard, strong 2-in., per 100 2.00 Dracaena Indivisa, good thrifty stock for growing on, 2-in., per 100 2.00 BI.MER RAWLING.S. Alleeany, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when icriting Erica Melanthera iM'st Winter flowerir.c RenthiT. Well rooted cnt- tlngs. jm.Oi per IQOo, .,„t le,,s thnr .'iilO .sold. Out of 2lncli pots. $14.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000. Cash with order, please. Pacific Nurseries COIMA, San Mateo Co.. CALIFORNIA Mention the American Florist xL'hcn writing I "MORE AND BETTER | IKENTIASI than ever. Joseph Heacock Gompany 1 WYNCOTE PA. WRITE FOB PRICES" g iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiH^ Mention the American Florist whenwriting CARNATIONS F. DORNER & SONS CO., Lafayette - Indiana Mention the American Florist whenwriting GERANIUIV1S Rooted Cuttings, All sold until in December. S A. Nutt and Buchner II5.00 per looo Ricard and Poitevine 17.B0 per lOOO Parcel post shipment, bill for actual cost sent with shipment. Cash lor cuttings to accompany the order. ALBERT M. HERR, UNCISTER.PA. CHRYSANTHEMUM SPECIALISTS Elmer D. Smith & Co. Adrian, Mich. Mention the American Florist lohenwriting Alonzo J. Bryan Wholesale Florlat Washington, New Jersey Grower of Geraniums, Fuchsias. Helietropea, Cannas and all kinds of Bedding Plants. Inclod- Inir Vegetable Plants by the hundreds of thou- -iinds. See our display Adv. In American Florist, ApiU 6. page 612. Correspondence solicited. A Few Bargains NORWAY MAPLE 6 to 8 ft 35c each S to 10 ft 50c each 10 to 12 ft 75c each CALIFORNIA PRIVET 2 and 3 yrs. old. Cnt Back, Well Branched. 12 to 18 in $10.00 per 1000 18 to 24 in $13.00 per 1000 2 to 3 ft «15.00 per 1000 3 to 4 ft $20.00 per 1000 HYDRANGEA P. G. 18 to 24 in lOe each 2 to 3 ft I2e each BARBERRY THUNBERGII 12 to 18 in $6.00 per 100 18 to 24 in $8.00 per 100 AMERICAN ARBOR VITAE AUSTRIAN PINE IS to 24 in 20c each 2 to 3 ft 30c each 3 to 4 ft 40c each NORWAY SPRUCE 12 to 18 in 15c each 18 to 24 in 25c each 2 to 3 ft 40c each CURRANTS Fays, Cherry. White Grape, Victoria 2 yr. No. 1%, $4 per 100 2 yr. No. 2 $3 per 100 Send for complete price list. TERMS — Cash or satisfactory ref- erences. Bo.xing at cost. THE LANCASTER COUNTY NURSERIES RFD. No. 7 Lancaster, Pa. Mention the American Florist lohen writing Horticultural Trade Journal Published weekly. The Larg- est. Brightest and Best British Trade Publication. Also THE 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 HORTICULTURAL PRINTING GOMPANV BtTRNLBY, BNGLAND. 598 The American Florist. Oct. 12, CRAIG OlALITY STOCK Plants That You Really Need or Will CROTONS, wonderfully well colored, I FERNS, Norwood and Teddy, Jr. all sizes. | FlCUS Pandurata, the best house plant. Now is the time to order before the delays of winter. Send for our price list. ROBERT CRAIG COMPANY, n», 4900 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. Kansas City, Mo. GOOD FALL PROSPECTS !:« EVIDENCE. With stock none too plentiful and prices rather high at times business during September was quite good, the call for funeral work and hospital or- ders being unusually brisk. Roses were the item that went big-. Asters and gladioli were plentiful, but the quality nothing exti'a, while carnations were only fair. October has started well and prospects for a good fall trade are promising. Ophelia, Russell and Co- lumbia roses are now the leading offer- ings, followed by a few fancy dahlias which find considerable favor. This market is not handling shipped-in chrysanthemums as in former years. As a rule they have been poor. The home-grown stock is not quite ready. NOTES. H. Kusik & Co. are handling a good line of roses, a few carnations and a limited supply of gladioli. Business is reported improving. Mr. Kusik is giv- ing his entire time to the Liberty Loan campaign. W. J. Barnes reports funeral and hos- pital work exceptionally heavy, clean- ing up much good stock. Ferns are moving fast at prices much better than usual. T. J. Noll & Co. report excellent busi- ness and are cleaning up daily in good offerings of roses of which they carry a large supply. L. C. Fields and wife have the sympa- thy of the trade in the death of their son, Marshall, which occurred Octo- ber 2. Arthur Newell reports everything running along in excellent shape with the demand for flowers on the increase. E. Frandsen, of Independence, has an excellent cut of Ophelia, Russell and Columbia roses. Xhe Oakwood Floral Co. is cutting fine roses daily which find a quick market. E. J. Barnes is cutting fine dahlias. .Some are especially fancy. Visitor : C. L. Gross, representing A. L. Randall Co., Chicago. E. J. B. Columljus, 0. i>E.MA>;D CAN Ncyr BE MET. Not within a long period has the trade been so hard run for stock as at the present time. Funeral work is be- ing greatly augmented by the epidemic of Spanish influenza at Camp Sherman, to which Columbus is the nearest city. The undertakers at Chillicothe, the seat of the camp, hp.ve had to call upon as- sistance from here, a condition which reflects the extra demands upon local florists. In face of the large volume of buslnes.s, a gloomy .September has held back growth, so that flowers which should ordinarily be available in abun- dance are in very scanty supply. This Is particularly true of carnations Chrysanthemums are also slow in ma- turing and are snatched up as soon as received, at %7> to$a per dozen. Roses 4-^4'4^4>4*4^4'4>4*4*'i>^4>4"{>4<4>4>4i4>4-4>4i4>4>4i4<4>4>^^4"I>^4i^4i4>^4>ii>4-4>4'4- Seasonable Stock READY NOW BougainviUea Glabra Sanderiana — Well shaped, trimmed plants, 4-ln. pots, $25.00 per 100. Genista — 5-inch, special stock, well trimmed and heavy, $30.00 per 100. Pious Elastica — 4-inch, 10 to 12 in. high, $40.00 per 100. Hjflransea, French Type — Hamar, Vibraye, Chautard, E. Mouliere, 5- inch — 3 to 4 branches, $30.00 per 100; heavy field grown for tubs — 7 to 10 branches, $40.00 per 100. Kentia Belnioreana — 2%-inch, heavy, $10.00 per 100; 3-inch, heavy, $20.00 per 100. Ferns — Cyrtomium Falcatum, 2%-inch, $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1,000; Aspidium, 2%-inch, $3.00 per 100. Birds Nest Fern, 2%-inch, $8.00 per 100; 3-inch, $15.00 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri — 2V4-inch, $3.50 per 100, $?0.00 per 1,000. Asparagus Plumosus — 2-inch, $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1,000. Fern Dish Ferns — All varieties, bushy stock, $-3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1,000, 3-inch, $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1,000. Roses — Dorothy Perkins, White Dorothy and Excelsa or Red Dorothy, especially long tops — these plants have been staked up in open field and are well ripened. $15.00 per 100, for selected grade. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio *{*4*'!'^4*iS*^4**i**i*4*4*^^*2*4i4'4'^*i*4*4*4**l*4^4*st beantifiil (blue and white), of nil Cuhmibines and }ct so little prown, is a ijreal 8])ecialty with itio New se^-d now ready lit 81.00 per ounce. Posta^L* free; net cash with order. Prices of plants on application, if such be allowed into U. S. A. WM. WISEMAN. THE NURSERIES FORRES. SCOTLAND igi8. The American Florist. 599 Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. ASPARAGUS. CARNATIONS. , PIELDGKOWN CARNATION PLANTS. Positively the best obtainable. Order early. 100 1000 TERNS. 1700 ASPAUAGUS PLUMOSUS PLANTS Fine, strong stock from bench. $8.00 per 100, cash. MRS. HENRY FREDERICK, FERNS. Boston. Roosevelt; WhitmanI, A:hol- 7.eli, WhitmanI Compacta and Teddy, Jr., out of 2M-in. pots, $5.00 per KiO; .S-ln., $10.00 per 100 Roosevelt, 4-in., .$20.00 per 100: Teddy Jr.. 5-in , Des Plaines, Illinois. Bonflro 6.00 4.").0<) Springfield, 0. Rosette COO 55.00 WIETOR BROS. 162 N. Wabash Ave. Chicago L. D. Phone Randolph 2081. AsparnEus Sprencerl, 2-ln., $3.00; 3-in., $6.00 and 4-ln.. $10.00 per 100. Pine bnshy plants. At HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. FBKNS. FERNS. FERNS. Boston or Dagger ferns, carefully picked and IJacked. Any quantity. For sale. MRS. MARIE MAROLD Ellington Conn. CARNATIONS. Large, healthy, field grown. 5^ Victory. 3oO Perfection, 4i/, cents each. Cash with order. HEITMAN-OSTRBICHER CO., 5610 North Ave., Milwaukee, Wis. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS SEEDLINGS, eitra STORE. Chicago and New York. Ferns. Birds Nest. 6-in., $1.50 each. Table 2'/,-lu.. $4 per 100. Hollv. 3-ln.. $10 per 100; Asparagus' Sprcngerl, 2%-ln., $3.60 per 100, $30.00 i>pr I.IJUO. The Storrs & Harrison Co., CROTONS. 4-In.. $15 per 100; 5-in.. $3 and $4.20 per doz.; 0-In.. $6 per doz. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, 111. Crotons. Fine healthy stock. 4-ln., $4.80 per doz.. 5-in., $9 per doz. ; 6-!n., $1 to $1.50 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. BEGONIAS. Ferns, Cyrtomium Falcatum, 2V.-in., $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000; Aspidlum. 2%-in.. DAHLIAS. per 100; 3-in., $15.00 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Painesville, 0. Begonia Chatelaine, 2%-ln., $5.00 per lOn; 3-ln., $10.00 per 100: 4-in., $15.00 per 100; 5-in., $25.00 per 100. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Dahlias. Best new and standard varieties. Peacock Dahlia Farms. Williamstown Jet., N. J. Ferns. Bench Bostons, ready for 6 and 7- DAISIES. BULBS. )>urger. West Mentor, 0. DAISIES. Bellis Monstrosa Pink or White, also Long Fellow and Snowball. Fine, strong plants, $3,110 per l.O'K); $8.25 per 3.IKX). Cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS, Kalamazoo, Mich. Bulbs. French Paper Whites, Daffodils. Tulips, afloat and expected soon. Lily bulbs from storage, French Candidum, Freeslas. See our Ferns. All well grown, healthv stock. For viirietles and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this Issue. P. R. Pierson. Tarry- lown. N. Y. DRACAENAS. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Ferns. Boston. 2i4-in.. heavy, $6 per 100; $53 Bulbs. Cold storage Gigantenm. 7 to 9-in , (300 to case), $21.00 per case; 8 to 10-in., (250 to case), $25.00 per case; 9 to 10-ln., (200 to Dracaena Massangeana, 4-ln., $50 per 100; 6-in., 75c to $1.00 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Mor- ton Grove, 111. per l.OOO. WhitmanI, 2%-ln., .$R per loi); $65 per 1.000. A. Hendei-son & Co., 211 N. State St.. Chicago. c.-ise), $30 per case. A. Henderson & Co., 211 N. State St., Chicago. ERICAS. ERICAS. Young stock for growing on. Strong, healthy plants out of 2%-lii. pots. Biggest percentage «lll set .buds and bloom for September and October delivery. Full varieties: Ferns. Boston and Scotti. 6-ln.. $3.00 per d«!,. $25.00 per 100; 4-in., $15.00 per liiO. B. Vincent. Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Bulbs. Co\Ci storage glgajiteum, sound and dormant. 7-9-ln. (300 to casi>), $22.60 per case; 9-10-In. (200 to case), .f27.50 per case. .S. S. Skldelsky & Co., 1004 Lincoln Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa. Hardy ferns. Illustrated descriptive list mail- ed. Ludwig Mosbaek, Ferndale, Askov. Minn. PREESIAS. Immediate delivery. Write for prices. Yoko- hama Nursery Co., Ltd., Woolworth Bldg., New York City. Xnias varieties: Fragrans Melanthera 15.00 " " Kegerminans 15."i0 " " Pres, Carnot 20.00 " " FRETESIAS. Improved Purity. Y, to 1-Inch. $17.(X) per 1000; % to %-inch. $12.00 per lOOO: '4 to %-lnch, $7.60 per 1000: % to Vj-lnch. .?4.00 per 1000. Write for samples. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicago and New York. Bulbs. Lllium GIganteum, from cold storage, King Edward 20.00 " " Easter varieties: Schwake &- Co.. Inc.. 90-92 West Broadway, Ericas can be kept at 40° to 45' night tem- perature In winter. Packing charges. 60 cts. for each $10 value. Terms: Cash with order, please. ANTON SCHULTHEIS. :110 19th Street, College Point, N. Y. up; refi-actra alba. %-in. Prices on application. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 53 Barclay St,. New York. Bulbs, seeds, supplies, etc. Wholesale only. American Bulb (^., 178 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago. CARNATIONS. GARDENIA. Erica Melanthera. Well rooted cnttlnes, $60 per 1000. Out of 2-ln. pots. $14 per 100, $100 per U)0u. Cash. Pacific Nurseries, Colma. Calif. 50i> GARDENIAS. Large plants in bnd: 12-15 shoots, $6.00 per doz., $45 per 100. Cash with .,rder. ROSE HILL NFRSERIES. New Rochelle, .V. V. Carnations. AH high grade storli. r. Dornci' .s. Sons Co.. Lafayette, Iiid. If You Do Not Find What You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 600 The American Florist. Oct. 12, GENISTAS. Uenista, 5-iu.. special stock, well trimmert mill heavy, S3 1,00 per 100. Tbe Storrs & Hai- risou Co,. Faiuesrllle. 0. GERANIUMS. Geraniums. 3-in., $3.50 per 100; $30 per I.UOO, 2-iil., $2,5U per 100; $22,80 per 1.000. It. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh. Md. Geraniums, rooted cuttings, S. A, Nutt and Buchner, $15.00 per l.OuO: Ricard and Poitevine, $17,50 per 1,000. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. GliADIOM. GLADIOLI. Clean, healthy, young stock, absolutely free from disease, 40 leading commercial varieties; prompt shipment after Nov, 1st, Reasonable prices; send for wholesale list, T, H, FULLER, Gladiolus Specialist, 649 Marshall St„ Battle Creek, Mich. Greens. Southern Wild Smilax, $:i.(iu per case. Natural log moss, per hug. $1.75. Per- petuated sheet moss, per hag. $3.."i0. Caldwell The Woodsman Co.. Evergreen, Ala. Greens. Southern Wild Smilax. $3.00 per case. Natural log moss, per hag, $1.75, Per- petuated sheet moss, per bag, $3.60, E, A. Heaver, Fvergreeu, Ala, HYDRANGEAS. Hydrangea, French type; Hamar, VIbraye, Chautard and E. Mouliere, 5-in,, 3 to 4 branches, $30,(0 per 100, 4-in,, 2 to 3 branches, $20,00 per 100. Heavy held grown for tubs. 7 to 10 branches. $40.00 per 100. The Storrs & Har- rison Co.. Painesville. O. HYDRANGEAS. Fine, sturdy, 3-lnch Otaska and assorted French varieties; grown in full sun outdoors, $8.00 per 100. Cash. JOSEPH BAN- CROFT & SON, Cedar Falls, la. Ueutla Belmoreana, fl-ln., $1.00 each; 5-ln., 75c each. R. Vincent. Jr., & Sons Co,, White .Marsh, Md. Kentia Forsteriana aud Belmoreana, For sizes antl prices see display advertisement else- where in this Issue, Poehlmaun Bros, Co,, Morton Grove, 111. ORCHIDS. HAS.SALL & CO., orchid growers and raisers. Southgate. London, Englaud. Cattleyas. Laello- t-'attieyas our specialty. One trial order so- licited. I'AIiMS. Palms, high class, and novelties In decorative plants. Robert Craig Co., Market and 4Uth Sta,, IMilladelhpla, Pa, PANDANUS. Pnndanus Vcltchll, 4 In,, 50c each; Bin., 75c to $1.01) each; In., $1.50 each; 7-ln., $2.oa each. Pocblmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove. 111. PANSIES. Pansy plants, strong and stocky, "Superb Strain," $3,00 per 1000: $8,25 per .3000, Cash, Prompt shipment. These plants and strain will please you. BRILL CEJLERY GARDENS, Kala- mazoo, Mich. Peonies. For varieties and prices see dis- play advertisement on front cover page of this issue. Vaughun's Seed Store, Chicago and New Peonies. 30 acre Write for Catalogi coxie. Mo, POINSETTIAS, Poinsettias, 2Vi-in., $6.50 per 100. $60.00 per 1,000. The Storrs & Harrison Co,. PainCB- ville, O, PRIMULAS. PRIMULA OBCONICA. Five different colors, good, strong plants out of 3-inch pots at $10,00 per 101, .$75.00 per 1000. Cash with order. J, H. FIESSER, North Bergen. N, J, Primula Obconica, 3-in,, $7,00 per 100, Baby Primula Malacolrtes. 2i4-in., $5 per 100. Poehlmaun Bros. Co.. Morton Grove. 111. EXTRA FINE 2V4-INCH ROSE PLANTS. 100 1,000 White Killarnev $4.00 $35.00 Sunburst S.OD 45.00 George Elgar 4.00 WIETOR BROS. 1G2 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago. L. D. Phone. Randolph 2081. BEES' WELCH GROWN ROSES. The necessity for reducing output of roses, etc., in order to Increase National Food Produc- tion, renders it im[)ractieahle and unnecessary to advertise as largely as usual. Regular buy- ers have hud a printed offer sent to them; there ai'e a few copies still available for applicants. Please let us have your orders and applications early, so that we may have ample time to give you prompt delivery. Thank you! BEES', Ltd., 175-181 Mill St., Liverpool, Eng. Roses. Own root, 2M.-in. for benching. Aaron Ward, Ophelia, Killarnev Brilliant, White Kll- lariiey. and Sunburst, $7.50 per 100, $70.00 per 1,000. Miladv and Richmond. $7.00 per 100. $65 per 1,000. SU-ln, stock $35 per 1,000 addi- tional. Poehlmaun Bros. Co.. Morton Grove. 111. ROSES. .30,000 two-year old Sunburst and White Kll- larney Bench Plants. $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. GEORGE RBINBERG. 102 North Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. Rose plants. Pink and White Klllamey, Maryland and Sunburst, line stock, 3ln. pots, on iwn roots. .$0.00 per 100; 4 In.. .$8.00 per 100. At HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids. Mich. I'leld crown, two-year-old, hardy Ol^'n-poot stock. See display advertisement In Issue of October 5, page II, Western Rose Co,, Pasa- dena, Calif, See ad, Sept. 28 or send for complete stock list. Lcedle Co., expert rose growers, SpringflelJ, O. SEEDS. SPECIAL FOR TWO WEEKS, Cabbage seeds. New crop, American grown Wakeflelds, $7.00 per lb., 10 lbs., $05.00. Flat varieties. $5.0i>. 10 lbs., $47.00. Spinach seeds, 1918 crop American grown. Savoy Bloomsdale. $1.00 per lb., 10 lbs., $7.50, 100 lbs., $60.00. .\11 seeds choice stocks and germination guaran- teed. COUNCILL SEED COMPANY Franklin Pa. 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 corn en contract. Edgar F. Hurff, Swedes- horo, N. J, Seed, Cvclamen. Finest American grown from the very best strains. Prices on application. J, M. Thorhuru & Co.. 53 Barclay St.. New York Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, musk- melon, stpirish and pumpkin; sweet. Hint and dent corn. Th^ C. Herbert Coy Seed Co., Valley. Fresh Seed, Clematis Panlculata and 100 va- rieties of other seeds for nurserymen. Write for list. BENJAMIN CONNELL, Nurseryman, .Morchantville. N. J. Seeds. Sweet peas, asters, and flower seed in general: tomato, lima aud pole beans. John Eodger & Sous Co., Los Angeles, Calif. Seeds, specialties: Pepper, eggplant, tomato, vine, seed and fleld corn. George It. Pedrick & Sou, contract seed growers. Pedrlcktown, N, J, Seed. Pansv. New crop Florists' Mixture, tr. pkt., $1.00; Vi oz., $2.00; oz., $7,00. A. Hen- derson & Co,, 211 N. State St„ Chicago. Seeds. Flower and vegetable. All seasona- ble 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'liiladelpha, Pa, Seeds, growers for the trade: Beans, peas, sweet corn, onion, turnip, radish, beet, etc. The Everett B, Clark Seed Co.. Milford. Conn, Seed. Beet, sweet corn, bean, onion sets, potato. Prices will be quoted upon application. S. D. Woodruff & Sons. 82 Dey St.. New York. Seeds, wholesale field and garden seeds. J. Bolgiano & Son, Light, Pratt and Ellicott Sts., Baltimore, Md. Seeds, specialties: Lettuce, onion, sweet pea, aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena In variety. Waldo Rohnert, Gllroy, Calif. Seed. Vegetable and flower, of every descrip- tion. The W. W. Barnard Co., 231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago, Seeds. Sweet, flint and dent com. cucumber, musk and watermelon, pumpkin and squash. Western Seed & Irrigation Co., Fiemont. Neb. Seeds. Flower and vegetables. Renowned speclHlties. Sale to seed merchants only. JOS. PAQUET, seed grower, Nice, France. Seeds; s[)coialties: Beets, mangoes, carrots, cabliages. celeries, parsley, parsnips, turnips. R, & M, Godlneau, Angers, France, Seeds. Bean, pea, radish, and all garden. Write for prices. Leonard Seed Ce,. 226-230 W. Klnzie St., Chicago. Seed. Flower and garden seeds. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium a specialty. Rontzahn Seed Co., Arroyo Grande, Calif, Seeds. Specialties in onion, carrot, beet, rad- ish and parsnip, R, 0. McGlU & Co., San Francisco, Calif. Yei! Do Not Find What You Need In Our Ready RK^erence Department. Write Us About It. igi8. The American Florist, 601 SEEDS. Seed. Sweet pea. All the new aod stan- dard varieties. Send for descriptive price list. C U. Ligglt, 325 Bulletin Bldg.. Philadelphia, Seeds, flower, vegetable and farm. Wholesale nly. Kelway's, Langport. England. Seeds. Bean growers for the wholesale trade. Henry Fish Seed Co., Carpintei-ia. Calif. Seeds. Pea nml bean. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. SMILAX. SOLANUM Cleveland Cherries. Pine for growing on. 4-inch. $15.00 per 100. Carl Hagenburger, West Mentor, O. SPHAGNUM MOSS, Sphagnum moss and green sheet moss. For florists and nurserymen. For spot shipment or contract. Write us. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chi- cago and New York. VEGETABLE PLANTS. Grand R.ipids lettuce plants, transplanted one plant at a time. $2.50 per l.OOO: in 20,- OUO lots, $2.00 per 1,0T0. Guaranteed to please you in every way. S. T. DANLEY & SON, Macomb, 111. Cabbage celery and Triple Curled parsley plants. Field-grown. 50o per 100. $3.00 per 1.000. prepaid. $2.00 per 1,000. not prepaid. F. M. Pattington, Sciploville. N. Y. \^NCAS. VINCAS. Vinca vnrlcgata, good heavy field grown clumps, $5.00 per 100: $45.00 per 1.000; Vinca layers. $1..'50 per 100; $12.50 por 1,000, THE REESER PLANT CO., Springfield, O. Vinca vines, from field. $50 per 1,000. Carl Hugenbiirgcr, West Mentor, O. VIOLETS. Field grown violets. Princess of Wales. $7.00 per ICO. Cash please. H. W. ALI-ERSMA, Grand Rapids, Mich. MISCELLANEOUS. A few bargains in Norway Maple, California Privet Hydrangea P. G.. Barberry Thunbcrgli, American Arbor Vittc, Austrian Pine. Norway Spruce, and Currants. For sizes and prices, see display advertisement elsewhere in this Issne. The Lancaster County Nurseries, K. P. D. No, 7, Lancaster, Pa. Greenlionse glass. Heavy in thickness, well flattened a-id unuealed and especially manu- factured for greenhouse purposes. Write for prices. Okmulgee Wlmlow Glass Co.. Okraul- gi>e. Dkln. Seed packets for 1919. All packet sizes and larger bags up to two pounds or more, also catalogues, return anil coin envelopes. The Brown liiig Filling Machine Co.. Kltchbnrg. Mass. Specimen stock for landscape work. Hardy rhotlodendrons, azaleas, boxwoods, hollies and a complete line of coniferous evergreens. Cot- tage Gardens Nurseries, Inc., Eureka, Calif. »nSCELLANEOUS. Greenhouse glass. 500 boxes 10x18 in., double, at $5.50; 50 boxes 16x20-in., double at .fS.oll; »» boxes ie-x24 in., at $0.25. The Geb- hart-Winchet Lumber Co., Dayton, O. Japanese Tubs for plants and shrubs. Made of well-seasoned Uinoki wood. $1.00 per pair; $4.50 per 10 tubs. Takeuchi Bros., 444 Bush St., San Francisco, Calif. Rosebud stickers. For sizes and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. The .lohn Henry Co., Lansing, Mich. Hill's E'vergrcens. Best for over half a cen- ry. I'rice list now ready. The D. Hill Nur- ry Co.. Box 404, Dundee, 111. Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by CLAY & SON. Stratford, London, England. Nursery stock of all descriptions. Catalogues and price lists free on application. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. Dreer's "Riverton Special'' cedar plant tubs, i\Il .sizes. Henry A. Dreer, 714-710 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia. Pa. Catalogues. large runs our specialty. Write for prices. Regan Printing House, 523 Plym- outh riacr. Chicago. Baskets of every description. Write for cat- alogue. Raedlein Basket Co., 713 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Dreer's Peerless glazing points, 1,000. 75c, postpaid. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Pa. Cut flower boxes. Edwards Folding Box Co., Philadelphia. CHIFFONS. Write for prices on our wide edge, plain, 4-in. and 6-ln. chiffon. Joseph Zlska & Sons, 169-78 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. 111. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. We handle a general line of florists' supplies, ribbons, cliillous and wiie designs, etc. Joseph Ziska & bons. 175 N. Waluish Ave.-, Chicago, Ul. Florists' supplies of all kinds. Keed & Kel- ler, 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,, 2042 Sheftield Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse construction, (Typress roof material and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches submited on request. John C. Moninger Co., 90S Blackhawk St., Chicago. Greenhouses. Superior In construction, durable and inexpensive. Write for estimate. The Foley Grenhouse Mfg. Co.. 3100 S. Spaulding , 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.. 1560 Kingsbury St., Chicago. Greenhouse construction. We furnish every- thing for the greenhouse. Garland Manufac- turing Co., Des Plaines, 111. Greenhouse lumber, hotbed sash, pecky cy- press, anuare red cedar posts. Lockland Lumber Co., Lockland. O. POTS AND PANS. Florists' red pots, all sizes; moss aztec ware, fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Reed Pot- tery Co., South ZanesvUle, 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. Logan pots are best by test. Write for cat- alogue and discounts. The Logan Pottery Co., Logan. O. INSECTICIDES. Aphine, $1 per qt. : $2.50 per gal. Fungine, $1 per qt.; $3.50 per gal. Vermlne, $1 per qt.; .$3 per gal. Apblne Manufacturing Co., Madi- son, N. J. Nikoteen. excellent for spraying. Aphis Pnnk for fumigatlW!. Nicotine Mfg. Co.. St. Louis. CARNATION ST APLES. supe:rior carnation staples. Mend .your split carnations. Finest article for carnation growers introduced so far, 35c for 1,0'0; 3.000 for $1. postage paid. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE. 264 Randolph St. Detroit. Mich. Carnation staples, 35c per 1.000; 3,000 for »1, Wm. Schlatter & Son, 4'22 Main St., Springfield, Mass. Plllsbury Carnation Staples. 1.000 for 35c; 3.000 for $1. I. L. Pillsbury, Gaiesburg. 111. If You Do Not Find What You Heed In Our Ready Reference Deparfmenf, Write Us About It. 602 The American Florist, Oct. 12, STAKES. Bamboo caoe stakes. 6 ft., $21 per bale. 6-9 ft. $7 per bale; 0-12 ft., $8.50 per bale. Mc- Hntchlson & Co., 95 Chambers St.. New York. WIRE DESIGNS. WHOLESALE CLTC FLOWERS. Amllng Co., E. C, Chicago. ADgermueller Co., Geo. H., St. Louis. Mo. ■Bassett & Washburn. Chicago. Jiergcr Bros., Philadelphia. Pa. Beming, H. G.. St. Louis, Mo. Budlong, J. A., Chicago. ■Chicago Flower Growers' Assn.. Chicaso. Erne & Company, Chicago. I'^xy, D., New York. Ford. M. C. New York. I'ord, William P.. New York. Froment, H. E., New York. Goldstein & Futterman, New Yolk. Grossberg-Tyler-Finnermann Co., Chivaffo. Hart, George B.. Rochester, N, Y. Heusbaw Floral Co., Inc., New York. Hentz & Nash, Inc., New York, iloerber Bros., Chicago, ilolton & Huukei Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Jones, Percy, Inc., Chicago. Kasting Co.. W. F., Buffalo. .N. V. Kennlcott 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., Pekln, III. Kusik & Co., Kansas City, Mo. Kyle & Foerster, Chicago. .Mackle, William, New York. McCallum Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. -Meconi, Paul. New York, Miller & Musser, Chicago. .N. V, Cut Flower Exchange, New York. Neidinger Co., Jos. G., Philadelphia, Pa. Niessen Co.. The, Leo, Philadelphia, Pa. IMppas. Nicholas G. & Co., New York. i'hiiadeiiihia Wholesale Florists' Exchange Pierson, A. N., Cromwell, Conn. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., Pittsburgh, I'a l''>eblmanu Bros. Co., Chicago. Pollworth Co., C. C, Milwaukee, Wis. I'olykrauus. Geo. J.. New York. I'yfer & Co., A. T., Chicago. Uandall Co.. A. L.. Chicago. Ileid. Edward, Philadelphia, Pa. Heinberg, George, Chicago. Ueinberg, Peter, Chicago. Klce Bros., Minneapolis, Minn. Kledel & Meyer, Inc., New York. Uuscb & Co., Oust., Milwaukee. Wis. Sheridan. W. F., New York. Slebrecht, Geo. C New York. Tonner, O. A. & L, A., Chicago, Totty Co., Chas, H., Madison, N. J. Traendly & Schenck, New York. United Cut Flower Co., New York. Vaugban, A. L, & Co., Chicago. Wciland & KIsch Co., Chicago. Wletor Bros., Chicago. Voung & Co., A. L.. New York. Young & Co., John, New York. WIttbold. Geo., Co., Chicago. Z.ch & .\!nnn. Chicago. BOOKS FOR FLORISTS. The following books should be in every florist's and gardener's library. Send prices quoted and >Te send the books. Principles and Practice of Pruning, — By M. G. Kaius, lecturer on horticulture, Columbia Uuiversity. 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. The Garden Month by Month. — By Mabel Ca- bot Sedgwick. A well classlfled list of hardy herbaceous and other plants arranged for each month. Illustrated. Price, $4.30. The Orchard and Fruit Garden.— By 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, $1.50. Practical Floriculture. — By Peter Henderson. A guide to the successful propagation and cul- tivation of florists' plants. Illustrated, 326 pages. Price, $1.60. Commercial Carnation Culture, — Edited by J. Har.ison 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 illustrations. Price. $1.10. How to Lay Out Suburban Homes. — By Her- bert J. Kellaway. Contains many useful hints. 112 pages, 38 halftone illustrations and 15 plans and maps. Price, $2.00. ^ 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. Principles of Floriculture.- By Professor E. A. White, Covers the principles of flower growing. 407 pages, illustrated. Price. $1.75. Commercial RoSe Culture.- By Eber Holmes. A practical guide to modern methods. 160 paces, en Illustrations. Price. $1.50. The American Flower Garden, — By Neltje Blauchan. Well bound. 308 pages and 92 il- lustrations. Price $5.35. Celery Culture,— By J. C. Vaugban. The sub- ject thoroughly covered. 59 pages, illustrated. Price, 25 cents. „ „ , Farm and Garden Rule Book,— By Professor L. H. Ballev. 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, 50 cents. Manual of the Trees of North America.— By Prof. C. S. Sargent. 820 pages, with over 600 Illustrations. Price. $6. - , t. Greenhouse Management.— By Prof. L,. K. Tflft. Covers the subject completely. 382 pages. Price, $1.60. , „ _ , Lawns and How to Make Them.— By Leonard Barron. A very useful and practical work. Illuitrated. Price, $1.10. „ „ , . The Landscape Beautiful.— By Frank A. Wangh. An Interesting book. 336 pages. Il- lustrated. Price. $2. „ I, n Insects Injurious to Vegetables.- By P. H. Chittenden. 163 illustrations in the 262 pages. Price. $1.50. , „ Orchids; Their Culture and Management.— By W Watson. Eight colored plates. 644 pa"PR ' Price. $10.00. _ Greenhouse Construction,— By L. R. Taft. How- to build and heat a greenhouse. Illustrated. $1.60. Daffodils, 'Narcissi, How to Grow Them.--By A. M. KIrby. Illustrated. 233 pages. Price. The Principles of Fruit Growing.— By L. H. Bnllpy. Fruit culture Is treated thoroughly. 61(1 pnges. Price. $1.25. House Plants.-By Parker T. Barnes. 23B naircs and .W fnll-nage Illustrations. Prli-e. $1.20. The Book of Water Gardening.— By Peter Bis- set. 200 panes. 130 illustrations. Price, $2.50 How to Grow Roses.-By Robert Pyle. 121 naees. Ilinstrnteri. Price, $1.00. Mushroom Growing.— By B, M Pnggar, 20O paces, fnllv illustra^tPrt. Price. $1-60. The GoldBsh.- By Hugo Mulerft. 160 pages, hnnilBomely illnstrnted. Price. .$2. Strawberry Growing.-By Prof S. W Fletcher. 32''. naee» Prnfnselv Illustrated. Price. $1.7.'>. Chrysanthemum Manual.— By Rimer D. Smith. ProriiBPlv lUustrntert. Price. 50 cents. Landscape Gardening.- By Pnm'l Maynard. 338 paces. 165 illustrations. DREER'S Florists' Specialties New Brand New Slyle "RIVERTON HOSE" Furnished in lenKtiis up to BOO feet without seam or joint. The HOSE for tbe FLORIST ^-inuh, pt-rtt 19o Reel of 500 ft 18^,c 2 Reels, iroOft 18o i4-inch, per ft I6o Reel of 500ft ...I5i--c Couplings furnished without charge. HENRY A. DRIER 7147 1 6 Chestnut Street PulLADELPHLi., Pa. $1.50. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. nearbom St., CHICAGO STATEMENT OF THE OWNERSHIP, MAN- AGEMENT. CIRCULATION. ETC.. RE QUltCED BY THb: A .T oF CONGRESS OF AUGUST 24, 1912, of The American Florist, published weekly at Chicago, 111,, tor Septemoer 27, 1918. state of Illinois, County of Cook. Belorc me, aNotary rublic in and for the state and t-ounty aforesaid, personally appeared Michael Barker, who, having been duly sworn ac coidiog to law, deposes and says that he is the editor and business manage, oi The Amfrican Flokist and that the following is. lo the best of bis knowledge and belief, a true statement of the ownerbhip, management- (and it a daily paper, the circulation, etc. ) of the aforesaid publication fur the date shown in the above caption, required by the Actol August 24. 1912, embodied in section 443, Postal Laws and Kegulations, printed on the leverse of this form, to wit. 1. That the names and addresses of the pub- lisber. edito , managing editor, and business manageisare: Publisher. American Florist Company.440South Dearborn Street, Chicago, 111. Editor and Business Manager - Michael Barker, 440 3ouih Dearborn Street Chicago. 111. 2. That the owners are: (Give names and ad dresses of individual owners, or, if a corporation, give its name and the names and addresses of stockholders owning or holding 1 per cent or more of the total am unt of stock.) Estate of E. AsmUB, W, Hoboken, N. J.; M. Barker, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. 111.; DaVid Burpee. 485 N. Fifth St., Philadelphia Pa.: John Burton, willow Grove Ave., Chestnut Hill, Pa.: J. D. Carmody.Evansville. Ind.; W. W. Coles, Maple Hill Rose Farms, Kokomo, Ind,: Robt. Craig, 49th and Market Sts., Philadelphia, Pa.: J. B. Deamud, ' arc Mich : James Dean Estate, Free- port L I., N. v.: Emresa J Dickey, care of Byron Reed Co., 212 S. 17th St.. Omaha Neb.; Wm. Falconer. Allegheny Cemetery. Pittsburgh, Pa. : Mageie Harris. 55th St. and Springfield Ave.. Philadelphia. Pa.: Mrs. Saiah Lonsdale, leffer- son fl.ts, 1021 De La Vina St.. -anta Birbara, Calif.; Mrs. CatherineMathison.Waltham. Mass.: John N. May, Summit, N. J.; F. R. Pierson. ■farrytown, N. Y.; BlancheL. Sailer rare of Randolph Sailer, 929 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia. Pa.; Estate of Louise Schiller, 2207 W. Madison St . Chicago, 111.; H. A Siebrecht. New Rochelle, N. Y.; W. J. Stewart, 14/ --ummer St., Boston, .Mass.; J. C, Vaugban, 31 W, Randolph St,, Chicago, 111.: Annie G. Whitnall, 4001 Harvard blvd., Los Angeles, Calif.: C. B. Whitnall, 026 Locust St.. Milwaukee, Wis. 3. That the known bondholders, mortgagees, and other security holders owning or holding 1 percentor more of total amount of bonds, mort gages or other securities are: (If there are none. sostate.) There are no bonds, mortsages or other securi- tiesoutstanding against The American Florist. 4 That the two paragraphi- next above, giving the names of the owners stockholders and sec- uri y holders if any, contain not only the list of stockholders and security holders as trey appear upon the books of the company but alto in cases where the sto'kholder or s curity ho'der appears upon the books of the comnnny as trustee or in any other fiduciary relation the name of the per- son or corporation for whom Bi'cb t'rsiee is act- ing, is given; also that the said two paragraphs c->'>tain statements embracing sfti ant's full know ledge and *-elief as to the crcumstances ard con ditiins under which stockh Odera ocd security holders who do not appear upon the books of t he company as trustees, hold sock and securities in a capacity other than that of a boni fide owner; and this affiant has no reaaor to l^clipve that any other person, association, or corporation has any interest direct or indirect in the said stock, bonds, or other securities than as so stated by American Florist Company. Michael Barker, '=ec'y. Sworn to and subscribed before nic this 27th day of Sept., 1918. „ ^, R. C. Meredith, Notary Public, [seal.] (My commission expires Aug. 17, 1919.) If You Do No! Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Deparfment, Write Us About It. igi8. The America n Fl orist. 603 CAN SHIP ANY SIZE AT ONCE ^^ KROESCHELL BROS. CO., Telephone or Telegraph Order at Our Expense 452 West Erie Street, CHICAGO, ILL. rsz The Florists' Hail Association of America Was orisjinaUv Incorporated under the laws 01 New.Iersnyon June 1. 1S87. Since that date it has promptly paid nearly half a mllU n dollars tor ^lass broken by hail. At the present time it has no lijibilitios, and. besides its eiueri^ency fund, it has a reserve fund of $45.(K)0. An insurance with the Florists' Hail A98')Ciat'on means prompt payment in case of I .S3. For further particulars address Jv^HN G. ESLER, Secretary, Saddle River, N. J. Mcniion the A)ncrican I'loi ist when writing George Keller Pottery Co. SUCCESSOR TO 6E0.KELLER&S0N, MannfactQrers of Red Pots Before bnying write for price' 2614-2622 Hemdon St.. CHICAGO. JItntion the American Florist xcken writing NIKOTEEN For Spraying. APHIS PUNK Nice TWE MFG. CO. ST. LOUIS. Mention the American Florist when icriting LOGAN POTS ARE BEST BT TEST Write ns foT Catklog and Diieoantt. Thi Logan Pottery Co.. LOGAN, OHIO. Mention the American Florist when writing The Kecognized Standard Insecticide. A spray remedy for green, black, white fly. thrips and soft scale. Quart, $1.00 Gallon, $2.50 PUNGINE. For mildew, rust and other blights af- fecting flowers, fruits and vegetables. Quart. $1.00 Gallon, $3.50 VERMTNE. For eel worms, angle worms and other worms working in tbe soil. Quart, $1.00 Gallon, $3.00 Bold by Dealers. &PHINE MAHUFACTURIN6 COMPANY HACISON, N. T. Mention the American Florist when writing CAMBRIDGE Worid's OMed ud largest Huofactirers ol FLOWER POTS A.H.HEWS&CO., Inc. Cambridge, Mass. OF HIGH GRADE.... Boilers For GREENHOUSES See Onr Catalofue. lo"wate? GIBLIN & CO.. Utica. N. Y. Mention the American Florist tchen loriting CONCENTRATED PULVERIZED MANURE PaWerlzed or Shredded CATTLE MANURE Pulverized SHEEF MANURE The Florists' standard of uniform high quality for over ten years. Specify WIZARD BR/^(D in your Supply House order or write ub direct for prices and freight rates. The Pulverized Manure Co. No. 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. I Mention the A tmr Florist when xoriting Azalea Pots, Hanclns Baaketa, Lawn Vaaea, U Red Pols Refined Clay* — SIdlled Labor. The Peters & Reed Pottery Go.f so. ZANESVILLE. OHIO. "Mesa Aatec" Ware WM. M. WARRIN, IS W. 23rd St.. New York. .1/6(1(10)1 tlie Ainerican Florist when ivriting REFRIGERATORS WRITE FOR CATALOG Buchbinder Bros. 518 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, III. Mention the .liiici'icaii Florist tohen writing 604 The American Florist. Oct. 12, Index to Advertisers. Al(redLozierRo»ery.587 Alpha Floral Co 589 Amer Bulb Co 1 Amlinn ECCo 579 AndersoD S A 59 i Aneerniueller G H Co 580 Aphine Mfg Co. .. 613 Avenue Floral Co. ..590 Baer Julius 589 Barnard W W Co... 595 BaBsett& Washburn. 572 Baumer Aue R 591 Baur Window Glass Co. .IV BayersdorferH&Co.J69 Heaven E A 578 Begerow's 588 Berter Bros .'Sj Berning H G 580 Bodeer J & Sons Co .593 Boland J B 591 BolEiano]&SoD....594 Bramley & bon 591 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 592 Breitmeyer 8jSons..^88 Brisrss Floral Co....59u Brown A J Seed Co. 592 BrowD Bag Filling Machine Co 595 Bryan .Alonzo J .597 Bucbbinder Bros.-. 603 Bnckbee H W 59U Budlong J A 573 Bnroee W A Co 597 Caldwell The Woodsman Co. ...579 Calilornia Florisib...59 Central Floral Co. ..591 Chicago Feed& Fertilizer Co 6C4 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 575 Clark E B Seed Co.. 593 Clarke's Sons U ,'9j Clay&Son .Ill Cooard & Jones Co. .596 Cooke Geo H 59l Cottage Gardens Nursloc 596 Cowee W ) Ill Coy H CSeed Co.. ..597 Craig RobiCo 598 Danker Fred A . .590 UardsChas.. ..569 583 Dietsch A & Co IV DornerF&Son8Co.597 Drakos Co 586 DreerHA Ill 602 Uuluth Floral Co.. ..590 UnnloD John H 588 Eble Charles 586 Edwards Fold Box. 604 Erne & Co 578 EyresHG 586 Fallon Florist 586 Fexy D 583 Fish Henry Seed Co.. 59^ Flower Store The ...587 Florists' Hail Assn. 6u3 Florists' Telegraph Delivery 534 585 Foley Greenhouse MfgCo Ill Ford M C ?83 Ford William P ;8i Fox J M &boo Inc.. 587 FranenleiderC ...587 Freeman MrsJ B....589 FreyC H 587 Frey & Frey 590 Friedman 591 FromentHE 583 GalviD ThosF 589 Garland MfgCo IV Gasser J M Co ...588 Gebhari-Wuichot Lumber Co The... Ill Giblin & Co 603 Godineaa R & M....195 Goldstein & Futterman ,=83 GorhamPrinteryInc.fi04 GrakelowChas H...58S Gr'ndRaDid8FloCo.590 Grimm & Gorly 590 Grossberg Tyler- Finnermann Co. .576 Gnde Bros 586 HabermehlsSonsJJ.586 Hagenburger Carl. . . 597 daidesty at Co 589 Hart George B 583 Hart Henry 588 Haven Seed Co The. 593 Heacock Jos Co 597 Heiol John G& Son. 590 Henderson .A & Co.. I Henderson Lewis . .586 Henry Co The John. 578 Henshaw Floral Co .583 Hentz at Nash 582 Herr Albe-t M .597 Hess &Swoboda.... 588 Hession 589 Hews& Co A H 6 '3 Hill U^u^«co 596 HillCoEG II Hoerber Bros 579 Hollywood G'rden8.588 Holm & Olson 688 Holton&HunkelCo .581 Hart Advertiser 604 Hort Trade lournal.. 597 House oi Flowers. ..587 HurH Edgar F 594 Hurst & Son 593 Huscrolt G. L 587 IckesHraun Mill Co IV IdlewildGreenhs....591 Jahn Hugo 5S8 Jones Percy 572 lo? Floral Co 587 Kasting W F Co. ... I Keller Pottery Co Geo ..603 Keller Sons J B ;89 Kelway & Son 593 Kennicott Bros Co.. 578 Kervan Co The 583 Ressler Wm 583 Kottmiller A 586 Kroeschell BrosCo. 603 Kruchten John 579 KuehnC A 581 Kuhl Geo A... 598 Kvle& Foerster 576 Lancaster County Nurseries 597 LandrethSeed Co... £97 Lang Flo &Nur Co. 586 Lange .\ 586 LeboriusJ J 587 Leikens 591 Leonard S»ed Co... 595 LiggitC U 595 Litiiefield Fionst ...590 Locklana Lum Co.. IV Logan Pottery Co... 603 London Flow'rShp .588 Louis Simon Freres &Co 595 Louise Flower Shop . 591 McCalluro Co 581 McGillR C&C0....593 McHutchisoD&Co ..593 McKenney 59) Mackie William.... 583 Malandre Bros 591 Matthews ine Flo'st.591 MattbewsonJ E 587 May & Co LL 591 MeconiPaal 583 MetairieRidgeNars.587 Meyer A 591 Michell Henry F Co.593 Miller &Musser 579 Moninger J CCo.. .IV Murray Samuel. ..587 Nat Flo B of Trade.. IV NeidiogerJosGCo...580 Newell A 590 N Y CutFlowerEx..583 N YFloral Co 591 Nicotine MIgCo 603 Niessen Leo Co 580 Okmulgee Window Glass Co HI Pacific Nurseries — 597 Palmer W J & Son.. .587 Pappas ni 591 Pappas Nicholas G.. 582 ParkFloralCo 589 Peacock Dahlia Fr..596 Pearson EW 590 PedrickGR&Son..593 PennThe Florist.. .591 Peters & Reed Poty. .603 Philadelphia Whole- sale Floral Ex 581 Philips Bros 590 GREENHOUSE BEST BRANDS SHARP, PAKTBIDGE & CO. 2203 LVHBBR ST.. CHICAGO, ILU PierceFOCo IV Fierson F R Co I Pierson AN(Inc).. . I Pieters- Wheeler Seed Co 592 Pikes Peak Flo Co... 587 Pillsbury 1 L 586 PittsburgCutFloCo.580 Podesta&Baldocchi .591 Poehlmann BrosCo. 570 571 Pollwortb C C Co...;81 Polykranas Geo J 583 Potter Floral Co.. ..586 Pulverized Manure CoThe 603 Pyfer AT& Co 579 Raedlein Basket Co .569 Randall ALCo 579 Randair8PlowSbop.591 Randolph & Mc Clements 590 Rawlings Elmer 597 Ready Reference.... 599 Reed & Keller Ill Regan Ptg House. ...Ill Reid Edw 580 Reinberg Geo 579 Reinberg Peter 573 Rice Bros 581 Riedel& Meyer 583 Robinson) CSeed Co. 593 RockWmLFIwrCo .587 Rodgers J W 586 Rohnert Waldo. .593 Rosery The Floral Co 591 Routzabo Seed Co .593 RuschG&Co 581 SaakeOC 587 Schiller the Florist 589 Schillo ALom Co.. IV Schlatter W & Son 587 604 Schling Max fS^ Schmidt ChasL. .£87 SchwakeChas&Co..'82 Sekenger Adam 586 Shaffer Geo C 59' Sharp Partridge &Cc 604 Sheridan Walter F..583 5iebrec6t George C. 583 Simon & Son IN. ...593 Situation& Wants.. .567 SkidelskySS& Co. I Smith A W & Co.. ..588 Smilh&CoED ....597 smith & Fetters i^o. . 587 Smith Henry 587 Storrs & Harrison. ..598 -inmpp G E.M....589 Takeuchi Brof Ill Thomson Wm & Sons Ill Thorbarn J M & Co 59i Tonner O A &L A. 576 Totty Chas H 598 Traendly&Schenck.58? Trepel Jos 589 United Cut FloCo..583 Vaughao AL & Co..£7i Vaughan's See*^Storf I 579 =95 Vick'sSonsJas... .593 VincentR ]r &Sonr Co I Walker F Co 586 Weber FH. . .587 Weiland ftRisrh ..579 Weir James £89 WeinhoeberGforgeStS Western Seed & Irrigation Co 593 Wietor Bros 574 Wild Gilbert H 596 Williams Mr. E A ..587 Wiseman Wm 598 WittboIdGCo 586 Wolfskin Bros & Morris Golden8on.f87 WoodruflSD&Sons.59i YokahamaNur8Co..595 Young A L&C0....582 Young John & Co. ..£83 Young & Nugent 5i'6 Zech& Mann... 577 579 422 Main Street, Springfield, Mass- Mention the American Florist when writing ALL 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 subscription, 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. Addreaa EDITORS OF "H. A.," I^OWDHAM, NOTTS, ENGLAND. Mention the American Florist when writing i- r CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. -<- >■ Mention the American Florist when writing Send Ten Cents and get a copy of the Kaiser's Last Will Yes, he's made it, knowing his finish Is near! Greatest "Take-ofl" ol the age. An instant hit everywhere. Copyrighted. Agents and Salesmen are COINING Money. Supplied printed with ad. to large bu\ers. Low prices. Send 10c for samples and particiUars, or send $2.00 for sample 100. GORHAM PRINTERY 542 South Dearborn Street, CHICAGO. ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing ULTIMATELY When Ordering Fertilizer Of Your Supply House. WHY NOT DO IT NOW? CHICAGO FEED & FERTILIZER CO., D. S. YARDS, CHICAGO. Eastern Office G.G. Green, Jr.. Deal Lst. Trust Bldg., PhiIa.,Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing The Chrysanthemum By Elmer D. Smith NEW AND REVISED EDITION Price 50 Cents. Cash with Order. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO Bmerica is "ths Praw af the I/bssbI; tberB may be mnre camfort Amidships, but we are the Srst to tancb Unknou/n Seas." CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, OCTOBER 19, 1918. Vol. LI. No. 1585 TheAmerican Florist Established 1885 Copyright 1918 by American Florist Company. Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. II, 1891 at the Post Offloe at Chicago, Illinois, under act of March 3, le79. Published Evert Saturday et AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address : Ameflo, Chicago. Subscription, United States and Jlelico, fl .( a year; Canada, $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. Volumes halt yearly from August 3, 1901. ■ Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc., American Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn St., uhicago SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. 0FP1CEB8 — C. H. TOTTT, Madison, N. J., President; Jules Bourdet, St. Louis, Mo., Vice- President; John Young, 1170 Broadway, New York, Secretary; J. J. Hesb, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer. Officers-Elect— J. F. Ammakn, Edwardsville, 111., president; E. A. Fetteks, Detroit, Mich ,vice. president; John Young. New Yorli, secretary; J. J. Hebb, Omaha Neb , treasurer. The thirty-fitth annual convention will be held at Detroit, Mich.. August. 1919. Thirty-sixth annual convention at Cleveland, O., 1920, Say It With Bonds. Tou will see an ugly slacker In your own private looking glass next Sunday morning Octo- ber 29, If you do not buy your bond today. Saturday, October 19 Is the last day of the Fourth Liberty Loan campaign. If you are not a slacker say It with bonds. FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY. Annual Meeting at Cleveland. C, October 8-9, 1918. Officers-Elect — Wm. F. Gude, Washington, D. C, President; Philip Breitraeyer, Detroit, Mich., Vice-President; Albert Pochelon, Detroit, Mich., Secretary;! w. L. Rock, Kansas City, Mo., Treasurer. Directors — A. F. Borden, Los Angeles, Calif.; Charles H. Grakelow, Philadelphia, Pa.; W. J. Palmer, Buffalo, N. Y. Next Annual Meeting at Buffalo, N. Y. (Contiuued From Last Week.) Wednesday Afternoon's Session. At the Wednesday afternoon session Vincent Gorly, of .St. Liouis, made a strong plea for the adoption by the as- sociation of a standard language of flowers and submitted the following as a suggestion : January, carnation, true friendship; February, violets, love and faithfulness; March, daffodils, a breath of spring; April, sweet peas, love, a kiss; May, lilies, purity, sincer- ity; June, roses, fond remembrance; July, gaillardia, fidelity; August, glad- ioli. Beauty in retirement; September, asters, loyalty; October, dahlias, ele- gance, confidence; November, chrysan- themum, love and devotion; December, lily of the valley, confession of love. After a discussion of the su.tjgestions, a committee was appointed to give fur- ther consideration to the matter and re- port its definite conclusion at the next meeting. This committee consists of Vincent Gorly, W. W. Gammage and W. J. Smyth. The committee on final resolutions was appointed as follows: George .\s- mus, Chicago; George M. Geraghty, Toronto, Ont„ and Charles H. Brown. New York. Prize-Winning: Windows. The window of Knoble Bros., which took the first prize, showed what may be termed a facade of an F. T. D. tem- ple, through the open doors of which were -wires reaching from keys on the window platform and extending to points on a map of the United States and Canada that was placed just inside the doors in an oblique position and under a strong light. At the side of each telegraph key was a sign, "Thes* keys hurry your order away." On the doors was the inscription. "Through the doors of the F. T. D. and electricity we can deliver your flower wants, through our members, to your distant friends within a few hours." Another sign read : "Florists' Telegraph De- livery Association of reliable florists in the United States, Canada and for- eign countries, who deliver your flower wants, through us, within a few hours. We are members." Many beautiful floral effects suggestive of gifts for transmission by the F. T. D. system were shown, completing its educational character and which merited and re- ceived the first prize. The J. M. Gasser Co.'s window, tak- ing the second prize in the contest, showed a large reproduction in flowers of the new F. T. D. emblem. The globe was made of dark green oak leaves and the continents were worked out with yellow immortelles. The eagle wings were cleverly made, and the whole effect was most striking. Hang- ing over the emblem was the sign "Say It With Flowers." Smith & Fetters' window, which mer- ited the third prize, displayed a land- scape scene with an aeroplane in opera- tion suspended from the window ceil- ing. A miniature lake was surrounded by gravel roads for auto deliveries of flowers. Forming a part of the scene was a flower shop, from which issued an endless belt carrying telegrams to a tel- egraph office. In the window were signs reading as follows : "Your path shall be paved with roses, the kaiser's path 606 The American Florist. Oct. 19, with Liberty Bonds, and Liberty? will be sure." "We can wire flowers to Can- ada." "The safest, quickest and only ■way — Send flowers by wire." "We guar- antee delivery to any part of the Unit- ed States and Canada." "Send flowers by wire to your friends in distant cities by Florists' Telegraph Delivery sys- tem." The Jones-Russell Co. had large tel- egraph poles placed outside their store, the wires extending through the win- dow to the figure of a clerk receiving telegraph orders. A large globe repre- sented universal service, and the win- dows were appropriately decorated and arranged to convey the idea of the F. T. D. system. W^agner's large window was appro- priately trimmed with autumn foliage. A landscape was shown with telegraph poles and wires and suitable signs in- dicating membership in the F. T. t). and inviting orders for transmission by that- system. The judges were : W. W. Gammage, London; W. J. Smyth, Chicago, and E. A. Fetters, Detroit. The Publicity Display. The publicity display, which was ar- ranged on three sides of the hall, cover- ed an area of over 1,200 square feet, and here were shown examples of florists' advertising in cards, newspapers, fold- ers, catalogues, and photographs, in- cluded in the exhibition being many ex- cellent specimens of color work, with descriptions of plants and flowers of- fered in words of forceful salesmanship. Conspicuous among these were the work of the following : Penn, the Florist, Boston, Mass.; W. L. Rock Flower Co., Kansas City, Mo.; A. Warendorff, New York; John Breitmeyer's Sons, Detroit, Mich.; Philips Bros., Newark, N. J.; Joy Floral Co.. Nashville, Tenn.; Holm & Olson, St. Paul, Minn.; Schramm Bros., Toledo, O.; Grimm & Gorly. St. Louis, Mo.; Schiller, the Florist, Chi- cago; Knoble Bros., Cleveland, O.; A. W. Smith Co., Pittsburgh, Pa.; Gam- mage, the House of Flowers. London, Ont.; State Floral Co., Sedalia. Mo.; Park Floral Co., Denver, Colo.; Ran- dall's House of Flowers, Worcester, Mass.; Charles H. Grakelow, and Pennock Bros., Philadelphia, Pa.; Santner Floral Co., Detroit, Mich.; J. F. Wilcox & Sons, Council Bluffs, la.; McKenna, Ltd., Montreal, Que.; S. A. Anderson, Buffalo, N. Y.; John Ralph's Greenhouses, Saratoga Springs, N. Y.; Jos. Bancroft & Son, Cedar Falls, la.; Central Floral Co., Detroit, Mich.; J. M. Gasser Co., the Jones-Russell Co., and Smith & Fetters Co., Cleveland, O.; John A. Ktller Estate, Lexington, Ky.; Bertermann Bros. Co., Indianapolis, Ind.; The "King" Florist, Winnipeg, Man.; The Heiss Co.. Dayton, O.; A. Lange, Chicago; Kerr, the Florist, Hou.ston, Tex.; F. C. Weber, St. Louis, and the L. Bemb Floral Co., Detroit, Mich. In an adjoining room volumes of clippings from local newspapers were shown hy Mrs. Ella Grant Wilson, de- scriptive of flowers and decorations. Herman Knoble had charge of the ar- rangement, which was well executed. It was a feature of the meeting which alone would repay the visitors for jour- neying to the "Forest City." Additional Visitors. In addition to those mentioned in last ■week's issue as being in attend.ance, Leo. Henman, Chicago; J. J. Salmon, Akron, O.; Frank Schramm, Toledo, O.; and R. E. Blackahaw, La Porte, Ind., were noted among the visitors. "Say It With Flowers." Paper by Herman P. Knoble. Clevelaud. O., read, at the annual meeting of the Florists' Tele- graph Delivery Association, Cleveland, October 8 9, 1918. Really what are we trying to imply in the minds of the public with this phrase? Briefly, I might say — encour- age them to the further and greater use of flowers in many of their forms. Let us go about it in this way : When we make up our minds to go in busi- ness, we analyze the location, the city, our finances, and in general, all of the conditions that would go to help us succeed in our undertaking. American Blood For you the best red blood of American manhood is flowing without stint on the plains of France today. What are you doing: to end the war quickly and save our gallant men? The only way you can help them is by buying Fourth Liberty Loan Bonds. If you have not bought your bonds, do so now. If you have already bought some bonds, buy more today. Our men fight with rifles, you fight with bonds. All must fight. We will take it for granted that each and every one of us are thorough artisans and mechanics and know our business well; we will also grant that each of us could sell customers coming into our store all that they are willing to buy. Then, with all of these conditions assured, there is only one thought in our minds today, and that is to get the prospects to sell to, and how that ia best accomplished. I maintain that advertising is absolutely and unqualifiedly the key note of suc- cess, really true success, I mean in this and kindred businesses. I remember distinctly, when I went into business, among the many ques- tions which I asked myself, this par- ticular one struck me most forcibly, "Where would you buy flowers if the occasion presented itself, and what would you ask for, when you went to your florist?" I had to frankly say to myself, "I do not know of any florist in this city, and I hardly know what to ask for when I get there." Being a student of salesmanship, and knowing that advertising is salesmanship writ- ten, I answered this question in this manner — "Why not tell all of the peo- ple in the city of Cleveland, where you are, what you are, and what you have for sale, what it costs, how to order, how you v/ill handle the charge ac- count, and how you will make the de- livery?" In other words, advertise your business to the inhabitants of Cleveland, and I am satisfied that it should pay, providing you carry out in your actual workings of your business what you have told them in the printed word. Advertising can be done In many ways. For the sake of analysis, I will name a few : Newspapers, direct-by- mail, bill-boards, street cars, window displays, motion picture theatres, loca- tion, store arrangements, deliveries, and social contact. I am not going to try to go into the ramifications of all of these modes of advertising, al- though I hope to be able to touch them briefly, while on this subject, but I am going to confine myself particularly to the newspaper variety. When Presi- dent Gude asked me to present a dis- cussion on advertising, and in order to make the proper kind of display for this convention, suggested that I write every member of the F. T. D. and have them submit samples of their adver- tising, it made mel feel that I would be well repaid for the effort. It gave me an opportunity to analyze the ad- FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY WINDOW COMPETITION AT CLEVELAND. J. M. Gasser Co., Winner Second Prize, Chaa. II. Grakelow Silver Cup. igi8. The American Florist. 607 vertising of some GOO retailers, and this indeed is an excellent opportunity for one who is interested in his business to increase it at every angle. Studying these ads closely reveals to me the fact, very much to my regret, that there are none too many in this business that have given this subject serious consid- eration. I do not criticise destructively in this connection, and let me suggest here that any criticism that might be made, bear in mind that it is only in- tended constructively, and does not apply to many of those whose adver- tising is here exhibited. It seems so many of our business men take care of the watering of the • plants, the changing of the arrange- ment m their stores, and the filling of their orders, while they leave the office boy or delivery boy to do the advertis- ing, or worse still, turn it over to the average advertising solicitor and say Here, John, write up an ad and give me a good showing, and see that the copy is fine." This is all wrong. To Illustrate: If a customer comes to your store, would any of you, as the proprietor or manager of that store think It good policy to send the porter to wait on that customer, or would you think it advisable to go yourself or ask your best clerk? You know tnat when a customer comes into your store, you use every effort to sell him what you have, at a profit and satisfy him. Now then, you absolutely know too, that to send the porter to wait on this customer, would be the most serious mistake, so then why delegate the writ- ing of copy for your advertisements to the newspaper solicitor, the truck driver or the porter? Each case would be equally ridiculous. Advertising should be the most carefully thought out and planned unit of all the units that go to make up a retailer's busi- ness. Take this suggestion seriously into consideration. Those of you who have never done any advertising, follow this simple suggestion : Go back to your store and sell yourself a box of flowers for a sick friend, or a plant to be used in your home, or anything else that you have, and as .soon as you have made that sale to yourself, write the entire transaction verbatim on paper. You will be surprised to see what an excellent advertising manager you really are. Now, that is all there is to advertising. The idea of clothing your advertisements in flowery language is all "bunk." You do not use flowery language to your customers, and you do not want to use it in the news- papers. Moreover, it is equally as wrong to use slang, localisms, or fun- nyisms in your ads. None of these have any place in a well constructed adver- tisement. You would not use them to your customers coming into the store. Why should you attempt to use them to your prospective customers all over the city? To be successful in advertising, many things are absolutely essential. Let me name a few of them. See that your windows are washed every day and properly arranged, occasionally with some special added attractions, plants well selected and carefully wa- tered. Your store should be scrupulous- ly clean, the jardinieres and other things kept in elegant condition. Change the water in your flower jars in the cool- er at least four times a week. Be prompt In the sending out of your invoices, careful in the delivery of your orders, when promised. If you have a con- FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY WINDOW COMPETITION AT CLEVELAND, n Knoble Bros., Winners First Prize, $100, Donated by the Kennicott Bros. Co., Chicago. servatory attached to your store, keep it in decent shape, your plants in healthy condition. See that your de- livery equipment is clean, and in good repair. The flowers that you handle should be the best. They need not be the most expensive varieties; the shorter and cheaper grades are just as useful in many cases. Be extremely cautious in the answering of your tele- phones. Above all, have those parties who are entrusted with the telephone calls, thoroughly acquainted with your business and its workings, so that they are in a position to intelligently talk to your customers. Make everybody around the place feel that they are interested in it. Let them think and breathe advertising with you. Have extra copies struck of the advertise- ments and distribute these around to the employes so they can see what you are doing, and keep in touch with the work. Now then, with an institution such as I have just described, you are bound to become sticcessful, and if you will prepare the matter which goes into your newspaper advertisements with the same caution that you wait on your customers personally, the circuit of success is asstired. The greatest correction I might sug- gest to the majority of florists, is their mistaken idea of advertising only peri- odically. A well devised programme should be laid out, covering every month of the year. Let me hurriedly run over the 12 months and make a few suggestions : January — Suggest that people buy cut flowers for use in their homes in the dreary and stormy days. Tell them of the wonderful varieties of flowering plants and the coming of the bulb flowers, interspersing an occasional bit of copy on funeral flowers, and here and there reminding the matrimonially inclined, that flowers are essential to a complete wedding. February — You have St. Valentine's day, which gives you an elegant oppor- tunity to ask everyone in your city to remember their wives or sweethearts with the most appropriate valentine on earth — flowers. After Valentine's day, talk about tulips, daffodils and hya- cinths, the early expressions of spring, and their influence in the home. March — You have St. Patrick's day, and if Easter does not fall in this month, then run some copy on funeral flowers, also suggesting to the business man that a few flowering plants in his place of business would inspire his sales people and encourage his busi- ness. April— Granted that Easter falls In this month, talk about the wonderful use of flowers for the holiday occasion. Do not feel that you are already doing more business than you car, handle. Personally, we have never yet reached that stage. It is easy for you to get additional help in the various depart- ments, so all business you can corral will be properly handled. A serious drawback will result if you advertise much for these holiday occasions and then fall down in the handling of these orders. Bear in mind a .certain class of peoeple buy only at these times, and their opinion of the floral business is greatly formed from the manner in which you handle these holiday orders. We use extreme caution to satisfy our customers in every regard on these days, and when we have complaints, it is our desire to adjust them to the entire satisfaction of our customers. May — Do not forget the wonderful possibilities of the newly exploited holi- day. Mothers' day. This is going to be one of the biggest days in the flower business. Immediately after Mothers' day. talk funeral flowers, following that up with wedding talk, and then for the last of the month, those of you who are especially prepared for Me- morial day, go after this business 608 The American Florist, Oct: 19). strong, and those of you who do not especially cater to this end of our line, talk about that part of it which you are in a position to handle. June — Confine yourself to weddings, graduations, debutante parties, and more or less, social functions. July — Funeral flowers, with occasion- al wedding copy. August — The same. September — The same, adding a few suggestions about buying foliage plants to use in residences. Octotber — "Wedding flowers, funeral flowers, and foliage plants for the home, not forgetting Hallowe'en in the latter part of the month. November — For those of you where All Saints' day brings a big demand, go after that business. To others, talk about weddings, funeral flowers, and then the latter part of the month, about Thanksgiving flowers. December — Funeral flowers, early in the month, and Christmas and New Years for the balance. This affords you a schedule of oper- ation for the entire year, and properly handled, you will be surprised with the results. You might run occasional copy during the year, directed specific- ally to the business man, suggesting the advisability of sending an occa- sional basket of flowers to some of his customers who are branching out in their line. This is good business, and will show remarkable returns. The average business man is ready and willing to spend from §10 to $29, and of course, this is a desirable account. Now that I have covered the subject of newspaper advertising in a general way, having pointed out when this copy should appear, and- the nature of it, let me caution you again on how to prepare the copy. Do not try to do something unnatural, merely sell your- self. Dress up this sale in ordinarily good words, and arrange it in good shape. Use liberal space, by that I mean from six to 20 inches in your newspapers, and you are bound to get excellent results. Do not expect too much in the beginning. None of us, opening a new store, expect to put it on a paying basis immediately. It cannot be done. So is it with advertis- ing. If must be used repeatedly and continually in order to bring results. There are very few in our business who cannot use newspapers successfully. In a large city, the florist in the out- skirts should not buy newspaper space. He wastes altogether too much of the circulation. Those who live in the small communities that have weekly publications must be extremely cau- tious in the preparation of their copy, or it will not produce. Most of you have seen these country ads, and even some in the city, advertising chrysan- themums for Thanksgiving in Febru- ary. This is not an exaggeration, but an actual fact, and one of the real reasons why so-called advertising does not pay. DIRBCT-BY-MAir,. This is a form of copy that is very good for certain concerns, where loca- tion has much to do with their busi- ness. The florist who caters to neigh- borhood trade, out-of-the-city mail- order business In small communities, those in large cities who make a busi- ness of landscaping and other forms of outdoor planting, can use this ad- vertising to good advantage. The rel- ative cost of direct-by-mall to them is less than newspaper space, while to those who are in a position to cater to the entire city, the newspaper space is very much cheaper. The average metropolitan daily will sell you space from one-half cent to one cent per inch to each one thousand people reached, while the direct piece will cost from three cents to five cents per person reached. Naturally, this is a more in- tensified method, and for that reason, those before described, are in a posi- tion to use this form of advertising, and to them it is very much cheaper than newspaper space, since they could only hope to reach from one to five per cent of the entire circulation with their copy. I do not mean to insinuate in any way that direct-by-mail is not good advertising for those who can tise it. Robert Newcomb. Store. Manager, Miller Floral Co., Salt Lake City. but in this, as in the newspaper, great care should be taken in the preparation of the copy. BILLBOARDS AND STREET CARS. We have never used billboards or street cars ourselves, but believe that they are essential factors in helping newspaper publicity. They reinforce and focus the attention of the transient pulslic, assisting them to fix in their minds your name and business more closely when your copy is read in the daily papers. Personally, we have never done this advertising because we felt our appropriation could be more judiciously spent in the newspapers- However, we are planning some day to use these two mediums. WINDOW DISPLAYS AND OTHER MEANS. Make every effort you possibly can to keep your windows attractive at all times. Feature special decorations. They need not bear especially on the selling of flowers, yet it will be the means of impressing the passer-by with your name and your place of business. One of the replies received in response to our letter sent out re- questing advertising, fully sets this position forth and can be seen here on exhibition. In window displays, you have before you the best possible means of publicity at. the lowest pos- sible price, and too few of you take advantage of it. A big effort on your windows will pay you handsomely. We do not believe motion picture theatres to be a good form of advertis- ing. People are not in a receptive mood to buy when they go to a theatre. They are intent on being entertained, and naturally dismiss the serious side of life. We, ourselves, do not use this' form of advertising, and would not suggest it as a paying proposition. Social contact is a form of publicity the most of us have used since the busi- ness was originated, and I presume it will continue to be one of the big es- sentials as long as business is con- ducted, and needs no comment from me. STORE ARRANGEMENT AND DELIVERIES. Let me caution you again on these two very Important elements of busi- ness success. So many times I have visited florists, and have actually been ashamed of the condition of their place of business. As to deliveries, be prompt with them as near as possible, and con- fine yourself to the promises made. Occasionally do things out of the ordi- nary to satisfy a customer. I merely mention a few of these litter items to impress more firmly on your mind the fact that all are advertising features ot your business. In closing, let me suggest that all of us go back to our places of business with the determination to do more and better advertising than we have ever done before, knowing our reward will come. Miller Floral Co.'s New Store. The formal opening reception of the Miller Floral Co.'s beautiful new retail store, at Salt Lake City, Utah, Septem^ ber 14, was, in point of public response and admiration, a gigantic success. Over 18,0<-10 of Farmington's famous roses were given away as souvenirs to an admiring and appreciative throng of visitors who kept the beautiful store crowded during the day and until after eleven o'clock in the evening. Sales A\ere practically im- possible, owing to the immense crowd, and several times the management was forced to discontinue the distribution of the souvenirs in order to reduce the congestion and prevent serious damage to the extensive display of flowering and decorative plants which were most artistically grouped throughout the .shop. The store is large, bright and roomy, with a fine mosaic tile floor and a wealth of natural light. The walls are dove grey and the fixtures a warm egg shell ivory. The entire window and a long display ledge are inlaid with autumn leaf tile of "Oldbridge" design. Over 40 feet of French bevel plate mirrors, six feet square, form a beautiful back- ground, stretching from the front win- dow line back to a mammoth refrigera- tor display case, which is solid plate glass, sides, front and doors, and the floor of the same is laid in "Old Red Quarry tile" set in wide margins of black cement. A handsome, illuminated art-glass sign, 22 feet long, extends .•across the rear of the salesroom, bear- ing the phrase, "The Home of Flowers," and two mammoth panoramic photo views of the firm's immense range, lo- cated at Farmington, 1.5 miles from Salt Lake City. An unusual abundance of rare and staple decorative plants were In evidence, and from the innu- merable expressions of wonder and de- igiS. The American Florist. 609 MILLER FLORAL CO.'S NEW STORE, SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH. light, it was plain that the flower loving public of Salt Lake City were enjoying a treat they never had seen before. Their genuine appreciation of it, proves how deserving they are, and this must have been a source of keen gratification to the management. A little more than eight years ago, Robert Miller began in a modest way at Farmington. Utah, the erection of a modern and practical growing estab- lishment. Today, this comprises H3 houses, with an aggregate of over 2.50,000 square feet of glass, a new brick ofiice and service building and six and one-half acres of fertile ground devoted to various uses including a fine lot of hardy perennials and annuals used for cutting. It is one of the finest greenhouse establishments in the west, and for cleanliness and efficiency, it is iinsurpassed in this country. The suc- cess of this enterprise is based solely on Mr. Miller's steadfast determination to produce a high quality of stock. He did not build "better than he knew," but he did build "the best he knew how." His roses have a well earned reputation for invariably prime quality of substance, size and color, or he could not ship them steadily to Los Angeles, Pasadena, southern California points, as well as Butte, Spokane, Seattle and throughout the states of Idaho, Mon- tana, Colorado and Wyoming, as well as Utah. In securing the services of Robert Newcomb as store manager, Mr. Miller feels that he has made a wise choice. To substantiate this, he points with just pride to the new store, both from an artistic as well as a practical stand- point. Mr. Newcomb, "Bob," as he is better known to the trade of the entire country, has probably as wide a na- tional acquaintance as any young mgin in horticultural lines, having traveled for years in the interest of well-known firms. That he surely has hosts of friends throughout the country who wish him success in his new field was proven by a thick pile of congratula- tory telegrams received on the opening day. To say that he deeply appreciated these messages of good will, would be putting it very mildly indeed. A beautiful new Dodge panel car will aid greatly in maintaining a prompt delivery service. "Say it with Flowers" appears in large, white illuminum script on the top of the car, and this tmique scheme of advertising has brought no end of favorable comment. A one ton truck brings an abundance of cut stock and pot plants from the firm's big range at Farmington daily. Next WeeK in the Flower Shop. The epidemic of influenza, which has been so severe over the country for the past month, proved fatal to an extraor- dinary percentage of those afllicted. In .all the large communities, there at once sprung up a great demand for flowers, which taxed to the utmost, every branch of the business. There was not anywhere, one-quarter enough stock for the demand. It became nec- essary, therefore, for each retailer to make the most of what he could get. As the writer has often pointed out in this column, there is great economy in being ready for every such or similar emergency, with made-up wreaths of magnolia and oak leaves. An all-flower wreath will take as much stock as will lie suiliciont to decorate three made-up foliage wreaths, which when com- pleted, will look as good, and bring just as much money, as if all flowers were used. It is made up in one-third of the time, thus conserving both ma- terial, and what is often more precious, man power, every minute saved being of the greatest advantage in getting out the work. Live foliage wreaths, made of small plants or sprays of crotons, Cocos Wed- delliana. Begonia Rex leaves and other greenhouse foliage, together with a few flowers, would also take the place of the scarcer blossoms. Wreaths of this material are very artistic and will bring quite as much money as the de- sign of all flowers. Chrysanthemums are now in full swing, and as popular as ever. There is nothing more decorative than these fall beauties when arranged with highly colored autumn leaves. They should be displayed in deep vase bas- kets of a color that will blend well with the variety used. A bow of ribbon on the handle gives a conspicuous fin- ish. Blooms can be sold from these baskets as easily as in vases, and the decorative effect is much greater. If the great scarcity of flowers that has just been experienced is but a forerunner of what is coming after the holidays when many of the green- houses are shut down, it behooves the retailer to gradually educate his cus- tomers and the public to a greater use of foliage in all floral arrangements. The plant basket, with small tubes of water to hold flower stems, will, when decorated in this way with a few choice flowers, be foimd quite attractive, the lasting qualities of the plants being also a feature. Corsages for street wear are always attractive to ladies. A few made up ready to pvit on. when displayed in the show window, are sure to be noticed and are productive of sales. There are some of the retailers in the large cities who look for an in- 610 The American Florist. Oct. 19, crease in the number of bouquets for the debutantes this season; let us hope there will be ground for this optimism, as there is no more beautiful feature of the business than this class of work. If your class of trade will warrant it. carry cattleyas. They are the flower that gives distinction to all kinds of work. Do not hide them up on a shelf, back in the case. Arrange in tubes in baskets of growing glory ferns, and keep them in the window or on a coun- ter. They will soon make a market for themselves. Flower Supply and Demand. Probably never in the history of the cut flower business has there existed such a dearth of flowers in the face of so strong and unusual a demand as has been experienced the past few weeks. While ordinarily at the change of the seasons from spring to summer, and again in the fall before many green- house flowers are available, there is a shortage, particularly of good stock. This year, on account of the high death rate caused by the influenza which is epidemic all over the country, the use of flowers for funerals has been unprece- dernted. 'There has not been stock enough to meet one-fourth of the de- mand, and the question is how best to use this meager portion. The following are a few suggestions, showing the methods as the writer has seen them among the progressive men in the re- tail stores of Philadelphia, Pa. First, discourage the sale of flowers by the dozen; if loose flowers are de- sired, contrive that the order shall be for a box of flowers, not a specified number of any one thing. A better price is then obtained and the selection more or less left to your discretion. Next in order should come the spray, which is to take the place of all small or low-priced designs. These clusters can be quickly gotten together; a com- paratively few flowers on a background of green or colored autumn leaves. The hardy asters, which are now plentiful, help out very materiallly in such work. Green or golden privet sprays are also good backing. Dahlias, pink, white or bronze, one color to a spray, tied with appropriate ribbon or chiffon, will be found acceptable to most customers. A sample spray or wreath, nicely made up of anything that is plentiful, is of great assistance in taking orders from those who have not fully made up their minds. For those customers who desire some- thing more elaborate than the spray, there is the casket cover, made by uniting two large sprays, tying them them together at the stems and filling in the space between with flowers stem- med en slicks. These large sprays are loosely tied with a pair or three long palm leaves under each as a background and support. They are made to extend the full length of an ordinary casket. Before the center is fully filled In, place a large bow of ribbon in the space, which gives finish and also takes the place of quite a few flowers. This can be elaborated with a shower effect of ribbons and flowers tied so as to fall over the sides .ind ends of the casket. While this is not, strictly speaking, a casket cover, yet it will answer the purpose for those who desire something at a lower price. It is a very good thing to suggest to a committee. A .showy piece is made of a cluster of palm leaves, six or eight, spread out fan shape, on which is placed a cluster of long-stemmed flowers or long, nar- row sprays, which can be arranged loosely into one large arrangement. This piece is then placed on a good sized easel. A large bow of ribbon gives a finish and also provides space for any desired inscription. With a judicious use of foliage, green or colored autumn leaves, fancy ferns, hardy asters, etc., it will take comparatively few flowers to make a good appearance, as every flower shows to the front. Wreaths are next in popularity. The bronze magnolia is the great standby; without any doubt, it is the most profit- able item in the florist's stock. Many of the trade still stick to the galax, and pile up v,'ork for themselves at times like the present, when even the minutes are most precious. Jj^very hour of leis- ure spent on making up magnolia leaf wreaths takes just so much strain off the "hurry-up" days when they come along. The made-up wreaths will keep for years in a cool place, and no florist should be without a stock of all sizes. Some say their customers will not take magnolia leaves; that is because thev do not feature or push them. There is nothing handsomer than a well deco- rated magnolia wreath, which, with the necessary gi-een, will take less flowers and time to finish than any other de- sign in the florist's stock. Galax leaves were very hard to in- troduce at first, but they have, in their long day, eked out many orders and taken the place of the much desired flowers when it was impossible to get them. Galax leaves, when made up, will not last long; they must be stem- med and arranged when ordered, and as magnolias will bring just as much money, and can be made up at all dull seasons, they have a great advantage over the galax. Wreaths of autumn leaves, and also of laurel, are quickly arranged and, when decorated with floweis and ribbon artistically placed, take but few flowers, little time, and bring good mone>. A line of wheat sheaves, to which flowers and ribbou can be added in a few minutes, is a great help at a busy time. With certan classes of trade, artificial flowers made of waxed crepe paper, which are very natural in appearance, can be used on magnolia wreaths or in sprays, tied on palm leaves, .and fill the bill. .Such arrangements can be made up complete, boxed and ready for a chiffon bow and inscription when the opportunity offers. Preparedness in the various items de- scribed above, together with a line of mossed wreath and other stock frames in much used sizes, will greatly relieve the pressure at holiday seasons or con- gested times like these through which We are now passing. Importance of Advertising. No doubt many of you read the address of Val Fisher, the London publisher, in regard to the importance of building good will through adver- tising, of which more has been done in the past four years than was done in 40 years previous to the war. He said : "Over 5,000,000 British women who never worked before have volun- tarily gone to work to fill the places of men at the front. Hundreds of our women are working in factories mak- WREATH OF IVY LEAVES AND ORCHIDS I9i8. The Amer iCAi sion prosperity, that has brought an evolution in business methods and bus- iness practice. How has it affected the Florists' Trade? — In cities and larger towns, the first year there was a serious depres- sion. I speak of retail stores. The regular flower buyers had found a new occupation. Their energies, efforts and cash were all given to Red Cross and 612 The American Florist. Oct. 19, other patriotic work. There were no balls, no parties, no receptions, very few weddings, and these with only a small corsage or without flowers of any description. Funeral work was the mainstay; this did not fall off to any appreciable extent. All kinds of flowers and plants were plentiful and of finest quality, for the growers, an- ticipating a continuance of the former demand, had made preparations ac- cordingly. It was then that carefully arranged window displays, judicious advertising, attractive week end sales, and a resourceful educational cam- paign brought results, a new class of customers. The skilled mechanic, the wage earner, the munition worker, who now, by virtue of their highly increased remuneration, were able to participate in some luxuries and enjojonents. These became the flower buyers, irregular at first, but gradually the practice be- came a habit, and the luxury a neces- sity. True, the individual sales are not as large, nor is the demand for the high-priced grades or the exclusive quality to be compared with pre-war times, but the demand for a medium grade is so much greater, more easily handled, satisfactory to both buyer and seller, and best of all a cash busi- ness. Nor is this trade confined to regular everyday sales. On Christ- mas, New Year's, Easter, Mothers' Day, and other special occasions, the total sales — money value — far exceed those of pre-war times. Thus, so far as the retail trade is concerned, it is sharing with other industries the present day prosperity, artificial though it may be. Growers' Difficulties. — While the re- tail storekeeper, the man who buys all his stock, has had many adverse and diflicult problems to contend with and overcome, his problems were but a troubled dream compared with those of the grower. The first year of the war, preparations had been made for an in- creased demand, but with the fall months came also the slump. Stocks were of high quality, but there was no demand. Many laid off their em- ployes, or put them on short time. With the spring, however, came bet- ter sales, but prices were not of the profit bearing kind. Many growers depended to a considerable extent on importations from Europe. The in- creased cost of importation, delays and losses, have been so great that even be- fore the embargo had been put on, many had ceased to import, depending on some other line to take the place of the imported article. The adjustment of crops to meet the changed market required but close observance to chang- ing conditions, and a little anticipation on the part of the growe.r. But only those who have had the management of a greenhouse establishment can ap- preciate the almost insurmountable dlflSculties that were met with during the last two years. Many, of the most dependable employes had enlisted and were either in training or had gone overseas. The constant change and unrest among labor made It next to impossible to keep abreast with nec- essary work. Then came the coal famine. Can you picture— I imagine you can— the blizzard blowing, the railway blocked, the man with only a few hours' burning on hand? Some of you have gone through this experience and can sympathize with your fellow grower. With the coal famine, came Its consequent increased cost. Then to add to the worries of the ftlready overburdened grower, came an embargo by the express companies, one company absolutely refusing to carry any plants or cut flowers for over four months. Unfavorable weather condi- tions, inexperienced help, fuel more than double in cost, fertilizer and all material necessary for upkeep at an advanced cost of from 100 to 500 per cent and the uncertainty of selling their product at a sufficiently increased price to meet the extraordinary increased cost of production, has had the effect of causing a number to dismantle a por- tion of their houses, and others to dis- continue the raising of plants and flow- ers until more favorable conditions re- turn. After the War Problems. — Much of the present day industrial activity, the demand for labor of all kinds at high wages, measured In money, is arti- ficial. The direct cause is the ex- penditure of enormous sums for the production of war material and sup- plies. This abnormal outlay for war purposes, and the withdrawal of hun- dreds of thousands of men for military service, have combined to put a ])rem- ium on labor and diffuse a prosperity, which has both advantages and dan- gers. Some day, war industries will find their special ocoupations gone. But while war work will end suddenly, the change to a peace basis cannot be com- pleted in a week or a month. There will be a period of transition, which will bear hardly upon those who have made no provision against unemploy- ment, if they are wage earners, or against trade depression, which may ensue on a curtailment of expenditure. Employment must be found also for the army of returned soldiers. But Canada is too fundamentally sound and too naturally wealthy, to be given a set back of long duration. Because money is plentiful, and because its pur- chasing power has fallen, we value it less. Blit we sTiould hot be blind to its warnings. Many Canadians, and this will apply to the United States as well, particularly in cities and towns, will later regret their improvidence, if they have saved nothing. Those who today are spending as they earn, are the class of buyers we are depending upon. Therefore, we may look and be prepared for a change, which sooner or later, will take place. The time is fast approaching when the energies of the nation will be directed to the re-estab- lishment of normal conditions, when those who have so liberally given of their possessions, their time and devo- tion to a just and honorable cause, will resume the ordinary course of living. Will flowers hold the same place in their estimation as before? Does our busi- ness salvation rest in our own hands? Shall we sit down and quietly await de- velopments? Shall we drift with the tide and take our chances of being dashed upon the rocks of adversity? Or shall we guide our business destiny with a firm and resourceful diplomacy that will bring its reward in the par- ticipation of that substantial prosper- ity, that new international develop- ment of resources, that new interchange of trade and commerce which these two great nations, who, their men fighting, dying side by side in defense of home and honor, shall share together? Dangerous Soil. * * * "To make matters worse, these great jagged, pocketed wounds were not clean at all. On the contrary, •they were simply loaded and packed with filth, carried in from the fragments of shell from the dirt in which it had exploded, and as this war happened to be fought upon the most intensively cultivated and richly fertilized soil in Europe, it followed that every foot of earth was simply swarming with all the bacteria of the manure heap and of the commercial slaughter-house fertilizer, including the germs of tetanus, the germs of gas gangrene and a dozen putrefactive organisms." — Dr. Woods Hutchinson in Metropolitan Magazine. The foregoing is an extract from an article by Dr. Hutchinson on the "Con- quests of Surgery," and is here repro- duced to impress on our readers the danger that may come, even from a cut or other slight flesh wound becoming filled with highly cultivated soil. Dr. Hutchinson goes on to state that won- ders in surgery have been accom- plished, greatly assisted by the discov- ery of antotoxins for tetanus and the gas gangrene. A. P. P. LIBERTY LOAN WINDOW OF CHAS. A. DARDS, NEW YORK. igi8. The American Florist. 613 CHRYSANTHEMUMS Bench Stock. The routine general care of the cut bloom stock, as the growing season draws to a close, should be strictly attended to. It is a serious mistake to let up on any part of the necessary care when the results of the season's work are to be realized. Finish up any a crack to insure a free circulation of air. When •tember 19. 1918. Those who read President Totty's call for volunteers on the subject of produc- tion cost, as a means of educating the grower as well as the retailer to the |)rices he should have for his output in order to place his business on a proper plane as a commercial enterprise will realize that unless we can meet exist- ing conditions without sacrificing the things that rightfully belong to us, and at the same time contribute our share towards winning the war, we surely can not term our business as essential. Gentlemen, this is a matter of utmost importance, and one that must be worked out individually, as every florist has different conditions which enter into the cost of production, and, some of us are probably more successful than others. The principal matter, however, is how to govern prices on our product in order to make both ends meet. Every successful enterprise governs its selling price on the cost of produc- tion, distribution, sales, overhead or any other division of expenses that may accrue, and until we do this we have no way of knowing whether we are go- ing forward or backward. It is true the market is glutted at times, usually due to climatic conditions, and stock Is sold below cost in order to move it, which is a great mistake. How much better would it be to send this surplus to one of our hospitals or cantonments than to flood the markets and drive prices downwards. I have reference to those who ship flowers on commission; whenever the commission house has an oversupply. the price tumbles, becatise they are obliged to move the stock and cet what they can out of it for the benefit of the shipper. You have all noticed how prices ad- vnnce when stock is scarce. Why not keep them scarce until prices rise to ivhero they belong, and T feel quite sure if the producer knows the costs, the flowers would be selling at verv much higher prices than thev are today. It seems very foolish indeed to continue celling stock at prices formerly used in the face of the rising costs encoim- tered. In the long run. one does not 'ell much more stock at a cheap price than at a profitable price. I realize this fact more every day. People are accus- tomed to paying high prices, and unless we can advance our prices in comnari- =-on with the cost of production, we had better get in some other line of busi- ness. We all know the cost of labor is double what it was last year, and as this item is 50 to 60 per cent of our expense account, against 28 to 30 per cent of last year, it is easy to figure what we ."should have for our product at the present time- From our own exr pense accounts, tabulated monthly in comparison with last year's, I am thor- oughly convinced that the cost of pro- duction is ?>0 to 40 per cent higher than in 1917. We keep an accurate monthly record of all our expenses separated and take them in account in fixing our selling prices, instead of our competi- tors' prices, and would rather take .a chance on losing a little business than losing money, in doing it. In compar- in,g nursery lists from the different sec- tions, I find the big houses have .advanced their prices 2."! per cent over prices one year ago, and in some cases even higher. Whether the florist business is 50 or 100 per cent essential depends largely on ourselves. If we cannot make a reasonable margin on our goods, we certainly cannot contribute to the win- ning of the war, after all the most im- portant business ot today. Let me say again, watch your expense account and base your selling tirice on the cost or the same margin of profit you had two years ago. which was then, as you all i know, entirely too small. igiS. The American Florist. 615 OBITUARY. Louis Schmutz, Jr. Louis Schmutz, Jr., a well known j)lant grower of Flatbush, Brooklyn. N. Y., died on the night of October 8. after a long illness of heart and kid- ney disease. About last Christmas, he was taken with pneumonia, and though he recovered sufficiently to go about for a time, complications set in, and he gradually sank. In health he had been a stout and rugged man, but de- spite the best medical skill, he grad- ually wasted away. He was born in Brooklyn, 44 years ago. where his father, Louis Schmutz. Sr., who had been a soldier in the French army dur- ing the Franco-Prussian war, and was a native of Alsace, had settled, after bis native province was lost to France. Louis, Jr.. had always worked with his father, and they had established a fine plant-growing business. Louis, up to the time of his illness, being the ac- tive mannger. He was ,a bluff and cheerful man, and was popular witth business associates and customers. He liad been, for IS years, a m'?mber of the New York Florists' Club, and was a member of the Foresters' of Amer- ica and othter fraternal organizations. He is survived by his wife, nee Maltha Peltz. three daughters, his parents and four brothers. Funeral services were held at the home. 442 Clarkson street, on the evening of October 11. by the Itev. David A. McMurray, pastor of the Lenox Road Baptist church. Inter- ment was in Evergreen cemetery, Rrooklvn. October 12. A. F. F. The Late Charles Gustavus Roebllng. In the death, October 5. of Charles Gustavus Roebling, of Trenton, N, J., president of the John A. Roebling's Sons Company, one of the world's greatest organizations of engineers, floriculture has lost a most eminent en- thusiast and patron. Mr. Roebling was born in Trenton in 1849, and became engaged in the business of his father, the late John A. Roebling, in 1871, be coming active in the progress of the firm from practically its infancy, until it reached the enormous valuation of $,50.00* MIfin. furnishing employment for S.bOO workers, for many years being the head of the enterprise. In the early eighties. Mr. Roebling, as a relaxation from the cares of busi- ness, engaged in floriculture as a hobby, specializing in orchids, and it was in orchid culture that he be- came best known to the trade in both America and Europe. He gathered to- gether a collection of orchids which was recognized as the finest in Amer- ica, and which compared very favora- bly with some of the best of the Euro- pean collections. He spared neither money nor pains to secure the rarest of specimens, the collection eventually requiring about 12,0lX) feet of glass to accommodate it. He was known as a successful hybridist, and not a few of his hybrids have found their way into commerce, notably Cvpripedium Wm. McKinley, C. President Garfield. C. Abraham Lincoln, Zygopetalum Roeb- lingiana and many others. Some of the varieties in his collection were con- sidered as priceless, and he had at all times facilities for hybridization work such as few would consider possible. He was well knovin as an exhibitor at the most important shows, and won many prizes. He is remembered as the winner of the second prize at the big orchid show held in Boston in 1010, in competition with the largest commer- cial firms in the business. He was a regular exhibitor at the ilower shows in New York, and any movement look- ing lo the advancement of horticul- ture had his unstinted stipport. The town of Roebling, which he founded, very naturally benefited horticulturally through his interested effort, home plantings receiving his especial com- mendation and encouragement. Every year this prosperous little town held a ilower show of no mean order, of which he was patron and leading spirit, and this annual event evoked much enthu- siasm among the population. The deceased will be greatly missed in horticultural circles, where he was greatly esteemed and looked up to as one who had done much for horticul- ture in this country. He was very easy of approach and was always ready to give time and attention to the many in the trade with whom he was ac- quainted. It was the privilege of the writer to enjoy business relations with The Late Theodore Shober. See Obituary, Issue of October 12, Page 59.^ the deceased extending over a period of nearly 30 years, during which time his constancy to his well-chosen hobby was most marked, and his faith in the ulti- mate appreciation generally of the benefit and pleasure to be derived from the study and practice of horticulture was remarkable in its strength. Mr. Roebling was a member of the S. A. F.. of the Horticultural Society of New York, Massachusetts Horticul- tural Society, and the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. Joseph A. M.\nd.\. Charles T. Evenden. Charles T. Evenden, secretary of the well-known florist firm of Evenden Bros, Co.. of Williamsport. Pa., which was founded oy his grandfather and of which his father, George W, Even- den is the president, died at his home in that city, October 8. of pneumonia, fol- lowing his return from a trip to New York. He had been engaged in the florist business practically all of his life. He stood high in the commimity. He was a member of the Masonic fra- ternity, and was actively identified wiih several local organizations. Seth MUler. Seth Miller, for a number of years owner of the Green Floral Co., Dallas. Tex., which property he purchased Crom E. H. R. Green, and was active in its management until his death, passed away .at his home in that city, October 10. He had been ill for several months. Mr. Miller was widely known throughout the south, having before entering the florist field, represented the interests of Arbuckle Bros., coffee merchants, in that section. He is sur- vived by a widow, two daughters and three sisters. Alexander Mead. Alexander Mead, probably the oldest florist of Connecticut, and for the past 00 years in business at Greenwich, died there, October l.S. in the house in which he was born 8.3 years ago. He was a member of one of the oldest families of Connecticut, and was the oldest member of the Second Congregational church of Greenwich. On account of his long connection with the business, he was well known and highly respected in the trade of New York and other neighboring cities. He is. survived by one daughter and one son. A. F. F. Nassau County Horticultural Society. ANNU.^L DAHLT.\ .SHOW. The annual dahlia show of the above society was held in Pembrooke hall. Glen Cove, October 2. There was an excellent display of flowers, fruits and vegetables. Competition was keen in most classes and the quality was up to the usual high standard. The vegetable exhibits interested a larger number of persons this year than formerly, be- cause of the interest which has been aroused through the food production and conservation campaign. Robt. Jones, the efficient manager, assisted by Jas. Gladstone, are to be congratu- lated on the excellent arrangement of the show. The judges were Wm. Rob- ertson, Portchester; Geo. Ferguson. Manhasset, and John W. Everitt, Glen Cove. The principal prize winners were Mrs. W. J. Macheson (Jas. Kirbv, Gr. ), Mrs. C. F. Cartledge (Wm. Noonan, Gr. I . P. W. Popp, Mamaroneck, Mrs. C. D. Smithers (Thos. Henderson. Gr. I , Mrs, J. E. Aldred (Thomas Twigg, Gr. ), Irving Cox (Frank Petroccia, Gr. I. A. G. Hodenpyle (Joe Mastro- aini (Gr.). Mrs. M. E. Taylor (Geo. F. Piatt. Gr.), A. V. Davis (Alex Mc- Kenzie. Gr.). Mrs. Percy Chubb (Robt. Jones, Gr, I , and James Holloway, In the class for table decoration, Robt. Jones was awarded first prize, Wm. Noonan second and Thos. Henderson, third. John Scheepers & Co. had a dis- play of their new raspberry. La France, which was awarded a, certificate of merit. A vase of dahlias. Elsa, exhib- ited by Jas. Holloway. received Honor- able Mention. A very large and attrac- tive display of dahlias was staged by Wm. Noonan. The judges awarded it a certificate of culture. P. W. Popp also had ii fine display, which was awarded ,a cultural certificate. CLUB MEETING. The regular monthly meeting of the society was held in Pembrooke hall. Oc- tober !l. President Robt. Jones presiding. The judges appointed for the monthly exhibits were John F. Johnston, James McCarthy and Thomas Meech. The following awards were made in com- petition : Six carrots, first to Joe Mast- roaini; exhibition, six ears of corn. Gold- en Dawn. Thanks of Society to Joe Mastroaini; vase of dahlias. Honorable Mention, to Jas. Holloway. Thos. Twigg generously offered a *.5 gold piece for the 12 heaviest potatoes to be com- peted for in competition at our next monthly meeting to be held November 1.3. The society's prizes are : Chrysan- themums, three white, three pink and three yellow. A barrel of potatoes has been donated for each day of the chrys- anthemum show October .31. Novem- ber 1. to be used as a door prize. The ladies will judge the table decorations on the second day of the show. H.\RRY GooDB.\XD, Cor. Sec'y. 616 The American Florist. Oct. 19, TheAmerican Florist Established 1885. Bubscription, United States and Mexico, $1.00 a year; Canada $*2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. When sending us change of address always send the old address at the same time. Advertising rales on application. From the first issue The American Florist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier if possihle) 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 "In God's name, cheerily on, courageous friends, To reap the harvest of perpetual peace. By this one bloody trial of sharp war." THIS ISSUB 52 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS. Florists' Telegraph Delivery (illus.l 605 — Prize-winning windows 605 —The publicity display 606 ■'Say It With Flowers" 606 Miller Floral Co.'s new store (illus.) 608 Robert Newcomb (portrait) 608 -Xext week in the flower shop 609 Flower supply and demand 610 Importance of advertising 610 Florist business in Canada dui-ing war 611 Dangei-ous soil 612 Chrysanthemums 613 —Bench stocli 614 — Chrysanthemum Society of America 614 Fred Krauss (portrait) 614 How to make both ends meet 614 Obituary 615 — Louis Schmutz. Jr 615 —The late Charles Gustavus Roebling 615 —The late Theodore Shober 615 — Charles T. Evenden 615 — Seth Miller 615 — Alexander Mead 615 Nassau County Horticultural Society 615 Wicker exhibition vase 616 .^tirrhinum rust 616 National publicity for flowers .......616 Club meetings next week. 616 Coming exhibitions 616 Chicago Florists' Club 618 — Fred Lautenschlager (portrait) 618 Pittsburgh 618 Detroit 618 Boston 618 Chicago 622 Cincinnati 626 Omaha ■ 626 Milwaukee 627 Fort Wayne, Ind 628 St. Louis 628 rx>uisvllle. Ky 628 Philadelphia 630 New York 6.32 New York Florists' Club 634 New York Liberty Loan rail v 634 The seed trade 640 —Dutch bulbs 640 — Philadelphia seed trade ; 640 — Iowa and Nebraska conditions (>40 — Burlap imports suspended (J40 — Irish grass seed (540 Market gardeners .642 —Prices of indo-->r fruits and vegetables. .. .642 —Soldiers' gift farms ..642 — Onions save soldiers' lives 642 —Vegetable and fruit markets (>42 — Potatoes for seed (542 Albany. N, Y 643 The nursery trade 644 — Color changes In leaves (>44 —Iris transplanting 044 -Tree lupines 644 Nashville. Tenn 646 Kansas City 646 Tf.l.ilo 651 In a letter to the New York World, Otto H. Kahn advocates n, tax of one per cent on every purchase exceeding §2, the tax to be borne by the pur- chaser, not the .seller. A similar tax was successfully used in the civil war. Personal. Patrick O'Mara, former president of the Society of American Florists, has bee.n in the employ of Peter Henderson & Co., New York, 50 years. E. H. Cushman, well-known gladiolus Brower, Is located at Redlands, Calif., for the winter season. Wicker Exhibition Vases. The wicker framed exhibition vases in various sizes as adopted by t,he American Rose Society and used for the first time at its recent rose festival at Philadelphia, Pa., were a great suc- cess. They are practical, durable and ornamental. Jos. G. Neidinger of that city designed and manufactured them without profit to show his interest in the work of the society. In dimentions they are 16x4, 24x6, 32x8 and 38x10, enameled in white. The willow skele- ton basket contains a galvanized iron jar, painted a dark olive green. The decorative effect of the vases when filled with flowers was very pleasing and the old fibre jar is now labeled for the discard. When not in use the vases and covers are nested and packed in suitable shipping cases, ready for their journey to the next year's exhibition. Antirrhinum Rust. . Dr. George L. Peltier, formerly of the University of Illinois experiment sta- tion, and at present engaged in a like capacity in Alabama, has carried on studies of the antirrhinum rust and his results are soon to be published in a bulletin of the Illinois station, some of the conclusions being briefly as fol- lows : "The use of Bordeaux, ammoniaoal copper (Jarbonate, or Fungine, will neither prevent, check nor control snap- dragon rust in the field or greenhouse. "The use of cuttings or seedlings in- fected with the rust may mean a com- plete failure of the crop. "Snapdragon rust is not carried on the seeds and, providing no rust is present on the place, clean plants can be grown." _ .Frcm, these statements, it is seen that there is no possible way to control the rust when present in the house ex- cept by destroying all infected plants, thoroughly cleaning the house and be- ginning with a new, clean stock of plants. National Publicity for Flowers. The completion of our campaign fund of !i!50,0(X) is lagging — lagging at a time when interest should be most intense. It is not due to lack of enthusiasm, for the florists who have subscribed are most enthusistic, and we know that this feeling also extends to many who have not subscribed. Those who have ignored our appeal must admit that the 800 or more members of our trade who are loyal to its interests are worthy of commendation without limit — the volunteers who in an emergency have gone "over the top," some of them as many as three times. The future trade is safe in such hands. It is not too late to join these pro- tectors of our industry, and they will welcome any who have not yet sub- scribed. This campaign is welding bonds of friendship among the best florists, and the best are those who can look over their own shoulders, who place their calling squarely in front of them, unprejudicecl by petty jeal- •DUsy, and who are dominated by that altruistic spirit which makes for the good of all rather than the individual. Where do you stand, Mr. Reader'' Are you with the protectors, or are you an onlooker. The latter, is it be- cause you are careless, content to see I the other fellow passing out good | money in order that you may with i him benefit in the excellent results promised by the campaign? Or, is it because you have not realized what this publicity movement means to you or your business? If the latter, just drop a line to the secretary with the request that he give you particulars and send you material which will en- able you to see for yourself that yoti can become a working factor in this organized effort to increase the sale of flowers, and thus enable our in- dustry to weather the storm that is threatening it. And yours is only a pro rata help. If your business is small, a large contribution is not ex- pected. Give what you think you can afford, even five dollars a year. It will show your good spirit, and your inter- est in what is good for the business from which you make yqur living. Do this now, without delay. The following new subscriptions were received this week through the Flor- ists' Telegraph Delivery Association, annually for four years, unless other- wise stated : C. Peterson & Sons. Escanaba. Mich $7.50 Charles Ederer, Omaha, Neb. (1 yr.) .... 5.(X) H. E. Wilson. Rochester, N. Y. (1 yr. ).. 10.00 Chas, E. Barton, Norwalk, 5.00 Chas. Vorkeller, Bethlehem. Pa 10.00 M. H. Houser. Plttston, Pa 5.00 Alonzo D. Herrick, Pittston, Pa 5.00 Andrew Bather Co., Clinton, Iowa (2 yre.) 10.00 Duluth Floral Co.. Duluth, Minn 10.00 Gove, The Florist, Burlington, Vt 5.00 Math. Ullenbruch, Port Huron, Mich 5.00 H. C. Van Sant, Newport News, Va 5.00 A. M. Terrill, Ltd., Calgary, Can. (1 yr.). 15.00 Tong & Weeks Co.. Ashtabula, O., (1 yr.) lO.OO Hembreiker & Cole, Springfield, 111 15.00 Joseph Salmon & Sons, Akron, u. (1 yr. I.. 10.00 $137.50 Previously reported fmm all sources. .$44072.25 Total $44609.75 JOHN YOUNCx, Sec'y. Club Meetings Next Week. [Secretaries of clubs and societies are re- quested to send notice of change in date, time and place of meeting.] Orange, N. J,, October 21, 8 p. ra.— New Jer- sey Fiorlcultural Society, J. O. W. A. M. hall. George W. Strange, secretary, 84 Jackson street. Orange. St, Louis, Mo., OctolFer 21, 8 p. m Re- till Florists' Association of St. Louis, at member's place of business. Charles Young, secretar.v. 1406 Olive street, St. Louis. Montreal. Que., October 81, 8 p. m. — Montre.nl Gardeners' and Florists' Club. 140 Mansfielil street. W. H. Horobin, secretary, 283 Mar- quette street, Montreal. Grand Rapids, Mich., October 21 — Grand Rapids Florists' and Gardeners' Club, at office of member. Edward Freyling. secretary, 1057 Wealthy avenue. Gva.id Rapids. Newport, E. I., October 22, 8 n. m. --Newport Horticultural Society. Music hud. l>ed P. Webber, secretary. Nelville, R. I. Pittsburgh, Pa., October 28, Noon— The Re- tail Florists' .Association of the Pittsburgh district at lunch at the Seventh Avenue hotel. Orville Crissman. secretary. Diamond Bank building, Pittsburgh. ' Hartford, Conn,, October 85, 8 p. m. — C^>unec- ticut Horticultural .Soc-iety. County building. Alfred Dixon, secretary, Wethersfleid. Conn. Dobbs Ferry, N, Y., October 86, 8 p. m. — Dobbs Ferry norticultural Associatiou, Odd Follows' hall. Henry Kastberg. secretarv. Dobbs Ferry. Coming: Exhibitions. [Secretaries are requested to supply any omis- sions from this list and to correct any dates that have been altered siuce the last advices.] October 18-26, Los Angeles, Calif California TJherty Fair. Charles L. Wilson, superintendent of exhibits. November 5-8, Bes Moines, la, — Mid-west Hor- ticultural Exhibition. J. .<'. Wilson, Des Moines, chairman of committee on flowers; Francis Ses- tlcr, Des Moines, vegetables. November 6-8, New York, — Exhibition of chrys* anthemuins by the American Institute of the City of New York and the Chrysanthemum Society of America In the Engineering Society building, 25-33 West 39th street. Win. A. Eagleson, sec- retary board of managers, 324 West 23rd street, New York. November 7-10, New York— Exhibition of the Horticultural Society of New York, American Museum of Natural History, Bronx Park. George v. Nash, secretary. Mansion, Bronx Park, New York City. November 19-28, Chicago. — Illinois First Great Apple Show. A. M. Augustine, Normal, III., ex- ecutive secretary. J9i8. The American Florist. Rio 617 Wants, For Sale^Etc. One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. For Plant Advs., Ser Ready Reference Section. Where answers are to be mailed from this offica enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc. Situation Wanted — By an all around seedman and poultry supply salesman. Twenty-six years retail experience. Ad- dress Key 931, care American Florist. Helii 'Wanted — Man for gpiieral verk in retail store, also comiietent to do landscape work. Good .salary and per- centage. Address JohnMon 4.^ CbroniN. 47tli St. nnd T^nkc Park .\ve., f hiiaso. FOR SALE. Florist Delivery Car. Panfl top. Good as nev Ford. Tar is now in Chicago. Write quick. Key 936, care American Florist. FOR SALE New D. S. A. Glass. 16x18 $7.00 per box 16x24 7.60 per box WM. F. KRUEGER, 516 Potter St., Toledo, Ohio Situation Wanted By American; single; have many years' experience in greenhouse and outside. Address Key 932, care American Florist. HELP WANTED Trained, experiem^ed sropiihouse nmn, for responsible position, varied experimental work. Attractive perniiinent possibilities for the right L. R. JONES Plant Pathology DeparlmenI, Uoiversity of Wisconsiii. MADISON, WISCONSIN HELP WANTED Two experienced salesladies and designer for a Chicago loop store. Good wages. Address Key 937, care American Florist. HELP WANTED A grower who understands roses, car- nations and chrysanthemums. Sober. A life time position. Apply at RIVERBANK GREENHOUSES GENEVA, ILL. Help Wanted Good packer for Chicago Wholesale House. Address Key 939, care American Florist. Help Wanted Young lady stenographer for a Chicago florist establishment. Be- ginner with a little experience pre- ferred. Address Key 940, care American Florist. ornciAL s. A. F. Shipping Labels Actual size of leal 2Jix5!i inchk^ FOR CUT FLOWERS: In two colors on gumtned paper; your card, etc., in blaciz and leaf adopted by the S. A. F. In red. Prices: Per 500, $3.36; per 1000 $5.00. Samples on request. Electro ot leaf, postpaid, f).5U. Cash with order. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO HELP WANTED Several good rose growers for place near Chicago. State full particulars in first letter. Address Key 938, care American Florist. jvu^w^^AnJ^flflflflftflrtflrt^WiWuvhw^^fl^^ftnin^^n^^nAVlftwwvvvw^ ■ij^fr T-|> C> T J-^ -piv -IVT np AXr T T Ci r^ TV "Said it with Flowers" to our AN. i_V sO X l-J J-V IX X V V X J-V v3 V_7 iX wounded boys home from France. "SAY IT WITH FLOWERS" BY THK FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY (F. T. D.) Ileadquaitcrs Receiving Group Building 000 Camp Farragut U. S. NAVAL TRAINING STATION GREAT LAKES, ILLINOIS Dear Lladarn: Yo different sic appreciated, possible to p situation has tion you are in fine shape sending them up the men. October 7, 1918 ur efforts to procure flowers for men in the k bays in Incoming Detention are very much Cotterill mentioned that it was almost im- rocure flowers last week, and since the changed greatly I can appreciate the posi- in. The flowers you did send were received , and I certainly want to thank you for as they went a long ways towards checrii^ig I wish to thank you again for your courtesey and thoughtfullness , and assure you I will he glad to hear from, you when conditions change Yours very To Jrmmnding Officer, eth, 9th and 14th Regiments Miss 0. A. Tonner, %0. A. & I. A. Tonner, 30 S. Randolph Street, Chicago, 111. "Let us strive to increase the life of flowers universally, not only for out own selfish or money making purposes, but for the elevation of man- kind". — R. Vincent, Jr., President of the American Dahlia Society. Our Fall crop of Chrysanthemums, Pompons, Carnations, Roses, Etc., will soon be in and every Florist can do their part to "Say It With Flowers" in every Camp Hospital in the Country, as well as at home. Make it known to the public that — "Say It With Flowers" will be glad- ly accepted by our boys in the Camps all over the country. A MESSAGE OF LOVE FROM HOME MAY MEAN LIFE. Join The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. .Address : Albert Pochelon, Seci-etary, care of L. Bemb Floral Co., 153 Bates Street, Detroit, Mich. How soon will we be able to "Say It With Flowers" across the sea? O. A. & L. A. TONNER, 30 East Randolph Street, ChicagO 620 The American Florist. Oct. 19, CUT FLOWER DEPARTMENT ] Finest Quality Beautie^ CATTLEYAS and ROSES j Pompons, 'Mums, Russell, Richmond, Hoosier Beauty, ! Milady, Brilliant, Ward, White Killarney, Ophelia Carnations, Snaps, Valley, Dry Gypsophila Piumosus, Sprengeri, Adiantum, Galax, Ferns, Smilax PLANTS SINGLE PLANTS. Kentia Forsteriana, 2%-lt). pot. $12 per 100. Kentia Belmoreana, 2^-in. pot, $12 per 100. Kentia Belmoreana. 3-1d. pot, $20 per 100, Kentia Forsteriana, 3-in. pot, $20 per 100. Kentia Forsteriana. 4-In. pot, $6 per doz. Kentia Belmoreana, 4-in. pot, $6 per doz. Kentia Forsteriana, G-ln. pot, $12 per doz. Kentia Belmoreana, G-ln. pot, $12 per doz. Kentia Forsteriana, 6-Iq. pot, $2 eacb. Kentia Forsteriana, made up, 6-In. pot, $1 to $1.25 eacb, Livistona Kotundifolia, 4-in., $6 per doz. Livistona Hotundifolia, 5-ln., $9 per doz. Livistona Kotundifolia, 6-ln.. $1.25 each. Phoenix Roebelenii, S-io. pot, $1 each. Pandanus Veitchii, 4-inch, 60c each. Pandanus Veitchii, 5-inch. 75(r to $1.00 each. Pandanus Veitchii, 6-lnch, $1.60 each. Pandanus Veitchii, 7-inch, $2.00 eacb. Begonia Chatelaine, 2^-in. $5.00 per 100. Begonia Chatelaine, 3-1d. $10.00 per 100. Dracaena Uassangeana, 4-in, pot, $60 par 100. Bracaena Massangeana, 6-iD. pot, 76c to $1 em. Crotons, 4-In., $4.80 per doz. Crotons, 5~in., $9 per doz. Crotons, 6-iD.. $1 to $1.50 eacb. Primula Obconlca, 3-iQ., $7.00 per 100. Baby Primula Malacoides, 2%-ln., $6 per 100. Rubber Plants, 5-in., 75c eacb. I POT CHRYSANTHENUNS ^ Magnificent Stock — October Delivery = 6-inch 50c and 75c each I 8-inch $1.50 to $2.00 each = 7-inch $1.00 to $1.25 each | 9-inch 3.00 to 6.00 each = l\-m. Own Root Rose Stock Aaron Ward Killarney Brilliant White Killarney Milady Richmond $ 7.50 per 100; 70.00 per 1000. $ 7.00 per 100; 65.00 per 1000. Sz-in. Own Root Rose Stock White Killarney Ophelia Aaron Ward Sunburst Killarney Brilliant Milady Richmond } $ 11.00 per 100; 105.00 per 1000. $ 10.50 per 100; 100.00 per 1000. POEHLMAN 72-74 E. Randolph St., -rl I9i8. The American Florist. 621 Plorists! Attention! I FOR ALL SAINTS' DAY We have stocked a supply of plain and decorated Wreaths of Magnolia, Lycopodium and a combination of Grasses and Waxed Flowers. The most satisfactory method of buying these, we suggest a sample dozen or so. We have also an assortment of Flowers, Gypsophila, Grasses and Lycopodium for decorating the plain Magnolia Wreaths as per illustrations. The assortment enough for 50 wreaths is $10.00. We will certainly please the most critical florist with our line of Baskets. We handle the lines of many well known manufacturers as well as our own. Try a $10.00 to $25.00 assortment and be convinced. Magnolia Leaves, Cycas Leaves, | Wheat Sheaves, Ruscus, | Oak Sprays (Long or short.) I No. 52. L8 inch each, $1,50; doz., $15.00 Jl inch each, 1.75; doz., 18.00 J4 inch each, 2.50; doz., 24.00 !7 inch each, 3.00; doz., 30.00 Let us Estimate on Your FaU Orders. Lycopodium Wreaths i^ade of prepared Lycopodium. Will keep indefinitely. 2 inch per 100, $15.00 4 inch per 100, 18.00 6 inch per 100, 20.00 18 inch per 100, $28.00 21 inch per 100, 35.00 24 inch per 100, 45.00 No. 45. 18 inch each, $1.50; doz., $15.00 21 inch each, 1.75; doz., 18 00 24 inch each, 2.50; doz., 27.00 27 inch each, 3.00; doz., 30.00 30 inch each, 4.00; doz, 40.00 BROS. CO. long Distance Phone, C^V%\€^ IKCLCk II I Randolph 35. V>IIIV>/A1IVF9 ILL« ir: 622 The American Florist. Oct. 19, CHRYSANTHEMUMS Extra fine stock, at $3.00 to $4.00 per doz. YELLOW POMPONS, $1.00 per bunch. HOOSIERS-RUSSELLS-COLUNBIA Best Leading Roses— We are now cutting a large quantity. The quality is good — Buy direct from the Grower. Beauties, Russell, Columbia, Hoosier Beauty, Ophelia and White Killarney. CURRENT PRICE LIST AMERICAN BEAUTY — Per doz. According to length of stem $1.50 to $7.50 RUSSELL and COLUMBIA — Best In this market. Per doz Good, extra long $3.00 Good, medium $1.50 to 2.00 Good, short 75 to 1.00 HOOSIER BEAUTY, OPHELIA, SUNBURST, WHITE KILLARNEY — SHAWYER Long stems $12.00 Good, medium $8.00 to 10.00 Good short 5.00 to 6.00 In buying direct from the grower you are assured of fresh LILY OF THE VALLEY, per 100 $6.00 CHRYSANTHEMUMS, Golden Queen, per doz.$3.00 to $4.00 GREENS. ASPARAGUS Ss. SPRENGERI, per 100 $2.00 to $3.00 GALAX, green and bronze, per 1,000 1.50 NEW FANCY FERNS, per 1,000 3.50 to 4.00 ALL OTHER SEASONABLE STOCK AT MARKET PRICES stock at all times and the most even run of quality possible. NOTICE AVe close at 5 o'clock week days and all day Sunday. \Veek Days 8 A. M. until 5 P. M. BASSEH & WASHBIRN LONG DISTANCE PHONE: OFFICE AND STORE Greenhouses: Hinsdale. 111., and Jreggs Station, IlL I'O ". WaDaSh AVfi., ClllCAUU, ILL. Chicago. STOCK CONTINUES TO BE VERY SCARCE. There is no great change in the mar- ket conditions from last week, wliicli means that stock of all kinds is ex- tremely scarce and commanding high pi'ices. The demand is principally for funeral flowers, but fancy stock is mov- ing quickly, owing to the extreme scarc- ity, and in some instances choice .Sun- hur.st. Champ Weiland and Ophelia have sold as high as ,$20 and more per 100, the past week. Mrs. Chas. Russell and Columbia are in exceptionally brisk demand at high prices, which holds true for roses in general. My Maryland, Hoosier Beauty, Milady, Richmond, Hadley, Montrose, Killar- ney, White Killarney. Killarney Bril- liant. Double White Killarney, Killar- ney Queen, Mrs. Moorfleld Storey, and Mrs. Bayard Thayer are included in the offerings, not to mention the miniature varieties. Nesbit, Baby Doll, Cecile Brunner, and George Elgar. Ameri- can Beauty roses are cleaning tip nicely at high prices right along, and some exceptionally fine stock in this line is now reaching the market. Carnations are scarre, and what stock is arriving is ijickcd up early at surprisingly good (igure.s. I./iIles are scarce, at .$1."> per 300, owing to the fact that the growers cut down their plantings during the chrysanthe- mum season and, naturally, the gen- eral shortage of other stock that has existed here for several weeks. The gladioli season is over, and there is practically no -stock in this line avail- able now. Some late asters from Mich- igan are being received in good-sized quanlities, and are disposed of quick- l.v, at prices ranging from %\ to .$(! per 100, an to G.OO Pompons, per bunch 75 to 1.00 Gypsophila, per bunch 75 to 1.00 Valley 6.00 Violets 75 to 1.00 Daisies 1.00 to 2.11" Calendulas 2.00 to 4.00 DECORATIVE. Plumosus strings $0.50 to $0.75 Plumosus per buni l.iiO Calax •• •■ l.M Mexican Ivy " " B.OO .75 Leucothoe sprays $1.00 Boxwood per bunch .35 to .60 ig»g»sg»{a««»s$g»$gagg«gg»«ag$« » »g»»g$«<»«g$gg${«:{«gg»»»^^ 624 The American Florist. Oct. 19, WIETOR BROS. 30 East Randolph St., L. D. Phone Randolph 2081 Chicago Roses in All The Leading Varieties CURRENT PRICE LIST— slX'u'.%*5.W' MRS. CHAS. EUSSELL. Per 100 Fancy ?8.00 to «12.00 Good 5.00 to 7.00 RICHMOND, KILLARNEY BRILLIANT. White— KILLARNEY— Pink. Per 100 Extra Special $8.00 Select 7.00 Fancy 6.00 Medium B.OO Short 4.0i1 Without Notice. Per 100 SUNBURST AND OFHEXIA. Extra Special $8.00 Select 7.00 Fancy 6.00 Good 5.00 Short 4.00 MINIATURE ROSES. Baby Doh $2.00 to $3.00 Elgar 2.00 to 3.00 ROSES. OUR SELECTION 4.00 CARNATIONS. Per 100 F.Tncy $4.00 fiooil 3.00 MISCELLANEOUS. Per 100 Valley $6.00 to $8.00 Lilies 15.00 Ferns, per l.(X)0 $4.00 to 5.00 Smilax, per doz. strings 2.50 Adiantum 1.00 Galax (bronze and green), per 1,000.. 1.50 Asparagus Sprengeri, bunch 50 Asparagus Plumosus, bunch 50 Boxwood, per lb 35 Other Green Goods Market Rates, Mention the American Florist when writing gratifying- news of the past week, was that the trade has oversubscribed its quota of bonds for the Fourth Liberty Loan, and is still going strong.' NOTES. This city experienced its worst day, October 15, since the Spanish influenza became prevalent. There were 1,770 new cases reported with 1.S-? deaths and 442 new cases of pneumonia with 1.34 deaths. Theatres, dance-halls and other public places have been closed, and churches, Sunday schools, saloons, political meetings, conventions, cab- arets and other places of public assem- blage may be instructed to do likewise by the influenza-pneumonia commis- sion until conditions here and the bal- ance of the state become improved. The commission, after being in executive session from early Tuesday- night until shortly after midnight, announced that it had considered issuing a sweeping order which would practically make it impossible for per.sons to gather in groups. After another session today the decision will be announced. The situation is becoming alarming and while the closing order will affect busi- ness to some extent the trade in gen- eral has about all the business it can conveniently handle due to the large amount of funeral work. Paul Klingsporn and C. L. Sherer, of the Chicago Flower Growers' Associa- tion, managed to be on the job all this week, even though they were slightly under the weather, owing to either a heavy cold or an attack of Spanish in- fluenza. Fddie Hunt, who used to bo with this film, was down with the in- fluenza for some time at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station, but ap- peared to be in pretty fair slfape when he called on the boys this week. In the case of William Langhout. bankrupt. Sidney C. Eastman, referee in bankruptcy, has issued notice to the effect that the first meeting of creditors will be held at his office. !I07 Monadnock building, this city. October 22 at 10 o'clock A. M. at which time creditors may attend, prove their claims and transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting. Sigmund Misiewicz. son of Mrs. Mi- slewicz. who operates a retail florist store on Milwaukee avenue, who was with the American troops in Fi'ance. died there recently from pneumonia, according to word received here last week. He was well-known in the local wholesale market, where he spent ne.ar- ly all of his spare time. WHOLESALE commission FLORISTS 56 East Randolph Street CHICAGO Gut Flowers and Greens Zech & Mann ai-e more than pleased with business the past month, and have taken pretty good care of their regu- lar customers, although they could have handled much more stock to good advantage. Chrysanthemums are more plentiful at this house but, like every- thing else, clean up early. The Horticultural Society of Chicago, through its president, J. C. Vaughan, awai'ded its silver garden medal to Mrs. Laura Dainty Pelham, president of the Chicago City Gardens Associa- tion, for success in 1,000 community gardens, at a luncheon given at the City Club, October 10. Wietor Bros, are starting to cut chrysanthemums quite heavily, which are in brisk demand and clean up early. Their collection of pompons is unusu- ally fine this year, and there will be plenty to supply all their customei's thi-oughout the season. Miss Thelma Vaughan, daughter of A. L. Vaughan. well-known wholesale florist, is recovering from a severe at- tack of Spanish influenza. Mr. Vaug- han has had a slight touch of it, but managed to weather the gale, and is on the job every day. Bassett & Washburn are in good crop with chrysanthemums, especially Golden Qtieen and Yellow Qiieen, of splendid finality. Walter Johnson, of this establishment, who is a member of the reserve militi.n. m.arched in the big parade. October 12. Peter Reinberg's shipments include .a good suiiply of carnations, which com- mand high prices and clean up quick- ly each day. The shipping trade is par- ticularly heavy, and it is impossible to rinyuhere near take care of the local demand. J. A. Budlong is handling a good supply of fancy stock, considering the shortage in this market, especially chrysanthemums and roses. The blue daisies featured here are taking well with both the trade and general pub- lic. The Poehlmann Bi-os. Co. has been cutting unusually fine flowers of Cat- tleya labiata in large quantity the past week. American Beauty roses of splen- did quality are a leader here and are in brisk demand at high prices. Arthur Paulus and Andrew Keil have purchased the store formerly operated by F. O. Franzen at rtZVi North Clark street and are well pleased with the amount of business they have done since they took possession. Peter Hoefelder, who has been at Jefferson Barracks, Mo., for several weeks, was honorably discharged from the army, and is again attending to his duties at Kennicott Bros. Co.'s store. Fred Nichols, who has been helping out at Peter Reinberg's store during the summer months, will open a retail store in the Atlas building. Room 203. Vincent Gorly, of Grimm & Gorly. St. Louis, Mo., stopped ol'f here this week on his way home from the F. T. D. meeting, at Cleveland. George Collins, superintendent of the Henry Smith greenhouses, at Grand R.apids, Mich., visited relatives and friends here this week. Michael Fink and family are all re- covering from an attack of the Span- ish influenza. Anton Then is recovering from a se- vere attack of Spanish influenza. j<)i8. The American Florist. 625 KYLE & FOERSTER WHOLESALE FLORISTS 160 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Long Distance Phono, Eandolph 6784 ^■<.S.S.»-.».S.S.t^»-^^^^^^^^^^^^L^^^»-^^^^»-»-»-»-»-^»-»-^if-».».»-»,»»,»-^^»»-^-»»-«l^ ■ ~-~-~-~--~'-~~~~'~~-~i~~---'^~^ 182 North Wabash Avenue L,. D. Phone, Randolph 631 CHICAGO We are taking mighty fine care of our customers notwithstanding the extreme scarcity of stock in Chicago. ■-■"-■-■-■-■-'-'- '-^'- '-'-'- '-'-■-•■'-^^^■-^■-'-'-■-'-■''-■-''-''-'-'-'-•-^■'-^'-■-'-^ The meeting- of the creditors of the bankrupt firm of Pyfer & Olsem, Wil- mette, to have been lield at the office of Sidney C. Eastman, referee in banl^- ruptcy, 003 Monadnocli block, this city, at 10 a. m., October 15, was postponed to October 2!>, at which time creditors may attend, prove their claims, appoint a trustee and transact such other busi- ness as may come before the meeting The Raedlein Basket Co. reports bu- siness as exceptionally brisk with new orders arriving steadily. Their new cat- alog is ready for distribution and will only be mailed free upon request. Matt Mann, of Zech & Mann, has the sympathy of his many friends in the loss of a brother-in-law whose death occurred at Milwaukee. Wis., this week. John Carlson is back on the job at A. L. Vaughan & Co.'s store afte^ be- ing confined to his home for a week with the Spanish influenza. John Furrow and wife, who have been spending their honeymoon in the east, passed through here this week on their way home. David Arendo. of Kennicott Bros. Co., was called for examination by his dr.aft board this week. OI^O^CTTEJIRS Market conditions as they affect the Wholesale Commission Houses likewise reflect upon the grower. For that reason the grower to get the greatest production from his greenhouses should know he is getting the most money from his Wholesale Market. To have an accurate record from the sales of consignments is the 6rst essential step towards bringing about an increase in Profits of the Greenhouse Production. Retailers, where the growers ship is the place to send your orders. Co-operate with the ^*iliv5!' Wholesale Com- mission House in Chicago. ^ KENNICOTT BROS. CO. fi\ (la Business Since 1881) 174 North Wabash Ave., CHICAGO 626 The American Florist, Oct. 19, .^...^-.-.-.■.■.■.».».».».«.i-^.i-.-».i.».i,^.^...,.^, '**"*^''-'-^^'-^^^^'-'-^^^*^ Your Supply of Z N CUT FLOWERS E A H N ftemember when ordering that our line Is so complete that it includes every item offered In the Great Chicago Market. '-^•-•-•- '-•-'-' Miss O. A. Tonner, of O. A. & L. A. Tonner. has sent flowers out to the Great Lakes naval training- station at different periods the past summer at her own expense and has received several highly prized letters from the commander thanking her for her thotightful consideration and telling her of the good they had done. Other flo- rists would no doubt be glad to do their bit when the market is more plentiful, which has prompted her to insert a full- page paid advertisement to aid the good cause and which will no doubt bear fruit all over the country. A bou- quet of flowers in the hospital Alls the sick man with renewed hope and helps him considerably on the road to health. Louis Finnermann. of the Grossberg- Tyler-Finnemann Co.. is back from a trip to outside points. Morris Grossberg reports business as brisk with inquiries arriving from all parts of the country which he attributes to their advertis- ing in the trade papers. Although small they brought wonderful results. Percy Jones. Inc., reports business as surprisingly good with a heavy de- mand for chrysanthemums which are in good supply here. Ferns have been arriving in .steady supply at this house the past week but are in such brisk de- mand that there is never a surplus. Kyle & Foerster have had a large supply of all seasonable stock during the shortage which they had no diffi- culty in disposing of. Business has been exceptionally good with them and October 12 was one of the best days ever experiencd. A. T. Pyfer & Co. have been featur- ing a good supply of late Michigan asters in addition to their regular line of stock which sold like hot cakes and were disposed of almost as soon as they were unpacked. The trade joins in extending their sympathy to Harry Manheim. of Hoeber Bros., in the loss of his brother, Albert, whose death occurred this week from pneumonia. He was buried Wednes- day. October 16. Erne & Company helped quite a num- ber of the wholesalers out with ferns the past week notwithstanding the shortage, which was greatly appre- ciated by them. The John Kruchten Co.'s sale.s the past two weeks were very satisfactory and compare most favorably with those in the holidays. Kric Johnson, manager of the A. L. Randall Go's cut flower department, reports a record breaking Saturday, Oc- tober 12. L. Hoeckner is back on the job at Peter Relnberg's store after .spending the summer with a carnival .show. Miss Frances Ludlow, of Vaughan's Seed Store, returned October 14. after an extended vacation In the east. Mrs. R. F. Wlnterson picked raspber- ries and strawberries in her garden at Highland Park, October 13. The American Bulb Co. reports its PVench bulb.s on the water. Visitors : B. H. Klus. Anderson, Ind.; J. S. Wilson, Des Moines, la., return- ing from the F. T. D. convention at Cleveland; Henry Heepe. Akron. O.: George Blackman. Evansville. Ind.; P. W. Peterson, of the Chicago Carnation Co., Joliet; H. M. Burt, Kalamazoo, Mich. Cincinnati. GOOD DEICAND WITH LIMITED OFFERINGS. Business is exceptionally good, and as a result, everything that comes into the wholesale houses cleans up on ar- rival. Prices are very good. Shipping business is very heavy. Much more stock than is available could be used. The supply of roses, while fairly good, still is insufficient to satisfy immediate wants for this flower. Carnations con- tinue rather scarce. Easter lilies are more plentiful than they were and are selling well. Chrysanthemums come into the market regularly. They are in a fair supply and sell well. The dahlia receipts, as a whole, have been of \m- usually good qaulity and find a ready market. Cosmos has been selling well. Single violets and a few pansies may be had. Toward the end of last week, the green goods supplies ran rather short. This is particularly true in fern and smilax. NOTES. Alex Ostendarp has been giving con- siderable time to the Liberty Loan work during the present drive. J. C. Rutenschroer has been sending some excellent dahlias to C E. Crit- chell. R. Witterstaetter, who has been laid up with influenza, is now improving. Visitors: E. W. Guy. Belleville. 111.; James Frost. Greenville, O.: Jos. R. Goldman and N. O. Selby. Middletown. O.; Andrew Hauge, Fairmont. West Va.; Charles Lodder and Walter Gray. Hamilton, O.. and Fred Rupp, Law- renceberg, Ind. H. Omaha, Neb. Thirty years ago, November 4. 1S8S, Hess & Swoboda, prominent florists of this city, gave a dinner in honor of a number of members of the craft from the east and local friends. It proved ,a most enjoyable occasion, and the names of those present may prove of interest at this date, among others being Capt. J. C. Laing. W. T. Shockey. James Par- ris. Dr. C. Impey. D. H. Christie. A. E. Pike. M. Lee and the following florists : H. B. Killin (formerly with J. C. Vaughan. Chicago, the writer believes), Ben Wade, also of Chicago, Harry Manchester of Philadelphia, Pa., and Joseph Carr. J. J. H. Port Huron. Micir.— Matthew Ullen- bruch will open his new store opposite the Harrington hotel, In October. RoCKFORD, III. — The Midway Flower Shop reports good business at its newly established store, 903 East State street. 30 E. Randolph St. CHICAGO Long Distance Phones j ^^g^ 3283 Our Offerings Include: ROSES. COLUMBIA RUSSELL White Klllarney Pink Killarncy IVIilady Sunburst Shawyer Ward Ophelia Killarney Brilliant MINIATURE ROSES. Cecile Brunner LILIES A henvy nll-the-year-rounil supply of choice stock. MISCELLANEOUS. Rubnun CARNATIONS Valley Cattleyas I CHRYSANTHEMUMS Good White and Ypllow In quantity Calendulas GREENS. Pluniosus Sprengeri Gula\, bronze Gala.v, green ^ Ferns Adinntiuni Smilax ^^^^^ igi8. The American Florist. 627 No. 2 STICKERS iS^A^S 1 $1.25 per 1000 C^ ;'- ^ A « S Use thpm on all B'ik^!ir?ifafl your packages. ^ No 1 Stickers 1 : 1 •), J a ' tv3 1 2 in. diameter U.\^^AAHi#:^V $1.50 per 1000 ^iBI^PI^/# Tbe John H(nryCo, LANSING. MICH. Mention the American Florist when writing SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX $3.00 per Case. PERPETUATED SHEET MOSS Per bag (100 square (eel) ,$3.50 NATURAL LOG MOSS Per bag (lOO square Teet) $1.75 E. A. BEAVEN, ^^^IES^ama Mention the American Florist iphen writing Milwaukee. EPIDEMIC CAUSES ACUTE SHORTAGE. While market conditions as reported last week were far from satisfactory. the state of affairs grew worse from Monday on throughout the week, ex- cludinp: .Saturday. With the extreme shortage of flowers of any kind, except roses, and an ever-increas- ing demand, both local and ship- ing orders caused much unpleas- antness all around. With the in- fluenza raging throughout the state, and the Chicago market short, inquii-ies and orders from outside were numer- ous, but with bad results. From vari- ous sources we hear that retailers re- fused orders owing to their inability to secure stock; but this sounds a little unnatural, while others claim they on- ly accepted orders from customers. However, such conditions are very sel- dom seen. With the influx of more chrysanthemums and carnations, due to the very warm weather which pre- vailed during the week, the worst is over, but conditions will not be normal for a time. Prices were up on all stock, and flowers which ordinarily would not be looked at or considered were welcomed at a good margin, NOTES, The A. F. Kellner Co. furnished the decorations, which were elaborate, for the convention of the National Foim- drymen's Association, held at the Au- ditorium, October 7-11. This is the first large decoration this firm has made for some time past, and they have no com- petition. Walter M. Maas & Co. report business fine, in spite of the shortage of stock. They annually experience a difficulty in getting what is wanted after the first fro.st, only that this year the demand is ever so much greater, due to the epi- demic. By order of the public health depart- ment, all public schools, theaters, churches and gatherings will be sus- pended for a time owing to the rapid spread of the influenza, which lias taken a good start at this writing. Fred. H. Holton, of the Holton & Hunkel Co., always has a peevish look around the holidays when orders are more numerous than flowers. That same look was noticeable all last week. Wm. Manke & Co. sent the first pink pompon chrysanthemums to reach this market to Gust. Rusch & Co.. Octolier 12. They were of good quality. Gust A. Pohl could not resist the great outdoors, with genuine summer weather prevaling, so he took to the Quality Speaks Louder Than Prices PINK Prices WHITE and as Low as YELLOW Others Chrysanthemums Pompons Are Arriving in Limited Quantities BEST QUALITY TO BE HAD Columbia, Russell, Milady, Ophelia, Sunburst, Montrose and all other varieties of Roses. None better on the Chicago Market. CARNATIONS from new crop. The stems are a little short, but they are good. CHOICE STOCK OF Valley, Easter Lilies, Glads and all other Seasonable Stock. DonH Forget Us on Greens If you want good stock and good treatment, buy of Chicago's most up-to-date and best located Wholesale Cut Flower House We are in constant touch with market conditions, and when a decline takes place, yon can rely upon orders sent us receiving such benefits. !®" You can increase your profits and business by sending all orders direct to J. A. BUDLONC 184 North Wabasb Avenue, Chicago VALLEY, ROSES WHOLESALS ^--4 F7| .#vmm f^^m^^ «n^ CARNATIONS CUT FLOWERS CUf riOMf^CrS I®- SHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION -@J We are open until 8 p. m. on Saturday, but closed all day Sunday 628 The American Florist. Oct. ^9, FRNE & C OMPANY -WHOLESALE FLORISTS- 30 E* Randolph Street, L D. Phone, Randolph 6578. CHICAGO, ILL. woods near Mud Lake on a short hunt- ing trip, October 12. The C. C. Polhvorth Co. reports the arrival of their French bulbs at an At- lantic port. This firm is now cutting Oconto. Early Queen and white pompon chrysanthemums. Fred Bliese. proprietor of the Wau- kesha Floral Co., was in town last week trying to pick up stock for funeral work. His efforts \vere fruitless. J. M. Fox & Son had some difficulty in obtaining- stock for 2U0 small sized bouquets (or Wednesday and Thurs- day last week. The Heitman-Oestreicher Co. began cutting Princess of Wales violets last week. E. O. Louisville, Ky. NOTES. The trade here learned with sincere regret of the death of Simon G. Pont- rich. aged 29 years, which occurred at the base hospital. Camp Zachary Tay- lor, near this city. October 12, from in- fluenza. He was a son of Simon Pont- rich, the well-known florist of 1020 Twenty-eighth street. Of five surviv- ing brothers, three are in the military service. The sympathy of many friends is extended to the bereaved family. Anders Rasmussen has a fine crop of roses, including Columbia, but cannot nearly meet the heavy demand. Louis Bryant, of this establishment, has been compelled to be absent from duty of late, owing to illness in his family. It is practically impossible to secure nurses, owing to the severe epidemic of influenza in this vicinity. The majority of the florists of this city, in response to a request from the government, arranged windows for the Fourth Liberty Loan, which helped in an oversubscription here. The total bond sales amounted to approximately $17,000,000. The New Nanz & Neuner Co. has closed its Fourth avenue store, but re- ports that business at its establishment at St. Matthews has been as brisk as ever. The Jacob Schulz Co. arranged a fine window display of orchids, which attracted much attention during the past week. Dahlias have been fine in quality and brought excellent prices — $2 per 100, wholesale. Great quantities have been used. C. B. Thompson & Co. made, on an average, four blankets a day last week. The F. Walker Co. is cutting excel- lent chrysanthemums and carnations. H. G. W. Fort Wayne, Ind, FtTNERAT. nEMA>'D HEAVY, AS ELSEWHERE. The florists of this city have not been "up against it" in the matter of ob- taining enough flowers to fill all orders for some time as hard as they have been during the past week. The great wave of Spani.sh influenza that is Kweeping the countiy has claimed a heavy toll of deaths in this city and the surrounding towns, besides .a large number of men in the United States ar- my, who are dying dally in the army camps of the country and are being brought home for burial. Funeral flow- ers have never before been In such ex- traordinarily heavy demand, and large Qrossberg=Tyler=Fin nermann Co. CHICAGO, ILL. WHOLBSAIiEl FLORISTS 30 £. Randolph Street, raone Majestic 7175 Mention the American Florist when writing pieces such as casket blankets, wreaths, etc., are the rule rather than the excep- tion. Conditions would not be so un- satisfactory if the supply had been normal in the first place, but a cold, dark September this year retarded all production to a very considerable ex- tent. The latter part of last week saw a better supply of chrysanthemums than has been available this season. Roses are coming on in fine shape since the advent of a few days of sunshine, but they cannot keep pace with the de- mand. Carnations have probably suf- fered the most from the dark weather, as they can hardly be counted on at all. Rubrum and Easter lilies have been so scarce as hardly to be a factor in the market. Cosmos and dahlias are the only outdoor flowers offered, and these are only in limited quantities. NOTES. The first florist-soldier from this city to give his life for his country and de- mocracy is Private Walter J. Knecht, who succumbed to an attack of influ- enza, which developed into pneumonia, at Camp Taylor, Louisville, Ky.. Octo- ber 12. He was a son of Frank J. Knecht, of F. J. Knecht & Co.; was 28 years of age. He was drafted into the national army last July, and only two weeks ago was home on a furlough and enjoyed perfect health at that time. The body was brought to this city and buried with full military honors. Mrs. R. W. Doswell, of the Doswell Floral Co., has been ill for the past month and has been absent from her post at the store. This firm is cutting some excellent Richmond and Colum- bia roses and large double chrysanthe- mums, but reports funeral work so heavy that the supply cannot begin to take care of the demand. Heavy out-of-town orders, as well as city funerals, kept the force at the Flick Floral Co.'s store working every evening last week. They sent ovit a number of cas- ket blankets and wreaths of or- chids, in addition to a large wedding decoration at Huntington, Ind. The store force has been working overtime at the Freese Floral Co., get- ting out funeral designs. They are re- ceiving some specially fine Unaka chrysanthemums from their green- houses at New Haven, Ind. .Some fine chrysanthemum plants and pompons are being featured in the store of the A. J. Lanternier Co. Their Hoo- sier Beauty, Columbia and Ophelia roses are among the finest on the mar- ket. Judge and Mrs. W. J. Vesey motored to Chicago last week, where they are spending several days on a business trip. H. K. Dayton, O. — The Miami Floral Co., which has been operating under the direction of a receiver, has been sued for ,f!2.'i,!)l>8 for non-payment of a claim said to be due the Fidelity Building Association. St. Louis. .SUPPLY lAIKLY GOOD. Business has been very good with the bulk of it funeral work and flowers tor the sick room. All the florists are getting their share of the business and the increase is general. Flowers have been in fair supply for the demand, and consequently, high prices have been prevailing. The .supply of dahlias has been enormJus. but are cleaned up daily at high figures. The local cut this year has been the biggest and best seen in years, yielding a big retvirn to the grower. Chrysanthemums are coming in small supply and bring high prices for the quality. Roses, locally grown, are coming in nicely and move quickly. Violets are improving some- what with the cool nights and have a fair demand. Lilies and lily of the val- vey are scarce. Carnations are to be had in small quantity at pretty stiff figures for the quality offered. Glad- ioli are in limited supply. Fancy ferns have been scarce, with the other greens somewhat easier. NOTES. The florists' club meeting at W. A. Rowe's Denny road greenhouses proved a huge success. The final report of the convention committee showed a credit on the right side financially, as well as socially. The trustees arranged a dahlia display and all the growers ex- hibited a few of their best varieties. The display was sold for the benefit of the Red Cross. C. W. Wors read a paper on the subject of gluts and how to dispose of them. Fred A. Renick of the United States ambulance service, a guest, related some of his experiences "over there," how he was wounded a number of times, had his right arm blown oft" and was awarded the French AVar Cross and the American D. S. Cross. Patrick O'Mara. of New York, a visitor, addressed the members in his usual masterful style, which was greatly enjoyed by all. After the meet- ing, Mr. Rowe proved the gracious host, providing refreshments, lunch and ci- gars. It was voted one of our fine meetings. Messrs. Rowe and May continue to cut lots of their fancy dahlias. If you do not get your order in early with Al. Gunz you stand a poor chance of get- ting any of these fancy flowers. The cut is handled by the Windier Whole- SEv'e Floral Co. Paul Reden, who broke his arm a short time ago, reports that it is get- ting along fine. Not much glory in breaking your arm cranking a. Ford, when there is so much glory in getting a broken arm in Uncle Sam's service. The rose cuts of Messrs, Pilcher, Cerny and Werner are cleaned up daily at fancy prices at the Wm. C. Smith Wholesale Cut Flower Co. This is some of the best stock coming into this mar- ket. J. J. W. PouciiiKEEPSiE. N. Y. — The city green- houses may be closed this winter as a coal conservation measure. 19^S. The American Florist. 629 John Kruchten Co. 30 Fast Randolph Street, WHOLESALE FLORISTS L. D. Phone Central 8016-8017. CHICAGO, ILL. HOERBER BROS. ^°l«ifl? Cut Flowers Telephone: Randolph 27B8 Chicago Qreenhouses: Des Plaines. Ill Store: 162 N. Wabash Ave. Mention the American Florist when writing MILLER S MUSSER Wholesale Florists 179-181-183 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing A. L Randall Co., Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. Mention the American Florist when wnting Weilund-RischCqi FLOWER GROWERS TELEPHONE ICil UUfADACU AUC CMICACO CBmULSTS 194 n.nADAjllAVL ILLINOIS Mention the American Florist when writing George Reinberg WHOLESALE FLORIST Extra fancy Ophelia, Sunburst, Bichmond, Kil- Umey, White Killamey and Killamey Brilliant roses. All orders given prompt attention. Try us* 162 N. Wabash Av.. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX $3.00 per case. Natural Log Moss, per hag (100 square feet), J1.75 Perpetuated Sheet Moss, per bag (100 square leet), 3>3.50 Caldwell The Woodsman Co. EVERGREEN, ALA. Mention the American Florist when writing MOSS For SPOT SHIPMENTS or contract. Write us. CHICAGO, 31-33 W. Randolph Street NEW YORK, 43 Barclay Street VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE SPHAGNUM For Florists. For Nurserymen. E.C.AMUNGCO. 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 1078. VlioMe Rower MM'Kel.5 Chicago. CURREJNT PRICE LIST. Per doz. Roses, Beauty, specials $6.00@lf7.50 48-ln 4.00® 5.00 " 36-in 3.0O " " 30-ln 2.50 '■ •' 24-ln 2.00 " " 18-iD 1.50 " Mrs. Chas. Russell 1.00® 4.00 100 noosier Beauty 4.OO@15.0O Killamey Brilliant 4.0O@12.00 Columbia 4.00@25.00 Killamey 4.0O@12.0U White Killamey 4.00@12.00 Bichmond 4.00@12.0O My Mar.vland 4.l]0@12.00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer 4.00@15.00 Milady 4,00(315.00 Sunburst 4.00@12.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward 4.00@10.00 Hadley 4.0O@15.00 Ophelia 4.00@12.00 Double White Killamey. 4.00@15.00 Mrs. Moorelield Storey.. ■l.0O@12.0O Champ Weiland 4.(X)ffll2.00 Stauley 4.0O@12.00 Francis Scott Key 4.0O@12.O(J " Cecile Brunner 4.00 George Elgar 4.00 Baby Doll 4.00 Nesbit 4.@ COO Pompons, per bunch ,'>0@ 1.00 Sweet Peas 75@1.0O Boxwood, per bunch 35 Violets D0@ .7.'i Calendulas 3.00@ 4.00 Gardenias per doz. 3.00 THE BOOK OF GLADIOLUS THE first authorita- tive book on this bnlb 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- ptains many chapters 1 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 So. Dearborn St. CHICAGO. A. T. Pyfer & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 164 N. Wabash Avenue CHICAGO, ILL. Long Distance Telephone, Central 3373. Mention the American Florist when writing ZECH & MANN WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 E. Randolph St., CHIC/ dO Telephone Central 3284 Mention the American Florist when icriting 630 The American Florist. Oct. 19, Dahlias have their Cut Flower Season The same as many other flowers we handle. The season is short and you should commence handling them at once. Oar growers have added many new varieties and we can furnish you all the best standard commercial kinds. $3.00 to $5.00 per 100. Some Novelties, $6.00 to $8.00 per 100. THE LEO NIESSEN CO., 1201 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa. Ptailadelphla. UNUSUAX MARKET CONDITIONS CONTINUE. The unusual conditions still prevail. There is a belief that i:he epidemic is now on the wane, as tlvire were rpport- ed only 2,012 new cases to the city on Friday, as against over ."i,()(lO daily early in the weeii. but almost a record of deaths — .j.57 for the day. There have b"^^n over 200.00l.> cases cf the inlhieuza in this city reported to date. Under- takers are conducting ^J^erals a.s rap iiily as possible, many of the bodies havipf; to be placed in cjin'-jtcry vaujts until the graves can be dug. Tliore i;i ai extraordinary detnaml for llowevs, all the stores worliing from e.-.rly in the morning to late at night, stopping only for a little necessary sle-^p, when the stock of flowers has run out. The past week the weather has been favor- able for dahlias, which have reached a price and a place as a factor in the business they never attained before. For the past week. .$5 per hundred has been low on dahlias, while better grades up to fancy and specials ranged from $0 to .$12. Every box as sent out was emptied immediately on arrival. Roses have been fairly plentiful; that is, the supply was normal for the season, but there was not one-third enough for the great demand. Prices soared; the shortest and lowest grades brought $(I to $8. and from that to .$10, $12, and up to $35 for special Ophelias and other teas. Russells went up to $-K), and American Beauties to .$60. Chrysan- themums brought $3 to $5 per dozen for just good, ordinary stock. New crop carnations iDrought four, six to eight cents. Easter lilies sold for $2.j per hundred, and were scarce at that, each shipment being portioned out on arrival. Singular to say, cattleyas were fairly plentiful and cheap, sixty cents being high. The hardy asters, culti- vated and roadside, were handled in large quantities, selling readily at .50 cents per bunch. Gladioli, larkspurs, eupatorium, calendulas, marigolds, he- liotrope, sweet alyssum, and, in fact, everything in the shape of a flower, was quickly grabbed up at fabulous prices for such stock. Brown Hydran- gea paniculata sold for $."> per hun- dred heads. Greens were in great de- mand. Plumosus brought .50 cents per bunch of 12 sprays, dagger and fancy ferns, $4 per thousand, and it was said some were getting $.5. Au- tumns leaves were the best stock in the market, bringing readily ."iO cents per bunch of branches. The woodsmen could not suiijily them fast enough. Sphagnum moss ran out with the deal- ers early in the week. One prominent local firm had a large car loaded with tons of it in Camden; but, owing to health restrictions, could not get it acro.s.s the river. The supply men did an enormous business in all kinds of prepared material and artificial flow- ers. One firm sold over 200 cases of magnolia leaves. KKI pounds each, in the last two weeks. As much as $100 worth of waxed carnations were sold to one customer in one order. Every- thing in the shape of made-up and dec- orated wreaths were sold out, and loose materials were then furnished for those who had time to make them up. There was also a great sale on p.alm leaves until one wondered, considering the Japanese embargo, where they .all came from. Chiffons and letters had an enor- Good Summer Roses, Aste s, Gladioli, Easter lilies All seasonable Flowers This la the exclusive shop, only one block from Express Depots. 1619-1621 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, ?Pi. ¥lioMeIio¥crMM'ltet>s Buffalo, Oct. 16. Per 100 Roses, Beauty Special $30.00@$40.00 Fancy 20.00@ 25.00 E.ttra 15,00® 20.00 1st 10.00@ 12.00 Killainey 4.00® 12.00 My Maryland 4.00@ 8.00 Sunburst 4.00® 10.00 Ward 3.00® 0.00 Ophelia 4.00® 12.00 Russell 6.00® 15.00 Shawyei- 4.00® 12.0<3 Lilies 15.00ffl20.00 Cattleyas 60.00® 75.00 Asters 60@ 2.60 Cai-natloES 2.00® 5.00 Asparagus Sprengeri .35® .50 Ferns per 1,000 2.00 Smllai 20.00 Sweet Peas 25® .60 Calendulas 1.00® 2.00 Daises BO® 1.00 Gladioli 2.0O® 6.00 Dahlias 3.00® 6.00 Violets 75@ 1.00 Boston, Oct. 16. Per 100 Roses. Beauty 2a.00@00.0O •' KlUamey Queen 4.00® 6.00 " White and Pink Klllarney 8.00@12.00 " l)oul>le White Klllarney. 6.00@12.00 Klllarney Brilliant 2.00fa! 8.00 Hadley 8.00®20.00 Mock 6.00@10.00 Mrs. Chaa. Russell 4.00fal2.00 Tat't 2.00® 8.0O Milady 2.00® 8.00 Ward and HllllDBdon 2.00® 6.00 " My Maryland 2.00®12.00 Carnations 4.00® 8.00 Easter Lilies 12.00@20.00 Valley B.Oofrt 10.00 Gladioli 4.00® 8.00 Cincinnati, Oct. 16. Per 100 Roses, Killaruey 2.00lii li.OO Mrs. Chas. Russell 4.0<)frj lli.llO Ophelia 3.00® 8.00 Richmond 2.0i>foi 8.00 Sunburst 2.006' 8.0O LlUum Glganteum 8.00@10.00 Carnations 1.00® 2.00 Dahlias 2.00® 4.00 Chrysanthemums, per 100 10.00@25.00 mous demand. Those who bought, as per inscriptions required, had tc pay dear for the time spent in the selection of the letters. The early morning scenes at the wholesale houses saw .about half the retailers in town fight- ing and plea.ding for boxes of dah- lias, or roses, or just a bunch of this or that. No matter how fortunate they were in the quantities .secured, it was not enough. The slips footed up moun- tain high, but with recollections of the fat order flies in the store, the amounts were paid without much remonstrance. The supply of flowers appears to be in- creasing, particularly chrysantliemums and carnations, but there is no let-up in the demand. Out-of-town florists, men who seldom visit the market, were largely in evidence, in the hope of be- ing able to secure something, but it was the regular who was served first all the time. Telegraphic orders, not Write For Our Price List On Cut Flowers H. G. BERNING 1402-4 Pine St., St. LouU, Mo. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co. wholesale: florists 116-118 Seventh Street, PITTSBURGH, . PA. Growers of dnality Flowers. Wholesale Florists' Supplies THE HOUSE OP MERIT Staple Baskets and Seasonable Novelties in Quantity. Send for Our Catalogue. JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO. 1309-1311 N.2ndSt.,PhUadelplila,Ps. FANCY "TWO-TONED" HANDLE BASKETS (With Metal Liners Included) These baskets can be had In various colors, as Gold, Silver, Pick, Green, Blue, etc. Each basket handsomely embossed with wreath of roses of appropriato colors to match. They are something for your better trade. Sample of sis baskets sent for the special price of $4.60 (Get our list of other Supplies.) 610. H. r«iiill« to., Sg'sKi;.' BERGER BROS. Roses, Orchids, Peonies, Gladioli, Asters Always high grade Easter Lilies 1225 Race St. Philadelphia, Pa. one-fourth of which were filled, came pouring- in all day lonpr; it was really distre.ssing to hear of the plight many of the retailer.s were in, but there was no help for them, the demand being so much g-reater than the supply. NOTES. In speaking of the week's business, Leo Niessen said : "We never experi- enced such a demand; it was harder to satisfy than at a holiday season, a.s then the growers are prepared for the igi8. The American Florist. 631 EVERYTHING in the line of Cut Flowers, Plants and Florists' Supplies. \ MILWAUKEE, WIS. nOLTON S niNKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens exti-a business. Most of the rose men had pinched to skip the chrysantlie- mum competition. We had, however, some good shipments of roses. The early chrysanthemums helped, a num- ber of our growers sending in very nice lots of these, generally of good quality. Carnations were not far enough ad- vanced to be a factor. It was the dah- lias, however, that saved the day. The cool weather of late September held them back; they were scarce at first, but as the days grew warmer the crop increased xmtil we were handling 50,ll(M1I>I>. have had this doubled to $.'i(l(>.OlNl. A meet- ing was held on Monday night last, when it was found that the subscrip- tions amounted to about .$2(X),00(). Great pressure will be brought to go over the top with the whole amount the present week. H. Bayersdorfer & Co. are working with their full force on all kinds of artificial flower and wreath material. There is the greatest demand for every- thing in this line. Magnolia and oak leaves are getting very scarce while the demand for sago palms is greater than ever before. Benny Herman, well known in the wholesale district, who left the Phila- delphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange to join the navy two months ago, died last week in the naval hospital from influenza. He was a bright, active boy who had many friends in the craft. "Impossible to supply the demand." said Edward Reid. "We are getting a lot of good roses, a fair supply of car- GUST. RUSCH & CO. Wholesale Florists Jobbers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Phone Main 1245. 444-446 Milwaukee St., F. O. Box 206 .Milwaukee, Wis. FANCY LEAVE AN ORDER WITH US FOR REGULAR SHIPMENTS Manufacturer of (J ^ KUChll, WHOLESALE FlOrfSt FERNS, Special Picked JUIVE AW " inufacturer ( WIRE DESIGNS Write for Price List All Seasonable Cut Flowers Mfr. and Dealer In "Florist's" (Brand) Supplies 1312 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS. MO. VtoMe Hover MiSfKeto Philadelphia, Oct. 16. Per 100 Ro.^es, Beauty, special 3;i.O;lin'4i),00 fancy 2O.C0(-a'25.0O .Mrs. Chas. Russell S.OOiii S.'i.Ol) Killainey 6.00O20.€0 Hartley S.OOlii 35.00 Sunburst 6.0.l(a2>i.0il Wards 6.00(510.00 Ophelia 6.00('a'35.0;) Carnations 6.00® 8.00 Cattleyas each ?0.75@$1.00 Valley 10.00@12.00 Lilium Rubrum 8.00(512.00 Easter Lilies 2(>.O0@25.00 Snapdragons G.lXK'n lO.dO I>ahlias 1.00(g* 2.00 Calendulas 3.0;xg 5.W Asparagus string or bunch, .50 Adiantum 1.50@ 2.(i0 ^uiilax ,25 Asparagus String 50(g .75 Asparagus buucbes, 12 sprays.. .50 Chrysanthemums, per dozen... 2.50(5! 5.00 Dagger and Fancy Ferns, per 1.000 4.00(5) 0.00 ^'iolets, single 1.K(7 15.00 " Sunburst O.OOft 15.iX> Jlrs. Aaron Ward a. S.OO " Mrs. Chas. Russell 6.00(fS 25.00 Ophelia 4.00r per dozen are. so far as we can observe, moving slowly. Buyers from Boston, Albany, and other cities, have been in the market during the past week, but their purchases have been largely of funeral stock. October 14. — Business is fairly ac- tive today with continued high prices, thouKh if prevailing fair weather con- tinues, there .are prospects of a break before the end of the week. Leading retailers report an improvement in business other than funeral work. There has been a slight decrease in the cases of Influenza in this city and fewer deaths in proportion to the many reported from other cities, but every- thing that can be used in funeral work continues to bring high figures. As an instance, a few asters that came in this morning brought .$1 per dozen. A LETTER FROM THE FRONT. Secretary John Young has recently received a letter from Lawrence Thel- ler, who for several years previous to his entering the American army, was his bookkeeper. As a narrative of tragedy from one of the actors, it is interesting reading : It follows : "Base Hospital, Somewhere in France, Sept. 9th. A few lines to let you know that I was quite severely wounded the fifth day of September. Your letter from St. Louis reached me just a lew days before and helps a great deal in cheer- ing me up, though I am in severe pain. Received eight wounds in all, both legs, left arm, back and stomach. My left ear is practically deaf, undoubtedly caused by the terrific explosion of the shell. We were advancing over an open field, under one of F^-itz's heavy artillery barrages, and shells were fall- ing like hailstones about us and he couldn't stop us. Was wounded about 4 :30 in the afternoon and brought in at 8:30 the next morning. There's where pluck and courage play a great part. Even while lying on the ground, the least little move drew machine gun fire from all directions. When you see your friends falling off on both sides of you. then only do you realize what war means. The shell that got me killed Sergeant-Major Bruce, with whom you placed the order for the 1017 S. A. F. button. When I came to my senses, he was lying directly at my side, his legs touching my body. There were wicked sights to be seen, but you can imagine somewhat without further de- tails. I have not seen or heard from any of the boys from 2.Sth street, and now have lost communication with my other two brothers. Received word from home over two months ago that Fred had written me. but I have re- ceived nothing fiom him to this day. I was surprised when I heard that he was called. No doubt the people in the United States did go wild over the re- cent drive, and the boys are doing their level best to finish it quick. The treat- ment rendered by the doctors and nurses here is the same as a mother caring for her child. So far, have been in three hospitals. First of all, you arrive at a first aid station, from there to the field hospital, then to evacuation hospital. I am now in the base hos- pital. From here we will be sent to a. convalescing hospital, as soon as great improvement is noticed. Was operated on at the evacuation hospital on the sixth of September, and have not been on my feet since and feel awful weak. What I do not like, and is not at all pleasant, is the dressing of the woimds. I have been lying in the .same position all the time and It feels to me that I have no back left." He has a young' wife and baby daughter in this city. The Fred men- tioned in his letter, is another brother, who formerly worked for John Young & Co., which makes four of the broth- UenUon the American Florist when wrltlno Telephone Farragnt 2287 Nicholas G. Pappas & Go. Wholesale Florists 110 W. 28th St., NEW YORK c?^ fV^jreS'-'Sr. NcwrcF ers now in the army. The home of Sergeant-lXiajor Bruce, reported killed in the action, was in Minneapolis, Minn., but for some time before enter- ing the service, he had been with a business firm of this city. When Law- rence Theiler was keeping books for John Young & Co., we never thought of him as a fighting man, as he was slen- der and boyish in appearance; but now we know that he is. NOTES. The committee of the florist and al- lied trades having in charge the Lib- erty Loan campaign, among the mem- bers of the craft, has been doing val- iant work, and large individual sub- scriptions have been recorded. On Oc- tober 11, the aggregate of subscriptions was near to .$1.50. No. 1 and No. 2. 5.00@12.00 Hadley 6.00®25.00 Columbia e.00«i25.00 Francis Scott Key 5.00@30.OiJ Prima Donna 4.00@12.00 Alice Stanley 4.00@12.00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer 4.00@12.00 Double White Killarney.. 4.no@12.00 Killarney 4.00ffiil2.00 Queen 4.00@12.00 Brilliant 4.00(ail2.00 Aaron Ward 6.00@10.00 J. L. Mocli 6.00O15.00 Ophelia e.0i>@12.00 Red Rover 5.O0@15.0O Mrs. Chas. Russell 5.00@13.00 Cattleya orchids, special 50.iXXa75.nO Rubrums 6.00@ 8.00 Lilies. Lxjngiflorum and Pormosuml5.00@20.00 l.ily of the Valley 10.00 Adiantum Croweajinm and Hybrldum 50@ .75 Asparagus Plumosus. . .doz. bchs. 1.50@ 3.00 Smllax doz. strings l.OOO 2.50 Bouvardia. white 3.00@ 4.00 Chrysanthemums, per doz 2.00@ 5.00 Dahlias, per doz .5<1'?? 1.50 Carnations 6.00@ 8.00 Gardenias, per doz 2.00@ 3.00 Violets 50@ .60 Chrysanthemums, fancy, per doz. 6.00@ 9.00 Frank H. Traendly Charlea Schenck Traendly & Schenck Wholesale Florists and Cnt Flower Exchange 436 Sixth Avenue, New York City Between 26th and 27th Sts. Telephones: 798 and 799 Farragut. Orchids, Roses, Carnations, and all the other best products of the leading growers. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mention the Am,erican Florist when writing Phones, 3310-11-12 Farragnt Henshaw Floral Co. (Incorporated) Wholesale Commission Florists 127 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Trade Directory PRICE: $3.00 POSTPAID AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago Telephones] ^g Farraent ^- •'• ^^PP*'- ^'- United Cut Flower Co., >"« WHOIiESAIiERS 1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing WM. KESSLER, WHOLESALE FLORIST 113 W. 28TH STREET. Bet. Sixth and Seventh Aves. NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing N.Y. Cut Flower Exchange Coogaa BIdg.. 6tb At. and W. 26tli. New York. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning. Desirable wall space to rent for adTertisins. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary Mention the American Florist when writing The Kervan Co. Fresh Cut Decorative Evergreens Hi^est standard ol Qnallty. Largest stock in America. Send for illus- trated catalog of Greens and Florists' Sopv&eSL 119 West 28th St., NEW YORK GEO. B. HART WHOLESALE FLORISTS 24-30 STONE STREET, ROCHESTER, NEW YORK. Mention the Atnerican Florist when writing M.C. FORD 121 WEST 28TH STREET NEW YORK Tel. 3870-3871 Farragut Tie Larwsi siippsr aid Eeceiyei oi cm Fh wers A complete assortment of the best In the market can always be relied upon. Mention the American Florist when writing D. FEXY Wliolesale Commission Florist 106 West 28th St., New York Consignments Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing 634 The American Florist. Oct. ip, WftHVtfWftnJVVVVVlWVVtfWWWV^VWVSftfWWbVV^WW^^ THE Florists' Supply House of America Why Wait? Order These Christmas Staples Now. Moss and Foliage Wreaths, Cycas Leaves, Crepe Flowers, Dahlias, Roses, Chrysanthemums, Carnations, in color and form look as natural as the real flowers. Chiffons, all widths and colors. Oak Boughs and Cartons of Oak and Magnolia Leaves Fine Cycas, Red and Green Ruscus, Chenille Roping, in all colors. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1129-31 Arch St, Philadelphia, Pa. Branch Factory: 709 First Ave., New York. A rose in the name of Mrs. Woodrow Wilson went with every bond at the Liberty Loan Theatre, Broadway and Fifty-ninth street, on a recent evening. Tlie roses were presented to the pur- chasers of the bonds by Julia Marlowe and E. H. Sothern, salesmen of the evening. The telegram from Mrs. Wil- son, authorizing the gift of the roses, was addressed to C. H. Carr, captain of the Twenty-Sixth Liberty Loan Pre- cinct, and read as follows : "I am very glad to co-operate with the members of your committee by authorizing Miss Marlowe and Mr. Sothern to present a rose in my name to every purchaser of a Liberty bond at the Liberty Thea- tre tonight." Miss Helen Whittingham, who for a number of years has been a valued stenographer in the office of J. M. Thorburn & Co., seedsmen, died at her home in Bellmore, L. I.. October 12, of influenza after an illness of less than one week. She is survived by her parents, several sisters and a brother who is in the United States Navy, In- ternment was at Freeport, L. I., Octo- ber 15. W. J. Stewart, who came over from Boston, October 12, was taken ill while visiting James Stewart of Mamaro- neck, N. Y., and at this writing is rest- ing at the latter's home. J. Benson Stafford has returned from Southampton, L. I., where he spent the summer in the employ of G. E. M. .Stumpp. He also doubes in play and scenario writing. The total amount subscribed by the florists and allied trades of this city to the Fourth Liberty Loan up to nonn. October 15, was in round figures .$1!)0,- 000. Frank Grienaldi, for a number of years a grower of Rosebank, Staten Island, died, October 0, of intestinal disorder. He was about W years old. Richard Wenham, for many years with Wadley & Smythe, has gone into the retail business for himself at 70 East iWrd street. At the store of Riedel & Meyer, we have noticed a fine stock of yellow chrvi^anthemums. Visitors : P. Welch and B. A. Sny- der, Boston; K. V. Tracey. Albany, N. y. A. F. F. New York Florists' Club. The Xew York Florists' Club met In its rooms In the Grand Opera House building on the evening of October 14, President Schenck in the chair. It was Liberty Loan night, and a stirring ad- dress from Corporal J. A. Murphy, speaker for the national .service .section of the Emergency Fleet Corporation, who has Vjeen "over there." aroused ffreat enthu.siasm and brought the JAh- 713 Milwaukee Avenue t RAEDLEIN BASKET CO., miSo. ill.'! 25 No. 1. I Tumbler Baskets, in all colors, complete tf»Q rn * with metal liners 'illt Ijike Clfv. I'tah— .\MlIcr Iloral Co. ShehovEon. Wis,— J. E. Matthewson . SlirlnKflelrt, Mnss.— Wm. Schlatter & Son. St, Loids. Mo.— Crimm & Gorly. St, T/viils, Mo,— F H. WehPr, St. Paul. Minn— Holm & Olson. .Sf, Paul. Minn.— L, L, Mnv & Co. Sun Francl=co--J, B, Boliind, On Kearny St. Sun rrancl^co- Pndestn & Bnldncchl. S^Mittle Wanh — Hollvwood Gardens. Sleuhenvllh-, O.— Huscroft's Flower Shop. Torre Hnuto, Ind,— T. 0, Ilolrl & Sons. Tnoomii. Wash,- Cnllfornln IHorlats. Toledo, O,— Mrs, ,T, R, Freeman. Toronto — Dnnlop's, 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St. Wnshlnirton. D. C. — Geo, IT, Cooke, Washington, D, C, — Tx)Ulpe Flower Shop. Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Broadway and Gratiot Avenues. Artistic Designs. High Grade Cnt Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Memhers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. New York. HENRY HART, Inc. FLORIST 1000 Madison /venue In the Heart of most excluiive residential section. Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS Memhers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and moat reliable florlit Only the Beat 8 and 10 West Adelaide Street Dunlop's Floweis DeliTered Anywiere. Ploiie, 1952 Bedlord HUGO H. JAHN FLORIST 710 Noatrand ATenne Cor. Prospect Place, BROOKl,YN, N. Y. Brooklyn Representatives of National Floral Corporation Philadelphia, Pa. Chas. H. Grakelow Broad St., at Comberland Washington, D. C— The nower Store. Washington, T). C— Gude Bros. Washington, D. C— Geo. C, Shatter. Worcester, Mass. — Llttlefleld Florist. Worccstar, Mass. — Randall's Flower Shoo. YuDkers, N. Y. — New Y'ork Floral Co. igiS. The American Florist. 637 MEMBER OF F. T. D. CHICAGO 146 S. WABASH AVE. Send your telegraph orders to us for delivery in Chicago and vicinity. You receive full 100'^ value from us which is equal to the best commission ever oflfcred. Send your Orders for Chicago' _ _.^, • All orders carefully flfled *^^^^B St under the iuperviiion of S^^SSS^ GEORGE .HSMU8. Mgr. '^^ Wire, Write or Phone West 822 Member of Florists' Tcegraph Delivery. THOS. F. GALVIN lire. NEW YORK Fifth Avenue RnQTHM 1 Park street DUu I Ull 799 Boylston Street Deliveries to Stean and All Eastern Toints. Brooklyn, N. Y. JOSEPH TREPEL BROOKLYN'S LARGEST FLORIST SEVEN STORES. Main "yik l .u,j. l,. Telephone Store- "3f LBWIS AIB., No. 1150 Bedford I^legraph orders delivered to all parts of New York City, Brooklyn and Loni; Island. jSiPiiniiiniiniiiiniDiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiniinnnniiiiiiiininiiiiii% g Cincinnati, O. I I HARDESTY & CO. | I 150 East Fourth Street I = THE BEST THAT GROWS. 1 p EXPERTS TO ARRANGE THEM. J %niiiiniiiiiiiniiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiii# Toledo, 0. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A. Helnl) 336 Superior St., Toledo, O. Both Phones, B27 Special attention to mall and Telegraph Orders. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue N Rochester Phone 506. lK>nEr Dist.. Bell ph. 8189. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Duluth, Minn. J. J. LeBORIOUS SeventetD large Greenhouses, Deliveries everywhere in Minnesota. Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Penin- •ula of Michigan. All orders rItod prompt attentioD and filled with strictly freih stock. Springfield, Mass. Wm. Schlatter & Son Artistic Designs and Fresh Cut Flowers 422 MAIN STREET Greenhouses. 437 Bay Street Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goidenson Oat Flower Merchants We soll(Jit telegraph orders. Reguiar trade dlsct. a29 WEST THIRD STREET. For Wisconsin Deliver; or "Home Grown Flowers" Get in touch with J. E. MAHHEWSON, Get in touch with SHE60TCU WlSCONSDk Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Los Angeles, Calif.* O. C. SAAKE FLORIST We Solicit Telegraph Orders. Regular Trade Discount. 215 W. FOURTH STRIET lVH/»hio-!>n Orders will be care- iVilCnigdn. fully cared for by HENRY SMITH Wboleaalr and Retail Florists of Grand Rapids Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Hession Madison Ave. and 76th St. NEW YORK Quality Flowers TWO GREENHOUSES ON PREMISES Plant Specialists ">one. J II > Lenox Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Cincinnati. JULIUS BAER FLOWERS Mail and Telegraph orders carefully filled. 138-140 Fourth St.,East Denver, Colo. yhc Park R L Gnus. PretiilaiL i lOrCli wO* E. P. NEIMAN. SecrdiiT. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. New York fl.E.M.STUMPP 761 FIFTH AVENUE Member of Florists' Tfelegraph Delivery. Brooklyn, N. Y. JAMES WEIR, Inc. FLORIST sa* Fulton St,, cor. Pierrepont Telegraph orders receive our nsual good care nnrt prompt attention. Phones. 270-271 Main. Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray, 1017 Grand Avenue Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Omaha, Neb. Alfred Donaghue 1622 Harney St. Established 1866 638 The American Florist. Oct. 19, Randolph & McClements Floral Experts 5936 Penn Av., Pittsburgh, Pa. St. Louis, Mo. F. H. WEBER IT. E. Cor. Taylor and Olive Sta. Flowers delivered in City and State on short notice. Member of Florists' Telegrapli Delivery. DULUTH FLORAL CO. 200 miles in any di-ection. nill IITU IJ|III| Weareihecenterofthegreat UULUin, minni Northwest. Daily deliveries to Superior. Wis. FREY & FREYy 1338 O Street, LINCOLN. NEB. Wholesale and Retail Memhers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. TERRE HAUTE, IND. THINK OF HEINL'S LITTLEFIELD, Florist WORCESTER, MASS. Rockford, III. H. W. BUCKBEE. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. E. W. PEARSON 38 State Street, Newbnryport, Mass. Covers all New England Points. Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. Tacoma, Wash. California Plorists ^111 take cure of oil telegraphic orders. For St. Louis WIRE Grimm & Gorly mmr« A/l n 1^ P 1^ IV P V NEW YORK CITY ■^ " -^ ^^ ^ ^- » ^ 1^1^ m M i Telephone 6390 Murray Hill. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. ±loWeh.s Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Abs'd. Wkolasaie and Ritiii Florist C. n. TREY 1133 Sf., LINCOLN, NEB. WUl nu orders for the West on short notlc» Trade discounts. First-class itoolt. Mar insburg, W. Va. Washington, D. C. 134 West King Street 14lh and Harrard Sts., N. W The Flower Store J. A. PHILIPPS 3343 W, MA.DISON ST. C^HICAGO Colorado Springs, Colo. Orders Carefully E^xecnted Pikes Peak Floral Co. ^Vholesnle and Retail Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Steubenville, Ohio. Huscroft's Flower Shop E. E. McCAUSLEN, Prop. 173 North Fourth Street All Orders Promptly Executed HACKENSACK, N. J. House of Flowers HENRY WEISSMANN, Maaager. jjgil2|l( Artistic Funeral Designs. Flowers for all occasion [jfllorist TeL 1673 Hackensack MAIN and BRIDGE STS. Bnndi: 214 Hackensacit Rd., Ridgefeld Park. N. J. Albany, N. Y. The Best Service Chicago. BRIGGS FLORAL CO. 228 W. Madison St. 801 Sheridan Road. Specia! attention paid to telegraph order, in Chicago and vicinity. One of our stores is located in the heart of the city and the other in the select north side residential district. NEWARI, N. J. Philips Bros. 038 BROAD STREET Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. New York Established 1849 David Clarke's Sons 2139-3141 Broadway, Cor. 75th St. Orders By Telegraph Promptly Filled Phones I562-I5B3 Colnmbn. Kansas City, Mo. Established over 20 years, N. E. Oor. tOth, and Grand Ave. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Buffalo, N. Y. S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street Anderson service means fresh. sturdy stock and promptdeliveriesinBnffalO.Loekport Niagara Falls and Western New York Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. SALT LAKE CITY Miller Floral Co. TEN E. BROADWAY. CHARLES L SCHMIDT 313 Market St., Harrisbnrg, Ps. igiS. The American Florist. 639 LEI KENS, 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 Delivery. New York Malandre Brothers 2077 Broadway, near 72nd Street 'Fhone, Columbus 6883 BraicheK 7703 Broadway, 1661 Second Ave. The name "Malandre Brothers" on a box oJ flowers is a Guarantee ol Quality. Orders from other cities rootlvo our per- icnal attention. Yonkers, N. Y. New York Floral Co. Cor. Manor House Square and North Broadway New York. D.J.PAPPAS,Inc. 2751 Broadway, at 106th St. Tbe right place to buy. FLOWERS OF QUALITY. .•.V.FLOWERS/.V. 522 SO. WCHIGAN BLVD.. AodHorimi Amei. CHICAGO San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Successor to Slevers & Boland FLORIST 60 KEARNY STREET Cleveland, O., and Vicinity. BRAMLEY & SON 1181 E. 71st St. The Largest Growers of Flowers In the City. Pittsburgh, Pa. MRS. E. A. WILLLAMS 621 Penn Ave. Mem1>er of I°lorilt>' TeleKraph DeliTery. A. MEYER, NEW YORK 1062 Madison Ave., near 80th St. Phones, Lenox 2352—7019 Satisfaction Guaranteed. Boston, Mass. "Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Asa'n. 124 TREMONT STREET Orders in or Around WASHINGTON, D. G- Geo. C. Shaffer FLORIST 900 Fourteenth Street Worcester, Mass. Randall's Flower Shop Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Washington, D. C. GEO. 0. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street DAYTON, OHIO 16 and 18 W. 3rd St Matthews the Florist Established in 1883. Greenhouses and Nurseries in Riverdale^ San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 224-226 Grant Avenne Mail or telegraphic orders promptly and most caiefully executed. Cleveland, 0. The Smith & Fetters Co., LEADING FLORISTS 735 Euclid Ave. CLEVELAND Chicago Detroit Central Floral Co. 133 North State St., CHICAGO, lUL. 35 Broadway, DETROIT, »nCH. Special attention given to Telegraph and Mail Orders for delivery in either city and adjoining territory. 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 NORTHWEST LOUISVILLE, KY. AUGUST R. BAUMER, MASONIC TEMFLE Member of Florists' lelegrapli Deliver; HEART OF Newark, N. J. The Rosery Floral Co., 167 Market St.. at Broad St. Everything in Flowers Prompt Deliveries to any town or city within 150 miles of Newark. Telephone Market 494. "WE NEVER SLEEP" Souses Memphis, Tenn. 89 South Main St. "Up-to-the-Mlnute" Service and Bxecation. Every Flower in Season Washington, D. C. Louise Flower Shop Connect'cut Ave. at N St., N. W. Miss Louise W. Daugherty, Proprietress. Phones-Franklin 3579, 3841.3842. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Milwaukee, Wis. J. M. Fox & Son, Ine. 437-39-41 MUwankec St. 640 The American Florist. Oct. 19, The Seed Trade J American Seed Trade Association. F. \V. Bolgiano. Washia-toii. I). C. Presi- dent; \Vm. G. Scarlett, Baltimore, Md., First Vice-President; David Burpee, Phila- delphia, Pa., Second Vice-President; C. E. Kendel, Cleveland. O., Secretary-Treasurer. The thirty-seventh annual meeting will be held .Tune. 1919. Burlap bag-s have dropped from 14 cents to 9V4 cents by reason of the government reg-ulation of prices. California shipments of seeds are now coming; forward. Parsnip deliv- eries are running about 50 per cent. VisiTBa) Chicago. — A. L. Rogers of Rogers Bros., Alpena, Mich.; Patricia O'Mara of Peter Henderson & Co.. New Yorlc. Michigan forest fires of recent date are in the territory whence much bou- quet green was obtained in former years. Howard M. Eakl is now with F. W. Bolgiano & Co., Washington, D. C. This firm's new seed warehouse was recent- ly taken over by the government. IvEONakd H. Vaughan, chairman of the Chicago seedsmen's Liberty Loan committee, says they have gone over the top, their quota being- $140,000. Captain r. t. Vaughan. eldest son of J. C. Vaughan, Chicago, has been di- rected to report to Camp Taylor. Louis- ville, Ky., for temporary medical serv- ice. Toledo, O. — Clover made a 10 cent drop October 15, closing at $22.80, a gain of 80 cents during the week. Cash timothy was 5 cents lower, selling at $4.95; December $5.00, March $5.30, and April $5.30. San Jose, CALiF.-r-Thomas W. Chis- holm. for several years associated with the Braslan Seed Growers Co., is re- ceiving the sympathy of his many friends in the death of his wife, follow- ing an attack of pneumonia. ■ Japankse Liliks. — If .Japanese lilies were not embargoed this year, the ocean freight would be $60 per ton, about $5 per case; railroad freight. $4.50 per case, against $1 last year, which, with duty, would bring the actual moving cost to about $11 per case. New York,— The three creditors, who on October 4, filed a petition in bank- ruptcy, and asked for the appointment of a receiver for the Arthur T. Bodding- ton Co., have applied to the court for a dismissal, as an examination of the company's affairs shows it to lie sol- vent. This voluntary action was taken by the petitioners without any con- ditions or considerations being demand- ed of the firm. Arthur T. Boddington is again president of the company. Burlap Imports Suspended. The United States government has prohibited any further importations of burlap into this country for the pres- ent. Most of our burlap comes from India and the suspension of imports has been ordered to save freight space. Burlap has been in considerable de- mand for war purposes. To mention only one item. It is extensively used on the war fronts for sand bags. Las^t year, more was tzsed along the western front In France than is normally con- sumed In one year throughout 'the world. Philadelphia Seed Trade. George Clark, in charge of the seed and bulb department of Henry A. Dreer, Inc., reports that two steamers carrying between (j.OOO and 7,000 cases of Dutch bulbs landed at an American port, October 10. He has no informa- tion regarding French shipments, ex- cept that they have been on the water for some time. The cost of transpor- tation, in the case of the Holland stock, will be about three times greater than normal. Cases alone cost $3 each. It is now a matter of wait for the goods. In view of the long delay, all will want their shipments at once, but they will have to go out in the order in which they were booked. Every- thing possible is being done by this firm to get the bulbs here as quickly as possible, and a large force will fill all orders as fast as the work can be done. The H. F. Michell Co., who have been anxiously awaiting the arrival of im- portations of Holland bulbs, sent Chief Glockner, in charge of this department, and two good men to the port of entry where the stock was found piled high on the dock. At last reports they were moving the GOO cases for which they had invoices to the railroad station for shipment to this city. A number of special cases were shipped direct from dock to destination. It has been the practice of foreign shippers to forward cases marked only with initials. This entails a great deal of confusion in identifying the various lots as they lay crowded on the dock. This year, the Michell shipment was ordered sten- ciled with the firm's name and it is hoped this will greatly expediate mat- ters. Manager Paul Richter, who has been laid up for several days with a mild attack of influenza, is much im- proved and expects to be on hand for the big rush. A vase of wonderfully fine dahlias was an attractive feature at the store during the week. They compared favorably with choice chry- santhemums in size of flower and length of stem. Iowa and Nebraska Conditions. C. G. Ouren, of the C. G. Ouren Seed Co., Council Bluffs, reports that the dry fall has reduced the demand for wheat seed and materially cut the sales of timothy, clover, alfalfa and other items. As wheat can still be sown in this section for another month a rain a,t this time will help the .situation. Some grass seeds might also be sown this late if there was a possibility of sufficient moisture. A noticeable fea- ture of fall wheat seeding this year is that corn fields have been used where the wheat shaded by the corn has come Pieters-Wiieeier Seed Company Growers of ^^m High Grade /^i SEED Gilroy, California up nicely while in plowed or disced ground nearby it has not sprouted. This is attributted to the fact that the corn leaves afforded shade which held the moisture in the ground and made germination possible. Seedsmen report that potatoes dug in the Omaha district are to. a Targe ex- tent worm eaten, the damage being done by the common white grub. It is be- lieved it will be difficult to secure suit- able seed from the growers this season. It has been suggested that potatoes be dug at once, the fields plowed as deep: ly as possible and hogs turned in to de- stroy the pest. The college of agriculture of tlie Uni- versity of Nebraska is starting a cam- paign to interest all farmers in the production of sorghum cane the com- ing year, for which there is already a good demand in the state. Two sorghum mills are now at work in Seward cotmty and it is the plan of the campaign to make it possible to have one or more good mills in each county in lOltt Dutch Bulbs. The anxiety of seedsmen lias been relieved by the arrival, during the past week, of two steamers bringing Dutch bulbs. One had about 10,000 cases, the other 1,800. We believe that all seeds- men will get a supply through brokers, if not direct. A considerable quantity of the bulbs were in bond, for Chicago and other cities. So far as we have been able to observe, the bulbs are in good condition. Many importers are unable to secure their bulbs in the absence of bills of lading which come from England. AVithout bill of lading, a banker's guar- antee of 140 per cent of the value is required. Irish Grass Seed. The Irish grass seed crop was well saved and yields are satisfactory. Very little threshing has yet been done and the markets are just about to open at most centers. The following estimated yields are supplied : Italian, five to six hundredweight per statute acre; per- ennial, eight to nine himdredweight; crested dogstail, four to four and one- half hundredweight. Some few sam- ples of perennial already marketed brought 20 to .30 shillings ($0.33 to $7.30> per hundredweight. Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Growers of Peas and Beans Grand Rapids, Mich. Braslan Grower for the Wholesale Trade Only. Onion, Lettocb, Cabbot, PAR9KIP. PaRSLET, CbLERT, ENDIVE, SaLSIFT, NAMED ANB MUBD Grandu'lora and Spencer Sweet Pea and Sunflowibb. Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA C O HI D a R V IQiS. The American Florist. 641 NEW CROP FLOWER SEED Cyclamen Seed Distinctive Giant Strain 100 1000 Duke of Connaught, Crimson.. »l.25 $10.00 Excelsior, Whiie with red base 1.25 10.00 Grandlflora Alba, White 1.25 lO 00 Princess of Wales, Pink 1.25 lo.oo Salmon Queen, Salmon Pink. . . 1 60 12.00 St. George, Uelioate salmon, folinge marbled 1.50 12.00 MixedColors lOO 900 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Greenliouse Grown Seed 1000 Seeds S3.00 lO.iOOSeeds .. $25.00 5,00 '■ 13.75 25,000 " .... 56.25 Also all other seasonable Seeds, Bulbs. Plants and Supplies. Send lor our Wholesale Price List, if you haven't a copy. HENRY F. MIGHELL CO. 518 Market St. PHILADELPHIA, PA. BAMBOO CANE STAKES Size Number Price to bale Per bale NATURAL, 6- 9 ft. 600 $7.00 9-12 ft. 400 8.50 Prices ex warehouse New York Terms— Net cash 30 dajs. McHUTCHISON & CO. 95 Chambers street, NEW YORK J.C. ROBINSON SEED GO. WATERL.OO, NEBRASKA Rocky Pord, Colorado Contract growers of Cucumber, Cantaloupe, Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin Seed; Sugar, F Unt and Held Seed Corns. JAMES VlCK'S SONS Groners of Flower and Vegetable Seeds Get the beneflt of our 69 years' experience. All seasonable varieties. Our stocks are very complete. ROCHESTER, N. V. The Flower City I. N. %wm & Son Garden Seeds 438 MARKET STREET Philadelphia - - Pa. Before Placing Orders for SWEET PE.4S, Spencers, Orandl- floras, etc., ASTERS and PIX)WBB SEEDS In general; TOMATO, lilMA and POliB BEANS, write JOHN BODGER & SONS CO., Contract Seed Growers I>OS ANGE1,ES, CALIFORNIA GARDEN SEED Beet, Sweet Corn, Garden Beans, Onion Sets, And Seed Potatoes in variety. Also other Items of the short crop of this past season, as well SB a full line of Garden Seeds, will be qnoted yon npon application to S. D. WOODRUFF k SONS, %\ Dey St., NEW TORK ud OBAHOE. OOKM. K. ^ MS eiljEd, ^ CO. -=riHng Contract Seed firowers Qn<»>ici1f IOC • J'ePP". (Eesplant.Tomato, OpcClalllCS. Vine Seed and Field Corn. Correspondence Solicited. George R. Pedrick & Son, PEJDRICKTOWN. N. J. TOMATO SEED Grown for the A\liolesale Seed Trade HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA AXA, CALIFORNIA Waldo Rohnert GILROY, CAIy. WHOLESALE SEED GROWER Specialties: Beet, Carrot, Endive, Lettuce, Onion and Radish. Correspondence Solicited. RODTZABN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Sweet Pea and Nasturtiom Specialists. Wholesale Growers of full list of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS For SEEDS Flower, Vegetable ind Farm Send your inquiries to HURST & SON 152 Hounsditch LONDON, - ENGLAND The Premier British Wholesale and Esportiim Seed House 75 YEARS UNRIVALLED REPUTATION Henry Fish Seed Co. Bean Growers for the Wholesale Seed Trade CARPINTERIA, CALIF. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas.Sweet Corn, Onlon.Turnlp, Radish, Beet. Carrot, Spinach, Etc. Branches: Wisconsin, Colorado, Ujlfnril nnnt Montana, Idaho, Washington. miMUlU, UUlll. 642 The American Florist. Oct. 19, Market Gardeners Vegetable Growers' Association of America. H. W. Selby, Philiutelphia, Pa., President; C. W. Waid, Grand T{apids, Mich., Vice- President; S. W. Severnnce. Louisville, Ky., Secretary; Eugene Davis. Grand Rapids, Mich., Treasurer. The standard barrel of the United States siiould contain 7,056 cubic inches, with 2S%-inch staves and 17%- inch heads, head material not thicker than 2/5 of an inch. CR-\>rBERRY pickers in Massachusetts bogs are earning: $15 per day, and even children make §10 per day, because of the labor shortage. The crop is large and. as It must be picked before frost, it must be g:athered at almost any cost. In normal years wages are .$0 to .$S per day. Soldiers' Gift Farms. It is planned to give every soldier a farm and 40 years in which to pay for it. And 40 years is not any too long-, if it is to be paid for from the products of some of the government farms, ac- cording to the Kansas City Star. Onions Save Soldiers' Lives. The Leonard Seed Co.. Chicago, is circulating the following- broadcast, from South African Gardening and Country Life : "During the coming summer (De- cember to May) we are going to ask our readers to grow larger quantities of onions. The object of the request is to increase the quantities of this vegetable, so that more may be avail- able to send to the troops in East -Africa and other hot, trying climates. ■'A journalist friend, who called on us a few days ago when home on a few weeks' sick leave, told us that nothing under God's sun was of so much benefit to sick men. He is in the medical corps, and he says that noth- ing would have such a stimulating ef- fect as an onion; in fact, he vows that he has seen an onion save a man's life, on more than one occasion. "Dried cabbage, he tells us, eats more or less like pieces of boiled paper — carrots are better, but not to be com- pared with an onion. The onion can he sent up fre.sh, i. e., it need not be dried or dehydrated. It is alive, and it gives life! We feel sure readers will welcome any suggestion whereby they may help to alleviate — if only in a small way — the hardships of our fight- ing men. They want onions, and the first step to getting onions to them is to have the bulbs to send." Potatoes for Seed. Under the title "Phj'siological Basis for the Preparation of Potatoes for .Seed," C. O. Appleman, in Bulletin No. 212 of the Maryland State College of Agriculture, College Park, deals with the production and growth of sprouts on the potato tuber with special refer- ence to factors Inherent in the tuber, the chief object in view being the prep- aration of seed for the practical grow- ing of potatoes. Attention Is called to the fact that potatoes under ordinary conditions will not sprout for -some time after being dug, this rest period vary- ing in the different varieties, but the time factor is not prerequisite for the production of a normal plant, and by means of certain artificial treatments the rest period may be greatly shortened and in some cases almost dispensed with. The question of the rest period is of practical importance chiefly in the southern states, where fall grown seed is used for the early spring crop and seed from the spring crop used for the second late crop. The following pro- cedure is suggested : The part of the early crop intended for seed is har- vested when the skins are still tender and easily rubbed off. It is best to dig them late in the day and when the ground is moist from a recent rain. The tubers are immediately transferred to a warm, shady place and spread out on the ground in thin layers. The cov- ering must be kept moist. The object is to prevent the tender-skinned tubers from drying and to supply them with an abundance of air. If the tubers are allowed to dry even for a very short time, the skins will cork and the chief purpose of the procedure is defeated; namely, to allow easy access of oxygen and moisture to the tissue surrounding the buds. A previous bulletin of the college, No. 183, gives additional in- formation on this subject. The statement is frequently made that the seed end of the tuber contains the stronger eyes, and for this reason the tuber should be cut lengthwise. This idea is the result of observations made on the production of sprouts from whole tubers, in which case, of course", the terminal eyes grow out first and grow more vigorously, but from experi- ments made with 10 McCormick pota- toes, carefully selected so that all were perfect and of uniform size, averaging 4.5 ounces per tuber, it was observed that the eyes on the stem end will pro- duce just as vigorous sprouts as the ter- minal eyes if their connection with the terminal eye is severed. The greater vigor of the sprouts on the stem halves may be due in part to favorable loca- tion in respect to the external factors, since these sprouts are usually located near a cut surface. A chemical study of the stem and seed halves just at the end of the rest period showed, in many cases, a greater metabolic activity in the stem half. This half always con- tains more soluble carbohydrates and greater diastase activity. This clearly disproves the older statement in the lit- erature that the buds on the stem end do not grow on account of the lack of available soluble carbohydrates. From these observations and experiments on the growth of sprouts from different parts of the tuber, it is logical to con- clude that most of the eyes on the tuber have equal value for seed pur- poses. Vegetable and Fruit Markets. The United States department of agriculture, through the bureau of mar- kets, reports that for the period, Octo- ber S-14, the carlot movement contin- ued heavy and there was a further de- cline in prices, compared with the pre- vious -week. Under continued heavy supplies potato values weakened in eastern markets. Minnesota and Wis- consin sacked whites lost 2.5 cents clos- ing at .S1.00-.i;i.75 at Chicago. Red River Ohios dropped 20 cents and Ne- braska shipping points declined about 15 cents. Maine Cobblers and Green Mountains ranged fairly steady at .$.■)- .'t!.'!.25 per ijarrel at Presque Isle. Onion markets continued generally weak, reaching lower levels in the east than in the midwest. Eastern sacked yel- lows ruled lower at shipping points at $1.25-$1.75 per 100 pounds. Middlewest yellows followed a range of .$1.50-.$2 per 100 pounds. Cabbage values were lowi er in most markets. New York domes- tic declined $1 to .$2, closing at $12-$1.3 in bulk at Rochester. The price in leading consuming markets was $15-.$25 per ton. Sweet potatoes were fairly steady at .$3..50-$4.25 for Virginia Bi^ Stem Jerseys in the east and $5-.$5.75 in the west and north. Beans weaken- ed at Colorado shipping points. While the general tone of the apple market appeared weaker, the general range showed no great change com- pared with the previous week. Boxed ap- ples weakened slightly in the west but were higher in New York. Michigan Concord grapes advanced 3 cents rang- ing- .38-40 cents per 4-quart basket in distributing markets. New York Con- cords ranged 35-.38 cents f. o. b. West- field trackside. California Malaga, fours, were steady in eastern markets at .$1.7-5-.?2..50. Cranberry prices -weak- ened in a few large consuming cen- ters. The general range for choice Massachusetts stock was $7..50-$8.,tO. New Jersey berries were $.3-$3.2o per bushel box at Philadelphia. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vcg:etables. Chicago, October, 1.5. — Cucumbers. 2- dozen box, $1.50 to .$2.15; celery, crate, .50 to 85 cents; head lettuce, 2-dozen. $1.00 to .$2.00; radishes, per 100 bunches, 50 cents to $1.25; tomatoes, per box, 25 to 35 cents. New York, October 14. — Celery (state), per bunch, 15 to 50 cents; cu- cumbers, $1,.50 to $2,75 per basket; mushrooms, $1.50 to $3.50 per basket; tomatoes, per carrier, .50 cents to $2.00; lettuce, per package. 25 cents to $1.25; radishes, per 100 bunches. $1.50 to $2.,50. Elgin, Illinois. — The present where- abouts of Ohlson brothers are unknown, and there are said to be a considerable number who would like to locate them. Wa.shington, D. C. — As in the case of the Third Liberty Loan, the em- ployes of Gude Bros. Co. "went over the top" early for the fourth issue, with a record of 100 per cent. Mushroom Growing By B. M, Duggar. Presenting accurately the requirements for success. 260 pages, clotb, fully Illustrated. Frloe, ll.M. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., C?HIOAGO J. Bolgiano & Son Pratt a Light Sts., BALTIMORE, MD. EDGAR F. HURFF SWEDESBORO, N. J. Gro-wer of High-Grade Seed. TOMATO, Pepper, Eggplant, Squash. Pumpkin, Cucuoiber and Watermelon Seed, and Held Corn on contract. CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED igi8. The American Florist. 643 rREESIA Purity Mammoth size, also ^g and up. Freesia refracta alba, % inch. Sweet William, single, mixed, fine strain. Cyclamen Seed. Finest American grown from the very finest strains. Prices on application. J. M. THORBURN & CO. 63 Barcla7 St.,tIizo to 54 Park Place NEW YORK CITY Mention tTie American Florist wlienwriting R. & M. GODINEAU SEED GROWERS Angers, - France Specialties: Beet8. Mangoes. Carrots. Cab- tjaffes. Celeries, Parsleys, Parsnips. Turnips, Growing Crops Given Personal Attention. Mention the American Florist when loriting Albany, N. Y. ?\0\II>".\TIXG COJI.MITTEES NAMED. At the October meeting of the llor- ists' club. President Newport named two committees to report tickets at the November meeting. The names are to be of candidates to be voted upon at the annual election in December. The committees named are two. regular and opposition : Regular — ^Fredericli Henkes, Frederick A. Danker and Thomas F. Tracey; Opposition — Ed- ward P. Tracey, Frank R. Bilson and John A. Murnane. Jr. The committees will report on November 7. President Newport requested the flower box com- mittee to make a report at the next meetings on plans to increase the use of boxes in the city. Fred A. Danker, of the club flower show committee, an- nounced that for the show to be held at the November meeting, no formal programme will be made out. The ex- hibit is meant to help the members get ideas of new varieties and improve- ments in methods of growing old ones. The members were asked to make a report of their subscriptions to the Fourth Liberty Loan, for compilation by the secrefry,to be sent to John Young, New York, secretary of the So- ciety of American Florists, for his records, William Christian, of Balls- ton Spa, was elected a member of the club. >-OTE. William C. Gloeckner. of 07 State street, retail florist, has returned from the annual meeting of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery, held at Cleveland, 0„ well pleased with the work of the convention. This Albanian was award- ed first prize, ,*50, for the best sugges- tion to increase the value of the F, T, D. The committee of award received 180 suggestions, and chose Mr. Gloeckner's as the best. He handed in the follow- ing: "Give every traveling man ,'?."> for each new member secured by him in a town in which we are not now represented." Mr. Gloeckner invested the prize monev in a Liberty Bond. R. D. Giu>viLLE, III. — George J. Ward is building one house, 2.5xt>0 feet. Glen Cove, N, Y, — An interesting exhibition of dahlias, fruit, vegetables and decorative work was held October 2, tinder the auspices of the Nassau County Horticultural Society, DUTCH BULBS The following are ready in our stores, both at Chicag^o and New York : AT NEW YORK DAFFODILS Per 100 Per 1000 Emperor, double nose $3.00 $25.00 Emperor, large, round bulbs 2.50 21,00 Prlnceps Maximus, fancy grade.. 1,75 15.00 Laree, dble. nose, should throw two blooms for January 2,00 17,50 Fancy, single nose 1.75 15.00 Barii ConspiCDUS, fancy grade . 1.50 12.50 Poetlcus (Pheasant Eye), fancy.. 1.00 9.50 FRECSIAS Si/.e IMPROVED PURITY Per 1000 '4 to 1 inch $17.00 ^s to ^4 inch 12.00 H to h in,, first-class 7.50 's to H in., regular ^ade 4,00 L. CANDIDUM Per 100 $9,50 COLD STORAGE LILIES GIGANTEUM Per case 7 to 9 in. (300 to case) $20,00 SPECIOSUM ALBUM Per case 8tO 9 In. (200 to case) $18.00 9 to 11 in. (140 to case) 17.00 SPECIOSUM RUBRUM Per case 9 to 11 In. (140 to case) $14.00 10 to 11 In. (125 to case) 15.00 11 to 13 In. ( 90 to case) 15.00 AURATUM Per case 11 to 13 in. (75 to case) 13.00 Fall "Book For Florists" Mailed. CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE newyork SIMON LOUIS FRERES & CO. BRUYERES-LE-CHATEL (Seine et Oise,) France. (ESTABLISHED 1666) Wholesale Growers and Exporters of Choice Stocks of Vegetable, Flower and Forage Seeds SPECIALTIES Manriel-Wnrzel, Giant Half-Sugar Mangel Wurzels, Beet, Carrot, Celery, Dandelion, Endive, I.eek, Lettuce, Radish, Swiss-Chard, Swede and Turnip. IMPORTERS OF Red-top, Meadow Fescue, Blue Grass, Simllower, Timothy and GARDEN PEAS. English Catalogue on Application. ENGUSH CORRESPONDENCE. Mention the American Florist whenwriting BEANS, PEAS, RADISH AND ALL GARDEN SEEDS Booking contract orders now for future delivery. Write for prices. LEONARD SEED CO. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE 226-230 W. Kinzie St., Telephone Main 2762. CHICAGO 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, lU. Hardy English Ivy Pot ^own. Extra long and heavy. ■1 inch IHT 1(0, tl5.(H1 5 inch •■ 35.00 6 inch ■■ 60.00 ClI f TfinrT 325 Bulletin Building, • ^' Ail^Wll, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Lilium Giganteum 79 In. and 910 In., for Immediate deUrerr. Write for Prices. Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd. Woolworth Bldg., New York City Seed Packets FLOWER SEE SIZES TO CATALOGUE ENVELOPES - RETURN ENVELOPES. Brown Bag Flllin g Machine Co. FITCHBURG. MASS., U.S.A. 644 The American Florist. Oct. 19, The Nursery Trade American Association of Nurserymen. J. R. Mavhew. Wnxahauhie. Ti'X.. Prfsi- di>Tit; J. Kdward Ji.on. Morrisvill-, Pa.. Vice-Presidmii; Curtis N.ve SniiMi. 19 Coii- pressSt... Uost.on, Mass.,Secretarv and Coun- shI. Kony-four annual conviMiiion wiil !)>■ held at Chicago 111 1919. San Berxaedixo. Calif. — The San Bernardino Nurseries have added a inail order department. Los Angelrs, Calif. — Louis J. Sten- gel, a pioneer in the trade in this state, and who conducted a nursery in this city for 30 years, died recently, at the age of 7.5 years. Color Chang'es In Leaves It requires no vivid imagination to picture Mother Nature going about these days with a liberal supply of paint with which she colors the leaves of the trees and other plants and there- by produces the vivid tints which char- acterize the foliage of this season. In reality, the change in coloring is the result of certain chemical processes which take place in the leaves. The change is not, as many people suppose, due to the action of frost, but is a preparation for winter. All during the spring and siunmer the leaves have served as factories, where the foods necessary for the trees' growth have been manufactured. This food making takes place in numberless tiny cells of the leaf and is carried on by small green bodies which give the leaf its color. These chlorophyll bodies, as they are known, make the food of the tree by combining carbon taken from the carbonic acid gas of the air with hydro- gen, oxygen, and various minerals sup- plied by the water which the roots gather. In the fall, when the cool weather causes a slowing down of the vital processes, the work of the leaves comes to an end. The machinery of the leaf factory is dismantled, so to speak, the chlorophyll is broken up into the various substances of which it is composed, and whatever food there is on hand is sent to the body of the tree to be stored up for use in the spring. All that remains in the cell cavities of the leaf is a watery substance in which a few oil globules and crystals, and a small number of yellow, strongly re- tractive bodies can be seen. These give the leaves the yellow coloring so fa- miliar in autumnal foliage. It often happens, however, that there is more sugar in the leaf than can be readily transferred back to the tree. When this is the case, the chemi- cal combination with the other sub- stances produces many-colored tints, varying from the brilliant red of the dogwood to the more austere red- browns of the oak. In coniferous trees, which do not lose their foliage in the fall, the green coloring matter takes on a slightly brownish tinge, which, how- ever, gives way to the lighter color in the spring. While the color of the leaf is chang- ing, other preparations are being made. At the point where the stem of the leaf Is attached to the tree, a special layer of cells develops, which gradually sever the tissues which support the leaf. At the same time. Nature heals fhe cut, so that when the leaf is finally blown off by the wind or falls from its own weight, the place where it grew on the twig is marked by a scar. Although the food which has been prepared in the cell cavities is sent back to the tree, the mineral substances with which the walls of the cells have become impregnated during the sum- mer months are retained. Accordingly, when the leaves fall they contain rela- tively large amounts of valuable ele- ments, such as nitrogen and phos- phorus, which were originally a part of the soil. The decomposition of the leaves results in enriching the top lay- ers of the soil by returning these ele- menta and by the accumulation of humus. That is whv the mellow black earth from the forest floor is so fertile. Jiut if fires are allowed to run through the forest and the leaves are burned, the most valuable of the fertilizing ele- ments are changea by the heat into gases and escape into the air. As a lesult, forests which are burned over regularly soon lose their soil fertility, even if no apparent damage is done lo the standing timber. Iris Iranspianting. Curator Watson, of the Koyal Bo- tanic Uaraeiis, ivew, JtGng., writing on tnis subject in the Uaraeaers' Chroni- cle, quotes Sir i'reaericK Moore as fol- lows ; "We find that by far the safest time to move irises is just as the Bowers fade; it is better than the spring. Tney are making new roots jtnen, anu stand pulling auout. lou will often nnd these irises spreading out from the boraers to the nara paths, ana grow- ing and flowering well. Irises growing on the top of a wall never get disease. These plants never flower more freely or look more effective than on top of a wall, and I think that is how we should grow Oncocyclus irises. We find that plenty of old mortar rubbish from walls, burnt earth from the bon- fire, and poor gravelly loam, with ample arainage, suits them, and we liave a good show each year. Disease may appear on new plants for some time, and then it spreads to others. On our nursery border, the poorest, hottest, driest place we have, ii-ises are perfectly free from disease, and we get a splendid display of flowers. In cottage gardens where they are bor- dered by the wall of the house and path, and often overhung by the roof, they, give good results, for the simple reason that they are left alone and often get dry, and the soil is poor. Have you ever noted them in small town gardens? The best germanicas I think I ever saw were in King's road. Chelsea. There was dust enough on the leaves to grow them in. It was a hot day, and the reflex heat from the house was over-powering, but the irises enjoyed it." Tree Lupines. It is more than likely that the tree lupine will get common in small gar- dens, when people generally come to recognize the peculiarities of its ways. For instance, in soils of fair depth and good average fertility it grows very rapidly and soon becomes unmanag- able in a confined position. Unsatis- factory results follow severe cutting back and transplanting. If, indeed, it does not die as a result. It should be sown where it is to grow, or trans- planted In a young state with most of its roots intact. It is also a plant for dry soils, with sandy or chalky subsoils, where it is likely to be more long-lived than in deep, fertile soils. I have seen a fine hedge of it at Harefield. Middle- sex, in that small chalky area of the county. Within the last decade or two considerable improvements or different colors have been secured, including va- rious shades of light yellow, pure yel- low, golden yellow, and others shaded with lilac, lavender, blue and purple. For 12 years or more I have been ac- quainted with a self or pure white, which is really a good thing. It is more than likely that there are several white varieties in cultivation, and that some of them are shaded with a variety of other colors. Seeds of a dozen named varieties have been available for some years past, and as neither of them can be depended upon to come entirely true to its parent, there must be many inter- mediate and mixed hues in gardens as a result of seed sowing. It is my opin- ion that the tree lupine could be suc- cessfully . grown near the seaboard, where the perennial varieties of the stock (Matthiola incana) outlive the winter and make large bushes if shel- tered from the direct action of sea breezes. — Hortulanus in London Gar- den. STAR BRAND ROSES "American Pillar" and nearly every other good hardy climber. Send (or our list. Robnl Pyle, Pres. s PENNA. AnL Winlzcr. Vice-Pres. PEONIES 30 acres. Can supply your wacts. Write for Catalogue. Gilbert H. Wild Sarcoxie, - Missouri Specialists in Specimen Stock FOR LANDSCAPE WORK Hardy Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Box- woods, Hollies and a complete line of Coniferous Gvergreens. Write for Prices. COTTAGE GARDENS NURSERIES, Inc. EUREKA, CALIFORNIA. HilFs Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURT Small, medium and large sizes BuppUed. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co. cuGds Urtat Groiren i OX 404. DUNDEE, lU. Mention the American Florist when writing For the Best New and Standard DAHLIAS PEACOCK DAHIilA FARMS. p. 0. Berlin, N. J. Williamstown Juno.. N. y. igi8. The American Florist. 645 NOW IS THE TIME TO STOCK UP BENCH BOSTONS Grand stock ready for 6-inch and 7-inch pots; big, broad, clean haves; heavy plants running from 15 to 20 leaves, $25.00 AND $35.00 PER 100 CLEVELAND CHERRIES, fine, for growing on. 4-inch, $15.00 per 100. Finished plants later. You will want them later on. Very bushy branched plants. 10,000 Vlnca Vines, from field. I French Hydrangeas, 21/2-inch strong. $50.00 per 1000. I $50.00 per 1000. . CARL HAGENBURGER, West Mentor, Ohio Mention the American Florist when lorititig ^!miniiiiiiiniiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuniiiiiiiiinniiiiniininiiniiiiiiiiiii% I BURPEE'S SEEDS | I Philadelphia | m Wholesale Price List for Florist* S S And Market Gardeners § %iufliiiiiniiinjiiiiiii]iiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiDniinnnniniiiiniininniii# Mention the American Florist when writing THE G. HERBERT COY SEED GO. VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB. Contract Growers of HIGH GRADE SEEDS Mention the American Florist whenwriting Get Qnotatlona From LANDRETH SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED BU.om,d„le Brlstol, Pe. Mention the American Florist whenwriting Geraniums Nutt, strong 2-in., per 100 12.00 Vlaud, strong 2-in., per 100 2.00 RIcard, strong 2-in., per 100 2.00 Dracaena IndlTlsa. good thrifty stock for growing on, 2-in., per 100 2.00 ELMER RAWLINGS, Allegany, N. Y. Mention the American Florist whenwriting Erica Melanthera beat winter flowerinB Heather. Well rooted cnt- tlnga. $60.0(1 per 1000. not less tbap 500 sold. Out of 2-inch pots. $14.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000. Cash with order, please. Pacific Nurseries COLMA, San Mateo Co., CALIFORNIA Mention the American Florist whenwriting I "MORE AND BETTER | IKENTIASI than ever. Joseph Heacock Gompany WYNCOTE PA. Vk^RITE FOR PRICES iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiii Mention the American Florist whenwriting CARNATIONS F. CORNER & SONS CO., Lafayette Indiana Mention the American Florist whenwriting GERANIUMIS Rooted Cuttings. .\11 sold until in December. S A. Nutt and Buchner «15.00 per 1000 Ricard and Poitevine 17.50 per 1000 Parcel post shipment, bill for actual cost sent with shipment. Cash lor cuttings to accompany the order. ALBERT M. H£RR, LANCASTER, Pi. CHRYSANTHEMUM SPECIALISTS Elmer D. Smith £c Co. Adrian, Mich. Mention the American Florist whenwriting Alonzo J. Bryan Wholflsale Florist Washinjrton, New Jersey Grower of Geranituna, Fuchsias, Heliotropet, Cannas and nil kinds of Bedding Plants, Includ- ing Vegetable Plants by the hundreds of thou- eands. See our dleplay Adv. In American Florist. April 6, page 612. Correspondence solicited. A Few Bargains NORWAY MAPLE G to 8 ft 35c each 8 to 10 ft 50c each 10 to 12 ft 75c each CALIFORNIA PRIVET S and 3 yrs. old. Cut Back, IVell Branched. 12 to 18 in riO.OO per 1000 IS to 24 in $13.00 per 1000 2 to 3 ft $15.00 per 1000 3 to 4 ft $20.00 per 1000 HYDRANGEA P. G. 1? to 24 in loc each ^ to 3 ft 12c each BARBERRY THUNBERGII J J to IS !" **•*» per 100 18 to 24 in $s.00 per 100 AMERICAN ARBOR VITAE ^ to 4 ft 35c each ■• to 5 ft 50c each AUSTRIAN PINE 1^ to 24 in 20c each 2 to 3 ft 30c each 3 to 4 ft 40c each NORWAY SPRUCE 1; to 18 in i5c each 18 to 24 in 25c each - to 3 ft 40c each CURRANTS Fays, Cherry. White Grape, Victoria 2 yr. No. 1%, $4 per 100 2 yr. No. 2 $3 per 100 Send for complete price list. TERMS— Cash or satisfactory ref- erences. Boxing at cost. THE LANCASTER COUNTY NURSERIES RFD. No. 7 L,ancaster, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing Trade Directory Containing the Names and AddreUes of Florists of the United States and Canada. PRICE: $3.00 POSTPAID AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO 646 The American Florist Oct. 19, CRAIG QUALITY STOCK Plants That You Really Need or Will. CROTONS, wonderfully well colored, I FERNS, Norwood and Teddy, Jr. all sizes. | FiCUS Pandurata, the best house plant. Now is the time to order before the delays of winter. Send for our price list. I ROBERT CRAIG COMPANY, » 4900 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. NashTUle,Tenn. DKMAND IS UNUSUALLY HEAVY. A condition has prevailed in this city hitherto unprecedented in tlie history of the floral business, in the large and continuous call for flowers and the im- possibility of supplying- the demand. Beginning October 5 and continuing day by day up to the present time, the call has been so unusual that the sup- ply of flowers has been utterly inade- quate to the demand. This does not mean that there has been no cut of flowers with the florists and local grow- ers, for there has been the usual daily supply, but the condition has arisen from the unusually large number of deaths from the prevaling visitation of la grippe or the Spanish influenza. Frantic appeals have been sent out to the nearby towns where there was .a po.ssibliity of getting any kind of flow- ers and to the more remote supply houses more distantly located. Some as- sistance was gained from these sources, but as a rule, the same conditions pre- vailing in other parts of the country and appeals being made from every- where, the flowers obtained were not in sufficient quantity to even then sup- ply the call. Of course, this was all for funeral work, and as many prominent citizens and popular young people were included in the roll call, all kinds of flowers were used, red, pink, yellow and a noticeable scarcity of white flowers. At ono funeral, of a lovely and promi- nent young matron, the pall was made of pink roses and mixed flowers and the designs were vari-colored, only one spray of pure white chrysanthemums emphasizing the lack of white flowers. Bunches were made of pink, red and yellow dahli.is. .-uid the effect was not particularly pleasing from an artistic standpoint, and it only served to show the paucity of the floral supply prevail- ing. In one of the floral stores was no- ticed a very large gates-ajar made prin- cipally of white and pink flowers, with a white dove perched on one side hold- ing streamers of white and blue g.iuze ribbon. This was very appropriate for a young girl just budding into woman- hood. Some of the florists met the sit- uation by furnishing wreaths of the prepared magnolia leaves with a clus- ter of fresh roses and a bow of gauze ribbon, white or pale pink for the younger dead, lilac and deep purple for the older ones. The floral stores were crowde :.'!() p. m. In so far that they can go Into their workrooms before and after Seasonable Stock READY NOW Bougalnvillea Glabra Sanderlana — Well shaped, trimmed plants, 4-ln. pots, $25.00 per 100. Genista — 5-inch, special stock, well trimmed and heavy, $30.00 per 100. Ficus Elastica — 4-inch, 10 to 12 In. high, $40.00 per 100. Hydrangea, French Type — Hamar, Vibraye, Chautard, E. Mouliere, 5- inch — 3 to 4 branches, $30.00 per 100; heavy field grown for tubs — 7 to 10 branches, $40.00 per 100. Kentia Belnioreana — 2%,-inch, heavy, $10.00 per 100; 3-lnch, heavy, $20.00 per 100. Ferns — Cyrtomium Falcatum, 2%-inch, $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1,000; Aspidium, 2%-inch, $3.00 per 100. Birds Nest Fern, 21^-inch, $8.00 per 100; 3-inch, $15.00 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri — 2i4-inch, $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1,000. Asparagus Plumosus — 2-inch, $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1,000. Fern Dish Ferns — All varieties, bushy stock, $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1,000, 3-inch, $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1,000. Roses — Dorothy Perkins, White Dorothy and Excelsa or Red Dorothy, especially long tops — these plants have been staked up in open field and are well ripened. $15.00 per 100, for selected grade. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio 4-4"t"H'4'4-»»»4'4'»*<'4'4"i'4'*4'4' <"l"l"H '*****'i'***4'*******4'***4'4'»4'4'» those hours. In the recent rush they would have been greatly hampered had it not been for this fuodiflcation of the order. M. C. D. Kansas City, Mo. nUSINESS IIK.AVY IN FUNERAL WORK. The trade, during the past week, was one of the busiest in a long time, espe- cially as far as funeral work was con- cerned, there being a greater demand than could be turned out, due to .a shortage of stock and limited time for preparation of the designs. Roses and dahlias were the main standbys in meet- ing the situation, and there was a com- plete cleanup daily with everything cut tight. .\ few miscellaneous flowers, such as asters, gladioli, lilies, fever- fews, daisies .and carnations, sold at sight. A few chrysanthemums are Vic- ing received, not nearly open, but soli fast, nevertheless. The wholesale mar- ket is scratching every corner for stock, but the efforts seem fruitless. Green goods are also scarce, and many retailers are sending out and cutting foliage. The influenz.a has t.aken a heavy hold on the people of this city, and the death rate is very high. E, J. B. CHAS. H. TOTH MADISON, NEW JERSEY WHOLESALE FLORIST ChryHnntliemum Novelties My Specialty Fall Stock Write for List of Soft Wooded Plants. GEO. A. KUHL, """p'lg^Jf. Si.""'* Orchids If you wnnt Orclilds for any purpose whatever, we policlt your ioqulrtes and orders for same. We do not grow or handle anythloK else but OrcbldH. Special lists on application. LAGER & HURREIili, Summit, N. J. igiS. The American Florist. 647 Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus SprcoKerl, 2ln., $3.00; 31n., $6.00 and 4-ln.. $10,00 per 100. Fine bushy plants. At HENRY SlUITH. Grand Kaplds, Mich. ASPARAflUS PLUMOSUS .SRKDLINOS. extra strons. $7.M per 1.000. VAUCJHAN'S SEED .STORFJ, Chii-ago and New York. Asparagus Sprengerl, 214-li>.. $3.B0 per 100, $30.00 per l.OOO. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Palneavllle. O. BEGONIAS. $5.00 per 100; Begonia Chatelaine, 2^-lu., $D.UO per 10(J; 3-ln.. $10.00 per 100; 4-in., $15.00 per 100; 51n., $25.00 per 100. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. BUIiBS. Bulbs, French Paper Whites, Daffodils, Tulips, afloat and expected soon. LII7 bulbs from storage, French Candldum, Freesias. See our advei'tlsemnnt elsewhere In this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Bulbs. Cold storage Giganteum. 7 to 9-ln , (300 to case), $21.00 per case; 8 to 10-ln., (250 to case), $26.00 per case; 9 to 10-ln., (200 to case), $30 per case. A. Henderson & Co., 211 N. State St., Chicago. Bulbs. Cold storage giganteum, sound and dormant. 7-9-ln. (300 to rase), $22.50 per case; 9-10-ln. (200 to caso), $27.60 per case. S. S. Skldelsky & Co., 1(X)4 Lincoln Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa. Dutch bulbs from Holland from I'Vance. For varieties display advertisement elsew sue.— American Bulb Co., 172 N. Wabash Chicago. Bulbs, Lll. Giganteum, 7-9 and 0-10 in. for Immediate delivery. Write for prices. Yoko- hama Nursery Co., Ltd.. Woolworth Bldg., New York City. Bulbs. LlUum Giganteum. from cold storage. 7-9 (300 to case). Wrlfe for prices. Chas. Schwake & Co.. Inc., 00-92 West Broadway, New York. Bulbs, seeds, supplies, etc. Wholesole only. American Bulb Co., 178 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago. CAIiENDUIjAS. Calendula — Orange King, line 2-ln. at $3 per 10(1. Not pot bound or Innky.—HEITMAN- OESTRKICIIBB CO., 6610 North Ave., Mil- waukee, Wis. CARNATIONS. FIELD GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. Positively the best obtainable. Order early. 100 1000 Carnegie $5.00 t4B.00 Bonfire 6.00 4.').00 Rosette 6.00 55.00 WIETOR BROS. 102 N. Wabush Ave. Chicago L. D. Phone Randolph 2081. CROTONS. Crotona. Fine healthy stock. 4-ln., $4.80 per doz., 6-ln., $9 per doz.; 6 In., $1 to $1.50 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton (jrove. 111. DAHIilAS. DAISIES. DAISIES. Bellls Monstrosa Pink or White, also Long Fellow and Snowball. Fine, strong plants, $3.00 per 1,0(K); $8.25 per 3,000. Cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS, Kalamazoo, Mich. DELPHINIUMS. Delpblnum Per— Light and dark blue, extra strong trnnsp., seedlings sown lu May, $3 per 100, — HEITMAN-OESTREICHER CO., 5010 North Ave., Milwaukee, Wis. DRACAENAS. Dracaena Massangeaua, 4-ln.. $50 per 100; 6-ln., 75c to $1.00 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Mor- ton Grove, 111. ERICAS. ERICAS. Young stock for growing on. Strong, healthy plants out of 2M-ln. pots. Biggest percentage will set buds and bloom for September and October delivery. Full varieties: Grncllls Autumnalls $12.00 per 100 Ovata 12.00 " " Xmas varieties: Fragrans Melantbera 15.00 " " Rcgermlnans 15.00 '* " Pres. Carnot 20.00 " " " Felix Faure 20.00 " " King Edward 20.00 " " Enster varieties: Cupreaslna 20.00 " " Persoluta Rosea 15.00 *' " Alba 15.00 " " Trnnslncence 25.00 " " Ericas can be kept at 40' to 4S° night tem- perature In winter. Packing charges. 50 cts. for each $10 value. Terms: Cash with order, pleose. ANTON SCHULTHEIS. 310 inth Street, College Point. N. Y. Erica Melanthera. Well rooted cuttings, $60 per 1000. Out of 2-ln. pota. $14 per 100, $100 per 1000. Cash. Pacific Nurseries. C!olma. Calif. PERNS. FERNS. Boston. Roosevelt; WhItmanI, Schol- zell, Whitmnnl Compacta and Teddy, Jr., out of 2Vi-ln. pots. $5.00 per 100; .3-In., $10.00 per 100 Roosevelt, 4-ln., $20.00 per 100; Teddy Jr.. 6-ln., .^25. 00 per 100. THE KEEST5R PLANT CO., Springfield, O. Ferns. Bird's Nest, 0-In., $1.50 each. Table 2Vi-Iii., $4 per 100. Holly. 3-ln.. $10 per 100; 4-ln., $15 per 100; 5-ln.. $3 and $4.20 per doz.: 6-hi., $8 per doz. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, III. Ferns. Cyrtomlum Falcntum. 2%-ln.. $3.60 per 100. $30.00 per 100. WIETOU BROS. 102 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago. L. D. Phone, Randolph 2081. BEES' WELCH GROWN ROSES. The necessity for reducing output of roses, etc.. In order to increase National Food Produc- tion, renders it impracticable and unnecessary to advertise as largely as usual. Regular buy- ers have had a printed offer sent to them; there are a few copies still availably for applicants. IMease let us have your orders and applications early, so that we may have ample time to give you prompt delivery. Thank you! BEES', Ltd., 175181 Mill St., Liverpool, Eng. Roses. Own root, 2^-ln. for benching. Aaron Ward. Ophelia, Killaruey Brilliant. White Kll- larney. and Sunburst, $7.50 per 100, $70.00 per l.iiOO. Mlladv and Richmond. $7.00 per 100. .$65 per 1,000. 3^-ln. stock $35 per 1,000 addi- tional, Poehlmaun Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. ROSES. 30,000 two-year old Sunburst and White Kll- larney Bench Plants. $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. GEORGE RBINBEBG. 162 North Wabash Ave.. Chicago, 111. Rose plants. Pink and White Klllarney, Maryland and Sunburst, fine stock, 3-ln. pots, on own roots. $6.00 per 100; 41n., $8.00 per 100. At HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids, Mich. Field grown, two-year-old, hardy own-root stock. See display advertisement In Issue of October 5, page II, Western Rose Co.. Pasa- dena, Calif. SEEDS. SPECIAL FOR TWO WEEKS. Cabbage seeds. New crop, American grown Wakefields, $7.00 per lb., 10 lbs., $05.00. Flat varieties. $5.00. 10 lbs., $47.50. Spinach seeds, 1918 crop American grown. Savoy Bloomsdale, $1.00 per lb., 10 lbs., $7.50; 100 lbs., $60.00. All seeds choice stocks and germination guaran- teed. COUNCILL SEED COMPANY Franklin Pa. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, canta- loupe, watermelon, squash and pumpkin seed; sugar. fllQt and field corn. J. C. Robinson Seed Co.. Waterloo, Neb. Seeds. Tomato, pepper, eggplant, squash, pumpkin, cucumber and watermelon seed and field corn <:n contract. Edgar F. Hurff. Swcdes- boru, N. J. Seed. Cyclamen. Finest American grown from the very best strains. Prices on application. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 53 Barclay St., New York. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, musk- melon, squnsh and pumpkin; sweet, filut and dent corn. Thi. C. Herbert Coy Seed Co., Valley, Neb. Fresh Seed. Clematis Panleulata and 100 va- rieties of other seeds for nurserymen. Write for list. BENJAMIN CONNELL, Nurseryman, Merchantvllle. N. J. Seeds. Sweet peas, asters, and flower seed in general: tomato, lima and pole beans. John Bodger & Sons Co.. Los Angeles, Calif. Seeds, specialties; Pepper, eggplant, tomato, vine, seed and field corn. George R. Pedrick & Son, contract seed growers, Pedrlcktown, N. J. Seed. Pansy. New crop Florists' Mixture, tr. pkt.. $1.00; U oz., $2.00; oz., $7.00. A. Hen derson & Co., 211 N. State St., Chicago. Seeds. Flower and vegetable. All seasona- ble 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., Philadelpha, Pa. Seeds, growers for the trade; Beans, peas, sweet corn, onion, turnip, radish, beet, etc. Tlie Everett B. Clark Seed Co.. Mllford. Conn Seed. Beet, sweet com, bean, onion sets, potato. Prices will be quoted upon application. S. D. Woodruff & Sons. 82 Dey St., New York. Seeds, wholesale field and garden seeds. J. Bolglano & Son, Light, Pratt and Elllcott Sts.. Baltimore. Md. Seeds, specialties: Lettuce, onion, sweet pea, aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena In variety. Waldo Bohnert. Gilroy. Calif. Seed. Vegetable and flower, of every descrip- tion. The VV. W. Barnard Co., 231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago. Seeds. Sweet, flint and dent com. cucumber, musk and watermelon, pumpkin and squash. Western Seed & Irrigation Co., Fremont, Neb. Seeds. Flower and vegetables. Renowned specijilties. Sale to seed merchants only. JOS. PAQUET, seed grower, Nice, Prance, Seeds: specialties: Beets, mangoes, carrots, cabbages, celeries, parsley, parsnips, turnips. R. & M, Godlneau, Angers, France, Seeds. Bean, pea, radish, and all garden. Write for prices. Leonard Seed C»., 226-230 W. Klnzle St.. Chicago. Seed. Flower and garden seeds. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium a specialty. Boutzahn Seed t'o.. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Seeds. Specialties in onion, carrot, beet, rad- ish and parsnip. R. C. McGill & Co., San Francisco, Calif. Ysu Do Not Find Wtiat Yoy Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. igiS. The American Florist 649 SEEDS. Seed. Sweet pea. All tbe new and stan- dard varieties. Send for descriptive price list. O. U. Liggit, 325 Bulletin Bldg., Philadelphia, SOLANUM Cleveland Cherries. Fine for growing on. 4-inch, $15.00 per 100. Carl Hagenburger, West Mentor, O. SPHAGNUM MOSS, Sphagnum moss and green sheet moss. For fl»rists and nurserymen. Per spot shipment or contract. Write us. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chi- cago and New York. VEGETABIiE PLANTS. Cabbage, celery and Triple Curled parsley plants. Field-grown. 50c per 100. $3.00 per 1,000. prepaid, $2.00 per 1,000, not prepaid. F. M. Pattington, Scipioville. N. Y. VINCAS. Vinca variegata, good heavy field grown clumps, $5.00 per 100: $45.00 per 1.000; Vinca lavei-s. $1.50 per 100; $12.50 p?r 1,000. THE RRKSER PLANT CO., Springfield, 0. Vinca vines, from field! $50 per 1,000. Carl Hagenburger, West Mentor, O. VIOLETS. Field grown violets. Princess of Wales. $7.00 per 100. Cash please. H. W. ALLKRSMA, Grand Rapids, Mich. MHSCEIiliANEOUS. A few bargains In Norway Maple, California Privet. Hydrangea P. G., Barberry Thunbergll, American Arbor Vitse. Austrian Pine. Norway Spruce, and Currants. For sizes and prices, see display advertisement elsewhere in this Issue. The Ljincaster County Nurseries, R. F. D. No. 7, Lancaster, Pa. Greenhouse glass. Heavy in thickness, well flattened and annealed and especially manu- factured for greenhouse purposes. Write for prices. Okmulgee Window Glass Co.. Okmul- gee, Okla. Seed packets for 1919. All pat M 645 Hess & Swoboda 636 Hession 637 Hews & Co A H 651 HillDNursCo 644 Hoerber Bros 629 Hollywood G'rden8.636 Holm & Olson 636 Holton&HunkeICo .631 Hort Advertiser 652 Hort Trade Iournal..IlI House of Flowers... 638 Hurfi Edgar F 642 Hurst & Son 641 Huscroft G. L 638 Ickes-Braun Mill Co IV IdlewildGreenhs 639 Jahn Hugo 636 Jones Percy 624 loy Floral Co 637 Kasting W F Co. ... I Keller Pottery Co Geo 651 Keller Sons J B 637 Kelway & Son 641 Kennicott Bros Co.. „ 625 628 Kervan Co The 633 Kessler Wm 633 Kottmiller A 635 Kroeschell BrosCo. 651 Kruchten John 629 Kuehn C A 631 Kuhl Geo A 646 Kyle & Foerster 625 Lager &Hurrell 646 Lancaster County Nurseries- .645 Landretb Seed Co... 645 Lang Flo &Nur Co. 635 Lange A 635 LeboriusJ J 637 Leikens 639 Leonard Seed Co... 643 Liggit C U 643 Littlefield Florist .. 638 Lockland Lum Co.. IV Logan Pottery Co... 651 London Flow'r Shp .636 Louis Simon Freres &Co ....643 Louise Flower Shop 639 McCallum Co 631 McGill R C&C0....641 McHutchison&Co .641 McKenney 638 Mackie William.... 633 Malandre Bros 639 Matthews the Flo'st.639 MatthewsonJE 637 May & Co L L 639 MeconiPanl 633 MetairieRidgeNars.638 Meyer A 639 Miller Floral Co 638 Michell Henry F Co. 641 Miller & Mnsser 629 Moninger J C Co .. .IV Murray Samuel 637 Nat Flo Bof Trade. .IV Neidinger JosG Co. . .630 Newell A 638 N YCutFlowerEx..633 NY Floral Co 639 Nicotine MlgCo 651 Niessen Leo Co 630 Okmulgee Window Glass Co Ill Pacific Nurseries 645 Palmer W J & Son. ..637 Pappas n 1 639 Pappaa Nicholas G..632 ParkFloralCo 637 Peacock Dahlia Fr..644 Pearson E W 6,=8 PedrickG R& Son.. 641 PennThe Florist.. .639 Peters & Reed Poty.. 651 Pbiladelohia Whole- sale Floral Ex 631 Philips Bros 638 PierceFO Co IV GREENHOUSE OBST BRANDS SHARI', PARTRIDGE & CO. 2268 LUMnBR ST., CHICAGO, ILU PiersoD F R Co I Pierson AN(Inc).. . 1 Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co 640 Pikes Peak Flo Co.. 6.38 Pillsbory IL 635 PittsburgCut FloCo.630 Fodesta&Baldocchi 639 Poehlmann Bros Co. 620 621 Pollwortb C C Co..-f31 Po!ykranasGeoJ....633 Potter Floral Co. ...635 Pulverized Manure CoThe 6S0 Pyfer AT & Co 629 RaedleinBasket Co.. 6.34 Randall A L Co 629 Randall'sFlowShop.639 Randolph & Mc- Clements 638 Rawlings Elmer 645 Ready Reference. . . .647 Reed & Keller Ill Regan Ptg House III Reid Edw 630 Reinberg Geo 629 Reinberg Peter 623 Rice Bros 631 Riedel & Meyer 633 RobinsonJCSeedCo.641 RockWmLFlwrCo .638 Rodgers J W 635 Rohnert Waldo 641 Rosery The Floral Co 639 RoutzahnSeed Co ..641 RuschG & Co 631 SaakeO C 637 Schiller the Florist 637 Schillo ALnm Co.. IV Schlatter W&Son. 637 652 Scbling Max 635 Schmidt Chas L 6?8 SchwakeChas&Co.632 Sekenger Adam 635 Shaffer Geo C 639 Sharp Partridge &Cc652 Sheridan Walter F.. 633 Siebrecht George C. 633 Simon & SonIN..-.641 Situation& Wants. ..617 SkidelskySS& Co. 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Seedsmen and Flo- rists wishing to do business with Kurope should send for the Horticultural Advertiser This Is the British Trade Paper, belngr read weekly by all the horticultural trade; it Is also taken by over 1,000 of the best continental houses. Annual subscription, 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, ENGLAND. Mention the American Florist when writing Ireei's Paerletii Glazing Points For Grcciilioiwca Drtv* eisy and true* bccut* botb b«veU tie od the tim* •Ide. Caa'ttwUt and break the glan Id driviog. Calvaa* tzed tDd wlU not nuu Hgbu or lefu. Tde PeciltuClizlog Polol li pateoted. No other* lllctt lu Otdei from roui dealer o? dliea (torn 01 l0.7ScpoiipaI4.^ BuDpIc* fre«. BZKST A. DEZEB.t 11« Cbutaat BtrMtN Mention the American Florist wlien writing ULTIMATELY YOU'LL P^ei DEMAND MAGIC BRAND When Ordering Fertilizer Of Your Supply House. WHY NOT DO IT NOW? CHICAGO FEED S FERTILIZER CO., U. S, YARDS, CHICAGO. Eastern Office G. G. Green, Jr.. Real Est. Trust BIdg., PhUa.,Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing The Chrysanthemum NEW AND REVISED EDITION Price 50 Cents. Cash with Order. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO \\mir "' Bmerica is "the Prow of the UbssbI; there may be mare comfort Rmidships, but we are the Srst to touch Unknau/n Seas.' CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, OCTOBER 26, 1918. Vol. LI. No. 1586 TheAmerican Florist Established 1885 Copyright 1918 by American Florist Company. Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891 at the Post Office at Chicago, Illinois, under act of March 3. Ic79. Published Evert Saturday bt AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address : AmeHo, Chicago. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1,(0 a year; Canada, $2.00; Europe and Countries in PostalUnion,S2.50. Volumes half yearly from August 3, 1901. Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc., American Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers — C. H. Tottt, Madison, N. J., President; Jules Boubdet, St. Louis, Mo.. Vice- President; John Young, 1170 Broadway, New York, Secretary; J. J. Hebs, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer. Officers- Elect— J. F. Ammann, Edwardsville, 111., president: E. A. Fetters, Detroit, Mich , vice- president; John YotJNO, New York, secretary; J. J. Hess, Omaha Neb , treasurer. The thirty-flrth annual convention will be held at Detroit. Mich., August, 1919. Thirty-sixth annual convention at Cleveland, O., 1920. ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN CEMETERY SUPERINTENDENTS. Next annual meeting, Cincinnati. O., 1919. Officers: W. H. Atkinson, Rivi-rview, Trenton, N. J., President; W. H. .Tones, Hi. hwood, Pitts- burgh, Pa., Secretary-T: CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Next Annual Convention and Exhibition, New York, November 6-8, 1918. \Vm. \V. Vert, Greenwich, Conn., President; C. VV. Johnson, 2343 W. 109th Street, Chicago, Secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Officers — Benjamin Hammond, Beacon, N. Y.- President; \Vm. J, Keimel, Ehnhurst, 111., Vice- President; Prof. E. A White, Cornell Univers- ity, Ithaca, N. Y., Secretary. SUGGESTIONS FOR PLANT GROWERS. AMERICAN SWEET PEA SOCIETY. Officers— G. W. Kerr, Doylestown, Pa,, Presi- dent; Wm. Grat, Uellevue Rd., Newport. R, I,, Secretary. Next annual exhibition, June 1919. Dahlias. Before the dahlias were through Ijlooming they should have been care- fully named and a label properly in- scribed fastened to each plant that it is desired to save. As soon as the plants are liilled by the frost they should be cut down and the tubers dug. ]L,eave about six or eight inches of stem and firmly attach the label to this in such a manner that it cannot become loosened and lost. A good, dry cellar, either with a cement or earthen bottom, will keep them nicely through the winter, but it should be frost proof and not too near a boiler or heater. The tubers can be placed closely to- gether and then covered with soil and they will come through the winter and the tubers be nice and plump in the spring. They should be occasionally examined to see that they are not get- ting too dry or shriveling. If thi.'i hap- pens cover the soil with papers and then sprinkle the paper and the soil will absorb the moisture. Gladiolus. As soon as the frost has killed down the foliage the gladiolus bulbs should be lifted and dried off. Keeping the varieties separate, the bulbs, with the tops attached, should be laid out in layers either on a light, dry shed floor or on boards in the open air where they can be protected at night during frosty weather. A set of boards or frame shutters spread along on the south side of a building make a very fine place to dry them off and fully ripen the bulbs. Have plenty of cov- ering handy that can be thrown over them on cold nights. When thoroughly ripened the bulbs can be broken from the tops and packed away. Ixiok the bulbs over carefully for any diseased spots and if any having these are found keep them separate from the sound ones, for it is the prevailing opinion that the disease may be com- municated to a sound bulb by coming in contact with a diseased one. Of the finer varieties and those which it is desired to increase, save all the small corms. and these can be planted to grow on in succeeding years to make flowering bulbs. There are so many new and meritorious varieties now- being placed upon the market that the grower who has a market for gladioli should make it a point to use these, for the advance has been very rapid and many of the new ones are tar ahead of the older varieties. This flower has forged rapidly ahead in the last few years as a cut flower, and with the improvement now going on is bound to retain its popularity. After Chrysanthemums. The early chrysanthemums are now through flowering and the space that they have occupied should be made of use by a growing crop. The soil in which they have been grown should be removed. It is very seldom that a good crop of any flower can be grown in the soil that has produced chrysan- themums. While it looks to be all right and often has much manure in it that the chrysanthemums have not taken up, yet our experience has been that the soil will not grow a succeed- ing crop. It is better to throw it out in a pile where it can be subjected to the sweetening process of nature. The stock plants of the chrysanthemums can be selected and blocked up closely together and the surplus stock sold, and the space made ready for a fol- lowing crop. Many growers frequently ask what can be grown to follow chrysanthemums. It depends greatly upon what the trade demands. Where the early frosts are not severe, the single violets are left in the field and 654 The American Florist. Oct. 26, planted in the beds, but in the north- ern section of the country the weather is often too severe, the plants being badly frozen and will not recover until mid-winter. Plant growers will re- quire the space tor the growing plants and the lilies where planted early can be moved into the benches. Sweet peas make a good crop in these beJs for spring blooming. If the seed is planted in pots in October and then transplanted to the beds early they can be bloomed in March. There are a number of annuals that can be prof- itably grown, such as bachelor's but- tons, and stocks, or early blooming herbaceous plants like Canterbury bells, and Coreopsis lanceolata, which will give an attractive assortment of flowers in early spring. Migfnonette. As the weather grows cooler, the mignonette will begin to throw the long spikes that are so much desired by the best trade. The plants should be carefully kept tied or held erect, for if they get bent over the stems will grow crooked and they are worthless. Growers adopt different methods for doing this. Some grow them in wire rings similar to the carnation supports, others cut short brush sticks which they set between the rows of plants and still others run wire lengthwise of the bench and tie strings across, making a square around each plant in which it will stand erect. Other wires and strings are added as the plant grows. Keep the plants grow- ing very cool from now on; a house at about the temperature of a violet house, that is from 30° to 40° at night, will produce the finest spikes of flow- ers. When the flower spikes begin to show keep the plants well disbudded, allowing- only the center flower to bloom and all the side shoots should be cut off. This will have to be done very early with the first bloom that sets, for as soon as it forms three shoots will immediately start to grow at the base of the flower; these should be removed as early as possible, that the entire strength of the stalk can go into the tenninal flower. Callas. The calla bulbs that were planted in pots during August should now have a fine start and should be placed in the benches or pots where they are going to bloom. Make the soil good and rich — it can hardly have too much manure to get the best results, but do not use too fresh manure, have it part- ly rotted. If grown in pots and the bulbs are large give them a good size, nine or ten-inch is none too large, and pot firmly. After potting give the plants a good soaking and then with- hold water until the plants have ob- tained a good foothold in the new soil, when they will require lots of water. Place them in a house where the tem- perature can be held at (K)" ,at night if flowers during the winter are desired. Keep the plants tied up, that the bloom may have straight stems. When cut- ting leaves be careful not to cut too low or the young flower that is enfold- ed in the leaf stem may be injured. K\RT IjIVEUI'ool, O. — .John Keil. for the past 2:' years with Charles Peter- son, who vvith two as.sociate.s organ- ized the John Keil Co., reports very satisfactory busines.s. The firm has completed two new houses. THE RETAIL TRADE Coiiilucted by Robt. Ivift, Phila., Pa. Next Week in the Flower Shop. The events of the jiast month have been an experience such as is not like- ly to happen again to any of us who have passed through it. Such epoch making times come but once in a life- time, and. as this is without precedent in this country, let us hope it will never be repeated. It is. however, "An ill wind that blows nobody good," and the flower business, in all its various branches was taxed to the utmost by the great demand thrust upon it so suddenly. A. F. Borden, Los Angeles, Calif. Director-Elect, Florists' Telegr.aph Delivery Association. The most important work at this time will be to strengthen the broken lines of stock, particularly wreaths. Those who had utilized the spare hours of the summer in getting up a stock of magnolia and oak leaf wreaths for the present and Christmas holiday re- quirements found them of great as- sistance when this extraordinary de- mand was at its height. The flowers that it took to make a $10 spray would decorate three .$10 prepared leaf wreaths, adding at least one-third more to the volume of business and profit. Everything possible in the way of prepared arrangements, that will in any way conserve flowers, should be gotten together at every opportunity and kept in stock to be used at a mo- ment's notice. Baskets, large and small, for cut flowers, should be aug- mented with the use of greenhouse plants. There is much material, such as the bird's nest fern, Adiantum Cro- weanum, Pteris argyrea, P. alba lin- eata, P. Mayii, the Glory fern, and others. These, with the roots washed and mossed will take the place, and keep longer, than the flowers they con- serve. Small palms, crotons, dracsen.ns, primulas, heather, cyclamen and other (lowering and foliage plants will be Iriiind very useful, not only in basket arrangements, but also in spray and de- sign work of all kinds. The wide awake dealer will have such .stock set aside by his growers, on which he can draw, so that it will be in good shape when- ever required. The high levels which prices reached, caused by the great demand, was taken liy the large majority of the flower buyers as a matter of course. Even at the advanced prices, it is necessary to handle the stock with the utmost care, and watch every item of ex- pense, as all waste of material, time and flowers cost double that of normal times. Pot chrysanthemums should be good stock at this season; they are fine for all kinds of decorations and in good demand as house plants for window decoration. The demand for funeral flowers, ow- ing to the ravages of the dreadful in- fluenza, which extended all over the country, gave a great impetus to the business of the P. T. D. In many cases they were not very welcome, as while orders from good customers were being tu.rned down daily, it was felt that they were in honor bound to care for the business theif~brother florists from out of town confided to their care. There is a great field for new business to all who will take advantage of the oppor- tunity presented by membership in this organization of the livest men in the retail trade. After becoming a member, feature the idea in your own store. Let your customers know all about it. Many more orders will come your way than were ever thought pos- sible. Hallowe'en The eve of All Saints' day is al- ways a festive occasion, looked for- ward to particularly by all young peo- ple, as a time of parties, masquerading, and merry making. While it is not mvich of a floral holiday, it presents an opportunity, by observing the event with appropriate decorations, to call attention to the store as all such time- ly displays, being seasonable, are sure to be doubly attractive. The conventional ideas for the day are the real or artificial pumpkin faces. Those cut in the pumpkins can be made by a skillful hand to take on a variety of expressions. The artificial jack-o- lanterns come in all sizes and can be hung about in great profusion. Small electric globes in each lantern are at- tractive at night. The black iron pot, suspended on a tripod of wood saplings, over fagots piled upon a red electric light simulating the fire suggests witches, while cornstalks with ears half husked, and autumn branches, make a good background. While all this is old fashioned and conventional, it carries out the ideas as outlined in the fairy tales that belong to the day, and without which Hallowe'en would lose much of its significance. The wide awake florist, however, al- ways plays his cards to win something, and with him the, stop and look, is but the first step. He sees to it that there .shall be something beside the unique decoration — arrangements of flowers in baskets or corsages, appropriate in color, that are at once seen to belong to the day and that would be appreciated as a souvenier and fit for a lady to wear with any appropriate costume, Ward roses or small Sunburst, with yel- low and black ribbon, are the proper caper, which can be made to conform more strictly to the colors by the addi- tion of a few black immortelles. Cor- sages of red roses can also be used. Boxes for cut flowers, decorated with some of the fancy crepe paper witches, black cats. etc.. all of which stock ma- terial can be had in the fancy novelty shops, will make good decorative win- dow material. A' few of the boxes, nicely filled with flowers, with a small igi8. The American Florist. 655 MILLER FLORAL CO.'S NEW STORE, SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH. inscription "Say It With Flowers," with a miniature paper witch illustration stuck on one end, placed among the blooms, will at once suggest a possible use for the flowers. Baskets cut from pumpkins, filled with chrysanthemums, are also attractive and make good cen- ters for table decoration, particularly for family affairs. Some of the entertainments for young people are quite elaborate — autumn leaf branches, corn stalks, with half husked ears, wild smilax, a few palms about the rooms, and jack-o-lan- terns suspended in doorways. Pump- kins, hollowed out and filled with flow- ers on tables and mantels, complete an effective decoration. Every oppor- tunity to call attention to one's store by emphasizing with appropriate decor- ations all kinds of popular anniver- saries should be taken advantage of by all up-to-date florists. As seen again and again, the public stamp the store as an enterprizing. wide-awake estab- lisment with first class stock, and where orders will receive the best attention. A. F. Borden, F. T. D. Director. A. F. Borden, Los Angeles, Calif., who was elected a director of the Flo- rists' Telegraph Delivery Association at the meeting of that organization at Cleveland. O., October 8-!), 1918, is well known to the trade, being asso- ciated with Albert Knopf in the Re- dondo Floral Co.. one of the leading retail establishments of Los Angeles. Mr. Borden is one of the city's pioneers and was one of the first growers of flowers for the southern California market. He was at one time manager of the Redondo Carnation Gardens and later went into business for himself. He formed a partnership with Mr. Knopf some years ago. He is a mem- ber of a number of societies, a Ro- tarian. and is everywhere recognized as a hail fellow well met. October Demand and Its Lesson. The extraordinary demand for fu- neral flowers occasioned by the epi- demic of influenza, which appears to have spread generally over the coun- tiy, has dominated every other feature of the business and taxed the resources of all branches of the craft to the limit. At this writing, October IS, in the east- ern states it appears to be on the wane, but is still very serious, all the trade still having to work far into the night in preparing for the next day's busi- ness. Prices of flowers are still at the high level of the past two weeks, which is three to four times normal prices for the season. A sharp frost, which is now due any day,<'-ivill cut out the dah- lias, and then the greenhouse men will certainly come into their own, and prices are likely to attain such figures as make the words florist and profiteer synonymous. PREP.iREDNESS. Through an experience in the retail trade of over 40 years, the writer has never seen such a business opportunity as that of the month of October just passing. Every retail florist turned out as much work each day (and night) as would have been a fair average, at this season, for the week. Prices juinp- ed abnormally and only regular buyers with good credit were able to get a supply sufficient for their needs. Those of the trade who are always looking ahead, who make use of every dull period in getting up stock for the busy holiday times and other occasions when there is a sudden or extra de- mand and had a large stock of mag- nolia and oak leaf wreaths made up ready for their flower decoration, prof- ited largely as the result of their fore- sight. We speak of this preparatory work again and again, as in going among the retail shops during this busy season not 20 per cent of them had such pre- pared work on hand. At least one- third of them were out of wreath forms and moss; many were spending valu- able lime mossing and others using ex- celsior, as they could not get the moss. Green and bronze galax were being stemmed up, using valuable time in this preparatory work, while hundreds of dollars' worth of orders were being turned down daily in very many stores because there was not time to get them out. We do not decry galax leaves; they have their place, but fully four- fifths of the customers would have taken well arranged magnolia wreaths, made up months before, which look just as good as the galax, when deco- rated. No employe should ever be called on to moss up standard designs, such as wreaths, crosses and pillows, at any busy season. This work can all be done in spare moments, so that a stock suf- ficient for all ordinary demands will be on hand. Every shop should carry a good stock of standard prepared ma- terial, such as magnolia and oak and cypress leaves, wire frames, wire, stem- ming sticks, fern pins, etc. A good assortment of letters, inscriptions and chiffons is necessary. All this stock will keep until used; when on hand, much time is saved in preparation of orders, which, too often, are delayed by reason of waiting until something required is obtained from the whole- sale house. The expense in carfares, telephone calls, messengers' time (who could have been of so much help in the store or in deliveries) is all avoided when these necessary articles are in stock. Samples of wreaths of prepared ma- terial, decorated with cones, ruscus and other such furnishings, give prospective customers an idea how they will look 656 TlIE American Florist. Oct. 26, with flowers. In some busy shops there is nearly always work of this kind in fresh flowers, which makes a g-ood im- pression and removes all doubt as to "how it will look." Jt is astonishing- to what an extent artificial flowers were used. To a cer- tain class of trade, particularly those of foreign birth, all sorts of designs of crepe and wax flowers found a ready sale. The wholesale houses cleaned out everything- in made-up pieces in the first 10 days of the demand; then, for the most part, buyers were obliged to take the loose flowers and make them up as best they could. One whole- sale supply house in Philadelphia ad- vertised for g-irls. offering- .$1.5 per week to start, with a good job until after the holidays, or. if found capable, perma- nent situations. Jos. G. Neidinger, of Philadelphia, believes that, while this demand for funerals was unusual, he is fully con- vinced that the florist trade had before them the greatest business they had ever experienced. The department stores are the closest in touch with the people. As early as last July he had received an order from a large house for 25,000 Christmas wreaths, in vari- ous sizes, which showed what they thought of the coming holiday business. How many florists are there at that time ready to give any kind of a Christ- mas order? They are coming around now, how- ever, but only those who are alive to Ihe situation, make up their minds quickly and get their orders in are likely to obtain anything near what they will require. Llllum Parkmannii, Hayward's Variety. A new hybrid lilium which flowered for the first time in 1017, was shown before the floral committee of the Royal Horticultural Society, August 27, 1918, and received an award of merit, to- gether with the name of Lilium Park- mannii, Hayward's variety. The production of a first-class hybrid between the auratum and speciosum groups of lilies is a notable event, and the long- lapse of time between the ar- rival of L. Parkmannii and the flower- ing of the newcomer makes the new hybrid doubly welcome. As the raiser of the latter I regret that L. Parkmannii did not exist in cultivation long enough to gladden the eyes of latter-day lily-lovers-^myself among them. I have had many chats with growers of the older generation, who can remember L. Parkmannii when it was at its best, and some of those who saw the new lily after the meet- ing of August 27 asserted that it was not L. Parkmannii. Mr. Perry, of En- field, whose interest in lilies no one will dispute, has seen the new hybrid, and is certain that it is not L. Parkmannii. as it differs from the latter in forni, petal, and coloring-. Mr. Perry, who has had access to the wonderful collection of lily paintings of Dr. Kegel, of Pelro- er.ad, .ffave me a detailed account of the differences between the two lilies. I do not wish to question the decision of the R.H.S. floral committee, but I should certainly like to see the whole question of nomenclature cleared up. The new lily can hardly be a variety of L. Parkmannii. as the latter disap- peared from gardens long before the coming of the present lily, and of course took no part in its production. Ftir- tlicr, Mr. Parkmann's account of his hybrid gives L. auratum as one parent, whereas in the present hybrid L. aura- tum macranthum was the parent — a very diffeient plant from the typical L. auratum.— P. S. Hayward, in London Gardeners' Chronicle. THE ROSE. Fall Kequirements. It seems that the first frost, Septem- ber 21, although a slight one, arrived early in the season; even if only enough to be hardly noticeable, it called for light firing in the houses, as the thermometer registered 38 outside, and we were glad to have everything in readiness as regards the heating plant. And, right here, if for some reason or another the heating apparatus has not been put into shape, get right after it and do not let anything "get by" that will have a tendency to s.ave fuel. There is practically nu excuse for leaky joints, valves, etc., and how these little leaks count up in fuel consumption when a dded togetherl For instance, the air- cocks and the ends of the coils. Some years ago we discarded the automatic type of air valves, after trying several kinds, and replaced them with the or- dinary spigot type air-cock, which pre- vents a lot of trouljle, as the air can be readily adjusted without a screwdriver and burned fingers. It also eliminates "cusswords" in a marked degree. But a lot of steam can be wasted by allow- ing these cocks to work too freely. Our way of handling them is to go through and adjust them as the steam is sent around in the afternoon, and as soon as the steam reaches them dry we cut them off entii'ely and caution the night man not to open them under any con- sideration unless the steam should drop, and he is also impressed with the fact that the pressure should not be allowed to drop out of circulation. In mild weather three pounds pressure on the ordinary gravity steam heating plant (if carefully installed) will keep the returns free of Avater, and where a pres- sure valve is used, or the main flow line set at three or four pounds, the heating will be much improved, as of course with this valve on the line the boiler carries its own pressure anywhere above this amount. And this arrange- ment on any range above 2.">,00t> square feet of glass is indispensable. Especial- ly where roses are the principal crop, enough sulphur will be saved in one I winter's firing to pay for the pressure valve, with better results from the sul- phur fumes, which often burn off rap- idly on the overheated pipes, fusing the sulphur at too high a heating point and often doing more or less damage to the crop. The only drawback to the pressure valve is the extra amount of pipe re- quired to even up the difference be- tween a 1.5 or 20 pound pressure and a three or four pound pressure and this will be taken care of ordinarily with about four more H4-in pipes runninng the length of the house. As these valves are freely advertised in the trade pa- pers and engineering tnagazines, full in- formation can be procured for the ask- in.g. Another point that may be over- looked by the beginner, and sometimes by the more experienced grower, is the piping of the house so as to distribute the heat evenly throughout its entire length. A practical way to accomplish this is to use any reliable set of tested thermometers, say three to a house, one at each end, about six feet from the gables, and one in the center of the house, on a calm, cold day, a cloudy day preferred. If they run evenly they show that this condition is o. k. Now try them on a cold day with the wind northwe.it, and perhaps the west end of the house (if not protected with a shed on boiler-room) will run from five to eight or more degrees colder than the unexposed end. This calls for an extra gable coil .at the most exposed end of the house, which, in spite of the extra TUMBLER BASKET OF MRS. WARD ROSES AND YELLOW SNAPDRAGONS. jgiS. The American Florist. 657 amount of cross mains necessary at each end of the houses, will be found needful. Again, look out for the over- heated end. Often, by reducing this by pipe coverings, it will help wonderfully in evening up the heating and will be a coal saver. All portable types of steam or hot-water boilers should be covered with asbestos; also, all exposed mains from the boiler to the points where the unexposed Heating surfaces are requir- ed. This will, it is claimed, save 20 per cent of fuel, and that is what we are after. We have got to figure things out economically this winter to "get by." So that is why I have apparently taken, up so much of the space usually devoted to cultural methods. To tell you the truth, brother growers, I frank- ly admit that I hardly know what to submit along the ordinary lines of suggestions, for it is puzzling to the grower to know what to do in the way of cropping, etc., in the houses, and of course each grower will have to figure out the problem his own way, and cut out such houses as his judgment leads to, so as to get down to the 50 per cent consumption of fuel. There is one thing that will not work, and that is running a rose house for any length of time below the tempera- ture the varieties require, so if you do decide on what houses you are to run. make up your mind to hold them- at their regular temperature. And make allowances for this. I am sure all of the growers are patriotic enough to try their best to get along under the fuel administrator's ruling, and the best way out of it, I think, is to handle what roses you do handle right; far better to have a fair amount of good, salable stock than even twice the amount of re- tarded plants. That is my idea, at least. As for the cropping or timing of any special heavy cutting, I would suggest no heavy cropping. Try by pinching frequently to split up the crop so as to have a fairly good cut continuously from the amount of plants carried through the season. You all know that October and most of November are usu- ally the poorest months for the rose growers, on account of the chrysanthe- mums, and I presume this season will not be an exception; in fact, as far as I can judge, there will be even more chrysanthemums on the market than usual. Go out and look up your brother growers and see for yourself "what's doing," is good, all the year 'round ad- vice. Do not stay home all the time and get round-shouldered over worry- ing and fretting. Look them over while the going's good, at least in your own home town. I believe I can truthfully say that I never have visited a grower that I did not pick up some little idea that was a help to me; but, of course, one cannot carry out all of these ideas, unless they stay at home the most of the time, but as often as one can get out among the growers, without neg- lecting home duties, the better it will be for the trade all around. Every good-sized visit is a miniature conven- tion. At last, I will get down to bra.ss tacks, if you have had the patience to go this far, or if the "blue pencil" has not got me. Now is the time to do some real ventilating. Look out for draughts, raise and lower them gradu- ally, and no need to tell you, perhaps, to cut out all artificial heat as early as possible. Do not forget to carry a crack of air at night, and do not delay putting on the night fireman. LTp and down temperature at night raises cain with the stock. Ever had the plants AUTUMN FLOWERS IN DESIGN WORK. Wreath of Bronze Magnolia Leaves, Mrs. Taft Roses, and Lavender Asters with Lavender Ribbon. covered with cold condensation? Oh, well, you know what happened after two or three such doses. We had one this season, and although it was light, we were scared. This should never happen with a night man on in time, so look out. The danger zone is between midnight and sunrise, and fixing the fire at mid- night to go till daylight has fixed many a good house of roses. Remember also to look out for the watering and the syringing. There is less sunshine now and less evaporation these shorten- ing days, and when syringing, do it thoroughly. Get under them. Fumi- gating can now be done by using the nicotine liquid applied to the pipes. We use a pint-size oil can filled with diluted nicotine, two-thirds nicotine liquid and one-third water, going uji one side of the house and back the other as rapidly as one can do the stunt. With the pipes quite hot, if this is done before the green- Hies make their appear.ance, the houses can be kept clean with less ex- pense than any other method we have employed; one pint of liquid to a house 40x200. If there should happen to be considerable flies in the house, use full strength and several applications it necessary, several mornings in succes- sion, as the sooner one is entirely rid of this pest the better for both the plants and the pocketbook. Do not forget to give that pressure valve suggestion at least the "onco over," for the sulphur fumes and the proper temperature are most important, and do not forget that a little part of your range is better run properly than all of it as a losing proposition with a temperature away below normal. E. THE CARNATION. stem-Rot. The extremes between the day and night temperatures at this season of the year create a condition which causes a great deal of stem-rot among the fresh- ly benched carnation plants, unless they are given the most careful treatment. The wide difference between the out- side tempera.ture of 70 degrees at noon to near the freezing point at midnight makes it necessary that the grower use extra caution against excessive dampness, especially late in the day. One of the principal causes of stem- rot is a cold, wet surface soil around the stem of the plant while the soil underneath at the roots is in a drier condition. This can many times be traced to late syringings and haphaz- ard watering. It should be the aim of every grower to make sure the soil is kept in the same degree of moisture at all times. The plants can now go several days without overhead syringing, and when any syringing is to be done select a bright morning, doing the work early enough to give the plants a chance to dry up well before night. Another cause of stem-rot, as stated before, is haphazard watering. All soils cannot be treated alike as regards water; one watering of a stiff, heavy soil general- ly suffices to get into it the same degree of moisture clear through, while a soil that has a dusty, .sandy texture needs a second attention before the bed is in the same degree of moisture clear to the bottom. 658 wThe American Florist. Oct. 26, Another cause of stem-rot is an ex- cessive amount of fresh manure in the soil, to sour it and prevent proper dry- ing out. When this is found to be the case, a light surface dressing of air- slaked lime, lightly worked into the beds with a hand-scratcher. will help sweeten the soil till such a time as the plants have better control of it. An- other cause of stem-rot is too early mulching of the beds, due to the im- patience of the grower to get a mulch on the soil before the plants have be- come established and under proper con- trol. The stem, or collar rot, as it is some- times called, is an entirely different disease from dry-back or branch-rot. The one is caused by unnatural condi- tions of heat arid moisture, and the other, branch rot, by a disease which attacks the plant at its root branch, gradually working its way up the side of the main stem until it strikes a branch, which drys up and withers away, and when once a plant is af- fected it might as well be pulled up and thrown away, because even though the diseased shoot is cut off the whole plant will become affected sooner or later. The collar rot usually attacks the strongest and most luxuriant plants first. One day the plant may appear to be among the strongest; the next, the bright healthy green will be found to be turning to a light slate color, and in a very short while the plant will be gone. The best and safest way to guard against stem-rot, or any disease, is to give the plants the cleanest and most natural treatment possible. It is a very easy matter to let some of the little details of the general routine care of the plants slide until some more op- portune time, but it is often the case that a seeming little neglect is often the source of considerable trouble later on And it is well to remember that this is the season for fungi growth, both outside and in the greenhouse. After steady firing is started, the plants will be under better control. As soon as a plant becomes affected with stem rot it should be pulled up and burned, the soil directly around re- moved and replaced with fresh soil, and a new plant put in from the surplus stock being held in 4-inch pots for this purpose. We have also found it to be a good plan to double up some of the plants at the end of each variety for the purpose of filling in, if necessary, finding that they transplant and re- cover quicker than the pot plants, which always are a little way behind the original bench plants throughout the season. It is time all the plants were properly supported. If this has not been at- tended to. see to it that the work la pushed along: without further delay. C. W. Johnson. Agricultural Work Aided. To extend agricultural educational and experimental work along railroads in undeveloped sections of the west and south the railroad administration has appointed committees of railroad executives to make investigations of local conditions and submit recom- mendations to the railroad administra- tion. I I Federal Horticultural Board Hearing;. Florists and plantsmen who attended the hearing before the Federal Hor- ticultural Board at Washington. D. C, October 18, 1918, seem confident that the board will see the jus- tice of their contention that the proposed new quarantine regulations should be withheld from operation un- til some reasonable time after the conclusion of the war, and will let the matter drop for the present. The proposed quarantine and regulations are to go into effect June 1, 191!), and these will exclude all plants and plant products for propagation from all foreign countries, except as separately provided for in the regulations. C. L. Marlatt. chairman of the board, opened the meeting by giving a brief historical review of the matters which led up to this meeting. He laid great stress on the fact that it was not nec- essary for the board to hold this meet- ing, but it had been its desire to do it in order to give the parties interest- ed another opportunity to submit con- structive suggestions. Faces I'ell at his announcement. His words were as the death knell to the importing business. It was made very clear by the speaker that the board had given the matter all of the attention that was necessary, and that this meeting, and the hear- ing of May 28. were merely to give opportunity to the opponents of the regulations to state their objections, the May meeting being held merely to comply with the law, the present meet- ing prolonging the agony. Whether or not the proposed quar- antine and regulations represented good judgment on the part of the de- partment of agriculture was brought into question by J. D. Eisele, vice-pres- ident of H. A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa., who made a very interesting talk on the whole problem of plant produc- tion, contrasting conditions in this country with those that exist abroad, and pointing out the many difficulties that would result if our importa- tions were cut off. He took up first the problem of kentia production, stat- ing that H. A. Dreer, Inc., during the past 10 years has imported kentias to the value of $359,000, although having at the same time planted about 5,000,- 000 seeds of the same variety. To pro- duce sufficient palms to make impor- tations unnecessary, would require from 20 to 35 additional acres of glass, and this the firm would not undertake during war time, or any other time, when the possibility existed of the board reconsidering its quarantine ac- tion at some future date, and again leave free to importers the bringing into this country of kentias to compete with the costlier home grown plants. Mr. Eisele pointed out that to pro- duce a kentia, seven-inch pot, would require about six years' time in this country, as against four years in Eng- land, Scotland, or Belgium. Climatic conditions have much to do with the growth of these plants and these con- ditions cannot be overcome under glass here. Nor can they be produced to advantage in California, for the plants from that section are the .same as those from Algeria and Southern France, and it takes two years in greenhouses to bring these plants into a finished condition. The speaker em- phasized this declaration with two stories. One of these was how a Scotch concern had sought to make linen in this country and supply their American customers with domestical- ly-produced materials. Something was lacking, and upon study it was found that the Scotch mists were necessary to give the linen the proper quality. Artificial means were emnloyed to pro- duce a mist similar to that of the old country, but this was ineffective and this firm now supplies its American customers from its European mills. The other story concerned a traveling sales- man of H. A. Dreer, Inc., who returned from a California trip some years ago with the determination not to cover that territory the next year because a California firm had set out thousands of kentias, and being near the seat of delivery could better supply the cus- tomers in that section. He made the trip, however, and sold more kentias than ever before, the reason being given that the palms of the California concern were not finished plants like the imported ones. A third story told of how some concerns had advertised kentias with the statement that they had never imported any and declaring that their offerings were domestic plants. He stated this was incorrect, because his firm had sold kentias to these concerns and that the kentias had been imported by the former. De- spite the fact that Henry A. Dreer, Inc., are the largest individual grow- ers, of kentias in the United States, they believe it absolutely necessary to be permitted to import these plants without prohibition from England, Scotland and Belgium. Speaking of araucarias, he stated his firm had imported during the last 10 years about $57,000 worth, this repre- senting perhaps 200,000 plants. No other place than Belgium produces these. About 15 years ago Henry A. Dreer, Inc., tried growing them here and it was thought a splendid begin- ning had been made, but the hot weather produced long joints, and to be good these plants should have short joints. The speaker declared that there is a firm in California growing these, the house being planted three years ago, but up to this time they had failed to put a finished plant on the market. The seed has to come from the Nor- folk Islands, and the proposition of producing them here is full of chances, in that the seeds are fertile only once in four years. It would be necessary to grow on the seedlings for two years, and the second cutting is only good as a seedling, and it is only after four generations that salable stock is pro- duced. It will be at least 12 or 15 years before stock of this kind can be put on the market. Mr. Eisele submitted a list of bulbs which he declared could be imported Avithout danger and urged that consid- eration be given these. He then point- ed out the effects of the regulations upon the big estates of the country, whose owners have caused the destruc- tion of large plant collections in order to save coal or to devote the space oc- cupied by them to food production. The new regulations will prevent these people re-establishing their collections after the war is over. Although there were from six to 10 pages in the Dreer catalogues here- tofore devoted to water lilies, next year there will be none of these listed. The producers are meeting with great diffi- culty in getting people to work in the ponds, and so the speaker predicted that if it is impossible to bring them in from Holland, where the country Is jgiS. The American Florist. 659 peculiarly fitted for their production, or from Japan, there will be none here but the commonest varieties. No effort during 191S is to be made by this concern in importing roses, and it has this year been able to buy in the United States about G0,000 plants to handle the trade with. However, this lot does not include all the varieties it desires. In 1918 there were listed in its catalogue 132 hybrid tea roses, the best that can be selected, but of these only 10 are of American origin, and these have been produced from foreign parentage. He said he could not see how any harm could result from the bringing in of rose plants without earth at the roots. The speak- er had .a complete list of plants that would be cut out under the terms of the new quarantine and regulations, including bay trees, Japanese iris, etc. Upon his argument and the results of the proposed rulings he based his sug- gestion that the matter be delayed un- til after the war, when the trade will have had an opportunity to readjust itself to after-war conditions. E. G. Hill, of Richmond, Ind., was another of the speakers, although he devoted himself mainly to an effort to gain the co-operation of the board in getting in imports of plants, he hav- ing found difficulty in securing import licenses from the shipping board. Orlando Harrison, of Berlin, Md., representing the American Association of Nurserymen, said he did not think it necessary to go into details, but asked that the time for putting these regulations into effect be extended. Charles H. Totty, president of the Society of American Florists, had open- ed the argument for the commercial growers, saying that because of other restrictions upon the florists resulting from the war it was felt that the gov- ernment should lay the import regula- tions aside until after the period of re- adjustment. He also presented a state- ment from the National Association of Gardeners, the membership of which is decidedly opposed to the quarantine, because, with thousands of dollars' worth of plants "thrown on the dump" because of the coal shortage, they will not be able to build up the collec- tions in the private greenhouses after the war. Mr. Totty stated that when the war is over the owners of these private estates will be desirous of re- placing the ornamental stock thrown out to make room for food plants. There will be a heavy demand for nursery stock and plants, and the American nurserymen will be unable to fill the orders. No obstacle, he said, should be placed in the way of this work when such restrictions mean the loss of trade to some of the for- eign nations which will be incalculable. The collections of palms and exotic plants destroyed because of the fuel shortage cannot be replaced if the re- strictions are adopted, and fhey should therefore be suspended until such time as the trade is able to meet the situ- ation. B. F. L,. finished products. Some markets were lost. Some staple products could be turned out or disposed of in only lim- ited quantities. Nevertheless, commercial production has increased and the export trade ex- tended to countries not hitherto reached in certain lines by American manufac- turers. "The consensus of opinion of glass manufacturers is that war . . . has stimulated the industry to a re- markable degree, and been the princi- pal factor in the development of a num- ber of new branches of manufacture. . The information obtained by the commission warrants the conclu- sion that a new era has set in for the industry." Of the chief foreign competitors, Bel- gium and France, have suffered ex- tensive destruction as to glass manu- facture. Exports from Germany and Austria are shut off. We have already taken- their places to an important extent' in making optical glass, our product in that line now equaling the Unest known in Europe before the war. As to cheap foreign labor after the war one paragraph is significant : "Without the aid of a human hand an automatic machine now produces com- plete one-dMim bottles at the rate of a hundred and sixty-five a minute. The labor cost is 'practically nothing.' said a manufacturer. In making window glass a machine blower in the most efficient American factory can blow a cylinder thirty-nine feet long and thir- ty-two inches in diameter in less time than a Belgian hand blower can blow one five feet long and fifteen inches in diameter." There are few businesses for which war does not spell opportunity as well as handicap. The problem is to find and take advantage of the opportuni- ties. — Saturday Evening Post. Glass Business In Wartime. The tariff commission has been in- vestigating the condition of the glass industry and finds that in .all branches war very seriously handicapped it. The supply of imported ingredients, notably potash, was cut off. Experimenting to discover domestic substitutes for these ingredients took a long time. There were great difficulties in transportation of materials and fuel and in delivering Flowers Are;iWlnnlng:. Evidence accumulates that when the war is over the florist business of this country will enter an era of great pros- perity. There are several reasons for such a view. Many of the thousands of soldiers who in hospitals have been made happy by the flowers taken in by benevolent women, who have been tireless in collecting and distributing thom. will go back to civil life inspired by a warm affection for the things that so cheered them in their days of suf- fering and inactivity. Another feature will be the knowledge that has been acquired by the thousands of bo^•s and girls, the latter being humor- ously styled- the "farmerettes," who have gone to farms and gardens to %\ork and have fallen in love with their occupation. Probably many of them started it in the spirit of adventure and amusement, but the fascination of contact with Mother Earth and watch- ing the development from the tiny seed to the flourishing plant will re- main with them through life. Settled in homes of their own. they will either cultivate or buy flowers, and in either event the influence of the trade will be strengthened and extended. .\ recent article in the New York Times, entitled "Flowers a Boon of War," is as follows : "One pleasing outgrowth of father's vegetable war garden is mother's war flower garden. Thousands of homes in the less densely populated parts of New York now have flower beds where four years ago the lawn stretch- ed without a break from the house- line to the sidewalk, with an occa- sional shrub or rosebush, or lilac, or syringa, that really required no atten- tion except for a few minutes perhap."? each year. Now it is the exception to find a detached house that has not a bed of cultivated flowers against the south wall, with perhaps another at the front, and not a few lawns have be- come merely broken strips of green border to set off the flowers. Mother's flower garden has been a perfectly natural development. With father pot- tering around among his beans and beets in the back yard, how could mother restrain her interest? And see- ing the health and happiness he got from playing in the soil, how could she help turning to the same source ot pleasure? But vegetables can't be raised with gloved hands, and they must be attended to in the sunshine; so mother, generally being more or less of the old-fashioned sort-, had fath- er spade up some of the lawn and fer- tilize it, and buy the flower seeds and plant them, she promising in return to water the plants and pull the weeds and maybe scratch the ground when necessary with a hand weeder. These were all jobs that could be done morn- ings and evenings and contemplated from the veranda in the heat and bur- den of the day. Of course, it always fell out that when father watered his vegetables he also watered the flowers an d w hen he \Yas hoeing his beans he hoed the flower beds, but it was moth- er's flower garden just the same by right of eminent domain, discovery and instigation. It surely was mother's to harvest, and the daily bouquets of snapdragons, poppies, nasturtiums, sweet peas and the like gave conclusive evidence that as a harvester she was 100 per cent efiicient." Thus all branches of the trade will be benefited, for seeds, bulbs and shrubs will have increased sales. We pride ourselves, and with some reason, on our great advancement in cut-flower growing, but we are yet far from per- fection. On the other hand, the home gardens and grounds have in many in- stances been sadly neglected. Flowers should not be considered a luxury, but a necessity, not, of course, in the sense that bread and meat are necessities, but to brighten life, to impart a cheer- ing and refining influence to every home. God might have bade the earth bring forth EnouiJth for great and small. The oak tree and the cedar tree Without a flower at all. Then wherefore, wherefore were they mad*? Ti> eomfort man — to whisper hope, Whene'er his faith is dim. For Who so careth tor the flowers Will much more care for him! In- his heartbreaking story of Mad- ame Roland's prison life, Jacob Abbott wrote : "Her friends brought her flow- ers, of which from childhood she had been most passionately fond. These cherished plants seemed to comprehend and requite unaffected love. At the iron window of her prison they appear- ed to grow with the joy and luxuriance of gratitude. With intertwining leaf and blossom, they concealed the rusty bars, till they changed the aspect of the grated cell into a garden bower, where birds might nestle and sing, and poets might love to linger." They did not save that pure and no- ble woman from the fury of the wretches who were thirsting for her blood — did not save her from the guil- lotine—but they brightened the valley of the shadow of death. V... A. F. F. 660 The American Florist. Oct. k6, Boston. MABKET MAIKTAIKS HIGIIEE PRICES. Market conditions remain unchange- ed, with prices hig-h and wholesalers biiying up everything- in sight. Stock is ariiving in more liberal quantities. Carnations are selling at $8 and $10 per 100. Short-stem roses are in great demand, but long grades drag. Chrys- anthemums are plentiful and are of- fered at ![!3, $4 and $5 and clean up easily at these figures. Snapdragons, pansies. calendulas and yellow mar- guerites find a ready market for bas- ket work. NOTES. At Philip Li. Carbone's excellent bus- iness was augmented by a handsome window arrangement of orange trees in terra cotta jars and boxes; also, florentine vases with cherry and pep- per trees, which sold readily on the "cash and carry" plan. Arnold & Fisher are cutting some of the best chrysanthemums sent to this market. Their varieties include Golden Queen, Smith's Advance, HalUday and a good assortment of buttons; also, ex- cellent carnations. Hoffman, during the high-price pe- riod cf flowers, made an inviting dis- play of fruits, two windows being de- voted to flowers and fruit in combina- tion. Henry M. Robinson & Co. are doing an excellent business. Roses, carna- tions, Easter lilies, lily of the valley and violets are among the offerings. At Henry R. Comley's store on Park street business in funeral work has been very brisk, the force v/orking late into the evening getting out orders. At the store of Penn the Florist bus- iness keeps up well. An attractive Liberty Loan window drew much at- tention to this store last week. Herman Waldecker, with a range at Braintree, is sending in Pacific Su- preme, Smith's Advance and October Frost chrysanthemums. The Boston Rose Co. is receiving large shipments from its Hadley range. Russell, Ophelia, Hadley and the new Boston rose are leaders. Business at B. A. Snyder & Co.'s is very good. This firm is receiving large daily shipriients from New York and Philadelphia. Welch Bros. Co. has been very fortu- nate during the crisis, and is carrying an exci;llent supply at reasonable prices. Kidder Bros, have started cutting 10.000 violets daily, which sell easily at $10 per 1,000. .\. S. Caplan has been unusually busy at his store on Massachusetts ave- nue. Jack Foote Is cutting Jasmine bou- vardia and single pink and red varie- ties. -D -A S Montreal. HEAVY DE.MAND FOR ALL STOCIC. Trade conditions have been very brisk the past two weeks, the retail stores being simply swamped with fu- neral work. The influenza is taking a heavy toll in all walks of life, espe- cially among the younger people. Many In the trade are among the suf- ferers but as yet there have been no fatalities. Flowers are very scarce and everything is used up regardless of color. Hospitals and sickrooms also demand their share. Outdoor flowers have pa.ssed and quite a number of greenhouses are closed owing to the coal shortage. It is feared conditions will be even worse next year, for the fuel controller has announced that In all probability there will be coal only for essential industries. The help problem is also a serious proposition. There ia a fair supply of pot plants in sight, as this city might be called the pot plant hea:dquarters for the Domin- ion. The ferns are second to none and our cyclamens are not to be sur- passed by any. Christmas plants are in abundance and are coming along splendidly in spite of unfavorable weather. NOTES. Several new stores have opened lately and seem to be doing a good business. Georges Eon, recently with McKenna, Ltd., as a decorator, has opened a splendid shop near Guy street. E. J. Hayward, past president of the Canadian Horticultural Association, is laying plans to give new life to the organization, and is being assisted by many of the members. Landscape work is at its lowest ebb, but nurseiy stock that is available sells fairly well. Quite a number of small plantings are being made. Charles A. Smith, of Lachine, has torn down his houses and retired from business. J. L. Cincinnati. GENEBAL CONDITIONS SATISFACTORY. Business is very good. There is only one trouble. That is, the inability of the wholesalers to get enough stock to satisfy the present demands. Every- thing available sells readily and at good prices. Shipping business is very good. Chrysanthemums are getting to be fairly plentiful a.nd are proving a great help in taking care of the present strong demand. All sizes are avail- able, but there are more of the me- dium than cf the large and the smaller grades. All of them have been selling readily and many of them are being shipped to outside points. The cut of i-oses has shortened somewhat during the past week, and as a result, many more than are available could be used if we had them. Carnations are still running short of actual needs in this line. Dahlias continue plentiful. Many of the offerings are fine, large, choice blooms and all sell readily. Cosmos is fairly plentiful and finds a good mar- ket. The single violets that come into the market are cleaning up on sight. NOTES. Miss Elsie Bolison, who looked after the oflice of the Cincinnati Cut Flower Exchange, for her brother-in-law, Alex Ostendarp, for some time, passed away on Monday of this week, a victim of Spanish influenza. By her close atten- tion to her duties, and by her pleas- antness at all times, she won the sin- cere regard and respect of all with whom she came in contact. They mourn her untimely death and sympa- thize with her family in their bereave- ment. Although C. E. Critchell has been unable to augment his force after losses due to men entering the service, the balance have succeeded in keeping up with the rush of the past few weeks. E. G. Gillett and Alex Ostendarp were each sviccessful in selling Liberty bonds in their respective districts. Wm. Sunderman has been sending some excellent chrysanthemums to L. H. Kyrk. H. Lorain, O. — Louis Hody has opened a flower shop at 726 Broadway. Ardmore, Pa. — Arthur Lanser will close his range for the winter. BINOIIAMPTON, N. Y.— J. J. Bailey and S. G. Ellis have retired from business. Catonsville, Ml). — William C. Ap- pleby, florist, died October 7. .at the age of .34 years. Fort Wayne, Ind, WEATHER BRINGS IMPROVEMENT. The warm sunshine of the past week, together with the drastic closing or- der issued by the state board of health, which has helped to check the spread of the influenza epidemic, have been prominent factors in improving the flower market in this city. The supply is increasing under favorable growing conditions and, although there is not yet enough stock to fill the demand, there is some relief from the distress- ing conditions of the week previous. Carnations are m.ore scarce than any other flower, the short-stemmed flow- ers from the new crop selling at $1 per dozen. Lilies are almost unobtain- able, only a few rubrums being shown. Roses are holding their own, and some fine specimens of Hoosier Beauty. Mrs. Chas. Russell, Shawyer, Columbia and Ophelia are coming- in. A large num- ber of varieties in chrysanthemums made their appearance last week. Pom- pons are appearing in all varieties, and there is an exceptionally fine supply of chrysanthemum plants, which bring from 7.5 cents to -$2. Fine greenhouse snapdragon help out considerably with funeral work. NOTES. Funeral work has made heavy in- roads on the stock at the store of Ed Wenninghoff. He ha.^ been using bas- kets^ of pompons to help out in funer- als during the scarcity of other flowers. The Flick Floral Co. is receiving ex- cellent double chrysanthemums and Ophelia, Columbia and Shawyer roses from its greenhouses. This firm made two large magnolia wreaths which were tied with ribbons of red, white .and blue, and which were dropped by two aviators on the grave of a soldier stricken with influenza who was buried here last week. A number of large pieces, including casket covers, were also sent out by this firm. A. J. Lanternier has been making a specialty of foliage wreaths and flag designs done in immortelles in the na- tional colors during the scarcity of cut flowers. He is cutting some very fine Wm. Turner chrysanthemums, also the new variety, Tiger. The Do.swell Floral Co. is cutting some fine Wm. Turner chrysanthe- mums and pompons and reports heavy funeral work, with difliculty in obta.in- ing enough flowers to fill all orders. W. J. & M. S. Vesey are having a rec- ord cut of roses and chrysanthemums, and also an excellent orchid crop. H. K. Pittsburg:h. nEMAND STILL EN'CEEDS SUPPLY. The funeral demand is still very heavy and the call for flowers is greater than can be accommodated. There are quite a lot of roses and chrysanthemums on the market, but the supply is still inadeqitate. On the other hand, were it not for the funeral orders the market would be glutted. Roses are selling at from .$0 to .fl5 per 100; the quality is very good, but there are not enough short-stemmed offerings. A few carna- tions are seen, which sell at .W to ,$0 per 100, very high considering the sea- son. Dahlias are still arrivin.g in heavy supply and the quality is the finest ever seen here. They are wonderful in color and can be used for almost all kinds of work. The first heavy cut of chrys- anthemums is now coming in pink, white and yellow. They are not of great size, but the price is high enough. Lilies are practically off the market. The first lily of the valley was seen on the market during the past week and sold at .$10 per 100. The demand for orchids is very heavy, and the supply houses are doing a fine business in this lino. Baskets and wire designs are also on till; move. Greens of all kinds are very scarce. jgi8. The American Florist. 661 Kaufman's have been displaying wonderful dahlias, the specimen blooms causing' considerable comment. They are taking orders for spring delivery. Henry Ludwig. who has charge of the greenhouses of the E. C. Ludwig Co- has been confined to a hospital with the influenza. M, Buffalo. INFLUENZ.\ HITS CITY HARD BLOW. The past week has been a busy one, this city being hit about as hard as any in this section by the epidemic of influenza. The supply of medium roses was very poor with short stemmed grades plentiful, demand very good and prices correspondingly high. Chrysanthemums are coming in larger numbers and relieve the situation. All of the retail stores have had more work than they could handle owing to the short time allowed for preparation of the designs before delivery. The open- ing of a bank gave an opportunity to move American Beauties and chrys- anthemums for the decoration of the banking room. Many stores are suf- fering as are the greenhouses, from lack of help, many employes beins sufferers from the epidemic. NOTES. Local florists are happy in having exceeded their quota in the Fourth Liberty Loan. Chairman Anderson and his committee did wonderful work and deserve unstinted praise. No. 301 Main street will be head- quarters for S. A. Anderson in his campaign for county treasurer. Bl.SON. Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda report that never in the history of their business has the demand been so heavy, the force being kept on the jump from early morning until late at night making up funeral designs, due to the epidemic of influenza. Fine weather prevails — the regular Indian summer variety. J. J. Hess, of this firm, sold Liberty Loan Bonds to the amount of $11,000, during the recent campaign. H. Baltimore, Md. — John L. Wagner, well-known florist, of Towson, was in- .iured when his auto was struck by an- other machine, September 20. RocKFORD, III. — Fire in the boiler room of the Burrows Greenhouses, Michigan street, caused a loss esti- mated at .$250, September 20. Kansas City, Mo. — Edward Amer- pohl. well-known florist of Janesville, Wis., is visiting his son, who is in the motor mechanics service here. HARRonsBURG, Ky. — Glover Kyle, C. D. Thompson and L. Bonta have incor- porated the AValnut Hill Flower Co., with a capital stock of $2,500. CORRY, Pa. — Wm. D. Rowe reports unusually heavy business in funeral work, many cases of influenza resulting in two and three funerals a day. Seattle, Wash. — Miss L. W. McCoy, well known florist of this city, will spend the winter in southern Califor- nia, as usual, leaving October 18. ' Morris Plains, N. T.— The estate of C. Gray.son Martin, consisting of 10 acres and greenhouses, has been sold to David L. Lasher of Newark, N. J. Syracuse, N. Y. — The new greenhouse in connection with the Joseph Slocum College of Agriculture being erected at a cost of $1.5,000 is rapidly nearing completion. OBITUARY. Ralph M. Ward. Ralph M. Ward, head of the firm of Ralph M. Ward & Co., 25 Murray street. New York, died in Roosevelt hospital, that city, October 17. after but a few days illness of pneumonia. Many . in I he horticultural trade of the city were shocked when the news of his death became generally known, as but few outside of his family, office associates and assistants had known of his ill- ness. He had been a man of i-obust appearance and was in the prime of life, being in his thirty-ninth year. Ralph M. Ward was born in Iowa, but his business career was, so far as we are aware,, centered in New York and Philadelphia. Along tliat line, our first record of him is when he The Late Ralph M. Ward. was with the firm of Hagemann & Mey- er, horticultural importers, of Philadel- phia. Eventually they removed to New York, and a few years later the firm was dissolved. Mr. Ward and William Hagemann then formed a partnership under the firm name of William Hage- mann & Co. About a year later, in lOO;!, he retired from the partnership and went into business under his own name, and, up to the placing of the em- bargo, had been an extensive importer of Japa.nese lily bulbs, also doing a general importing and exporting busi- ness. In connection with his bulb busi- ness he had visited Japan. He was active and prompt in his business meth- ods, was a liberal advertiser and had original ideas about advertising. He was a life member of both the Society of American Florists and the New York Florists' Club. In social life he was genial, companionable and hos- pitable. At his fine home in Bound Brook. N. J., his friends were always cordially welcomed. He is survived by his wife. Elizabeth M., a daughter, Cora, by his father, Charles W. Ward, and a brother, C. Wayne Ward'. The funeral, which was private, 'was held from his late residence in Bound Brook, N. J., October 20. Dominlck Rusconi. Dominick Rusconi, veteran seedsman of Cincinnati, O., died October 10, fol- lowing a stroke of apoplexy at his store. He was 73 years of age. The deceased began his career by selling (lowering bulbs to the trade in the south and about 40 years ago estab- lished himself at 32 West Sixth street, Cincinnati, carrying a stock of bulbs, seed's and nursery stock, catering prin- cipally to florists and the retail trade. His business was very successful and later moved to more commodious quar- ters at 12S West Sixth street. Re- cently he took his sons into business with him. Through his fair and gen- erous spirit, Mr. Rusconi made many friends who mourn his death. He is survived by a widow, two daughters and three sons, the eldest, Peter, being in the engineering corps with the American expeditionary forces in France as an interpreter. ^ H. John Chujfranis. John Chugranis, for over 20 years in the retail florist business in New York, died, October 21, after an illness of 10 days, of pneumonia. For the past five years, in partnership with a brother and John F. Larkazikes, who came over on the steamer with him from Greece. 27 years ago. he has con- ducted the business known as the Re- gent Florist, Seventh avenue and IKJth street. Previousi.v, for a number of years, he had a small store on 42nd street, opposite Bryant park, and was known as the Bryant Park Florist. He was well known and esteemed in the wholesale district for his honest and cheerful disposition. He is sur- vived by five brothers, all florists of New York. His funeral was held at the Greek church, October 23. Walter R. Slebrecht. Walter R. Siebrecht, youngest son of Henry A. and Mrs. Emma S. Siebrecht, of New Rochelle, N. Y., died, October IG. after a brief illness of pneumonia, aged 20 years. His father being a well-known florist, Walter had followed the business since completing his edu- cation. For several years he was in the wholesale business in West 2Sth street. New York. About two years ago he removed to California, where his brother Henry conducts a growing business. He had visited New York on a business trip when stricken with the prevailing malady. He is survived by his wife and two children, his father and mother, two brothers and one sis- ter. His funeral was held at the family home in New. Rochelle, October 19. John Manolos. John Manolos, a retail florist, who for a number of years has conducted a business at the northwest corner of Columbus avenue and S6th street. New York, died. October 17, after two weeks' illness of pneumonia. He was born in Greece 35 years ago. and had been in this country about 20 years and en- gaged in the florist business. He was lor a time in partnership with George Hanges, and eventually bought the business, which he conducted until stricken with illness. He is survived by his wife and one child. Edward G. Beck. Edward G. Beck, of Lancaster, Pa., died October 20. The deceased was employed by Thomas Fries for several years, but after his marriage leased an establishment in the southern part of the city and built up a nice trade, but owing to the coal shortage last winter closed his range and took a position as gardener on a private estate in New York, but later was employed by the B. F. Barr Co.. of Lancaster, and was wonderfully successful as a salesman. He is survived by a widow and three children, who have the sympathy of the trade. A. M. H. 662 The American Florist. Oct. 26, TheAmerican Florist Established 1885. Bubscription. ITalted States and Mexico, $1.00 a year; Canada $J.OO; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. When sending us change of address always Bend the old address at the same time. Advertising rates ou application. From the first issue The American Florist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier if possible) as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume .Tuy responsibility for the ODinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO "In God's name» cheerily on, courageouB friends. To reap the harvest of perpetual peace, By this one bloody trial of sharp war.** THIS ISSUE 48 PAGES AVITH COVER CONTENTS. Suggestions for plant growers 653 —Dahlias 853 —Gladiolus 653 — Callas 654 —Mignonette 654 — After ehrvsanthemums 654 The retail trade 654 — Next week in the flower shop 654 —Hallowe'en 654 —A. F. Borden (portrait) 654 — October demand and its lesson 654 Lilium Parkmanil. Hayward's variety 656 The rose 656 — Fall requirements 656 The carnation 657 —Stem rot 657 Federal horticultural board hearing 658 Glass business in war time 659 Flowers advancing 659 Boston 660 Montreal 660 Cincinnati 660 Fort Wayne 660 Pittsburgh 660 Buffalo 661 Omaha 661 Obituary 661 — Ralph M. Ward (portrait) 661 — Dominick Rusconi 661 — John Churgranis 661 —Walter R. Siebrecht 661 — John Manolos 661 — Edward G. Beck 661 Society of American Florists 662 National publicity for flowers 662 Echoes of the F. T. D. meeting 662 Chicago 666 Chicago florists' Liberty Loan record 670 St. Louis 671 Nashville 672 Milwaukee 672 Philadelpliia 674 New York 676 James Dean memorial resolutions 678 The seed trade 684 — Seeds added to export conservation list...(i84 — French bulb steamer arrives 684 — Philadelphia seed trade 684 — New York seed trade 684 — Burlap substitute 684 — Catalogues received 684 Market gardeners 686 — Prices of indoor fruits and vegetables. . .686 — Vegetable markets 686 — Vegetable drying in Germany 686 The nursery trade 688 — Rhododendron odoratus 688 — Some good shrubs 688 Columbus ,690 Wichita 690 Rochester 695 Providence 695 Travexebs' garments retain the odor of flower.s and shrubs through which they have passed. "Larkspub or Poison Weed" is the title of Farmers' Bulletin 9,S8, i.ssued by the United States department of agri- culture, giving in brief form measures which should be taken to reduce losses on cattle ranges. Personal. Benjamin Hammond, well-known manufacturer of insecticides and green- house paint, Beacon, N. Y., is in northern Canada, Society of American Florists. DEPARTMENT OF PLANT REGISTRATION. Public notice is hereby given that The Elm City Nursery Co., Woodmont Nurseries, Inc., of New Haven and Woodmont, Conn., submit for registra- tion the new plant mentioned below : Box-Barberry, seedling of Berberis Thunoergii, dwarf, upright, foliage one- half less in size than type, growth more slender. Foliage green, changing to in- tense red and orange autumnal tints, with an abundance of bright red ber- ries. Originated at the company's nur- series about 20 years ago. Quite as hardy as parent type. Box-Barberry is an ideal dwarf hedge and edging plant, serving a similar purpose as dwarf bor- der box. Its autumnal glory adds an unique feature to the garden border. Any person objecting to this regis- tration, or to the vise of the proposed name, is requested to communicate with the secretary at once. Failing to re- ceive objection to the registration the same will be made three weeks from this date. COMPLETED REGISTRATION. Public notice is hereby given that as no objection has been filed against the registration of Asparagus Fletcherii (densifolium) by F. W. Fletcher, of Auburndale, Mass.. and Orlando, Fla., the same becomes complete. John Young, Sec'y. National Publicity for Flowers. Eighteen national magazine adver- tisements are included in the pro- gramme for campaign publicity as ar- ranged by the committees for the re- mainder of 191.8, and with the general average of readers of these magazines taken into account. •20,000, fXK) or more persons will receive our message in various forms, all emphasizing our slo- gan, "Say It With Flowers." These ad- vertisements are to occupy spaces rang- ing from whole to quarter pages, and the copy matter used has been so care- fully considered that the desired re- sults are confidently e.xpected to ma- terialize. If we could add the du- plicated circulation naturally coming from an advertisement used as many as three times in one magazine, we may safely estimate, on the very lowest basis, that these advertisements will be seen (30,000,000 times. Going further, when it is considered that a favorite magazine is looked over by a subscrib- er several times, it is easily guessed that 100,000,000 perusals ought to be the lowest average we might expect. Here is the programme. Let anyone figure it out : Chrysanthemum Advertisement. October 26 Literary Digest 170 Lines November Metropolitan 1 Page (2 colors) November 2 Sat. Eve. Post Vi Page Thanksgiving Advertisement. November Review of Reviews 1 Page Novemlier S.'rlbner's 1 Page November World's Work 1 Page Novemlicr 111 l,ilerarv Digest 170 Linos Novenib.T 2:! S;il. Eve. Post Vi Page Novpnilii-r 10 Iiiil<'|ieildent 170 Lines Novemlicr 2.'1 (lutl.xili 170 Liues Christmas Advertisement. December Sunset 170 Lines Decemlier Red Book 170 Lines December World's Work 1 Page Decnmher 7 Outlook 170 Lines December 14 Sat. Eve Post Vi Page December 14 Literary Digest 17» Lines December 21 Inde|>endent 170 Lines December Metropolitan 170 Lines It was to finance this publicity that our committees have made weekly ap- peals to the florists to help us com- plete our .$50,000 fund for 1918. The fund is not completed, but the commit- tees have sufficient confidence in the trade to meet the deficiency and to war- rant their going ahead with the pro- gramme as prepared. From every section of the country subscriptions to our fund have come, but there are yet many iiorists to hear from. If you who read this are among the number, can we not persuade you to add your mite? No matter where you are located, you are benefited by this publicity. Look over our list of magazines; you will find all of them circulating in your neighborhood. Sure- ly it is not too much to expect that you will contribute something within your means. Think it over, now, before the mat- ter again slips your mind. John Young, Sec'y. Echoes of F. T. D. Meeting. What a thrill of pleasure came over me upon entering the convention hall at the Hotel HoUenden, Cleveland, O., to see the progress of florists' advertis- ing as the chief factor in an exhibit that went all around the hall. And, right here and now, I venture to say that the interest of that display will go a long way towards helping others to get started in the same direction, and a great deal of credit is due Her- man Knoble, who" must have labored untirirgly to get it up in such good shape. It would have done credit to an ad men's convention. Next, the beautiful decoration of the hall itself in flags, bunting, palms, huge baskets of roses, etc.; was surely ap- preciated by all present, and helped to make our convention snappy right from the start. Also, the loyalty and team work of the Cleveland boys as a whole. What a fine example for emulation for other cities to copy. It sure was food for thought to the thinking mind of the value of co-operation and the immense good attained, for to the credit of the Cleveland boys, who, without any need of entertainment, was the F. T. D. meeting a complete success, and those who were present will appreciate the effort made in this direction led by Fred Brown, who opened the conven- tion. The meeting, while not as large in attendance as in previous years, held the attention of the most of those pres- ent, who went away well repaid for their attendance. The Canadian florists were well rep- lesented, and entered into the discus- sion freely, showing their intense in- terest and progressiveness in making such a good showing for the number who belong to the F. T. D. The programme was most interest- ing, and this branch of the business is growing to such an important factor that it seems hardly possible to under- stand how any florist, who is a florist, can not afford to afiiliate and join im- mediately. The benefits are too nu- merous to mention, and those who join, will only then realize what they had overlooked. There is no affiliation that I prize more highly than the F. T. D.; hence, this expression to what was a most successful meeting, which will merit its own reward. Hery Pbnn, Chairman National Pub. Campaign. I9i8. The American Florist. 663 Wants,ForSalc,Etc. One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. For Plant Advs., Ser Ready Reference Section. Where answers are to be mailed from this oHic* enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc. Sltnatioii Wanted — By an all around seedman and poultry supply salesman. Twenty-six years retail experience. Ad- dress Key 931, care American Florist. FOR SALE. Florist Delivery Car. Panel top. Good as nev Ford. Car is now in Chicago. Write quick. Key 936, care American Florist. FOR SALE New D. S. A. Glass. 1(5x18 ?7.00 per box 16x21 7.50 per box WM. F. KRUEGER, 516 Potter St., Toledo, Ohio Foreman Wanted Must be experienced and come well recommended. "Wletor* JS]:*os. 162 North Wabash Ave., CHICAGO HELP WANTED Man experienced as seedsman to take charge of a wholesale seed warehouse, and also to do some sellin";, for an old established firm of seed growers and wholesale merchants. In applying, state age, whether married or single, describe experience in detail and salary expected. Address Key 941, care American Florist. HELP WANTED Trained, experienced greenhouse man, for responsible position, varied experimental work. Attractive permanent possibilities for the right '"^'' L. R. JONES Plant Palbology Department, University of Wisconsin. MADISON, WISCONSIN HELP WANTED Two experienced salesladies and designer for a Chicago loop store. Good wages. Address Key 937, care American Florist. Help Wanted A good lady or gentleman designer wanted at once at Liibo Greenhouses ; state wages and references in first letter or come at once; must be steady, sober and industrious. Take Wilcox car, get off at Mason Avenue. Labo Florist, Joliet, 111. Help Wanted Good packer for Chicago Wholesale House. Address Key 939, care American Florist. Help Wanted Young lady stenographer for a Chicago florist establishment. Be- ginner with a little experience pre- ferred. Address Key 940, care American Florist. OFnCIAL s. A. F. Shipping Labels Aotusl size ol leaf 23^x6!^ inoht,* FOR CUT nOWERS: In twooolorB on gummed paper; your card, etc., in blacK and leaf adopted by the S. A. F. In red. Prices : Per BOO, $3.35 ; per 1000 $5,00. Samples on request. Electro of leaf, postpaid, $1.50. Cash with order. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO ^ HELP WANTED Several good foremen for places near Chicago. State full particulars in first letter. Address Key 938, care American Florist. JVVWVWWtfWVWWW^^Wrt/^^U'^^SftA^W^^^iVW^ftWWWWVS LATEST EDITION TRADE Directory Florists, Nurserymen and Seedsmen or THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA. Price $3.00, Postpaid. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. ^i^>^fcJSj;jysjysiJSN^ 664 The American Florist. Oct. 26-, CUT FLOWER DEPARTMENT Finest 'Mums ^^ PomDon^ BEAUTIES, CATTLEYAS and ROSES Russell, Richmond, Hoosier Beauty, I Milady, Brilliant, Ward, White Killarney, Ophelia " Carnations, Snaps, Valley, Dry Gypsophila I Mexican Ivy, Plumosus, Sprengeri, Adiantum, Galax, Ferns, Smilax PLANTS SINGLE PLANTS. Kentia Forsteriana, 2i4-in. pot. $12 per 100, Kentia Belmoreana, 2 14 -in. pot, $12 per 100. Kentia Belmoreana, 3-iu. pot. $20 per 100. Kentia Forsteriana, 3 in. pot, $20 per 100. Kentia Forsteriana, 4-in. pot. $6 per doz. Kentia Belmoreana, 4-in. pot, $6 per doz. Kentia Forsteriana, S-in. pot. $12 per doz. Kentia Belmoreana, 5-in. pot. $12 per doz. Kentia Forsteriana, 6-in. pot. $2 each. Kentia Forsteriana $1.25 each. Livistona Rotundifolia Livistona Rotundifolia Livistona Rotundifolia Phoenix Roebelenii, 5- Pandanu Pandanu Pandanu ade up. 5-in. pot. $1 to Pandanus Veitchi; $0 per doz. $9 per doz. $1.25 each, pot, $1 each. Veitchii, 4-iu. oOe each. Veitchii. 5-inch. 75c to $1.00 each. Veitchii. O-ineh, $1.50 each. eh. $2.0iJ each. Begonia Chatelaine, 3-in, $10.00 per 100. Dracaena Massangeana. 4-in, pot. $50 per 100. Dracaena Massangeana, 6-in. pot, 75c to $1 e; Crotons, 4-in., $4.80 per doz. Crotons, 5-in.. $0 per doz. Crotons, C in., $1 to $1.50 each. Baby Primula Malacoides, 3-in., $10 per 100. Baby Primula Malacoides, 4-in, $15 per 100. Baby Primula Malacoides, 5-in., $25 per 100. Baby Primula Malacoides, 6-in,. $.50 per 100. Rubber Plants, 5-iu., 75c each. POT CHRYSANTHENUIVIS Magnificent Stock — October Delivery 6-inch 50c and 75c each I 8-inch $1.50 to $2.00 each 7-inch $1.00 to $1.25 each | 9-inch 3.00 to 6.00 each = 2i-in. Own Root Rose Stock Aaron Ward Killarney Brilliant White Killarney Milady Richmond $ 7.50 per 100; 70.00 per 1000. $ 7.00 per 100; 65.00 per 1000. Sz-in. Own Root Rose Stock White Killarney Ophelia Aaron Ward Sunburst Killarney Brilliant Milady | Richmond $ 11.00 per 100; 105.00 per 1000. $ 10.50 per 100; 100.00 per 1000. POEHLMAN 72-74 E. Randolph St., ' igi8. The American Florist. 665 florists! Attention! FOR ALL SAINTS' DAY We have stocked a supply of plain and decorated Wreaths of Magnolia, Lycopodium and a combination of Grasses and Waxed Flowers. The most satisfactory method of buying these, we suggest a sample dozen or so. We have also an assortment of Flowers, Gypsophila, Grasses and Lycopodium for decorating the plain Magnolia Wreaths as per illustrations. The assortment enough for 50 wreaths is $10.00. We will certainly please the most critical florist with our line of Baskets. We handle the lines of many well known manufacturers as well as our own. Try a $10.00 to $25.00 assortment and be convinced. Magnolia Leaves, Cycas Leaves, Wheat Sheaves, Rosens, Oak Sprays (Long or short.) No. 52. 18 inch each, $1.50; doz., $15.00 21 inch each, 1.75; doz., 18.00 24 inch each, 2.50; doz., 24.00 27 inch each, 3.00 ; doz., 30.00 Let us Estimate on Your Fall Orders. Lycopodium Wreaths Made of prepared Lycopodium. Will keep indefinitely. 12 inch per 100, $15.00 18 inch per 100, $28.00 14 inch per 100, 18.00 21 inch per 100, 35.00 16 inch per 100, 20.00 24 inch per 100, 45.00 No. 45. 18 inch each, $1.50; doz., $15.00 21 inch each, 1.75; doz., 18.00 24 inch each, 2.50 ; doz., 27.00 27 inch each, 3.00 ; doz., 30.00 30 inch each, 4.00; doz., 40.ai N BROS. CO. ""l^iSSlTh'a'?."""' CHICAGO, ILL. 666 The American Florist. Oct. 26, CHRYSANTHEMUMS Extra fine stock, at $2.00 to $4.00 per doz. POMPONS, . . - - 50c to 75c per bunch. HOOSIERS-RUSSELLS-COLUMBIA Best Leading Roses— We are now cutting a large quantity. The quality is good — Buy direct from the Grower. Beauties, Russell, Columbia, Hoosier Beauty, Ophelia and White Killarney. CURRENT PRICE LIST AMERICAN BEAUTY — Per doz. According to length of stem $1.50 to $7.50 RUSSELL and COLUMBIA — Best In this market. Per doz Good, extra long ^5-i!„ Good, medium $1.50 to 2.00 Good, short '5 to 1.00 HOOSIER BEAUTY, OPHELIA, SUNBURST, WHITE KILLARNEY — SHA^VYER » „ „ Long stems $10-00 to $12.00 Good, medium '■00 to 8.00 Good short 5.00 to 6,00 In buying direct from the grower you are assured of fresh stock at all times and the most even run of quality NOTICE We close at 5 o'clock week days and all day Sunday. AVeek Days 8 A. M. untU 6 P. M. BASSEH & WASHBIRN LONG DISTANCE PHONE: OFFICE AND STORE „....™.„, „,Srr "/L... ,„,.., „,. 178 N. Wabash Ave., CH1CA60, ILL. ^ LILY OF THE VALLEY, per 100 $6.00 CHRY.SANTHEMUMS, all colors. ... per doz. $2.00 to $4.00 POMPONS, per bunch 50 to .75 GREENS. ASPARAGUS & SPRENGERI, per 100 $2.00 to $3.00 G.'.LAX, green and bronze, per 1,000 NEW FANCY FERNS, per 1,000 ALL OTHER SEASONABLE STOCK AT MARKET 2.00 4.00 PRICES possible. Chicago. NO GREAT ClIAXGE IX THE MARKET. There are no great changes in the market conditions since last week, con- sequently stock in almost all lines is scarce and continues to bring high prices, but in some items not quite as much as before. The Spanish influenza as an epidemic continues to exact heavy toll in this city and the death rate downstate has been exceedingly high. Raiding was begun Saturday night, October 19, to enforce the influenza war order against crowds being permitted to congregate in saloons and other places. The raids were made under a .section of a city ordinance which pro- vides fines ranging from $10 to .$2(X) for the violation of any emergency order issued by the health commis- sioner during an epidemic. Acting Chief of Police Alcock, under the di- rection of Health Commissioner Rob- ertson, ordered the prohibition of pub- lic, church and chapel funeral services, wakes and gatherings at funerals, and limiting, wherever possible, the age -of pallbearers to at least 40 years. The -,rders add that no one except adult relatives and friends not to exceed ten persons in addition to the undertaker, undertaker's assistant, minister and necessary drivers shall be permitted to attend anv funeral. Church services were limited and the new orders have to a large extent affected the local trade manv undertakers refusing to handle flowers under the restric'ted conditions, conseqijently deliveries had to be made direct to the cemeteries at an additional expense to the dealer. Many of the death notices bear the •wording, "please omit flowers," and in one Instance an undertaker published an advertisement in one of the Polish papers advising the people not to pur- chase flowers, as they were a luxury. WHOLESALE commission FLORISTS 56 East Randolph Street CHICAGO Gut Flowers and Greens The death rate, however, has been so heavy that the new conditions have not affected the market to any great extent, although in some items prices are not quite as high as they have been and probably this may be attributed directly to this cause. The shipping trade, however, is particularly heavy and there is no surplus in any line when the stores close at night. Chrys- anthemums are more plentiful and the same holds true for pompons, but they are both cleaning up regularly at good prices. American Beauty roses are in brisk demand at high figures and the same holds true for Mrs. Chas. Rus- sell and Columbia. Roses in general are moving fast at the advertised quo- tations, and there is never any surplus. Carnations are good property and clean up early. Orchids command .$10 to .$12 per dozen and lily of the valley is more than holding its own. A few late asters from Michigan are arriving and bring high prices. Lilies are easily bringing $1,5 per 100. Gardenias are none too plentiful at .$3 per dozen. Sweet peas, daisies, snapdragons, calendulas, vio- lets and other miscellaneous stock in- cluding outdoor flowers are also in the offerings and clean up quickly at high prices, owing to the scarcity. Green goods are selling at a premiUm, especially ferns, leucothoe. adiantum, boxwood and in fact everything in this line. Magnolia leaves are selling at .$1.7.5 to .$2.00 per carton, with the supply of stock rather limited. Artifi- cial flowers never sold so well and the wire manufacturers are working over- time to keep pace with the orders. Business in both the retail and whole- sale line is exceedingly brisk and every- one in the trade agrees that October so far is away ahead of any other year. The florists put another feather in their hat when they subscribed for over $3.50,000 worth of Liberty bonds from the last issue and, while it is to be regretted that the death rate from the Spanish influenza has been exceed- ingly heavy, the brisk business nf the past month must be credited directly to this unfortunate condition. The out- igi8. The American Florist. 667 PETER REINBERG Wholesale Florist 30 East Randolph St., ""r::.Trsr" CHICAGO RUSSELL-PINK KILLARNEY-Etc. Carnations, Lilies, Valley and a Complete Line of Greens. Bny Direct From the Grower. CURRENT PRICE I 1ST Snblect to Change Withont Notice, MRS. CHAS. RUSSBLL Per 100 Specials $18.00 to $20.00 Select 12.00 to 15.00 Medium 8.00 to 10.00 Short 6.00 RICHMOND Per 100 Select $ 8.00 to $12.00 Medium 6.00 Short 5.00 MILADY Per 100 Select $ 8.00 to $12.00 ■ Medium 6.00 Short 5.00 Killamer f Per 100 ^i"* "*' «'";7,7- ;J select $8.00 to $10 00 KiUarney Brllllanf^ Medium 6.00 My Maryland Short 5.00 Champ Welland.. | Sanbnr«t ) Select 8.00 to 10.00 „ ^ ,. < Medium 6.00 Ophelia I Short 5.00 ROSES, OUR SELECTION. Per 100 $ 5.00 Carnations $ 3.00 to Harrisii Chrysanthemums, per dozen 3.00 to Valley Adlantnm 1-00 to Asparagns, per bunch 50c to 75c Boxwood per bunch, 35c Ferns per 1,000 $4.00 to 5.00 Galax, bronze and green, per 1,000, $1.25 Lencothoe Sprays Smilax per doz. strings, $3.00 6.00 15.00 6.00 6.00 l.EO .75 to 1.00 •-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-■-•-'-'-^-"-'-'-^T ^SS^B rjvWi 3 WHOLESALE -GD^WEDS 2^ CUT F.L9WEDS^'s PLANTS E 182 North Wabash Avenue L. U. i-hone, Randolph 631 CHICAGO Our increase in sales for Sep- tember 1918, over September 1917, is exactly 149»o. There's a reason — Try us with your next order. Our line is complete in both Cut Flowers and Greens. Zs. » - » - » - » . » - » - » - » - » - » . ' L » - » -^ » - » - » - ' '- » -. » -. » - » - '' - » - ' - ' - ' - ' - ' - ^»-»-'-'-'-'-'--'''-'-'-'-'-'-^''-'-'-'-'-^'--^^^^''^'- ' 668 The American Florist. Oct. 26, WIETOR BROS. 30 East Randolph Sta, Ra'nd^ipr^^o'si Chicago i^i:iVB^ ®xjF»F»r^^K' OPT Chrysanthemums and Pompons CURRENT PRICE LIST— ss?r„U\^'Jf"/' MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL. Per 100 Fancy $8.00 to .$12.00 Good 5.00 to 7.00 RICHMOND, KILLARNET BRILLIANT. White— KILLARNEY— Pink. Per 100 ETxtra Special $8.00 Select 7.00 Fancy 6.00 Medium 6.00 Short 4.00 Witbout Notice. Per 100 SUNBURST AND OPHELIA. Extra Special $8.00 Select 7.00 Fancy 6.00 Good 5.00 Short 4.00 MINIATURE ROSES. Baby Dol. $2.00 to $3.00 Elgar 2.00 to 3.00 ROSES, OUR SELECTION 4.00 CARNATIONS. Per 100 $4.00 3.00 MISCELLANEOUS. Per 100 Chrysouthemums, per dozen $2.00 to $4.00 I'omi.onf:. per bunch 7.5c to $1.-^ ^^J^'fe PHONES: CENTRAL 2571-AUTOHATIC 48-7i4- CENTRAL 2572 161 North Wabash Ave, Chicago CURRENT PRICE LIST- AMEEICAN BEAUTIES. Per doz. Extra long stems $5.00 to $6.00 Stems 48 Inches , 4.00 Stems 30 to 36 Inches 3.00 Stems 24 Inches 2.50 Stems 18 to 20 inches 2.00 Stems 12 Inches 1.50 Short stems 100, 6.00 MES. CHAS. RUSSELL. Per 100 Special $25.00 Select $15.00 to 20.00 Medium 8.00 to 12.00 Short 6.00 ROSES. Blchmond, special $10.00 to $12.00 select 8.00 medium $5.00 to 6.0O " short 4.00 Milady, special $10.00 to $12.00 " select 8.00 " medium $5.00 to 6.00 " short 4.00 Killamcy Brilliant, special. .$10.00 to $12.00 " " select 8.00 " " medium . .$5.00 to 6.00 " " short ... 4.00 ROSES — Continued PeV 100 Ophelia, special $10.00 to $12.00 " select 8.00 medium $5.00 to 6.00 short 4.00 White Killariiey, special $10.00 to $12. HO select 8.00 " " medium $5.00. to 6.00 " short 4.00 Killaruey, special $10.00 to $12.00 select 8.00 " medium $5.00 to 6.00 short 4.00 Mrs. Ward, special $10.00 to $12.00 " select 8.00 " medium $5.00 to 6.0O short 4.00 Sunburst, special $10.00 to $12.(10 select 8.00 " medium $5.00 to 6.00 " short 4.00 Cecile Brunner 4.00 Elgar 4.00 Baby Doll 4.00 ROSES, OUR SELECTION 5.00 Extra special rosea billed accordingly. CARNATIONS. Per 100 Fancy $4.00 to $6.00 ORCHIBS. Per doB. Cattleyas $12.00 EASTER LILIES. Per 100 Select $15.00 MISCELLANEOUS. Per 100 Chrysanthemums, per doz. 2.00 to 6.00 Pompons, per bunch 75 to 1.00 Gypsophila, per bunch 75 to 1.00 Valley 6.00 Violets 75 to 1.00 Daisies 1.00 to 2.0O Calendulas 2.IX) to 4.0O S'wcet Peas 1.00 to 1.50 DECORATIVE. Plumosus strings $0.50 to Plumosus per bunch .35 to Sprengeri ** " .35 to Adiantum, fancy long. . .per 100 Smilax per doz. Ferns per l.lJOo Mexican Ivy •* " 6.00 I.eucothoe sprays $1.00 Boxwood per bunch .35 to $0.75 No scarcity of flowers here. Send us your orders. KYLE & FOERSTER WHOLESALE FLORISTS 160 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Long Distance Phone, Randolph 6784 The John Kruchten Co. is handling' a good supply of carnation.s, particularly Aviator, which are grown at the Kruchten greenhouses and command high prices. Their shipments were heavy during the scarcity and the larg- est percentage of their offerings con- sisted of this variety, which is holding up its reputation as a producer. J. A. Budlong never had svich a fine supply of roses as right now — which are still good property and command very satisfactory prices. This firm had a laige steady cut all through the shortage, which will make their Octo- lier sales show a big increase over the same month of 1917. Louis Finnermann's sister-in-law is seriously ill with the Spanish influenza. His business partner, Morris Gross- berg, reports that his mother and sis- ter .are also confined to their home with the same sickness. At Kennicott Bros. Co.'s store the shipping trade is keeping up remarka- bly well and stock is cleaning up nice- ly in all lines right along. Fancy chrysanthemums are a leader here this week, Andrew McAdams has gone to his winter home at Melbourne, Fla. Miss May E. McAdams is assistant profes- sor in landscape gardening at the Uni- versity of Illinois. Kyle & Foerster are handling a most complete line of stock of all kinds, including a particularly fancy grade of pompons, which are in good demand this week. 370 The American Florist. Oct. 26, " ^^^^^^^^'-'-'-^^^■-^■-^^^^^ Your Supply of Z M CUT FLOWERS E o A Remember when ordering that our line is so complete that it includes every item offered in the Great Chicago Market. Miss Charlotte Paradise, witli A. L. Vaughan & Co.. received five letters this week dated at different intervals from her brother, Eugene, who is with Pershing's troops in France. He has been over the top several times but has escaped injury so far and mentions in one of his letters that his company one day gained its objective five hours ahead of time without the loss of a single man. Percy Jones, Inc., is as usual hand- ling a large quantity of green goods among which are now noted the finest leucothoe seen in the market this season. Ferns have been in good sup- ply at this house regularly notwith- standing the general scarcity the past few weeks. John Wittbold, eldest son of Ijouis Wittbold, is with the colors at Lake Charles, L,a. He tried to enlist in al- most all branches of the army, but was rejected on account of poor eyesight and finally accepted for ground work only in the aviation department. The number of new cases of Spanish influenza jumped up again in this city, October 23, but fell short of the high record of last week. There were 2,244 cases of influenza and pneumonia re- ported to the health department and the high mark was 2.:j!)5. H, A. Cecil, one of the George Witt- bold Co,'s traveling representatives, was obliged to return home from Iowa last week on account of illness. He was confined to his home the greater part of this week but is now well on the road to recovery. A. T. Pyfer & Co.'s tickets show that they supplied their trade with 80,000 cut fern.s during the extreme shortage that prevailed last week. Mr. Pyfer distributed them as evenly as he could and took the best of care of his regu- lar custorriers. Wietor Bros, are in heavy crop with chrysanthemums in all the seasonable varieties and some particularly fine stock in this line is seen at their store. Pompons are also arriving in good sup- ply in a large number of varieties. Sergeant Al, Campiche. who is sta- tioned at El Paso, Texas, is home on a ITi-day furlough. He is a picture of health and from every indication cav- alry life in Uncle Sam's army seems to agree with him. At Peter Reinberg's store the ship- ping trade continue.s to be exception- ally heavy. The number of boxes sent to out-of-town points, October 21, from this house, were the largest of any one day this season, Jame.s Foley, of the Foley Green- house Manufacturing Co,, who was rejected for general military servico on account of poor eyesight, has en- listed in the ciuartermaster's depart- ment, A. Miller, of the American Bulb Co., is expected bome this week from New York where he attended the funeral of the late Ralph M, Ward. October 20. At a meeting of the creditors of Wil- liam Langhout, bankrupt. In the office of Referee in Bankruptcy Eastman October 22, trustees were elected, but no further action taken, O. Johnson of the Batavia Green- house Co., is working short-handed t'nis week, his right hand assistant, George Kasper, being on the sick list. Tony Then is back on the job at A. T, Pyfer & Co.'s store after being con- fined to his home for several days with the Spanish influenza, Albert Lies, of Niles Center, and Matt Mann attended the funeral of a relative at Milwaukee, Wis,, this week, James Karins, with Henry A, Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa., called on the trade here this week. October Octibei- October 4th . . . October 5tli... October 8th... October 15th... October 16th... October 18th... October 19th,.. Chicago Florists' Liberty Loan Record. Florists and allied trades of Chicago and Cook county contributed a huge over-subscription to the Fourth Liberty Loan, as shown by the following re- port: . 181 Subscriptions $40,550.00 .258 Subscriptions 23.500.00 .408 Subscriptions 50,700.00 .105 Subscriptions 17,9110.00 .441 Subscriptions 57,4fl0.iiO .315 Subscriptions 84.3.50.00 .139 Subscriptions 32,050.0ll 139 Subscriptions 41,300.00 308 Subscriptions 43.950.00 Total : .2294 Subscriptions. . .$392,050.00 The final compilations of the Chicago Liberty Loan committee place the flor- ists at the head of all trades identified with Division 19. The magnificent way in which the trade responded will live forever as an inspiration to all. As in other districts, the florists of Chicago were overwhelmed with work during this campaign, which made the task most difficult and, consequently, it was necessary to put forth tremen- dous effort; nevertheless, not a single worker permitted the drive to lag. Every florist can share in the .glo- rious showing made by our trade, and the credit goes to all — those who have worked so hard and faithfully and those who subscribed so generously, F. Lautenschlager, Chairman, Florists and Allied Trades Committees. Clean, N, Y. — J. G. Layton has taken possession of the flower store in the Olean hotel. RiDGEWiX)]), N, J. — The range and stock of the late A, V, D. Snyder have been disposed of at public auction. Leomin.ster, Mars. — Walter A. Fin- ney, florist, has filed a petition in bank- ruptcy. Liabilities are scheduled at $1.2,80; no assets. San Francisco, Cat.if, — Mrs, N. Copeland has purchased the flower shop of the Misses Hannon. who will move to Sunnyvale, Calif, Hkle.va, Mont. — At least 1,000 resi- dents of this state are harvesting a- a. side line dandelions, which are be- ing bought by a New York drug con- cern at 23 cents per pound. H N 30 E. Randolpli St. CHICAGO Long Distance Phones ! gSSS 111* Our Offerings Include: ROSES. COLUMBIA RUSSELL White KiUarney Piiik Klllarncy Milady Sunburst Shavvyer Ward Ophelia KiUarney Brilliant MINL\TURE ROSES. Cecile Brunner LILIES A heavy nll-the-year-round supply of choice stock. MISCELLANEOUS. Rubnun CARNATIONS Valley Cattleyas CHRYSANTHEMUMS Good White and Yellow In quantity Calendulas GREENS. Pluniosus Sprengeri Galax, bronze Galax, green Ferns Adiantium Smilax jy.i.1. -LL.i •-'^^^^^^'M jgiS. The American Florist. 671 No. 2 STIGKERS all $1.25 per 1000 Use them your packages. No. 1 Stickers 2 in. diameter $1.50 per 1000 Tbe John Henry Co, LANSING. MICH. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Louis. STOCK PLENTIFUL BUT HIGH IN PRICE. The last week showed brisk business with plenty of stock, and everything bring-ing- top prices. This proved ben- eficial to grower, wholesaler and re- tailer. Some few items such as roses are too high in price to be handled profitably. This also holds true of car- nations. The latter at $G per hundred are all right for good stock, but the quality is very poor and is not worth more than half that price. A majority of the retail florists have not handled a carnation for weeks. Dahlias have been exceptionally fine and the supply has been steady.l Chrysanthemums also are arriving in quantity, but up to the end of the week held up well in price. Now they have begun to drag somewhat. Cosmos does not move any too well, and can be used only in limited quantities. Fancy ferns have been very scarce and proved quite a I)roblem with the great amount of fu- neral work. The situation, however, eased itself the latter part of the week with the arrival of large shipments. Other greens are in ample supply. NOTES. The dahlia growers have reaped a harvest this year. The cut has been very large and the stock of fancy qual- ity. Among those bringing in big cuts daily are W. A. Rowe, Kirkwood; Davis estate and E. M. McDonald, of Overland Park; Jos. Hauser, of Web- ster; Ed. Kalisch, Kirkwood; Oscar May, Sappington, Mo, The Bourdet Floral Co., A. Senger, Geo. B. Windier and Chas. Beyer, have some very fine pot chrysanthe- mums coming fast. The warm weather of the past few weeks has rushed them along. The majority are the pompon and daisy flowering varieties. Phil Goebel, Jr., and Al Kopp are bringing in some large cuts of chrys- anthemums. They both state if the warm weather continues, there will be few chrysanthemums for Thanks- giving. The flood of funeral work the retail florists have been having has never before been equaled. The rush has been going on now for about three weeks, with the end not yet in sight. Otto Bruenig, A. S. Cerny and W. J. Pilcher are supplying this market with some very fine roses. The "bulk of the cut is Russell and Ophelia. Deo Von Graffen, for five years with the Windier Wholesale Floral Co., has left his position to work tor the gov- ernment. Visitor : Frank McCabe, of A. D. Randall Co., Chicago. J. J. W. Toronto, Ont. — J. J. Higgins, Ltd., have redecorated their two stores and are prepared for a good fall business. Elyri.v, O. — Fred L. Gunton, former- ly in charge of the range of the Hecock Floral Co., is now a munitions worker in a local plant. Quality Speaks Louder Than Prices PINK Prices WHITE and as Low as YELLOW Others Chrysanthemums Pompons Are Arriving in Limited Quantities BEST QUALITY TO BE HAD Columbia, Russell, Milady, Ophelia, Sunburst, Montrose and all other varieties of Roses. None better on the Chicago Market. CARNATIONS from new crop. The stems are a little short, but they are good. CHOICE STOCK OF Valley, Easter Lilies, Violets and all other Seasonable Stock. Don't Forget Us on Greens If you want good stock and good treatment, buy of Chicago's most up-to-date and best located Wholesale Cut Flower House We are in constant touch with market conditions, and when a decline takes place, you can rely upoti orders sent us receiving such benefits. !^" You can increase your profits and business by sending all orders direct to J. A. BUDLONC 184 North Wat)asli Avenue, Chicago VALLEY, ROSES WHOLESALE ^>__^ K?l ,**.«m ».*». — .« «"^Csj«NATioNs BRowEROF t»ut Tiow^ers t®- SHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION-®! We are open until 8 p. m. on Saturday, but closed all day Sunday 672 The American Florist. Oct. 2(), \?Vo A.T'G> Gx^&T\i.x^^ The ^SX^ety I^oi^ ^Bettor* IBtji^sitxe^JS with an increased supply of stock and lower prices. A. T. PYFER & COMPANY WHOLESALE FLORISTS 164 N. Wabash Ave., L. D. Phone central 3373 CHICAGO ERNE ^ C OMPANY -WHOLESALE FLORISTS- 30 E. Randolph Street, L D. Phone, Randolph 6578. CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist xolien xoriting Nashville, Tenn. FUNERAL WORK VERT HEAVY. Market conditions prevailing recent- ly have not irr.proved to any great ex- tent although the supply, while still inadequate, has shown some improve- ment. Funeral orders are four times as numerous as usual. As a general rule, (lowers at this season are scarce but in sufficient quantity to care for all ordinary demands. This being chrysanthemum and rose time, carna- tions and lilies are not being brought in. Chrysanthemums are being cut so close that they do not have time to open before being used, but in a few more days the supply will be better. Carnations are not seen to any extent and those arriving are of indifferent quality. Roses are better than they have been and some very nice offerings are seen. In the recent rush, the flo- rists even made use of wild flowers gathered from nearby woods, euoa- torium and golden rod being seen in a number of designs. Dahlias are ap- preciated as they never were before, taking the place of the roses, when the supply of the latter was exhausted. NOTES. Geny Bros, have been very busy and have been able to stand the strain fairly well. They are getting in good roses, American Beauty and Columbia, of which they make a specialty, being very fine. Their Killarneys, both in white and pink, are also excellent. The chrysanthemum.^ are also coming good, but few are open enough to cut. The Joy Floral Co. has been most fortunate in having a large and varied cut of flowers, including White and Pink Killarney. Ophelia, Columbia and Russell ro.ses. many carnations, some lilies and plenty of chrysanthemums. These with small flowers enabled them to fill the greater part of their orders. Zj. H. Haury & Son, like the other local florists, have been short in sup- ply and had to turn down many at- tractive orders. They have the usual run f)f stock, roses, carnations and chrysanthemums of good quality. 0. A. & L. A. TONNER Wholesale Cut Flowers, Greens and Supplies 30 East Randolph St , CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Qrossberg=Tyier=Fin nermann Co. CHICAGO, ILL. ^VBOL.E:SALEI FLORISTS 30 E. Randolph Street, Phone Majestic 7175 Mention the American Florist when writing The Mclntyre Floral Co. has done a vast amount of funeral work and has been having a, fine cut of roses, carnations and chrysanthemums. Louis Haury, Jr., has excellent of- ferings in pot plants, especially be- gonias and geraniums. Charles H. Tritchler is again in the market with a fine assortment of plants. M. C. D. Milwaukee, Wis. SUPPLY MEET.S HEAVY DEMAND. The summerlike weather, which pre- vailed all lagt week, helped to hasten the cut of indoor flowers consider- ably, but the excessive demand, both locally and throughout the state, due to the influenzji, which caused a good many deaths, was far ahead of the supply until October 10. Roses arrived in greater quantities, and with the spray or bunch chrysanthemums, in all the different shades, making their debut, it was a little easier sailing than during the three weeks previous. The cut of large chrysanthemums also was on the increase, which helped re- lieve the anxiety to some extent. The carnation supply is not yet normal. consequently short stemmed stock for design work is still inadequate, and brings good prices. Due to the heavy demand, common ferns have gone up a notch. NOTES. Gust Rusch. of Gust Rusch & Co., is under the weather at this time. He reports his whole family on the sick list last week. Oscar Meyer, bet- ter known as "Shorty", the delivery man, who was taken down with the influenza, October If), was reported in a critical condition, October 21. Nor- bert Sebastian, of the same firm, is also afflicted with the disease. Due to the total lack of rain this summer, the C. C. Pollworth Co., who rely upon rain water for their supply, are now handicapped as they cannot pump enougli well water to meet de- mand. In spite of this shortage, their stock does not yet show the effects. Miss M. Jaeckels, office employe of the Holten & Hunkel Co., who was absent about two days, due to sickness, ventured out too early and had a re- lapse. This firm is in good shape on roses and is beginning to cut fancy chrysanthemums. E. O. rp/<5'. The American Florist. 673 John Kruchten Co. 30 East Randolph Street, WHOLESALE FLORISTS L. D. Phone Central 8016-8017. CHICAfiO, ILL. HOERBER BROS. S^°'n? Cut Flowers Telephone: Randolph 2758 Chicago 9r«enhou9es: Des Plaines, 111. Store: 162 N. Wabash Ave. Mention the American Florist when writing Mip&MUSSER Wholesale Florists 179-181-183 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 WciLIIND-RlSCHCbt FLOWER GROWERS CENTRAL S79 Mention the American Florist when writing George Reinberg WHOLESALE FLORIST Extra ttney Ophelia, Sunburst, Richmond, Eil- lamey, White Kiltamey and Killamey Brilliant roses. All orders given prompt attention. Try us. 162 N. Wabash Av.. CHICAGO Mention the Am,erican Florist when writing SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX $3.00 per case. Natural Log Moss, per bag (100 square feet), »1. 75 Perpetuated Sheet Moss, per bag (100 square teet), $3.50 Caldwell The Woodsman Co. EVERGREEN, ALA. Mention the American Florist when writing SPHAGNUM For Florists. For Nurserymen. MOSS For SPOT SHIPMENTS or contract. Write us. CHICAGO, 31-33 W. Randolph Street NEW YORK, 43 Barclay Streil VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE E.C.AMUNGCO. 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 1978. VloMeHowcrMM^Ket^s Chicago. CDEK13NT PRICE LIST. Per doz. Koses, Beauty, specials ?6.0O@lf7.5O 48-in 4.00® 5.00 " 36-ln 3.00 ■• " 30-in 2.50 24-in 2.00 18-in 1.50 Mrs. Chas. Russell 1.00® 4.O0 100 Hoosler Beauty 4.00@15.00 KlUarney Brilliant 4.00@12.00 Columbia 4.00@25.00 Killarney 4.00@12.00 Wblte Killarney 4.00@12.00 Richmond 4.0O@12.0O My Maryland 4.00@12.O0 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer 4.00@15.0O Milady 4.00@15.00 Sunburst 4.OO@12.0O Mrs. Aaron Ward 4.00(310.00 Hartley 4.0o@16.0O Ophelia 4.00@12.00 Double White Killarney. 4.oO@15.00 Mrs. Moorefleld Storey.. 4.0O@12.0O Champ Weiland 4.0O@12.O0 Stanley 4.00@12.00 Francis Scott Key 4.00@12.0O " Cecile Brunner 4.00 George Elgar 4.00 Baby Doll 4.00 Nesblt 4.0O Our Selection 5.00 Carnations 3.nO@ 5.00 Cattleyas per doz. 10.00@12.00 Liliuni Hnrrisll 15.00 Valley 6-00 Ferns per 1000 3.00® 4.00 Asters 4.00@ 6.00 Chrysanthemums per doz. 2.0o@ 6.0O Pompons, pep bunch B0@ 1.00 Sweet Peas 75@1.00 Boxwood, per bunch 35 Violets 50@ .75 Calendulas 3.00@ 4.00 Gardenias per doz. 3.00 ^•. '. THE BOOK OF GLAOIOLUS THE first authorita- tive boolc on this bulb ever printed in America, or possibly the world, issued April 1,1911. Thisl20page book, written by Mat- thew Crawford and Dr. Van Fleet, con- atains many chapters [covering all sides of 1 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 So. Dearborn St. CHICAGO. SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX $3.00 per Case. PERPETUATED SHEET MOSS Per bag (100fi|uare feel) |3.5» NATURAL LOG MOSS Per bug (100 square feet) I1.75 E. A. BEAVEN, ^''"^^J^f^^k^H Mention the American Florist tohon wrilinf ZECH & MANN WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO Telephone Central 3284 Mention the American Florist when writing 674 The American Florist. Oct. 26, The Supply of Our Beauties is so large that we are in a position to fill your order on short notice. The flowers are very good, of a good color and size. You make no mistake to depend on us for your Beauties. THE LEO NIESSEN CO., 1201 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa. PhUadelphla. BETTER SUPPLY HELPS SITUATION. There appears to have been a much better supply of cut flowers the past week. The mild weather has brought out the dahlias, which have been ar- riving' in large quantities, and they have never been finer than during tlie past two weeks. They maintained th.eir high price until Thursday, when they dropped from six to eight to four and six cents for fancies, and as low as three cents for mixed boxes of smaller grades. Specials brought from eight to 12 cents. Chrysanthemunls are now a factor, with increasing ship- ments every day. Polly Rose, October Frost, Oconto and Raaer are first among the whites. Very fine Chryso- lora are succeeding Golden Glow. Tint of Gold is a good bronze, while the Golden Yellow is a splendid, medium sized flower. Roses are becoming more plentiful; the specials are shad- ing a trifle in price, but the short to medium grades still bring from $0 up per 100. With most of the houses com- ing more or less into crop, the acute conditions of the past two weeks are relieved and not likely to occur again, except perhaps, when Jack Frost takes the dahlias. Carnations are also more plentiful, but full crops will not strike the market for another month. They have ranged from six cents to eight cents, with the lowest grades bringing four cents. There has been quantities of cosmos, very good stock, which has sold up clean every day. The double cosmos in the various shades is a beau- tiful flower, working in with the best sprays and wreaths. All kinds of out- side flowers, such as alyssum, candy- tuft, feverfew, larkspur, snapdragon, ■wild eupatorium and asters were in great demand at top prices. Autumn leaves have had a tremendous sale, being in great demand for sprays. Easter lilies still range from 20 to 2o cents. Cattleyas are more plentiful, but meet with a good demand. There is very little lily of the valley. Greens of all kinds are in great demand and still bring top prices. New crop green galax and leucothoe sprays are in, and will help out. The bronze galax is al- most out of the market. In -opite of the great demand, bronze magnolia leaves hold out, although they are said to be down to each day's production a.t the manufacturers'. October 21. — The market opened to- day with a better supply, there being large shipments of chrysanthemums. "While the demand is very good there was not the eager "I will pay any price" urgency and prices fell. Chrys- anthemums that held firm at ^Ty cents a week ago could be bought from $1.50 to $2 per dozen. Carnations . dropped to .$4 and .$0. Ro.ses in the medium .grades were lower with me- dium and lower grades holding well. The epidemic of influenza seems to be broken, each day showing fewer cases. On October 10 there were 1,3.32 new cases reported as against over 5,00) two weeks ago. There were 4,.59lj deaths last week. The retail stores re- port a falling off in orders, although there is enough business to keep most of the force going all day long. THE FOURTH LinERTY LOAN. The florists' and seedsmen's quota of the loan went over the top, and a lot Roses, Chrysanthemums, Carnations, Easter Lilies. AH seasonable Flowers. Thla ia the ezclualva ahop, only on« block from Ezpreaa Depota, 1619-1621 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. VlioMe Hover MM^Kel^s Buffalo, Oct. 23. Per 100 Koses, Beauty Special $30.(Xt@$50.00 Fancy 20.UO® 30.00 Extra 15.00® 20.00 1st 10.00® 12.00 Killarney 4.00® 12.00 My Maryland 4.00® 8.00 Sunburst 4.00® lO.OO Ward ■. 3.00® 0.00 Ophelia 4.00® 12.00 •' . Russell O.tKidz' 20.(10 Shawyer 4.00® 12.00 Lilies 15.0O@2O.0O Cattleyas 60.00® 7.5.00 Carnations 2.00fif O.IJO Asparagus Sprengeri .35® .60 Ferns per 1,000 2.00 Smtlax 20.00 Sweet Peas 25® .60 Calendulas 1.00® 2.00 Daises 50® 1.00 Gladioli 2.00® 6.00 imiilias (i.tiow 10.(10 Violets 75® 1.00 Boston^ Oct. 23. Per 100 Eoses, Beauty '. 20.00®60.00 Killarney Queen 4.0;ir« (1.0 to $.50 wreaths, were frequently seen under way. There Avas quite a run on baskets of flowers, which were sent to funerals, taking the place of designs. The demand was so great that even the largest stores, with the most efiicient organizations, were obliged at times to turn down business from other than regular customers. In consequence of this extraordinary busi- ness, the stores are cleaned out of all the prepared leaf wreaths, which had been accumulated and worked up ahead for the holiday and other emcr- geiK-ies. Stocks of ribbons, chiffons, letters of all kinds and standard in- scriptions, were used up and renewed several tim-es. The wholesale houses finally ran out of letters, and chenille had to be resorted to. Again and again "was heard the comment from the tired workers, "I wish it would let up; there is too much work; we seem never to be able to catch up." A woman florist, who does a nice business and who had a giently enlarged demand, said: "It is getting on my nerves; there is so much distress — I do hope it will soon be over." Frank Ross, who makes a specialty of funeral work, has done a wonderful business in his three stores. His Gir- ard avenue establishment alone turned •out over $700 worth of work in one day. WITH THE WHOLESALERS. Leo Niessen, in speaking of the busi- ness of the past week, stated that the stock of flowers coming in would have flooded the market under normal con- ditions, but until Saturday nothing had accumulated, and. while there was still a very strong demand, the coming of the chrysanthemums and the large dahlia shipments had. together with a slight falling off in both local and out- of-town buyers, about brought things to a level. Referring to the prevailing high prices, he said that they did not approve of the extreme figures which could easily have been obtained. While good market prices, warranted by the ■quality of the stock and the demand, were, in the interest of their growers, secured, extremes were avoided, as the GUST. RUSCH & CO. Wholesale Florists Jobbers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Phone Main 1245. 444-446 Milwaukee SL, P. O. Box 206 Milwaukee, Wis. FANCY FERNS, Special Picked IXAVE AN ORDER WITH Manufacturer of WIRE DESIGNS LEAVE AN ORDER WITH US FOR REGULAR SHIPMENTS Manufacturer of Write for Price List C. A. Kuehn, wholesale Florist All Seasonable Cut Flowers Mfr. and Dealer in "Florist's" (Brand) Supplies 1312 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS. MO. VlioMeHowerMM'KeU Philadelphia, Oct. 23. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 3O.0O@40.0O fancy 2O.0O@25.OO Mrs. Chas. Russell lo.iiOf./K.OO Killiimcy i.OJfti iri.dii IL.dlcy 6.0<>'.7L'i.(Hi Slmliurst O.OOiIiL' i.dii Wanls 4.00(11 il.iio Ophelia e.OOCnai.uo CaraatioDs 4.Wi(i! B.OO Cattleyas each JO.oCKSJO.eO Valley 10.00@12.00 Lilium Rubium 8.0O(a']2.0O Easier Lilies 20.0n(r; i;r,.o'CnEASED SUPPLY QUICKLY TAKEN. Although there has been an increase in the supply of cut flowers, particular- ly chrysanthemums, since our last notes were written, prices remain at a high level for anything that can be tised in funeral work, meaning more definitely, the shorter grades of roses, carnations, lilies, lily of the valley and dahlias. While it is true that orchids, American Beauty and special tea roses, and even large chrysanthemums, may be used for that purpose, the average retail florist naturally looks for cheaper stock. That, for the past few weeks, has kept the market in its present condition. There is now an abundant supply of large chrysanthemums on the market, but both wholesalers and retailers agree that they move slowly, the cheaper grades and pompons, which are now^ arriving, finding more favoi'. But, it must not be supposed that anything is going cheap or is likely to this season, unless in the course of time, the unex- pected happens, and the bottom falls out of the market. The outdoor stock, which has been a boon to the trade and brought good prices, cannot be ex- pected to last much longer; indeed, it is surprising that so much of it has held on. While we are not alarmists, it is a plain fact that regardless of the rosy views of boards of health and various oflicials who are supposed to be fight- ing the twin plagues of influenza and pneumonia, conditions are serious. The writer has no official figures at hand, but from general knowledge is con- vinced that the death rate in this city alone is four or five times greater than it was this time last year, and the de- mand for funeral work is on the in- crease. It will not be long until the sole dependence will be on greenhouse stock, and we all know the coal situation. October 21. — There is a continued demand for stock suitable for funeral work and prices remain firm, the de- mand for Nos. 1 and 2 and extra roses being much greater than for specials. Large chrysanthemums continue slow. The weather is fair .and mild and is in- creasing the supply of stock. NOTES. All good citizens are more concerned about the health of their families and the public health than pecuniary profits or losses. The course that has been pursued by the health officials of this city relating to the prevailing epidemic is truly amazing. An order was issued Mention the American Florist when wrltino Telephone Farragut 2287 Nicholas G. Pappas & Go. Wholesale Florists no W. 28tll St., NEW YORK and generally obeyed, opening and closing offices and business houses at 8 a. m. and 8 :30 a. m. and closing them at 4 and 4 :30 p. m., the reason given being that it would thin out the crowds on the transportation lines. At the same time hundreds of moving picture and similar houses, nurseries of dis- ease, are allowed to run wide open, and the crowds in the subways and other lines are as great as ever. The sympathy of the trade is with Mrs. J. Clark Curtin, a lady who has been active in the National League for Women's Service, in collecting and dis- tributing flowers among the soldiers in the base hospitals. Her son, Frederick J., died October 17, at Dalton, Mass,, after a three days' illness of pneumonia, leaving a young widow. We are pleased to state that the Brooklyn florists "went over the top" in the Liberty Loan drive. They were allotted .$50,000 and raised $7.5,000. The following committee handled the business : William A. Phillips, chair- man; George Blake, secretary; William H. Kuehler, Alfred Demuesey and Hugo H. Jahn. F. L. Suplee and Miss Hollingshead, both old employes of Thomas Young, Jr.. are conducting his wholesale busi- ness in the sale of the stock from the Reechwood Heights Nurseries, at 53 West 28th street. igi8. The American Florist. mi PAUL MECONI WHOLESALE FLORIST Teleobone: 8864 Farragut, 55-57 WEST 26TH STREET NEW YORK CITY GEO. J. POLYKRANAS Wholesale Commission Florist CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 104 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone No. 2264 Farragut. William Mackie WHOIiESAUE FLORIST 105 W. 28th St., New York Telephone 750 Farragrat. Walter F. Slieridian WHOLESALE FLORIST ""tsi^rslFaJmsut 133 W. 28th St., New York HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION All the New and Standard Varieties ot Eoses, Violets. Carnations. Valley LUles. Etc. 148 West 28tliSt„ NEW YORK CITY Telephones! Farragnt 300 and 301 Mention the American Florist xohen writing JOHN YOUNfi SCO. ^ Wholesale Commission Florists 53 W. «8lli St.. NEW YORK Telephone Farragut 4836. Mention the American Florist wAen varitlng WILLIAM P. FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 102 West 28th St., New York Telephone 5335 Farragrat. Mention the American Florist when writing Geo. C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. 60S and 000 FarrnEnt. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone Farrasnt 0761. fioldstein & Fatterman Wholesale Florists The Right People to Deal With 107 W. 28TH ST., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing Riedel & Meyer, inc. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 25 years' experience. Consignments solicited. 49 West 28th St., New York Phones 4024 and 4025 Madison Square. Vllo MeHowerMM'K eto New York, Oct. 23. Per 100 Koses, Beauty, special 35.O0@4O.00 extra and fancy. 20.00@25.0O No. 1 and No. 2. 5.0O@12.00 Hadley 6.00@25.00 " Hoosier Beauty 8.fMi''/H».oo Columbia 6.00@25.00 Francis Scott Key t\.iiil(ii:m.(X) " Prima Donna 6.00igl2.00 " Alice Stanley 6.00«il2.00 Mrs. Geo. Shawver 6.0 " Brilliant G.flO'S I2.0i1 Aaron Ward fi.OOffi 12.00 J. L. Mock e.00@15.00 Ophelia 6.00@12.00 Red Rover 5.00@15.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 5.00@15.00 Cattleva orchids, special 50.00@75.00 Rubrums 6.00@ 8.00 Lilies. Longidorum and Formosum 15.00(5)20.00 Lily of the Valley S.nOffllO.OO Adiantum Croweanum and Hybridum 50("» WHOIiESALERS 1 11 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing fhone] im [farragut WM. KESSLER, WHOLESALE FLORIST 113 W. 28TH STREET. Bet. Slrth and Seventh Aves. NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg., 6th Av. and W. 26th, New York, Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning. Desirable wall apace to rent for advertlsiiig. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary Mention the American Florist when writing The Kervan Co. Fresh Cut Decorative Evergreens Hi^est Standard of Quality. Largest stock in America. Send tor illus- trated catjUog of Greens and Florists' siwlia. 119 West 28th St., NEW YORK GEO. B. HART WHOLESAIiE FLORISTS 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 Ttie Lariest Sluppei and KeceiTCi ol Cii Fliwers A complete assortment of the best In the market can always be relied upon. Mention the American Florist when writing D. FEXY Wholesale Commission Florist 1 16 West 28th St., New York Consignments Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing 678 The American Florist Oct. 26, l"rtVWVWWVWVW\«VWW^V/WWJVUV1iWVVWWVWVWWWWyVW THE Florists' Supply House of America Why Wait? Order These Christmas Staples Now. Moss and Foliage Wreaths, Cycas Leaves, Crepe Flowers, Dahlias, Roses, Chrysanthemums, Carnations, in color and form look as natural as the real flowers. Chiffons, all widths and colors. Oak Boughs and Cartons of Oak and Magnolia Leaves. Fine Cycas, Red and Green Ruscus, Chenille Roping, in all colors. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1129-31 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. Branch Factory: 709 First Ave,, New York. McHutchison & Co., 'do Chambers street, have jusi received from Cali- fornia, six car loads of fine kentias, running trom five to 15 feet in height. James McHutchison, who is now at a New Jersey resort, is greatly improved in health. At the store of J. S. Fenrich we have noticed fine chrysanthemums of the va- rieties Mrs. J. Gibson, Crystal Gem, President John Everett, Marigold and Chrysolora, from the range of the Charles H. Totty Co., Madison, N. J. The following is a summary of sub- scriptions to the Fourth Liberty Loan by the tlorists and allied trades of New- York City and Brooklyn : In New York, 55.5 subscribers, $285,500; in Brooklyn, 575 subscribers, $101,500. B. S. Slinn, Jr., in the rooms of the Cut Flower Exchange, is handling an exceptionally fine quality of Rhinebeck violets. The directoi-s of the Exchange liave decided to keep open for business on Sundays, until further notice. The United Cut Flower Co.. Ill West 2Sth street, in addition to other good stock, is handling e.xceptionally fine dahlias of the variety Elsie Burgess, large flowers on three foot stems. William P. Ford, 107 West -28th street, is receiving an exceptionally fine lot of pompon chrysanthemums of Eng- lish oiigin, SO varieties all told, which are attracting much attention. Miss Florence Cadieux, of the Ca- dieux Co., retail florists, 1007 Madison avenue, who has been seriously ill of pneumonia, is now believed to have Ijassed the danger point. Joseph Crawford, for the past three years with Harry O. May, Summit, N. J., has returned to his former position with Alex. M. Westwood, the Pennsyl- vania Terminal florist. Ralph Armsti'ong, the Madison ave- nue retailer, who has been in St. Luke's hospital with a broken ankle, has sufficiently recovered to be removed to his home. S. Masure, 2.5ral Co. Grand Rapids. Mich. — Henry Smith. Hackensack. N. J. — House of Flowers. 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. London. Eng. — Wills & Segar, Oflslow Orescent, S. Kensington. Los Angeles. Calif.— O. C. Saake. Los Angeles — Wolfsklll Bros. & M. Goldenson. Louisville, Ky. — August R. Baumer. Louisville. Ky.— The F. Walker Co. Martinsburg. W. Va. — The Flower Store. Memphis, Tenn. — Idlewild Greenhouses. Milwaukee, Wis. — J. M. Fox & Son. Inc. Nashville. Tenn. — Joy Floral Co. Newark. N. J. — Begerow's. Newark, N. J. — ^The Roserv Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Philips Bros. Newburyport, Mass. — E. W. Pearson. New Orleans, I^a. — Metairie Ridge Nursery Co. New Orleans, La. — Chaa. Bble. New Orleans, La. — The Avenue Floral Co. New York— Dards'. 44th and Madison Ave. New Y'ork — Hession. Ni'W Y'ork — A. Meyer. 1062 Madison Ave. Now Y'ork— Alex. McConnell. 611 5th Ave. New Y'ork— David CLarke's Sons. New Y'ork— Drakos Co. New Y'ork- Henry Hart, Inc. New Y'ork— Kottmiller. New Y'ork — T.elkena. New York— Malandre Bros. New Y'ork— McKenney. 503 Fifth Ave. New Y'ork — D. J. Pappas, Inc., 2751 Broadway. New York— Thos. F. Galvin, Inc. New York— Max Schling. 78.5 Fifth Ave. New Y'ork— O. E. M. Stumpp. New Y'ork — Y'ounp & Nugent. Omabn. Nob.- HSrs & Swohorta. Famum St. Omaha, Neb. — Alfred Donaghue. omaba. Neb. — Lewis Henderson, r'hiladelphla. Pa.— Charles H. Grakelow. Philadelphia, Pa. — J. J. Habermehl's Sons. Philadelphia, Pa. — Th« London Flower Shop. Plttsburt'h, Pa.— Randolph & McClements. Pittsburgh. Pa.— A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg. Pittsburgh, Pa.— Mrs. E. A. Williams. Roanoke. Vn.— Fallon, Florist. Rochester, N. Y. — .1 B. Keller Sons. Rockfurd. 111.— H. W. Buckbee. Walt Lake City, Utah— Miller Floral Co. Sheboygan. Wis. — J. E. Matthewson . R|)rlngfleld. Mass.— Wm. Schlatter & Son. St. Louis. Mo.— Grimm & Gori.v. St. I/.uls, Mo.— F H. Weber. St. Paul. Minn— Holm & Olson. St. Paul. Minn.— L. L. Mav & Co. San FranclBCo--J. B. Boland. (VI Kearny St. Snn Francisco- Podesta & Baldncchl. Seattle. Wash — Hollywoo*! Gardens. Steubenvlll". O.— Iluscrof t's nower Shop. Terre nnute, Ind.— J O. Ilclnl & Sons. Tncoma. Wash.— California IHorlsts. Toledo. O.— Mrs. J. B. Freemnn. Toronto— Dunlop's, 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St. Washington. D. C— Geo. H. Cooke. Detroit, Mich. JohoBreitmeyer'sSons Corner Broadway and Gratiot Avenues. Artistic Designs. High Grade Cot Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Uemhers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. New York. HENRY HART, Inc. FLORIST 1000 Madison /.venue In the Heart of most exclusive residential section. Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS HIBFarnomSt. isoH^l^kaz Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable florist Only the Best Dunlop's 8 and 10 West Adelaide Street Flowers DellTered Anywlieit, Plionj, 1952 BeiUord HUGO H. JAHN 710 NoBtrand Avenue Cor. ProBpect Place, BROOKLYN, N. Y. Brooklyn Representatives of National Floral Philadelphia, Pa. Chas. H. Grakelow Broad St., at Cumberland Washington. D. C— Ixjulse Flower Shop. Washington, D. C— The Flower Store. Washington. D. C— Gude Bros. Washington. D. C. — Geo. C. Shaffer. Worcester. Mass.— Llttlefleld Florist. Worcestw, Mass. — Randall's Flower Shoo. Yonkers. N. Y. — New York Floral Co IQiS. The American Florist. 681 MEMBER OF F. T. D. CHICAGO 146 S. WABASH AVE. Send your telegraph orders to us for delivery in Chicago and vicinity. You receive full 100*° value from us which is equal to the best commission ever offered. Send your Orders forChicagO' ^_ „ ^, - „.i orders carefully fined jjJSS'^^'frJisonSt. under the luperviiiou oJ '^rpgs^ GEORGE ASMU8.Mgr. ^^P' Wire, Write or Plione West 822 Kemter of Florists' Te'Cgraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist tvhen writing THOS. F. GALVIN 561 Fifth Avenue NEW YORK RnQTHM 1 Park street Ol/ulUll 799 Boylston street Deliveries to Steamers and All Eastern Points. Mention the American Florist xohen writing Brooklyn, N. Y. JOSEPH TREPEL BROOKLYN'S LARGEST FLORIST SEVEN STORES. Main QQA I awie Auo Telepboae Store- ""^ LBWIa '*"'•) No. 1150 Bedford Mention the American Florist when writing M Cincinnati , O, I HARDESTY & CO. I = 150 East Fourth Street 1 E TH£ BEST THAT GROWS. I ^ EXPERTS TO ARRANGE THEM. ^ MentiontUc American Florist ichen writing Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue N Rochester Ffaone 506. Long Bist,. Bell ph. 2189. Memhers of Florists' Tele^aph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writing Duluth, Minn. J. J. LeBORIOUS Seventeen large Greenhouses. Deliveries everywhere jn Minnesotii. WisconsiD, North Dakot*. South Dakota and the Upper Penin- •uU of Miohigan. All orders Riven prompt attention and filled with strictly fresh stock. Mention the .1) •icon Florifit u^hen writing 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 American Florist when writing Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goidenson Cut Flower Merchants We solfolt telegraph orders. Reguiar trade disct. 229 WEST THIRD STREET. Mention the American Florist when writing S( SON . 'I,.. .mJ rw^ Mention the American Florist when writing Los Angeles, Calif.* O. C SAAKE FIORIST We Solicit Telegraph Orders. Regular Trade Discount. 215 W. FOURTH STREET Mention the American Florist uihen writing fully cared for by HENRY SMITH Wholenale an Lenox Memher of Florists' Teleeraph 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 whenwriting Denver, Colo. yhc Park B. E. GHUS, President I^^IOa vll wlj* L P. NEIMAN, Secrelarj. Memher of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing New York G.E.M.STUMPP 761 FIFTH AVENUE Member of Florists' Helegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when meriting Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray, 1017 Grand Avenue Member of Florists' Telc^aph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writing Omaha, Neb. Alfred Donaghue 1622 Harney St. Established 1866 Mention the American Florist when writing 682 The American Florist. Oct. 26, Quality „ and . pROMPTNeSS ^ -The — 'Avenue Floral Co. ST.CHARLES AVENUE Randolph & McGlements Floral Experts 5936 Penn Av., Pittsburgh, Pa. St. Louis, Mo. r. H. WEBER N. C Cor, Tarlor and OllTe Sts. Flowers delivered in City and State on short notice. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. DULUTH FLORAL CO. 200 miles in any di-ection. nill IITU Ulllll Weareihecenterofthegreat UULUIH, miHlli Northwest. Daily deliveries to Superior. Wis. FREY & FREY, 1338 O Street, LINCOLN. NEB. Wholesale and Retail Members of Florists* Teleffraph Delivery, TERRE HAUTE, IND. THINK OF HEINL'S LITTIEFIELD, Florist WORCESTER, MASS. Rockford, III. H. W. BUCKBEE. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. E. W. PEARSON 38 State Street, Newbnryport, Mass. Covers all New England Points. Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. Tacoma, Wash. California Florists will tnkr: care of all telegraphic orders. For St. Louis WIRE Grimm & Gorly A/l r I^ P IM IV^ p V NEW YORKOTY ■^ " -^ ^^ ^ ^- *— ^ 1^1^ » ^ M. Telenhone 6390 Murray HUl. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. JXOV/kRS Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Aas'n. C. n. TREY 1133 St., LINCOLN, NEB. Will mi orders for the West on short notlM Trade discounts. First-class itook. Wholesale and Rttail Florist Martinsburg, W. Ya. Washington, D. G. 134 West King Street 1411 and Harrard Sis., N. W Tlie Flower Store Philips Bros Albany, N. Y. The Best Service Chicago. BRIGGS FLORAL CO. 228 W. Madison St. 801 Sheridan Road. Specia! attention paid to telegraph orders io Chicago and vicinity. One of our stores is located in the heart of the city and ibe other io the select Dortbside residential district. WARI, E J. J. A. PHILIPPS 3348 Wo MADISON ST^ orsika ot^aruoM pack CHICAGO Colorado Springs, Colo. Orders Carefully Execoted Pikes Peak Floral Co. Wholesale and Retail Member of Florists' Telegrraph Delivery. Steubenville, Ohio. Huscroft's Flower Shop E. E. McCAUSLEN, Prop. 173 North Fourth Street All Orders Promptly Executed HACKENSACK, N. J. House of Flowers , HENRY WEISSMANN, Manager. iMltiOtnilv *""''' f ™<"' D'S'Sns- Flowers for all occasioni 3(Ti -^ \ Tel 1 673 Hackensack MAIN and BRIDGE STS. ITlOriB J^^^^. 214 Hackensack Ri. Ridgcfield Park, N. J. 038 BROAD STREET Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, New York. EstabUshed 1849 David Clarke's Sons 2139-2141 Broadway, Cor. 75th St. Orders By Telegraph Promptly Filled Phones 1S52-1663 Colnmbna Kansas City, Mo. Established over 20 years, N. E. Cor. 10th and Grand Ave. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Buffalo, N. Y. S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street Anderson service means fresh. sturdy stock and prompt deliveries inBnHalo.Lockport Niagara Falls and Western New York Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivry. SALT LAKE CITY Miller Floral Co. TEN E. BROADWAY. CHARLES L SCHMIDT 313 Market St., Harrlsbnrg, Pa. igiS. The American Florist. 683 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 . Member of Florists' Telegraph. Delivery. New York Malandre Brothers 2077 Broadway, near 72nd Street 'Phone, Columbus 6883 Bnicbes: 7703 Broadway, 1664 Second Ave. The name "Malandre Brothers'* on a box of flowers is > Guarantee ol Quality. Orders from other cities reo»lve our per- sonal attention. Yonkers, N, Y. New York Floral Co. Cor. Manor House Square and North Broadway New York. D.J.PAPPAS,Inc. 2751 Broadway, at 106th St. The right place to buy. FLOWERS OF QUALITY. .•.V.FLOWERS/.V. 522 SO. HIOllGAN BLVD.. AndHorimn Amm. CHICAGO San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Successor to S'levers & Boland FLORIST 60 KEARNY STREET 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. A. MEYER, NEW YORK 1062 Madison Ave., near 80th St. Phones, Lenox 2352—7019 Satisfaction Guaranteed. Boston, Mass. "Penn, The Telegraph Florisf ' Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. 124 TREMONT STREET Orders in or Around WASHINGTON, D. G. Geo. C. Shaffer FLORIST 900 Fourteenth Street Worcester, Mass. Randall's Flower Shop Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Washington, D. C. GEO. B. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenne and L Street DAYTON, OHIO 16 and 18 W. 3rd St. Matthews the Florist Established in 1883. Greenhouses and Nurseries in Riverdale. San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 224-226 Grant Avenue Mall or telegraphic orders promptly and most carefully executed. Cleveland, 0. The Smith & Fetters Co., LEADING FLORISTS 735 Euclid Ave. CLEVELAND Chicago Detroit Central Floral Co. 133 North State St., CHICAGO, IMi. 35 Broadway, DETROIT, MICH. Special attention given to Telegraph and Mail Orders for delivery in either city and adjoining territory. Memher 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 NORTHWEST LOUISVILLE, KY. AUGUST R. BAUMER, MASONIC TEMPLE Uember of Florists' Telegraph Deliveiy. HEART OF Newark, N. J. The Rosery Floral Co., 167 Market St., at Broad St. Everything in Flowers Prompt Deliveries to any town or city Telephone within 150 miles of Newark. Market 494. "WE NEVER SLEEP" nusEs Memphis, Tenn. 89 South Main St. "Dp-to-the-Mlnute" Service and BxecatloD. Every Flower in Season Washington, D. C. Louise Flower Shop Connecticut Ave. at N St., N. W. Miss Louise W. Dau^erty, Proprietress. Phones— Franklin 3579, 3841. 3842. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Milwaukee, Wis. J. M. Fox & Son, Inc. 437-39-41 Milwaukee St. Members Florists' Tolesraph Delivery Associatiou. 684 The American Florist, Oct: 26^ The Seed Trade American Seed Trade Association. F. W. Bolgianj, Washington. D.C.. Presi- dent; Wm. G. Scarlett, Baltimore, Md., First Vice-President; David Burpee, Phila- delphia, Pa. , Second Vice-President; C. E. Kendel, Cleveland. O., Secretary-Treasurer. The thirty-seventh annual meeting will be held June. 1919. All fertilizer prices continue on the up grade. Ventuk.\, C.^lit. — Charles Cole, son of Samuel Cole, is at Camp Taylor, Louisville. Ky. THK death of Ralph M. Ward, New York, is recorded in our obituary col- umn this week. -■Vlbert Dickinson and wife, of Chi- cago, have gone to Orange City, Fla., their winter home. The United States tax collector at Chicago is checking up the annual re- ports of local seedsmen. Holly cutters report one-third to one-half a crop of good quality, with berries not yet turning. The Western Seedsmen's Associa- tion will meet at the Baltimore hotel, Kansas City, Mo.. October 26. A. H. Goodwin, of the W. W. Bar- nard Co., Chicago, and wife, are now located at the Hotel Metropole for the winter. Visited New York : Alex. Hender- son, of A. Henderson & Co., and Presi- dent Miller, of the American Bulb Co., Chicago. San Jose. C.\lif. — J. W. Edmundson, of the California Seed Growers' As- sociation, will leave for the east short- ly on his usual contracting trip. October weather in the west has been all that could be desired for dig- ging, curing and housing gladiolus bulbs, while the school closing has re- leased labor for this work. Foe some months the commission box trade have discussed the question of advcancing packet prices from Ave to 10 cents. A compromise has re- cently been tentatively accepted on a basis of two packets for 15 cents. Gunner Lawrence S. Payn, who for a number of years has visited the American trade in the interests of Si- mon Louis Freres & Co., Bruyeres-le- Chatel, France, sends regards to his many friends in this country from the French battle front. Visited Chicago: Lester L. Morse, of C. C. Morse & Co., San Francisco, Calif., returning from the east; A. J. Brown and son, Herschel Brown, Grand Rapids, Mich.; George C. Thom- son, representing Northrup, King & Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Wethersfield, Conn.— William Meg- gat, the veteran seedsman, entertain- ed his friends, Lester L. Morse and Watson Woodruff, last week, while confined to his home. His conversa- tion retains its old-time fire. What a fund for thci future seed histori.vn might be gathered at his fireside! A seedsman tourist recently cover- ing a wide range of territory, east and west, says seedsmen are much per- turbed over the outlook for 1019 trade. High costs, overstocks, difficulty and expense of imports, uncertainty in fix- ing selling prices and recollection of 1918 losses, make the future far from hopeful. Seeds Added to Export Conservalion List. The War Trade Board, in a new ruling, has announced the addition to the export conservation list, effective October 19, 1918, of garden seed and vegetable seed. Individual licenses are not required for exportation of these seeds to Canada and Newfound- land when the shipments are of 50 pounds and under. B. F. L. French Bulb Steamer Arrives, A steamer carrying bulbs from the south of France, delayed Ave or six weeks at French docks, arrived at an American port last week. Entry of the cargo was delayed because a new purser could not supply regular pa- pers. Three days later bonds for lack- ing bills of lading had been furnished in most cases, and importers were get- ting a look into the cases to determine what sprouting had ffccurred because of the long delay. Telegraph advices state the bulbs have been found in good condition. Philadelphia Seed Trade. The French bulbs have arrived. It is said, however, this stock will be scarce, as the number of cases received is not up to expectation, but there is no guarantee that more will not be thrown on the market later as was the case last year. Dutch bulbs, tulips and hyacinths, are now in the stores and orders are being filled rapidly. Prices are about one-third higher than last year. Hyacinths are offered at re- tail at .$1.50 per dozen. The trade was shocked to hear of the death of Ralph M. Ward of New York. Mr. Ward received the rudi- mentary knowledge of the business in this city, starting as an errand boy in the office of William Hageman, who at the time made a specialty of Berlin lily of the valley pips. The H. F. Michell Co, handled a number of cases of Lilium longiflorum which arrived last week from the Azores. All sold quickly at $140 for 7-9 and $200 for 9-11. New York Seed Trade. Bulb importers are in a mad rush to get the accumulated stocks of cases away from the docks. A checking of Dutch invoices against advance orders indicated more shortages than sur- pluses. When real excess freight charges are added, cancellations may shift the proportions. Pieters-Wheeier Seed Company Growers of ^ " High Grade f^( SEED To jtidge by the vegetable displays in the seedsmen's windows, all of them sell good seeds. The latest we have no- ticed is at the store of J. M. Thorburn & Co, — exceptionally fine beets, carrots, pumpkins, etc. The funeralof Ralph M. Ward, whose death is elsewhere recorded, was held at Bound Brook. N. J., October 20, and was private. A French steamer arrived at an At- lantic port, October 18, bringing about 20,000 cases of bulbs. The seed stores are badly handicap- ped with many of the employes ill with the "Flu." Patrick O'Mara, of Peter Henderson &'Co., has been visiting the west. Burlap Substitute. Manufacturers engaged on govern- ment contracts are being offered a sub- stitute for burlap by a large Massa- chusetts mill, which has discovered a material that can successfully be used for baling. Instead of 100 per cent jute, the substitute is made of one strand of Swedish pulp paper and two strands of jute. It is made nine and 12 ounces in weight and 36, 40 and 48 inches deep, A government test of the nine-ounce product shows a tensile strength of 119 pounds, as against 90 pounds for the regular eight-ounce burlap. — New Bedford Standard. Catalorues Received. Martin Kohankie, Painesville, O., nursery stock; Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York, plants, seeds and bulbs; Wayside Gardens, Mentor, 0„ hardy plants and bulbs; The Wag- ner Park Nursery Co., Sidney, 0„ flow- ers for f.all planting; Cottage Gardens Nurseries, Inc, Eureka, Calif., Bulbs; T. H. Fuller, Battle Creek, Mich., gla- diolus bulbs; Foley Greenhouse Manu- facturing Co., Chicago, The Greenhouse Beautiful; Elm City Nursery Co., New Haven, Conn., nursery stock; Prince- ton Nurseries, Princeton, N. J., trees and shrubs; Forest Nursery Co., Mc- Minnville, Tenn,, trees and shrubs; A. T. Cook. Hyde Park, N. Y., potato seeds; Griffing Nurseries, Port Arthur, Tex., nursery stock. V. Lemoine & Son, Nancy, France, plants, bulbs and nursery stock. Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Growers of Peas and Bm Grower for the Wholesale Trade Only. Onion, Lettocs.Cabkot, Kn CI I 21 n Par8Nip,Parblet,Cblert, Endive, SALBiPT,NAMKDAirp MiXBD I O ^ ■ *■ ■■ GBANDIFLOBA AND SPENOEB SWEET PBA AND SONFLOWBR. Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA Company /?/5 00 5-. 00 '■ 13.75 25,000 " .... 56.25 Also all other seasonable Seeds, Bulbs, Plants iind Supplies. Send for our Wholesale Price List, if you haven't a copy. HENRY F. MICHELL CO. 518 Market St. PHILADELPHIA. PA. BAMBOO CANE STAKES NATURAL, 6- 9 ft. 9-12 ft. Prices ex ' Terms- 600 400 arehouse New York Net casn 30 days. $7.00 8.50 McHUTCHISON Sc CO. 95 Chambers Street, NEW YORK J.G. ROBINSON SEED GO, WATERLOO, NEBRASKA Rocky Ford, Colorado Contract growers of Cucumber. Cantaloupe, Watermelon. Squash and Pumpkin Seed; &ugar, Flint and Field Seed Corns. JAMES V1CK*S SONS GroTvers of Flower and Vegetable Seeds Get the benefit of our 69 years' experience. All seasooable varieties. Our stocks aie very complete. ROCHESTER, N. Y. The Flower City I. N. Simon & Son Garden Seeds 438 MARKET STREET Philadelphia - - Pa. Before Placing Orders for SWEET PEAS, Spencers, G randl- Qoras, etc., ASTERS and FIX)WER SEEDS in general; TOMATO, LIMA and POLE BEANS, write JOHN RODGER & SONS CO., Contract Seed Growers I.OS ANGELES. CALIFORNIA GARDEN SEED Beet, Sweet Corn, Garden Beana, Onion Seta, and Seed 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 i SONS, 82 Dey St., NEW TORK »nd ORANGE, CONN. m. O. MS QILI.. ^, o — - =— SPECIALTIES IN VARIETY ONION - CARROT - BEET- RADISH - PARSNIP CONTRACT PRICES MAILED ON REQUEST SAN FRANCISCO ""'^'"^ *°sTrf franc,s?o''''"^^^°" CALIFORNIA ^ t- L U ^ Specially Prepared for Export KELWAY'S IMPROVED FARM ROOT SEEDS IMPROVED VEGETABLE SEEDS IMPROVED FLOWER SEEDS Write for our SPECIAL PRICES stating, U possible, quantities reouired. Illastmed Catalasie Frc«. KELWAY & SON "'^^" LANGPORT, Eng. Cable Address: "KELWAY, LANGPOKT.' WESTERN SEED & IRRIGATION CO. Wholesale Seed Growers and Dealers ^PFriAITIF^* ^^^^*' Flint and Dent Corn; Cucumber, Musk and Jl CvlAlylLCd . Watermelon; Pumpkin and Squash. FREMONT, NEBRASKA. Mention the American Florist when writing Contract Seed Growers Qr>or>iaHiac • Pepper, lEggiJlnnt. Tomato, OpeCldllieS. Vine Seed and Field Corn, Correspondence Solicited. George R. Pedrick & Son, PE3DRICKTOWN. N. J. TOMATO SEED Gro^vn for the VlTiolesale Seed Trade HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA Waldo Rohnert GILROY, GAL. WHOLESALE SEED GROWER Specialties: Beet, Carrot, Endive. Lettuce. Onion and Radish. Correspondence Solicited. -*■ RODTZAON SEED CO. Arroyo Grande. Calif. Swiet Pea and Nasturtium SpeGialists. Wholesale Growers of full list of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS For SEEDS Flower, Vegetal)le and Farm Send your Inquiries to HURST & SON 152 Hounsdltch LONDON, - - ENGLAND The Premier British Wliolesale and Exporting .Seed House 75 tEARS UNRIVALLED REPUTATION Henry Fish Seed Co. Bean Growers for the Wholesale Seed Trade CARPINTERIA, CALIF. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Turnip, Radish, Beet, Carrot, Spinach, Etc. Branclies: Wisconsin, Colorado, Milfnrri nnnn Montana, Idaho, Washington. millUlU, UUllu. 686 The American Florist. Oct. 26, I Market Gardeners i i Vegetable Growers' Association oJ America. H. W. Selby, Philii